How do you do? Guide learners through the basics of conversational English with an extensive set of discussion questions. Class members ask partners more about themselves, including their favorite hobbies, music, and time of day, as well as details about their culture of birth.

Concepts

introductions, conversation skills, conversational english, american english, cultural values, cultural diversity

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Allow individuals to choose a few questions to focus on in a narrative essay
• Encourage partners to share their peers' answers in front of the class
• For beginning English learners, hand out the questions ahead of time so they can practice the conversation prompts

Classroom Considerations

• Questions are designed for adult English learners, but could apply to younger students with some modifications

Pros

• Questions cover an array of topics, many of which are thought-provoking and original
• Excellent way for peers to both practice English and get to know each other better

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.4.1.a SL.5.1.a SL.6.1.a SL.7.1.a SL.8.1.a