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?

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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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