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If you teach English as a Foreign Language (EFL) or English as a Second Language (ESL) to private 1-on-1 students, it's always nice to come to a lesson with something new and fresh that catches the student off-guard with something different than the grammar exercises or general conversation.
Here are a few questions: (There are 35 in total) 1. What is your idea of perfect happiness? 2. What is your greatest fear? 3. What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? 4. What is the trait you most deplore in others? 5. Which living person do you most admire? 6. What is your greatest extravagance? 7. What is your current state of mind? 8. What do you consider the most overrated virtue? 9. On what occasion do you lie? 10. What do you most dislike about your appearance? ... (Don't worry, it's FREE with no sign-up)Pro Tips:1-on-1 Lessons - This works best with private classes of teenagers or adults. They LOVE it because it's different than a typical lesson. Not recommended for bigger classes, but play around with it. Accept "I don't know" - Allow the students to answer or not answer honestly. For example, some teenagers may not have an answer for some questions like, "What do you consider the most overrated virtue?" Write down their answers - If you do this, it will feel more important to them to take it more seriously, and you can offer them the answers after the test if they want it. It's like Instagram - Remember, this is only a snapshot of them on a given day. Answers may vary on another day or under different circumstances. You do it for yourself first... in another language if you can. You'll probably surprise yourself with some answers. Easter Egg Lessons:Self-realization - Ok, that sounds a bit "mystical", but really, they will learn things about themselves. They will probably think about some questions even after your lesson. Learn about your student - You will get insight on your student and how they think. This will help you know how to teach them in future classes as well! What else can you find?
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Many EFL students are learning English in order to travel, live, or work abroad. Chances are, if they are in a foreign country, they will eat some fast food at some point. In this lesson, we will work with some useful expressions to order fast food, specific vocabulary, and grammar that will help their conversation skills. Class Objectives
Model ConversationServer:Hi, welcome to McDonalds, how can I help you? Customer:Yes, could I have a |Big Mac, please?| |number 1 please?| |number 4 with cheese, please| |number 3 no tomatoes| Server: Would you like |to upsize| for $0.99 (99 cents)? |to super size| |a large size| Customer: No, thank you. Server: |What drink would you like?| |What would you like to drink?| Customer: Iced tea, please. Server: Anything else? Customer: No, that’s all. Server: That’ll be $5.44. Customer: Here you are. Server: Out of 10? 4 dollars and 56 cents is your change. Your number is 48, thank you have a good day. Customer: Thank you. Vocabulary and ExpressionsTake notes about the following words so you can understand the meaning. Use context, dictionary definitions, synonyms, explanations, example sentences, pictures,or any other creative way to learn the new words and phrases. NOTE: Please do NOT use your language to understand the concept. Single order – Big Mac, cheeseburger, fish sandwich, chicken nuggets, etc. A number of the menu - An order with ____ - extra cheese, pickles, etc. An order no _____/ hold the _____. Useful GrammarFORMING QUESTIONS with nouns and verbs. Ask “what” or “which” questions using n Question with a NOUN What <noun> would you like? |What drink would you like?| What sport do you like best? What music do you like? Which shoes do you want? What ideas do you have? Question with a VERB What would you like <to verb>? |What would you like to drink?| What sport do you like to play? What do you like to listen to? What shoes do you want to wear? What ideas did you come up with? Practice: Ask QuestionsAsk “what” or “which” questions using nouns and verbs. Question Speak Play Color Go Ask Do Food
Your Task: Create Your ConversationNow it’s your turn to practice these expressions to create a conversation of somebody ordering fast food. Create several conversations to practice different expressions.
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