How practical are you? B1+

How practical are you?

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vocabulary​

Poll

1- I can change a light bulb

• Definitely yes

• No

• I've never tried but I think I could

• I've never tried but I don't think I could

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2) I can put up shelves ( the ones you buy unassembled)

• Definitely yes

• No

• I've never tried but I think I could

• I've never tried but I don't think I could

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3) I can dry-clean a duvet

• Definitely yes

• No

• I've never tried but I think I could

• I've never tried but I don't think I could

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4) I can check my car’s oil or tyres

• Definitely yes

• No

• I've never tried but I think I could

• I've never tried but I don't think I could

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5) I can replace a door lock

• Definitely yes

• No

• I've never tried but I think I could

• I've never tried but I don't think I could

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7) I can paint a wall

• Definitely yes

• No

• I've never tried but I think I could

• I've never tried but I don't think I could

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8) I can redecorate a room and make it look chic

• Definitely yes

• No

• I've never tried but I think I could

• I've never tried but I don't think I could

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9) I can service my office’s or house’s air conditioning

• Definitely yes

• No

• I've never tried but I think I could

• I've never tried but I don't think I could

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10) I am good at DIY (do-it-yourself) in general.

• Definitely yes

• No

• I've never tried but I think I could

• I've never tried but I don't think I could

Who is the most practical person in this class?

Let's discuss more​

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Use the questions in the next slide to ask each other about their preferences when fixing problems or getting things done​

• Do you usually get your hair cut professionally?

• How often do you get food delivered?​

• Do you get your appliances fixed by electricians or plumbers or do you do it yourself?​

Student A​

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• Have you ever got your finger or toenails done?

• have you ever got a package delivered to another country?

• Do you ever get your plants or pets to be looked after when you are away?​

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​​Student B

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• Do you usually get your hair cut professionally?

• How often do you get food delivered?​

• Do you get your appliances fixed by electricians or plumbers or do you do it yourself?​

What do these questions have in common?​

When do we use these structures?​

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• Have you ever got your finger or toenails done?

• have you ever got a package delivered to another country?

• Do you ever get your plants or pets to be looked after when you are away?​

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