Types of aims

Pairs write and practise their own conversation from role cards, using key phrases where possible. Several pairs perform and record conversations.

• To develop peer correction skills

• To give students confidence in speaking through controlled practice

• To practise using target language in a meaningful context

Repetition drill: students practise key phrases. Pairs practise simple two-line exchanges using key phrases.

• To raise awareness of what the lesson aim will be

• To review the whole lesson

• To get students actively involved

They listen again and fill in missing phrases in the transcript.

• To practise gist listening

• To give students confidence in speaking through controlled practice

• To listen for detailed information

They talk in pairs about what they find difficult in listening to informal conversation.

• To practise using target language in a meaningful context

• To develop peer correction skills

• To focus students’attention on target language

They hear an informal conversation and identify speakers, place and situation

• To create a context

• To listen for detailed information

• To give students confidence in speaking through controlled practice