Getting to know each other

Laurie Guzman
Talk about your
preferences in music I'm crazy about
using a minimum of 3
expressions on the It started when
right: (Explain your I really enjoy
reasons)
(1 minute/individual I can't stand
participation) I'm not into
I hardly ever
I seldom
I’d rather
Talk about your actions I may well
in the future using a
minimum of 3 I’ll probably
expressions on the
right: (Explain your I’ll definitely
reasons)
(1 minute/individual I’m unlikely
participation)
I’m likely
I’m more likely
I’m less likely
Talk about your
abilities using a
I’m good at
minimum of 3
expressions on the I’m able
right: (Explain your
reasons) I excel at
(1 minute/individual
participation) I’m capable
I have a facility
I learn best
 1. What kind of TV programs do you
prefer? Why?
Inter view your 2. Are you reading anything at the
classmates moment? What? If not, why not?
asking 3 of the 3. Have you gone to the movies
following recently? What did you see? How
was it? If not, why not?
questions. (group
4. Have you ever eaten something
work/3 minutes) exotic? What was it? When did you
eat it?
5. Do you enjoy practicing sports?
What kind? Why? If not, why not?
What do you do instead?
6. Do you know what you will be
doing in 3 years? What? Why or
why not?
Describe a movie you It’s by someone called
have seen using a
minimum of 3 It’s quite a well-known
expressions on the
right: It’s about this___ who
(1 minute/individual It's based on___
participation)
It has___ in it.
People say it’s___
I found it___
 1. What kind of music do you prefer?
Inter view your Why?
classmates 2. Are you watching any series at the
moment? What? If not, why not?
asking 3 of the
3. Have you gone to a museum recently?
following What did you see? How was it? If not,
questions. (group why not?
work/3 minutes) 4. Have you traveled lately? Where did
you go? What did you do there?
5. Are you interested in playing
instruments? What kind? Why? If not,
why not? What do you do instead?
6. What would you do if you met
someone famous? Why?
That's all!!
 1. Have you won a competition recently?
What was it?
Inter view your 2. Have you just passed a test? Which
classmates one? What grade did you get?
asking 3 of the 3. Have you always studied for exams?
following Why or why not?
questions. (group 4. Have you been a student in this school
for 3 years or more? Why or why not?
work/3 minutes)
5. What would you do if you won the
lottery? Why?
6. What were you doing yesterday at
around 5 pm? Why?
7. Will you study another language if
you finish your English courses next
year? What? Why or why not?
 1. Have you ever failed a subject? What
was it? What happened?
Inter view your 2. Have you lived in the same house since
you were born? Why or why not?
classmates
3. Have you seen an old friend recently?
asking 3 of the Who did you see? When did you see him/
following her?
questions. (group 4. Have you checked any social net works
work/3 minutes) today? Which? Why or why not?
5. Will you go to a party tonight if you
leave school early?
6. What were you doing last Saturday at
6pm? Why?
7. What would you do if you found out
that your best friend talked bad about
you behind your back? Why would you do
that?
Describe a business ___ came up with the idea
idea or product using in___.
a minimum of 3
expressions on the ___ patented/didn’t patent
right: ___ idea.
(1 minute/individual You can use it to___.
participation) ___ made a living___.
___ looked___ and was___
to use.
Talk about the roles in
your life using a I see myself as
minimum of 3
expressions on the I'm regarded as
right: (Explain your
reasons) My ____ is seen as
(1 minute/individual
participation) I'd describe my way
of thinking as
My attitude is
sometimes perceived
as
 1. Have you ever swum in the ocean?
When? Where? Why or why not?
Inter view your
classmates 2. Have you ever cheated on a test?
Why or why not?
asking 3 of the
3. Have you changed your major? Why
following or why not?
questions. (group 4. Have you drunk coffee today? Why
work/3 minutes) or why not?
5. Have you spent a lot of money
recently? Why or why not?
6. Have you ever traveled to another
country? When? Where did you go?
7. Will you take a course this summer
if you don’t go on vacation? Why or
why not?
 1. What kind of music do you prefer?
Inter view your Why?
classmates 2. Are you watching any series at the
moment? What? If not, why not?
asking 3 of the
3. Have you gone to a museum recently?
following What did you see? How was it? If not,
questions. (group why not?
work/3 minutes) 4. Have you ever gone camping? Where
did you go? Who did you go with? Why?
5. Are you keen on playing instruments?
What kind? Why? If not, why not?
What do you do instead?
6. Have you gotten a bad grade in a
class at school? Why or why not?
Talk about your hopes,
dreams and ambitions One day, I’d like to
using a minimum of 3 At some point, I’d
expressions on the
right: (Explain your absolutely love to
reasons) I'm thinking of
(1 minute/individual I’m considering
participation)
My dream is to
My aim is to
My ambition is to
I’ve always wanted to
 1. Do you have a pet? How old is it?
Where did you get it from? Who looks
Inter view your after it? What does it look like?
classmates 2. If you don't have a pet, why not?
Would you ever consider getting one?
asking 3 of the Which? Why or why not?
following 3. Did you grow up with pets in your
questions. (group home? Which? Why or why not?
work/3 minutes) 4. What do you think about exotic pets
such as snakes, tarantulas, hedgehogs,
ferrets, etc.? Would you ever own one?
5. What are some examples of animal

Pets cruelty you can come up with?

Brainstorm some ideas.
6. Do you like going to the zoo? Which
zoos have you visited? What did you like
most of that visit? What did you like
least?
 1. Can you describe one of your closest friends
Inter view your Do you have any childhood friendships that are still
strong today? Tell us about them.
classmates Do you have any long distance friends?
asking 3 of the How do you keep in touch with your long-distance
friends?
following How often do you see your long-distance friends?
questions. (group Do you think it is a good idea to borrow money from
work/3 minutes) a friend? Why or why not?
Do you make friends easily?
Has a friend ever let you down?
Have you made any friends over the Internet?

Friendship How often do you write to them?

Have you ever met them in person?
How are your friendships different now than they
were when you were a child?
How do you maintain a good friendship?
How do you make new friends?