American Teens Talk!
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The interviews in American Teens Talk! give learners a view into the lives of adolescents in the U.S. Through the written and audio format of the interviews, learners are able to increase their vocabulary, practice their reading and listening skills, engage in discussions, and learn more about U.S. culture.
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This section includes a table of contents and an introduction to the project that culminated in this resource.
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American Teens Talk! - Full Text
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Table of Contents
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This section of American Teens Talk! offers a variety of ways to use the text and audio with English language learners in the classroom.
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Possible Activities
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In this interview, Bianca talks about philanthropy, family traditions, and her passions for Spanish, history, and business.
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Interview Transcript
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Interview Audio
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Max plays piano and bass guitar. Read and listen to Max talk about his school orchestra's trip to Georgia, and what he does on a typical school day.
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Interview Transcript
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Interview Audio
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Read about Sol’s many extracurricular activities, including Science Olympiad, a school club that prepares for a science competition.
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Interview Transcript
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Interview Audio
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In this interview, Michael talks about playing sports with his friends, fishing, and living in Switzerland.
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Interview Audio
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In this interview, Trevor talks taking a class trip that included going to a museum to learn about the pirate Blackbird.
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Interview Audio
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Interview Transcript
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Alex discusses her family’s Thanksgiving celebration and the traditional foods they eat on Thanksgiving Day.
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Interview Audio
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Interview Transcript
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Bella talks about being a part of glee (a group of students who sing and dance to songs) at her school.
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Interview Audio
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Interview Transcript
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In this interview, Blake talks about studying for exams, singing in choir, and his grandmother.
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Interview Audio
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Interview Transcript
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Amy talks about school, her family’s Christmas tradition, and having a sleepover for her birthday.
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Interview Audio
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Interview Transcript
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In this interview, Gordon talks about music – both an orchestra he saw recently and the instruments he plays.
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Interview Audio
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Interview Transcript
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In this interview, Jacob talks studying for final exams and his plans for university and graduate school.
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Interview Audio
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Interview Transcript
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Jasmine talks about her dance class in school and what she does in her free time.
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Interview Audio
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Interview Transcript
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Kyle talks about playing baseball, his 14th birthday, and summer camping trips.
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Interview Audio
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Interview Transcript
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American teenagers can have hectic schedules. In this Teens Talk interview, Sue talks about balancing playing basketball and volleyball with her schoolwork.
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Interview Audio
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Interview Transcript
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In this interview, four friends talk about what they do in their free time and on the weekends, as well as their part-time jobs.
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Interview Audio
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Interview Transcript
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Gabriela is a university student and discusses her major, her classes, and her family.
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Interview Transcript
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Andrew talks about family time doing reenactments, playing in the marching band, and his dog.
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Interview Transcript
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In this interview, Nichole talks about her week at high school and her plans to study photography in college.
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Interview Audio
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Interview Transcript
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Casey goes to school at home, and she talks about being home schooled in this interview.
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Interview Audio
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Interview Transcript
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Aidan talks about his father as well as trying to find a part-time job.
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Interview Audio
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Interview Transcript
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Caroline discusses being grounded, improving her grades, and volunteering with her family.
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24_caroline_48-49.pdf
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24_interview_caroline.mp3
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Haley describes her busy summer balancing swimming, coaching, lifeguarding, studying, and family time.
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31_interview_haley.mp3
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Hannah discusses her two jobs, track practice, and community-service experiences.
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28_hannah_56-57.pdf
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28_interview_hannah.mp3
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Hunter talks about learning musical instruments, visiting family in Puerto Rico, and his goals for college.
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30_hunter_60-61_1.pdf
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30_interview_hunter.mp3
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James discusses his classes, family travel, and plans to study health sciences or medicine.
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29_james_58-59.pdf
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29_interview_james.mp3
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Landry explains how she is preparing for a learner’s permit and describes her weekend activities.
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26_landry_52-53.pdf
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26_interview_landry.mp3
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Lilac talks about swimming, working, saving for a car, and considering future careers.
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22_interview_lilac.mp3
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Walker discusses summer plans involving Habitat for Humanity, swimming, Boy Scouts, and music.
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27_walker_54-55_1_0.pdf
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27_interview_walker_1.mp3
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