Real English thanks WalkScore for providing a fine opportunity for creation of an English Lesson (ESL/EFL). Why walk? It's better for your health, and for the health of the planet.

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Ann found a good voice for her script. Her professional version of the clip (above) is 1 minute and 22 seconds long.
We filmed for 90 minutes. So, we have a lot of video and ideas to help English Language Learners understand Walkscore.

We will ask one short question and one long question. Who is the creator of Walkscore? and What is Walkscore? We also interview a few Walkers and make a lesson for 1 interviewee who speaks English as a Second Language. We will see 12 of the 90 minutes of filming we did together. Mike, like the interviewees, speaks to us directly, providing our "voice". You will also hear my voice, but only in the lessons.


This result from WalkScore below shows the result for my friend who lives in the "SoBe" neighborhood of Miami Beach, Florida, USA. His score is 94, a "walker's paradise". Can you see his house ? Click on the map! There are many ways to get information. Find out your home's Walk Score: If you live in the USA, type your address above to find your Walk Score!		GFC - Google Friend Connect
Students: go directly to Lesson One.

Part 1: Who is Mike? What's his last name? What does he do?

Who's Mike? (no subtitles). Students: you should never watch the version with subtitles until after you listen many times without them. There is an international tendency to read as soon as possible, which is usually very bad for your pronunciation. After you do a lesson, watch the video with subtitles.		Listen many times to the videos on the left <= BEFORE watching with subtitles on the right =>. Your pronunciation will be much better if you follow this rule!
Next:		Video Content: WalkScore Videos Part 1 (this page) WalkScore Videos Parts 2a and 2b - WalkScore Videos Parts 2c and 2d WalkScore Videos Part 3 (interviewees of "walkers") Lesson Content with additional video: WalkScore LESSONS Part 1 WalkScore LESSONS Parts 2a and 2b WalkScore LESSONS Parts 2c and 2d WalkScore LESSONS Part 3a and 3b

thanks Walkscore TM for providing a fine opportunity for creation of useful English Lessons for ESL/EFL students. Why walk? It's better for your health, and for the health of the planet.
I was the "photographer" for this piece, working for Ann Kellan, reporter and CNN freelancer. We both met Mike Mathieu, the founder and chairman of Front Seat, the company which created WalkScore. In TV production jargon, the "photographer" is the cameraman. So I did the videotaping and sound work in cooperation with Ann, who happens to be a good friend. She was the anchor of CNN's Science and Technology Week and now is reporting and producing. Many thanks to both Mike and Ann! This is her original which appeared on CNN TV and on CNN's website: