Beach safety: video campaign
Help the lifesavers keep the
beach safe by making a
video for beach visitors.
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A Japanese tourist nearly drowned at Ten Mile Beach
yesterday. Reports say she was swimming outside the flags.

Lifesavers are concerned by the number of people who are
unaware of the dangers at the beach.
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Oh no! This is dreadful. Someone has nearly drowned at one
of our beaches. People don't seem to understand how
dangerous the beach can be.

We have to inform the public about beach safety.
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We need you to make a video that clearly shows what to do
and what not to do at the beach.

Interview some of the people on the beach and think about
the information we need to put in the video. The audio
recorder will record your interviews.
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Select someone to interview. Your question is:
Do you have any tips for beach safety?

Stay between the flags, for sure. Know your
limits and don't go too far out. And be on the
lookout for other surfers and boardriders.

Well, see, boardriding's not real easy at
first. If you've never done it before, you'll
need some lessons. And don't go too far
out if you're not confident.

The number one rule is: stay between the flags
and only swim when the lifesavers are about.
And don't forget, never surf or swim alone.

Keep an eye on your kids all the time. They can be off in a flash
and get into real trouble. And make sure you put on sunscreen
and a hat, for you and your kids. Sunburn can be pretty nasty
and can lead to all sorts of problems later on.

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Beach safety: topics for video
Safe boardriding
Care of children
Preparing your surfboard
Safe swimming (between the flags)
Swimming races
Sun-safe practices (sunscreen and hat)
Games for children
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Video library
Select the clips to see examples of good and bad footage
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Bad footage:
This is out of focus and is too far away to see what
the people are doing.
Bad footage:
The camera is not steady and is too close to include
the whole scene.
Good footage:
The camera is steady, and the image is clear and
taken from middle distance.
Video library
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Formal language model
Informal language
Formal language

It sure is risky riding
your bike in traffic.
You've got to
keep an eye out for all
those cars and trucks
speeding past, and
do your best not to
crash out.

Riding a bike in traffic
can be dangerous.
You need to watch
out for
speeding cars
and trucks, and try
not to fall off your
bike
.

Informal language is chatty and casual. It
sometimes uses slang words.

It's the sort of language we use every day
when we talk to our friends because it sounds
personal and friendly.

Formal language is less personal and
friendly. It doesn't use slang words.

We sometimes use it when we want to tell
people what they should do.

It's often used in writing, such as signs and
instructions, when we have to communicate
with people we can't talk to.

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Well, see, boardriding's not real easy at first.
If you've never done it before, you'll need
some lessons. And don't go too far out if
you're not confident.

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Boardriding is a skill. Have some lessons if
you've never done it before, and make sure
you don't go too far out.
Well, see, boardriding's not real easy at
first. If you've never done it before, you'll
need some lessons. And don't go too far out
if you're not confident.
Don't ride a surfboard if you haven't had
lessons.
Instructions Formal language
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The number one rule is: stay between the flags and only swim
when the lifesavers are about. And don't forget, never surf or
swim alone.

Stay between the flags, for sure. Know your limits and don't go
too far out. And be on the lookout for other surfers and
boardriders.

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Stay between the flags.
The number one rule is: stay between the
flags and only swim when the lifesavers are
about. And don't forget, never surf or swim
alone.
When you're swimming, it's important to
stay between the flags.

Only swim when the beach is patrolled by
lifesavers. Know your limits, don't go too far
out, and don't swim or surf alone.
Instructions Formal language
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And make sure you put on sunscreen and
a hat, for you and your kids. Sunburn can
be pretty nasty and can lead to all sorts of
problems later on.

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And make sure you put on sunscreen and a
hat, for you and your kids. Sunburn can be
pretty nasty and can lead to all sorts of
problems later on.
Make sure you and your children use
sunscreen and a hat. Sunburn can be very
painful and can lead to problems in the
future.
Always use sunscreen and wear a hat.
Instructions Formal language
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Keep an eye on your kids all the time. They can
be off in a flash and get into real trouble.

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Don't let children wander off.
Keep an eye on your kids all the time. They
can be off in a flash and get into real
trouble.
Watch your children at all times. The beach
can be a dangerous place for children.
Instructions Formal language
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Keep an eye on your kids all the time. They can
be off in a flash and get into real trouble.
So, have a great time at the beach and remember …
take care and stay safe.
And make sure you put on sunscreen and a hat,
for you and your kids. Sunburn can be pretty nasty
and can lead to all sorts of problems later on.
Welcome to the sun and surf of our wonderful
beaches. You can have a lot of fun if you do the
right thing.
Instructions
Select ending
Keep an eye on your kids all the time. They can
be off in a flash and get into real trouble.
So, have a great time at the beach and remember …
take care and stay safe.
And make sure you put on sunscreen and a hat,
for you and your kids. Sunburn can be pretty nasty
and can lead to all sorts of problems later on.
Welcome to the sun and surf of our wonderful
beaches. You can have a lot of fun if you do the
right thing.
Instructions

Your video is spot on! We'll translate the commentary into
different languages so that everyone who comes to the
beach knows how to stay safe.

Thanks for your help!

Replay video

What did the people on the beach say about how to keep safe?

Look at this list and choose the topics the people mentioned.
They're the things our video should cover.

This is looking great.

Now you have to add commentary to your video. It should be a
bit more formal than the interviews. But not too bossy, or that
will put people off.

But first, have a look at some examples of formal and informal
language.

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