PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH FOR RADIO, TELEVISION AND CINEMA
WEEK 2 – RADIO: STUDIO, VOICE AND SCRIPT
Weekly Hours: 2
Level: B1+ / B2
Skills: Reading – Listening – Writing – Speaking
PART 1 – RADIO STUDIO BASICS
Task 1 – Studio Vocabulary
Write a short definition for each word.
studio: ____________________________________________
microphone: ________________________________________
host: ______________________________________________
soundboard: ________________________________________
broadcast: _________________________________________
Task 2 – Studio Roles
Match the role with the responsibility.
a. host
b. producer
c. sound technician
1. controls sound quality
2. speaks to the audience
3. manages the program
PART 2 – VOICE AND SOUND
Vocabulary List
voice
tone
volume
clarity
background noise
sound quality
Task 3 – Voice in Use
Complete the sentences.
1. A radio host must speak with clear __________.
2. Background __________ can affect sound quality.
3. Tone and __________ change the message.
Task 4 – Opinion Task
Choose the correct option.
Good radio voice is:
☐ loud
☐ clear
☐ fast
☐ emotional
PART 3 – READING
Text: Working in a Radio Studio
A radio studio is a controlled environment.
The host speaks into a microphone while the producer monitors the program.
Sound technicians manage volume and clarity.
Radio programs can be live or recorded.
Clear voice and good sound quality are essential for communication.
Task 5 – Reading Comprehension
A. True / False
1. The producer speaks to the audience. ( )
2. Sound quality is important in radio. ( )
B. Short Answer
Why is a radio studio a controlled environment?
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PART 4 – RADIO SCRIPT LANGUAGE
Vocabulary
script
cue
intro
outro
segment
Task 6 – Script Structure
Put the parts in order.
____ outro
____ intro
____ segment
Task 7 – Guided Writing
Write a short radio intro (3–4 sentences).
Use at least two words from the list.
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PART 5 – LISTENING
(The instructor will play a radio-style audio.)
Task 8 – Listening for Gist
What type of program is it?
☐ news
☐ music
☐ talk show
Task 9 – Listening for Detail
Is the program live or recorded? ____________________
PART 6 – SPEAKING
Task 10 – Controlled Speaking
Answer briefly.
Why is voice more important than image in radio?
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PART 7 – EXIT TASK
Task 11 – Final Sentence
A radio program needs clear voice because ____________________________.