LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERSDIRECT AND INDIRECT QUESTIONSUpdated Lesson
May 7, 2025
Level: Intermediate (B1-B2)
Type of language: General English
Tags: Companies and Jobs; Job Titles and Positions; Interviewing People; Forming Questions; Grammar Practice; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 05/07/2025
In this updated lesson plan, students compare the structure and tone of direct and indirect questions. The lesson offers practice in listening and speaking and there is an optional extension activity which covers strategies for dealing with difficult questions. (by Stephanie Hirschman)
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- CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 1 in American English.
- CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 2 in American English.
- CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English.
- CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English.
- CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 1 in British English.
- CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 2 in British English.
AUDIO TRANSCRIPTS
Audio 1
Assistant manager: Okay, let’s get started – I don't have much time today. Nice to meet you and all that. I’m the assistant manager here. Obviously, I have a few questions for you.
Candidate: Of course.
Assistant manager: Let’s talk about your last job. What were your responsibilities?
Candidate: In my previous position, I was responsible for answering the phone, dealing with customers and organizing the director’s meetings.
Assistant manager: OK. So, why did you quit?
Candidate: I resigned because, after five years in the same company, I felt I was ready for a new challenge.
Assistant manager: Hmm. What reason do you have for wanting to work here, then?
Candidate: I guess it’s mainly because this is a larger company and you’re known all over the world.
Assistant manager: And what are your weaknesses?
Candidate: Well, I am a bit of a perfectionist, which can sometimes be a problem. I’m working on it though!
Assistant manager: OK. Can you start next week?
Candidate: Next week? That’s so soon! There are a few things I’d have to confirm, so I’ll get back to you on that as soon as I can.
Audio 2
Assistant manager: Okay, thanks so much for coming in today. We’ve been looking forward to meeting you. I’m Rob – the assistant manager. We’re going to start by asking you a few standard questions. Are you ready?
Candidate: Of course.
Assistant manager: First of all, let’s talk about your last job. Can you tell me what your responsibilities were?
Candidate: In my former post, I was responsible for answering the phone, dealing with customers and organizing the director’s meetings.
Assistant manager: I see. So, I wonder why you quit.
Candidate: I handed in my resignation because, after five years in the same company, I felt I was ready for a new challenge.
Assistant manager: That makes sense. Next, I’d like to know what reason you have for wanting to work here.
Candidate: I guess it’s mainly because this is a larger company and you’re known all over the world.
Assistant manager: Very true. Could you say what your weaknesses are?
Candidate: Well, I am a bit of a perfectionist, which can sometimes be a problem. It’s still a work in progress, I guess.
Assistant manager: I understand. So, do you know whether you can start next week?
Candidate: Next week? That’s so soon! There are a few things I’d have to confirm, so I’ll get back to you on that as soon as I can.
Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/direct-and-indirect-questions. Accessed on May 22, 2025. LinguaHouse.com © 2008–2025. All rights reserved.
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