Project: Interac-TIC - PID2023-148075OB-I00, funded by MCIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/FEDER, EU
B1 Speaking interaction in tandem
Chatterboxes language school
Goal oriented task
Start!
Welcome!
In this activity, you and your partner are students at Chatterboxes English language school. The school allows you to choose your teacher for the course. Your task is to choose the best person to be your English teacher!
The activity lasts between 20 and 30 minutes, and consists of three tasks: - Warm-up task - Main task - Reflection task When you’re ready, click on the arrow!
Image by Gemini AI (Google)
During the conversation...
Remember to:
- Say your name.
- Speak in English throughout.
- Record from the start.
- You won't be able to go back to previous slides, so remember to take notes if needed.
When you're ready, click on the arrow!
Image by Canva AI
Warm-up task
The characteristics of a good English teacher are...
- From the images and texts on the right, identify the characteristics you consider most important for a good English teacher.
- Remember to take turns speaking.
Once you finish the task, click on the arrow!
5-10 minutes.
Follow-up
There is no single solution to this task! Have you selected the most important skills for a good English teacher? Have you reached an agreement with your partner? Here are a few ideas you may have talked about. The best teachers:
- are able to connect with people
- have empathy
- communicate clearly
- are positive
- inspire confidence
- are creative, dynamic, and innovative to motivate students
- use technology
- create a positive classroom environment
When you’re ready, click on the arrow!
Image by Canva AI
Goal-oriented task
Which teacher?! In this task, you and your partner each have the CV of a different teacher. Exchange information to choose the perfect English teacher. Decide who is Student A and Student B and click on the corresponding button to start!
10-15 minutes
Student B
Student A
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Student A
Who are you going to choose? Attention! You and your partner each have a different CV.
- Describe the teacher from the CV you can see. Reply to your partner's questions if clarification is needed.
- Listen carefully as your partner describes the teacher whose CV he or she has, and take notes if necessary.
- Work together to reach an agreement on the ideal teacher. Provide arguments to support your choice and listen carefully to your partner’s ideas before deciding on the best teacher.
Once you finish the task, click on the arrow! ¡Cuando hayáis terminado, haced clic en la flecha!
Candidate 1
Student A
Who are you going to choose? Attention! You and your partner each have a different CV.
- Describe the teacher from the CV you can see. Reply to your partner's questions if clarification is needed.
- Listen carefully as your partner describes the teacher whose CV he or she has, and take notes if necessary.
- Work together to reach an agreement on the ideal teacher. Provide arguments to support your choice and listen carefully to your partner’s ideas before deciding on the best teacher.
Once you've finished the task, click on the arrow! ¡Cuando hayáis terminado, haced clic en la flecha!
Candidate 1
Student B
Who are you going to choose? ¡Attention! You and your partner each have a different CV each.
- Describe the teacher from the CV you can see. Reply to your partner's questions if clarification is needed.
- Listen carefully as your partner describes the teacher whose CV he or she has, and take notes if necessary.
- Work together to reach an agreement on the ideal teacher. Provide arguments to support your choice and listen carefully to your partner’s ideas before deciding on the best teacher.
Once you've finished the task, click on the arrow!
Candidate 2
Follow-up
There is no single solution to this task! By clicking on the buttons on the right, you can see the CVs of the two teachers. Who did you choose?
During the conversation, did you use any of the following expressions?
- The best teacher is... because..., he/she has a good education, has experience...
- Also, notice that his/her CV says that...
- Yes, you're right, but... / Well, I think that...
- So, if we're in agreement, we choose...
When you’re ready, click on the arrow!
Candidate 1 CV
Candidate 2 CV
Let's reflect on the task!
Now, it’s time to reflect on how you felt during the conversation. You can do this task in the language you feel most comfortable with. The questions on the right can help guide your reflection. Once you've finished the task, click on the arrow!
Good job!
You have now completed this activity. You can watch the recorded video to see how you did.
INTERACTIC project
Project: Interac-TIC - PID2023-148075OB-I00, funded by MCIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/FEDER, EU
Chatterboxes language school
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Project: Interac-TIC - PID2023-148075OB-I00, funded by MCIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/FEDER, EU
B1 Speaking interaction in tandem
Chatterboxes language school
Goal oriented task
Start!
Welcome!
In this activity, you and your partner are students at Chatterboxes English language school. The school allows you to choose your teacher for the course. Your task is to choose the best person to be your English teacher!
The activity lasts between 20 and 30 minutes, and consists of three tasks: - Warm-up task - Main task - Reflection task When you’re ready, click on the arrow!
Image by Gemini AI (Google)
During the conversation...
Remember to:
- Say your name.
- Speak in English throughout.
- Record from the start.
- You won't be able to go back to previous slides, so remember to take notes if needed.
When you're ready, click on the arrow!Image by Canva AI
Warm-up task
The characteristics of a good English teacher are...
- From the images and texts on the right, identify the characteristics you consider most important for a good English teacher.
- Remember to take turns speaking.
Once you finish the task, click on the arrow!5-10 minutes.
Follow-up
There is no single solution to this task! Have you selected the most important skills for a good English teacher? Have you reached an agreement with your partner? Here are a few ideas you may have talked about. The best teachers:
- are creative, dynamic, and innovative to motivate students
- use technology
- create a positive classroom environment
When you’re ready, click on the arrow!Image by Canva AI
Goal-oriented task
Which teacher?! In this task, you and your partner each have the CV of a different teacher. Exchange information to choose the perfect English teacher. Decide who is Student A and Student B and click on the corresponding button to start!
10-15 minutes
Student B
Student A
Imagen de Canva AI
Student A
Who are you going to choose? Attention! You and your partner each have a different CV.
- Work together to reach an agreement on the ideal teacher. Provide arguments to support your choice and listen carefully to your partner’s ideas before deciding on the best teacher.
Once you finish the task, click on the arrow! ¡Cuando hayáis terminado, haced clic en la flecha!Candidate 1
Student A
Who are you going to choose? Attention! You and your partner each have a different CV.
- Work together to reach an agreement on the ideal teacher. Provide arguments to support your choice and listen carefully to your partner’s ideas before deciding on the best teacher.
Once you've finished the task, click on the arrow! ¡Cuando hayáis terminado, haced clic en la flecha!Candidate 1
Student B
Who are you going to choose? ¡Attention! You and your partner each have a different CV each.
- Work together to reach an agreement on the ideal teacher. Provide arguments to support your choice and listen carefully to your partner’s ideas before deciding on the best teacher.
Once you've finished the task, click on the arrow!Candidate 2
Follow-up
There is no single solution to this task! By clicking on the buttons on the right, you can see the CVs of the two teachers. Who did you choose?
During the conversation, did you use any of the following expressions?
- So, if we're in agreement, we choose...
When you’re ready, click on the arrow!Candidate 1 CV
Candidate 2 CV
Let's reflect on the task!
Now, it’s time to reflect on how you felt during the conversation. You can do this task in the language you feel most comfortable with. The questions on the right can help guide your reflection. Once you've finished the task, click on the arrow!
Good job!
You have now completed this activity. You can watch the recorded video to see how you did.
INTERACTIC project
Project: Interac-TIC - PID2023-148075OB-I00, funded by MCIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/FEDER, EU