BOOK: “Passion Project”
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
Practice Your Listening Comprehension
Practice Your Reading Comprehension
With its relatable themes and witty humour, "Passion Project” by London Sperry is the perfect summertime rom-com. The story centres on a woman named Bennett, whose grief has been controlling her life for far longer than she is willing to admit. When her friend sets her up on a blind date, Bennett’s life starts to take an unexpected but positive turn, sending her not only on a journey of friendship but also on one of self-rediscovery.
WHAT TO LEARN
While reading or listening (via audiobook) to “Passion Project,” there are a variety of things that English language learners can practice and discover, including:
reading comprehension
listening comprehension
American English
present simple
future tense
first-person singular (I/me/my/mine)
verbs of motion
adverbs
informal language
slang
contractions
negation
structures of want/desire
structures of suggestion
vocabulary related to:
mental health (panic, anxiety, depression)
work
interests/hobbies
getting to know someone
appearance
character
attraction
flirting
relationships (the Self, friendship, dating, romance)
feelings and emotions (e.g., fear, grief, frustration, disappointment, embarrassment, insecurity, regret, sympathy, enjoyment, joy, etc.)
plans/goals
acceptance and refusal
food
human anatomy
restaurant service
change
the home
encouragement
and so much more…!
