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

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SpeakOut lesson 1c: Let's talk

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

Review last week's grammar topic.

Verb patterns

Answers

We can use the -ing form:

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

Answers

We can use the -ing form of a verb:

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

Today's class

Learn how to start and end a conversation and how to keep the conversation going:

conversation topics.

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.

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

Chit-chat

Read the text.

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?

Conversation

Which subjects are suitable 

for 'small talk'?

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

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.

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.

Speaking

Work in pairs.

Exercise 4A.

Complete the extracts from the conversations with the missing words.

Listen and check your answers.

Roleplay the conversations.

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.

Homework

Pearson Speakout:

Unit 1C.

Remember: the circle is your grade.

Speak anywhere: How to ... 

start and end a conversation / 

keep a conversation going. 

To finish

Please get ready to finish this lesson together.

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?

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.

Subjects to talk about

1.  weekend

2. hobby

3. work

4. family

5. travelling

6. food

Speaking:

Do exercises 6 b, c and d

Let's listen to exercise 6a 

Speaking:

Next slide will help you with exercise 6d.

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

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

Studenten gebruiken deze voorbeelden bij opdracht 6D.