Speaking Thursday March 27
A1-B1 Vets level
Description
Main Aims
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Students use conditionals correctly while discussing solutions.
Subsidiary Aims
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Students improve fluency in problem-solving discussions.
Procedure (82-90 minutes)
Write on the board: “What do you do if a client refuses your advice?” Pair Discussion: Students brainstorm possible responses. Introduce useful negotiation phrases: “If you follow my instructions, your pet will recover faster.” “If we don’t treat the infection, the problem will get worse.”
Matching Activity: Students match problems to possible solutions using conditionals. Example: Problem: “The dog refuses to take pills.” Solution: “If you crush the pill into wet food, he will eat it.”
Role-Play: Negotiating Solutions Small Groups: Each group gets a challenging veterinary scenario. Example: “A client refuses surgery for their pet.” One student plays the owner, the other plays the vet. Students must: Ask and answer questions. Offer at least three solutions using conditionals. Discussion & Speaking Challenge (15 min) Debate: “Should vets refuse treatment if owners don’t follow their advice?” Students must use at least three conditionals in their arguments.
Instructor highlights common grammatical and pronunciation mistakes.