LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERSMAKING FRIENDS
LinguaHouse
Feb. 24, 2022*
Level: Upper-Intermediate (B2-C1)
Type of English: General English
Tags: Socializing; Coronavirus; Phrasal Verbs; Getting to Know People; Situation Based; Article Based
Publication date: 02/24/2022
In this lesson, students discuss making friends and maintaining friendships in the modern world. The lesson provides plenty of speaking practice on the issues raised, including how friendships and social interactions have been affected by the rise of technology and the Covid-19 pandemic. There is an opportunity to review questions which can be asked when meeting new people and some useful phrasal verbs are introduced. There is also an optional activity on friendship idioms (by Gillian Smylie).
* This lesson has been updated.
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TRANSCRIPT
Emma: So, Mark, I detect an American accent. Are you from the States?
Mark: Yes, that’s right. Have you ever been there?
Emma: No, but I’ve always wanted to go. Whereabouts do you come from in the States?
Mark: Well, I was born and brought up in San Diego. How about you? Did you grow up in London?
Emma: No, actually, I come from Brighton originally.
Mark: What exactly are you doing in London?
Emma: I work as an assistant for a television studio. It’s pretty cool because I get to meet a lot of interesting people. I also get on really well with my colleagues, and I’ve made a lot of friends.
Mark: Sounds interesting. How long are you here for?
Emma: I’m here until the summer. Then I intend to go backpacking around Europe.
Mark: Great.
Emma: How about you? What line of work are you in?
Mark: Actually, I’m a student. I’m doing a Master’s degree in architecture. I hope to work for an architectural firm in London when I graduate.
Emma: Oh, that’s interesting. I imagine you must be a very creative person.
Mark: Well, I try to be.
Emma: How long have you been studying in London?
Mark: About a year, though it seems much longer.
Emma: How do you like the city?
Mark: I love it. There’s such a variety of things to see and do. I’m not too keen on the weather, though.
Emma: Yes, it’s been a pretty wet summer this year. Even by London standards. What’s the weather like in San Diego at this time of year?
Mark: Oh, it’s pretty sunny right now. So, what do you like doing in your spare time?
Emma: Well, recently, I’ve taken up yoga, so I’ve been spending quite a bit of time practicing it. Apart from that, I enjoy reading, going out and visiting museums and occasionally going to concerts.
Mark: Oh, really? What kind of music are you into?
Emma: Mainly rock. Though I listen to jazz and classical sometimes.
Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/making-friends. Accessed on March 8, 2022. LinguaHouse.com © 2008 - 2022. All rights reserved.
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