Lesson Objectives:
- Greetings and Small Talk: Practice casual greetings and engage in small talk with friends.
- Making Suggestions: Learn how to make suggestions for plans or activities.
- Agreeing and Expressing Preferences: Practice agreeing with suggestions and expressing preferences.
- 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:
- What are some common greetings used in the dialogue?
- How does Friend 1 suggest getting into the festive spirit?
- What is Friend 2's response to the movie suggestion, and how does the conversation progress?
- How do the friends finalize their plans, and what details do they discuss?
- 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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