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The Language Works ~ Fun English ~ Lesson 8 |
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Section One ~ Basic-Talk 108 ~ Neighborhood ~ Role Play Practice ~
A) Where do you live?
B) I live in a house/an apartment in_______________________________ .
A) What kind of shops or stores are there in your neighborhood?
B) There are/is______________ , ______________ , and_____________ . (coffee shop/hair salon/bakery/dry cleaner/chicken shop/hardware store)
A) Which place in your neighborhood do you visit most often?
B) I often go to____________________________________________ .
A) Do you know any of your neighbors?
B) _____________________________________________________ . (Yes. I know a few/Not many. Most of my neighbors keep to themselves.)
A) Is there anything that bothers you about your neighbors or neighborhood?
B) Well... _____________________________________________________ . (We can smell cigarette smoke from our neighbors/The people above us are noisy.)
A) Are there any festivals or events in the area where you live?
B) _________________________________________________________ . (No. It’s very boring/Yes. There is a weekend market/Yes. There are many festivals.)
A) Tell me about that.
B) Well, _____________________________________________________ .
Notes:
“Shops” are small and sell retail goods, often of a single kind (clothing shops). “Stores” are larger and sell several types of goods (variety stores such as “Daiso”).
Section Two ~ Form-Talk 108 ~ Future with Will ~ Dialogue Practice ~
This form is used to talk about a promise, prediction, decision, or threat. On the other hand, most native speakers aren’t strict in its use…
Will + present verb: Used in making predictions or statements of fact.
Example questions: Make your own answers if you can. Otherwise read/study the samples.
Q1: Who is the best/worst looking celebrity in your country? Tell. The worst looking is Donald Trump. The best looking is Michele Obama. But it changes.
Q2: Who is the youngest/oldest member in your family? Tell. The youngest is my niece's niece and the oldest is my mom. Time waits for no one.
Q3: What café has the best atmosphere for conversation/study? Some Starbucks are too noisy for conversation. Any second floors are good for study.
Q4: What is the most dangerous place to get lost? Why? In outer space. An astronaut's nightmare is to be released into space. But what a way to go!
Q5: What country is the happiest on the planet? For what reasons? Many say Bhutan. When governments and people are in harmony, society flourishes.
Q6: Who is the best/worst celebrity chef/designer in your country? Tell. The worst designer is the ripped jeans creator. The best chef is José Andrés. Google him.
Q7: Who is the fattest/slimmest member in your family? Why? My uncle is the fattest. He drinks too much. My grandma has always been slim. I am too!
Q8: Which holiday is the most/least stressful for you? Explain. Christmas is stressful. Why so many presents? I like Halloween and Independence Day.
Q9: What is the most recommended place on the internet now? Tell. Anything about AI is popular. Personal Assistant Devices (PADs) are skyrocketing in sales.
Q10: What language is the least difficult on the planet? Explain. The least is your own. Anything after that depends on how closely yours relates to others.
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Part Two: Q and A Activity:
1) Briefly discuss Form-Talk as a class.
2) Discuss the 10 Q and A examples as a class.
3) Make pairs/small groups. Choose Q and A items. Discuss. |
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~ Make a Lesson ~ Suggestions ~
Part One: Role Play Dialogues:
1) Fill in the blanks as a class or in groups.
2) Practice your role in pairs.
3) Perform the role plays for the class.
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