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The Language Works ~ Fun English ~ Lesson 15 |
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Section One ~ Basic-Talk 115 ~ Talking about Money ~ Role Play Practice ~
A) Do you think money can buy a happy life?
B) __________________________________________________________ . (No I don’t/Maybe. Money can buy opportunities. Some good, some bad/Yes, I do.)
A) Are you able to save money easily?
B) _____________________________________________________________ . (No, I can’t/It depends. I can if I really have to/Yes. It’s easy for me to be thrifty.)
A) How often do you use a credit card?
B) ______________________________________________________________ . (About once/twice/three times a day/week ~ Every ______ days ~ Every day.)
A) What kind of things do you spend money on when you have extra money?
B) Well, I _________________________________________________________ . (go to a good restaurant and order a bottle of wine/go on a shopping spree/put it in the bank)
A) Do you ever buy things you don’t need?
B) ________________________________________________________ . (Always by accident.../Sometimes. I try to get a refund, give it away, or throw it away.)
A) Do you ever borrow money? Who from? For what reason?
B) ____________________________________________________________ . (No, I never borrow money/Once in a while from my _______/Yes. From the bank. For…)
A) Do you ever lend money to a friend or relative? Who? When?
B) ____________________________________________________________ . (No, I never lend money/Yes. I lend money to friends/Yes, but I don’t expect to get it back.)
A) Do you ever spend money on other people? Who? When?
B) ______________________________________________________ . (No, I never do that/I spend money on people who really need it/Yes. I really enjoy it.)
Section Two ~ Form-Talk 115 ~ Compound Adjectives ~ Dialogue Practice ~
Compound adjectives are adjectives that contains two or more words. We use hyphens ( - ) to show connection in meaning.
Notice the difference in these sentences:
1) I saw a man-eating fish 2) I saw a man eating fish
Example questions:
Q1: Do you know anyone who is money-minded? Why so? My brother-in-law was always fast to make a buck. But after his cancer he mellowed.
Q2: Are you open-minded, close-minded, or between? Explain. I'm open to anything that faces the illusions of the past. Closed to harmful beliefs.
Q3: Do you know anyone who is narrow-minded? Tell. Most Trump supporters. Some relatives… and myself when I'm in stressful situations.
Q4: Do you know anyone who is sharp-witted ? Give a story. Young people have sharp minds. Scholars are memory banks. But my friend is just smart.
Q5: Where would you like to go on a one-year adventure? I'd love to go to South Korea. The food looks great. I love the music. So exotic and fun!
Q6: What things are old-fashioned in your country? Can they change? Education needs a re-boot. Here are too many tests. Take pressure off youth. Provide fun.
Q7: What food do you consider mouth-watering? Describe. Sushi, beef, mountain vegetables, ice cream, BBQ pork and chicken, salads, fruit, cookies.
Q8: What is your run-of-the-mill day like? Give details. I get up a bit angry. I struggle to go out. I take a bath. I go to work and meet my friends.
Q9: Do you know anyone who is absent-minded? Give a story. Myself. I'm not as quick-witted as I once was, but I have better conversations over all.
Q10: What do you do at least three-times-a-day? Why? Prefer not? Nothing… People who need this rhythm for life I support them. Yet, I Prefer not.
run-of-the-mill = normal, average, ordinary
Make some of your own questions using this form…
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~ Make a Lesson ~ As You Like ~ Suggestions ~
Pre-Lesson Journal-Talk: Each student takes a turn at the beginning of class
1) In the first section, fill in the blanks, then practice your role plays on your own.
2) Then, as a class, in groups, or in pairs, perform the role plays you have created.
3) After that, perform your role play in class with a partner/several partners.
4) Finally, challenge yourself by performing the role play with no written cues.
5) In the second section, briefly discuss the form as a class. Avoid over-analysis.
6) Select two questions from the list. Practice with a partner, then in front of the class.
7) You may wish to discuss the form (section two) before the role play (section one). |