E1.5 B1 Speakout unit 1C. People: Let's talk.

SpeakOut lesson 1c: Let's talk
1 / 25
next
Slide 1: Slide
EngelsMBOStudiejaar 1

This lesson contains 25 slides, with text slides.

time-iconLesson duration is: 50 min

Items in this lesson

SpeakOut lesson 1c: Let's talk

Slide 1 - Slide

In this lesson, Ss start, continue and end conversations. 

The lesson begins with an article about the benefits of talking to strangers. Ss then listen to three conversations between strangers and focus on useful phrases to start, continue and end a conversation, and the rhythm and intonation used when producing these phrases. Finally, Ss do a roleplay to practise starting, continuing and ending a conversation themselves.
Worksheet: review verb patterns

Slide 2 - Slide

Review last week's grammar topic.

Verb patterns

Slide 3 - Slide

This item has no instructions

Answers
We can use the -ing form:

  • as the subject of the sentence.
  • often after a preposition.

Slide 4 - Slide

This item has no instructions

Answers
We can use the -ing form of a verb:

  • as the subject of the sentence (learning)
  • often after a preposition (after studying)

Slide 5 - Slide

This item has no instructions

Today's class
Learn how to start and end a conversation and how to keep the conversation going:
conversation topics.

Slide 6 - Slide

This item has no instructions

To start
Work in pairs.
Interview each other.
Have you ever had a conversation with a stranger?
When, why, and what did you talk about?
Share the result with us.
timer
2:00

Slide 7 - Slide

First, check if students know what a stranger is. Then pair up. 
Chit-chat

Slide 8 - Slide

This item has no instructions

Read the text.

Slide 9 - Slide

This item has no instructions

Speaking
Work in pairs.
What is a "happy to chat" bench?
Who would use this?
Do you think ‘Happy to chat benches’ would be a good idea where you live? Why/Why not?
Which topics do you think are suitable for talking to people you don’t know?

Slide 10 - Slide

This item has no instructions

Conversation
Which subjects are suitable 
for 'small talk'?

Slide 11 - Slide

This item has no instructions

Conversation topics
Clothes and fashion
Food and eating out.
Hobbies and free-time activities.
Holiday experiences.
Politics.
Sport or music events.
The news
The weather
Work or studies
timer
3:00

Slide 12 - Slide

Which questions could you ask.
Use question words.

Mind you: when talking about politics, don't be offensive.
Worksheet

How to ...
start and end a conversation.

Slide 13 - Slide

This item has no instructions

Listening
You are going to listen to three conversations between 3 strangers.

Exercise 3A
Pause the recording between conversations and write down your notes.

After this finish ex. 3B and 5A.



timer
5:00

Slide 14 - Slide

This item has no instructions

Speaking
Work in pairs.

Exercise 4A.
Complete the extracts from the conversations with the missing words.

Listen and check your answers.
Roleplay the conversations.

Slide 15 - Slide

This item has no instructions

Speaking
Go to: Pearson.
Go to: My Content.
Speakout A2 (UK) / B1 (USA).
Interactive Speaking Practice.
Score at least 3 stars.

Use laptop / mobile phone.

Slide 16 - Slide

This item has no instructions

Slide 17 - Slide

This item has no instructions

Homework
Pearson Speakout:
Unit 1C.
Remember: the circle is your grade.
Speak anywhere: How to ... 
start and end a conversation / 
keep a conversation going. 


Slide 18 - Slide

This item has no instructions

To finish
Please get ready to finish this lesson together.

Slide 19 - Slide

This item has no instructions

Speaking
Work in pairs.

If you could pick anyone!
Who would you like to talk to on a "happy to chat" bench?
What would you like to talk about?



timer
0:40

Slide 20 - Slide

Student thinks about this for 30 seconds! Then tell your neighbour. 
Just a minute!
Work in groups of 3-4.
Each groupmember talks about a subject for 1 minute.
Try to use as many different words as possible.

Extra challenge for AUS:
Try to speak for one minute without hesitation, deviation or repetition.

Slide 21 - Slide

This item has no instructions

Subjects to talk about
1.  weekend
2. hobby
3. work
4. family
5. travelling
6. food
timer
1:00

Slide 22 - Slide

This item has no instructions

Slide 23 - Slide

This item has no instructions

Speaking:
Do exercises 6 b, c and d
Let's listen to exercise 6a 
Speaking:
Next slide will help you with exercise 6d.

Slide 24 - Slide

Je kan deze slide gebruiken of de les in SpeakOut op het bord.

Studenten gebruiken deze voorbeelden bij opdracht 6D.
1. Nice talking to you.
2. Do you mind if I charge my phone here?
3. Help yourself.
4. I've got to go.
5. Is anyone sitting here?
6. Do you know if there's a cafe near here?
7. What about you?
8. Nice to meet you.
Speaking:
Extra help for exercise 6d

Slide 25 - Slide

Je kan deze slide gebruiken of de les in SpeakOut op het bord.

Studenten gebruiken deze voorbeelden bij opdracht 6D.