Speaking Class 1

Step-Up Level 2

Word Games lonely –

to adjust –

to reject –

to help –

to resent –

psychology –

to accept –

to persevere –

to occur –

difficult –

different –

anxious –

to confuse –

Video Podcast “Society”1. What are the good things about

living in your town/ city?

2. What are the main problems?

3. What do you think of city life? Whose opinions do you most agree with in the podcast?

vibrant frustrating live miles away from other people the mix of people the peace and quiet of the country there's always something to do go-go attitude close at hand feel quite safe congested to be on the go chill out take time out miss out commit crimes social issue

Idioms and Phrases

Make your own sentences and questions with the following phrases.

Wait and see!

a man of few words

a ladies man

a man of his word

a man of the people

a confirmed bachelor

the man of the hour

Is it true for you?

“The Woman Who Disappeared” by Philip Prowse

1. Who is Lenny Samuel? Can you describe his appearance?

2. Has he got a luxurious office? Can you describe it? Has he got many visitors?

3. Who is the visitor? What is so special about the visitor? What does she want Lenny to do?

4. What can you say about the girl’s behaviour? Do you think it’s typical when you apply to a private detective?

5. What do you think is going to happen next?

Ten Culture Questions 1. Have you ever felt confused by the actions of someone from

another culture?

2. What do you like about your culture?

3. Would you ever date someone outside of your own culture?

4. Do you feel the need to preserve your culture?

5. Is there anything that you do not like about your culture?

6. How do people from other countries see your culture? What is their first association?

7. Are there advantages to marrying someone from a different culture? Are there any disadvantages?

8. Which foreign culture do you find especially interesting? Why?

9. What is considered rude in your country that is polite in other countries?

10. What culture do you admire? Why?