To help students improve their conversational English skills
To introduce key vocabulary and expressions for everyday conversation
To build confidence in speaking and listening
Materials
Whiteboard and markers
Handouts with key vocabulary and expressions
Audio or video recording of a conversation to use as a model
Warm-up (5 minutes)
Greet the class and ask how they are doing
Introduce yourself and review any important information from the previous lesson
Conduct a brief group discussion about a topic of interest to the class, encouraging everyone to participate and contribute to the conversation
Introduction to Key Vocabulary and Expressions (10 minutes)
Distribute handouts with key vocabulary and expressions related to the topic of conversation, such as introductions, small talk, and expressing opinions
Review each item on the handout, using examples and eliciting responses from the class
Use the whiteboard to write down any key points or phrases that the class finds particularly challenging or interesting
Model Conversation and Listening Practice (10 minutes)
Play the audio or video recording of a model conversation, pausing at regular intervals to discuss and analyze key phrases and strategies used by the speakers
Have students practice listening to the conversation in pairs or small groups, taking turns working on their comprehension and identifying new vocabulary and expressions
Pair and Group Conversations (5 minutes)
Divide the class into pairs or small groups and give each group a task or scenario related to the lesson topic, such as introducing themselves to a new person or discussing a current event
Encourage students to use newly acquired vocabulary and expressions and to practice active listening skills by asking follow-up questions and making eye contact
Closure (5 minutes)
Review key points from the lesson, including any new vocabulary or expressions that the class learned
Encourage students to continue practicing their conversational English skills outside of class, such as in their daily interactions with friends, classmates, or coworkers
Thank the class for their participation and encourage them to ask any final questions before dismissing them