Part One
Students work with a partner and decide which person is going to be Student One, and who is going to be 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 has just thrown away ILS Approach Plates in the regular garbage. Student Two is angry Student One did not put the approach plates back in the binder.
Student One and Student Two are roommates. They are discussing what they can do to improve the airway structure to make it safer and more environmentally-friendly.
Student One and Student Two disagree about air navigation. Student One thinks the modern GPS system (RNAV) is the way to go, but Student Two thinks it is natural to continue using the VOR airway structure, and that there is nothing to worry about.
Student One and Two are married. Student One has just decided to become an airline pilot for economical reasons. Student Two is angry about this and worried he or she will have to travel away from home as a result.
Part Two
Do the activity again, but this time, work with a different partner.