ESL Practice - Dialogue - Invite a Friend to Watch a Movie

 

Lesson Objectives:

1. Greetings and Small Talk: Practice casual greetings and engage in small talk with friends.
2. Making Suggestions: Learn how to make suggestions for plans or activities.
3. Agreeing and Expressing Preferences: Practice agreeing with suggestions and expressing preferences.
4. Planning Activities: Discuss and plan social activities, including date and time.

Dialogue:

Friend 1 (F1): Hey, what's up?
Friend 2 (F2): Not much, just chilling. How about you?
F1: I was thinking, with the holidays around the corner, why not get into the festive spirit? How about we watch a Christmas movie together?
F2: Oh, that sounds like a great idea! Any movie in mind?
F1: How about "Elf"? It's a hilarious Christmas classic. What do you think?
F2: Perfect choice! I love that one. When do you want to do this?
F1: How about this Saturday evening? We can grab some hot cocoa, maybe order some pizza, and enjoy the movie.
F2: Sounds like a plan! I'm in. What time?
F1: Let's start around 7 PM. That gives us time to relax and enjoy the movie without feeling rushed.
F2: Awesome! I'll bring some holiday snacks. Can't wait!
F1: Great! Looking forward to it. See you on Saturday!
F2: See you then!

Vocabulary:

• Chilling: Relaxing without any specific activity.
• Festive spirit: Excitement and joy about holidays.
• Classic: Refers to something of high quality and popular for a long time.
• Snacks: Small, light food items typically eaten between meals.

Discussion Questions:

1. What are some common greetings used in the dialogue?
2. How does Friend 1 suggest getting into the festive spirit?
3. What is Friend 2's response to the movie suggestion, and how does the conversation progress?
4. How do the friends finalize their plans, and what details do they discuss?
5. What type of snacks do you like to eat when you're watching a movie?

Role-Play Activity:

Pair up students to role-play a similar conversation, making plans for a social activity during the holidays. Encourage the use of the vocabulary and expressions learned in the lesson.

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