Conversing with International Guests: Mastering English for Events

Conversing with International Guests: Mastering English for Events

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to confidently receive and converse with an international guest in English at an event.

Introduce the learning objective to the students and explain why it is important. Highlight the benefits of being able to communicate effectively with international guests.

What do you already know about conversing in English with guests from different countries?

Cultural Awareness

Understanding cultural differences is key to effective communication. Learn about the customs and etiquette of the guest's country.

Present examples of cultural differences that students may encounter and explain how to navigate them. Encourage students to do research on the culture of the guest's country before the event.

Greeting the Guest

Make a good first impression by greeting the guest appropriately. Learn how to introduce yourself and ask the guest about their journey.

Demonstrate different ways to greet the guest and provide guidelines for appropriate language and tone. Practice with the students by role-playing different scenarios.

Small Talk

Engage the guest in conversation by making small talk. Learn about topics that are safe and appropriate for discussion.

Provide a list of conversation starters and encourage students to come up with their own questions. Emphasize the importance of active listening and asking follow-up questions.

Navigating Language Barriers

Language barriers can be a challenge, but they can also be an opportunity to learn. Learn techniques for clear communication and avoiding misunderstandings.

Provide examples of common language barriers and demonstrate strategies for overcoming them. Encourage students to use simple language and avoid slang or idioms.

Offering Assistance

Be prepared to offer assistance to the guest if needed. Learn how to ask if they need help and offer suggestions for local activities or places to visit.

Provide a list of helpful phrases and encourage students to practice offering assistance in a polite and friendly manner.

Saying Goodbye

End the conversation on a positive note by saying goodbye appropriately. Learn how to express gratitude and invite the guest to future events.

Demonstrate different ways to say goodbye and provide guidelines for appropriate language and tone. Encourage students to express gratitude for the guest's time and offer an invitation to future events.

Practice Makes Perfect

Practice is key to mastering English for events. Role-play different scenarios and receive feedback from your peers.

Encourage students to practice with each other and provide constructive feedback. Offer additional resources for practicing English, such as language exchange programs or online resources.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.