Jorge Carreon Jorge Carreon

W9 Speaking Wednesday April 9
A1-B1 Vets level

Description

Students will compare their professional achievements and experiences using the present perfect and relevant vocabulary

Materials

Abc Flashcards
Abc Vocab List

Main Aims

  • Students correctly use the present perfect to make comparisons.

Subsidiary Aims

  • Students engage in structured discussions and open conversations.

Procedure

Warmer/Lead-in (8-10 minutes) • To set lesson context and engage students

Question on board: “What have you done that most of your colleagues haven’t?” Students discuss in pairs and share answers. Introduce using “I have…” / “I have never…” for comparison.

Exposure (23-25 minutes) • To provide a model of production expected in coming tasks through reading/listening

Flashcard Activity: Flashcards with comparative prompts like: “I have treated more dogs than…” “I have never handled a case as difficult as…” “I have been a vet for longer than…” Students create sentences and compare experiences.

Useful Language (23-25 minutes) • To highlight and clarify useful language for coming productive tasks

Students discuss their experiences: "Have you ever treated an exotic animal?" "How long have you worked with large animals compared to small animals?"

Productive Task(s) (18-20 minutes) • To provide an opportunity to practice target productive skills

Open Discussion (20 min) Students choose a general or veterinary-related topic to discuss freely. Encourage use of comparative language and present perfect structures.

Feedback and Error Correction (8-10 minutes) • To provide feedback on students' production and use of language

Instructor provides feedback on accuracy and fluency.

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