CELTA - TP6 - Functional Language - Making suggestions & discussing problems
Pre-Intermediate level
Description
Materials
Main Aims
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To provide practice of language used for making suggestions and discussing problems in the context of making improvements to Paradiso Coffee Bar
Subsidiary Aims
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To provide accuracy speaking practice in a debate in the context of functional language
Procedure (37-49 minutes)
We need to submit each group's suggestions and possible problems to the owner of the Paradiso Coffee Bar for remodeling and redecorating. T - What is a suggestion? T - Do you use different expressions to suggest things than to order request or demand? T - I want you to go into BoR and discuss suggestions or possible problems you would like to bring to the owner's attention. 4 minutes.
Go to BoR and read the text. Then discuss how you would make suggestions or discuss problems with the owner of the bar
Suggestions: How about -ing? I think we should If we do this people will Where shall we relocate this? Problem Discussion: I (don't) think, there is(n't) enough, it is too, I'd prefer to.
Go to BoR and fill in the form using the correct meaning, suggestion and problem discussion form and appropriate treatment of the bar owner. - Notice any pronunciation problems and bring them back so we discuss them. 6 minutes
In the context of remodeling the Paradiso Coffee Bar, move the stickies to create suggestions and discuss problems. T - Go to BoR and read the paragraph, then move the stickies to create suggestions and discuss problems. T - 5 min.
Discuss the image. What does the one phrase express in each situation? What would you suggest to each of them?