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 is explaining to Student Two that he or she had a big interview last night. Student Two secretly wants to get the same job as Student One.
Student One are Student Two are having a discussion about their favorite innovations in the automotive industry.
Student One believes tax money in his or her country should not be used for education. Student Two believes education is the most valuable way to use the money.
Student One is trying to convince Student Two to become an entrepreneur. Student Two is afraid of failure.
Part Two
Do the activity again, but this time, work with a different partner.