W9 Speaking Monday April 7
A1-B1 Vets level
Description
Main Aims
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Students correctly use the present perfect in conversation.
Subsidiary Aims
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Students demonstrate fluency in discussing past and ongoing professional experiences.
Procedure (85-95 minutes)
Board Activity: Write: “What have you achieved in your career so far?” Students discuss in pairs and share responses. Introduce present perfect structure with examples: “I have treated many dogs with similar symptoms.” “She has worked at this clinic for five years.”
Flashcard Challenge: Teacher shows flashcards with starters like: “I have never… / I have always…” Students complete the sentences using the present perfect. Matching Activity: Students match prompts to the correct responses. Example: Prompt: “How long have you worked with horses?” Response: “I have worked with horses for three years.”
Pair Work: Students ask each other about their professional experiences, using: “Have you ever…?” “How long have you…?” Example Prompts: “Have you ever treated a rare animal?” “How long have you worked with large animals?”
Scenario Cards: Each group receives a client case to discuss and explain using the present perfect. Example Scenario: “A client asks if you have ever treated a dog with severe allergies.” “Discuss your past experiences and suggest a treatment plan.” 5. Open Discussion (20 min) Students choose any topic related to their field to discuss freely. Teacher only intervenes when necessary to correct errors or prompt conversation. Open Discussion (20 min) Students choose any topic related to their field to discuss freely. Teacher only intervenes when necessary to correct errors or prompt conversation.
Instructor highlights common mistakes and provides feedback.