
Speak up
Now you are going to practise speaking in a couple of real-life situations.
Practise all these conversations.
After practising ask someone to give you feedback on your speaking skills.
Use this peer-feedback form.
| Conversation 1 - At the campsite You are on holiday and your tent is next to the tent of an English family. You see a dog walking around and you want to know if it is their dog. Describe the dog to them and ask them if it's their dog. |
| Conversation 2 - Describing You are on a train in England; there is someone your age in your compartment. You are driving past a zoo. You see a lion, a monkey and a parrot. Describe these animals to him or her. |
| Conversation 3 - Asking questions You met a group of people and they are talking about pets. You don't know the English word for your pet. Answer their questions so they can find out what kind of pet you have. |
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Conversation 4 - Presentation |
| Conversation 5 - Funniest home video You met a boy during your holidays. You talk about something really funny that happened to your dog. You even have it on tape! Describe what happened to your pet and why it was so funny. If you need inspiration, have a look at youtube and search for 'home video animals' or something similar. |