Speaking (A2 Pre-intermediate) English Readers English for Life Classroom implementation

Using 
Get speaking
In the book, 
Get Speaking 
is a roleplay activity that self-study 
students perform with the CD, but the classroom environment 
allows you the scope to make this an improvisation.
1.
Photocopy the 
Get speaking
roleplay cards below.
2.
Put students in pairs of A and B and give the student in 
each pair the appropriate role card.
3.
Let students practise in pairs before performing the scene 
for the whole class.
Using 
My review
Activate 
My review
by getting pairs, small groups, or even 
the whole class to challenge each other on the various 
can-do statements.
Mikael, can you describe a person’s appearance?
Yes, I can. I can talk about their height, or weight, or 
the colour of their hair. 
What about their personality – that’s harder? 
Well, I know some words like …
Always encourage students to keep an active record of their 
can-do achievements and follow up with you if they are 
unsure.

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English Readers
English for Life
Speaking (A2 Pre-intermediate)
PHOTOCOPIABLES
Get speaking
 roleplay cards
STUDENT A
You are at a party talking to your friend. Ask about a male guest in the room.
… (partner speaks)… 
Listen to the reply and acknowledge it. Now ask about a female guest. 
…(partner speaks)…
Listen to the second reply and acknowledge it. Now ask if your friend knows the group 
of people in the corner. 
…(partner speaks)…
Listen to the reply and acknowledge it. Now ask if your friend knows the strange 
looking group by the bar. 
…(partner speaks)…
STUDENT B
You are at a party with a friend and he/she asks you about a male guest in the room. 
Say his name and then say two negative things about him, and explain your opinion.
…(partner speaks)…
When your friend asks you about a female guest, say her name, two positive things 
about her, and explain your opinion.
…(partner speaks)…
When your friend asks you about a group of people in the corner, say two negative 
things about them and explain your opinion.
…(partner speaks)…
When your friend asks you about a group of people by the bar, say two positive things 
about them and explain your opinion.

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