Part One
Students work with a partner and decide which person is going to be Student One, and who is going to Student Two. For each of the situations listed below, the pair of students should read the information and then create an improvised dialogue about the situation. When finished, students are to go on to the next situation.
This is a speaking activity and should not require any writing or preparation by the students.
Situation 1 Situation 2 Situation 3 Situation 4
Student One and Student Two are coworkers at an auto repair shop. Student One is angry at Student Two because he or she thinks Student Two doesn't do enough to help keep the shop clean.
Student One wants to open a car dealership. Student Two is a real estate agent helping Student One find the right place. Have a telephone conversation. Student One should ask for information about the possible places to open his or her business.
Student One and Two are neighbors. Student Two is angry at Student One because there was a loud party at Student One's house until 3 AM in the morning last night.
Student One works in a rural area of town and loves it. He or she would not want to live in the city. Student Two works in the city center and loves it. Student Two would only work in an urban area. Ask each other questions about why you love working where you do.
Part Two
Do the activity again, but this time, work with a different partner.