Teacher Notes

The following vocabulary words are used in this activity:

complaining

Part One: Warm Up

With a partner, discuss answers to the following questions:

  • What is “bad service”? Have you ever had bad service at a store?
  • What are some other problems you could have when you go shopping?
  • Have you ever complained at a store? If so, who did you complain to?

Part Two: Listening & Reading

Listening Reading

Listen to Bill describe his terrible shopping experience at Fred's Auto Shop. Why was his experience so bad?

Read Selma's email complaint to the customer service department of Fred's Auto Shop:

complain email

Exercise

Open the exercise to begin the activity. Follow the instructions in the document.

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