1. Before you listen to the tape, discuss in pairs what you would have to do to change Eliza into a lady. Make a list of the most important things and thenthink about how you will make each change. Then complete the table below.Listening Changing ElizaChanging ElizaThings that need to changedHow to make the changes1. Eliza’s clothes2. Eliza’s hygiene3. Eliza’s behaviour1. Buy new ones 2. Give her baths3. Learn how to walk and behave in upper class social activitiesThings that need to changedHow to make the changes4. Her language: ★ grammar ★pronunciation ★ use of appropriate language (eg no swearing)4. Have lessons to help her with all three problems: ★ learn the rules ★ practise repeating words till correct ★ learn socially safe topics to discussWhat Eliza got rightWhat still needs to be improvedPronu-nciation She got the phrases and sentences correct after repeating them twice: “Do you think I don’t know anything?” “a cup of tea” “The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain”.Her “ai” in “The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain” and her alphabet.What Eliza got rightWhat still needs to be improvedGram-mar She still doesn't know about double negatives (don’t, no), so her meaning is the opposite of what she means. Her sentence “I can’t hear no difference” means “ I can’t hear any difference”.I can’t hear no difference…CHANGING ELIZAHIGGINS: Good morning, Eliza. My goodness, how pretty you are after a good bath! Ready for your first lesson? You see, Colonel Pickering and I are both here waiting.Listening text ELIZA: Than’ you sir! HIGGINS: So let’s begin. Say your alphabet. ELIZA: I know my alphabet. Do yer thin’ I know noffink! HIGGINS: Now, now! Let’s s...
