1. Freshmen English - SoongSil University
Midterm English Speaking Project: Role Play Conversation
March 2012
Teacher: John Kermaschuk efl_teacher2002@yahoo.ca
Project Dates: April 16th – April 20th
Description:
In this project, you will work with another student to show me that you can use the language we have
studied together this semester.
Instructions:
• Get together with one another class member
• Sign up for a time slot before midterm week
• Choose ONE of the ‘Conversation Situations’ below
• There will be some time to prepare in class before the midterm week
• Prepare a role play conversation with your partner
• DO NOT COPY ANOTHER GROUP’S DIALOGUE
• You only have to come to class for your scheduled time that week
• Remember: Speaking naturally is better than memorizing!!!
Conversation Situations:
A. You are having a first meeting with another young person at: a) a Party b) a Coffee Shop c) a
Concert d) a Sports Event or e) a Restaurant [Choose only one place]. Use a good ‘Conversation
Starter’ to begin your conversation and then take turns introducing yourselves. Ask and answer
questions using safe topics and proper question forms.
B. NOTE: Each person must bring a family picture for this choice.
You will ask each other and share information about where you live, your hometown, and how large
your family is. Then each of you will take turns describing the people in the picture. You should
also talk about their appearance, their jobs, where they are from and then tell an interesting story
about a favorite family member (ex. Who you are ‘close with’ and why).
C. You are waiting in the airport. Choose a role. Example: a) musician b) flight attendant c) CEO, etc.
Start a conversation and ask each other about your jobs and your opinions about your jobs. Tell
them the reasons why you think so. Continue the conversation and ask each other about what you
like to do for fun (free time activities / hobbies).
D. You are walking down the street. Suddenly you see your middle-school friend. You have not seen
then them for many years. Have a conversation about what you are doing now. Talk about each
other’s: hometown, where they are living now, your jobs / majors, free time activities / hobbies.
Make a date for a future meeting.
• Remember to start and end your conversation appropriately. Have fun with this assignment! ☺