Speaking Wednesday March 19
A1-B1 Vets level
Description
Main Aims
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Improve fluency in using comparatives and superlatives in natural conversation.
Subsidiary Aims
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Use correct grammar structures when comparing people, places, and things.
Procedure (84-90 minutes)
Game: "Find Someone Who" Each student gets a list of statements (e.g., Find someone who has traveled to the biggest city they know). They must ask classmates questions using comparatives and superlatives.
Guided Speaking Activity (20 minutes) Pair Work: Compare two things using different adjectives. "Which is better, coffee or tea?" "Which city is more interesting, Paris or New York?" Class Sharing: Pairs present their comparisons Structured Debate (30 minutes) Topic Examples: "Which is more important, intelligence or kindness?" "Is technology making life easier or harder?" "Which is better, city life or countryside life?" Small Groups: Each team prepares arguments using comparatives and superlatives. Class Debate: Groups present their arguments. Speaking Challenge (20 minutes) Ranking Activity: Students rank five things (e.g., best movies, fastest animals, most expensive brands) and explain their choices using comparatives and superlatives.
Students write and say one sentence using a comparative and one using a superlative. Instructor Feedback: Correct common errors and highlight strong speaking moments.