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CONVERSATION
BASIC LEVEL
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SURVIVING THE
TEENAGE YEARS?
Let’s get started
What do you think of when you hear the word “adolescence”? Are
your ideas mainly positive or negative? Share some of your ideas
with your partner.
Information exchange
Think about the time you were a
teenager. How would you describe it?
Did you use to get into trouble? Were
you a rebel?
Share information about your
adolescence with your partner.
If you are a teenager, answer to
the same questions.
Discussion
Discuss in small groups the positive and negative aspects of being a
teenager. Make a list and give clear examples to support your ideas. Share
your list with the rest of the class.
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Group Work
Work in groups and analyze the role that social media plays on
teenage behavior.
How strong is its influence?
What can be done to prevent negative situations?
Pair Work
Let’s pretend you had a teenage

child and he/she did something
wrong, what would you? How
would you deal with the
situation? You are going to
role-play that situation.
Prepare the conversation.
Self-reflection
If you could be a teenager again, would you do anything differently? What would
you change? Why would you change it?
Tell your partner
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Flipped Task
You are going to do some research at home and get information about
bullying, what it is and what it involves.
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Pronunciation and enunciation practice
There are vowel sound that seem to be the same for non-native
speakers, but they are actually quite different.
For example:
hat /æ/ hot /a/
We suggest you to browse over internet to get a couple of videos like this one
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMJrIzjnmDM
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Self-evaluation form
1. How easy or difficult was it for me to be able to participate in this unit-topic?

(Being 5 the most difficult and 0 the least difficult assessment).
0 1 2 3 4 5
2. What were my strengths and weaknesses while working with this worksheet?
Strengths Weaknesses
3. What can I do to reinforce some areas? (List at least 2 aspects and actions to
take.)
Weaknesses (Aspects) Course of action
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. What are the most important things I have learnt from this topic?
5. If there was a pre or post activity suggested by the teacher (web quest/visit
recommended WebPages, etc.), did you do the suggested task?
Yes No
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6. From 0-5 (Being 5 the highest positive evaluation), how would you rate your
participation in the tasks?
0 1 2 3 4 5
Based on your own reflection, take notes or write down ideas that may help you
improve your speaking skills.
7. Vocabulary Bank:
New expressions My example
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BULLYING
Let’s get started
Based on your research, tell your partner what you know about
bullying. Are there different types? Which one is the most
common?
Have you ever seen or experienced

bullying? What happened? How did
people react?
Tell your partner what

happened and evaluate how
common bullying is in your
country.
Discussion
Discuss in small groups the effects of bullying on people. How does it
damage people’s feelings, personality and self-esteem? You can give some
examples of people you know that were affected by bullying.
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Group Work
Work in groups and identify the main reasons why people bully
others.
Do you consider it comes from other social problems?
Is it people’s personalities? Does this behavior try to
express something else?
Pair Work
Is cyberbullying worse than face-to-face bullying? Analyze in pairs how powerful

social networks are.
Do you know any cases of cyberbullying? How does it work?
Project
You are going to be part of a project in which

you need to make recommendations to be
implemented at school to stop bullying. Do
you think the recommendations should focus
on the bullies, teachers, parents...? Present
your recommendations to the rest of the class.
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Enunciating your words clearly is an essential element to

communicating your message.
Say the following tongue twister aloud.
Start slowly and slightly increase your speed.
The great Greek grape growers grow great Greek grapes
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Flipped Task
You are going to do some research based on “Green Consumerism”. What is it?
How is it different from regular consumerism?
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0 1 2 3 4 5
take.)
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
Yes No
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7. Vocabulary Bank:
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CONSUMERISM
Let’s get started
Work in pairs and think of a definition for “consumerism”. What does

it involve? Once you have done that, look at the picture and think of
what it may represent, What role does mass media play in it?
Discussion
Work in small groups and discuss the impact of consumerism on our
society. Are teenagers and children becoming consumerists earlier?
Provide some examples, facts, etc.
Pair Work
In pairs, analyze consumerists’ habits. Do

you think there are more consumerist
women than men? Why?
Remember to support your answers

with valid arguments
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Group Work
Work in groups and analyze how consumerism has changed

over the years.
Think about strategies that were used in the past and the
ones used nowadays, how similar or different are they?
Do they have the same target audience?
Share your ideas with the rest of the class.
Flipped Task
Based on you research, work in small groups and make a short presentation
about what “Green consumerism” is.
What is its aim? How beneficial do you think it could
be?
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Self-reflection
What about you? What kind of consumer are you?
Share some ideas with your partner.

How much caramel can a canny canonball cram in a camel if a canny

canonball can cram caramel in a camel?
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0 1 2 3 4 5
take.)
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
Yes No
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7. Vocabulary Bank:
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THE UNEXPLAINED
Let’s get started
Are there things in our universe that cannot be explained? Work

in pairs and make a list of the most common things that cannot
be explained.
Discussion
Do you believe there is life on other planets? Have you heard of any cases
in which people believe to have been in contact with aliens or have
identified some UFOs? Tell your partner.
Group Work
Some people state that there is evidence
that some supernatural power has left some
traces on earth.
Do you agree?
Who do you think drew the Nazca Lines?
Do you know of any other cases?
In groups, choose one case and present your hypothesis to the rest of the class.
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Pair Work
A lot of people believe they have had

some kind of contact with ghosts and
they state that they live among us. Do
you agree? Why? Is it possible that
there is life after death?
Speaking
Similarly, some people believe they can see the future. Do you believe so? Are there
people who can tell you what may happen in the future? If so, how can you explain
Self-reflection
What about you? Has anything ever happened to you that you cannot explain?
Tell your partner what happened.

If two witches were watching two watches: which witch would watch
which watch?
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1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
Yes No
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JOB INTERVIEWS
Let’s get started
Tell your partner what your dream job is. How would you describe
it? Are there any benefits you would like to have?
Have you ever been in a job interview? If
so, how was it? If you haven’t, how do you
think job interviews are?
Tell your partner.
Pair Work
In pairs, analyze what you think the interviewer is looking for in an

interview. If you were an interviewer, what would you expect from the
interviewee?
Role-play the conversation, work with a partner, one of you will be

the interviewer and the other will be the interviewee.
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Discussion
Discuss in small groups what you consider more important for a job
interview, hard skills or soft skills. Do you think it depends on the job?
Why?
Group work
You are going to work in groups and make

recommendations to succeed in a job
interview. What should people do? What
should people avoid doing? You may talk
about clothes, punctuality, etc.
Self-reflection
Do you think interviews should be carried out by a professional, such as a
psychologist, or by the person who you are going to work for directly?
Tell your partner what you think.
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Flipped Task
You are going to do some research based on cryptocurrency, such as bitcoin.

What is it? Where can you use that kind of money?
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Over this matter, here you’ll find some useful tips we encourage you to practice and
apply:
How to Improve Your English Pronunciation:

8 Tips to Talk Like a Native
1. Watch pronunciation podcasts and videos from native speakers.
2. Learn to listen.... pay attention to new sounds.
3. Notice how your mouth, lips and tongue move.

4. Add stress to sounds and words.
5. Record yourself.
6.Put them into practice every time you come to class!
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1. How much am I improving from unit topic 1 until this one? (Being 5 the top score
and 0 the last one).
0 1 2 3 4 5
2. What have I done so far to strengthen my weaknesses?
3. Which are the areas that I need to improve regarding conversation? List them.
Areas of improvement
1.
2.
3.
4. What are the most valuable things I have learnt from this topic?
5. Have you taken any action to perform the pre or post activity suggested by the
teacher?
Yes No
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6. Based on your previous answer and on your own reflection, take notes or write
down ideas that may help you improve your overall conversational skills.
7. Vocabulary Bank:
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MONEY:
Saving or spending it?
Let’s get started
Have you heard the expression: ‘money doesn’t grow on trees‘? What
do you think it means? Do you agree? Tell your partner what you
think.
Do you prefer saving or spending money?
Have you ever spent a lot of money on
something and then you regretted it?
What happened?
Tell your partner.
Pair Work
Did you receive pocket-money/an allowance when you were a child?

Was it enough for you? What did you usually spend it on?
Talk to your partner about it.
Discussion
Discuss in small groups how people prefer to pay for purchases. Do they use
mainly cash, credit card, or some other payment method? Why? What about
you?
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Flipped task
Based on your research, in groups

prepare a short presentation about what
cryptocurrency is, how it works and
where people can use that kind of
money.
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Self-reflection
What about you? How often do you think about money? Is money a stressful part
of life?

If a black bug bleeds black blood, what color blood does a blue bug
bleed?
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2.
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teacher?
Yes No
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TELLING LIES
Let’s get started
Do you tell lies? How often do you tell them? Work in pairs and
analyze why people lie. What kind of lies are the most common?
Discussion
Do you think it is sometimes ok to tell lies? Discuss in small groups when it may
be acceptable to tell a lie. Make sure your ideas are clear.
Have you ever complimented someone
without meaning it? How hard is it for you
to tell the truth in some situations? Tell
your partner how often it happens to you.
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Group Work
You are going to work in groups and evaluate
in what situations people shouldn’t tell lies.
What about people?

Who shouldn’t you lie to?
Share your ideas with the rest of the class.
Pair Work
Can you identify when someone is lying?
What do you do when you know someone is telling you a lie?
Tell your partner what you do in those situations.
Self-reflection
Does telling a lie make you a bad person? How do you feel every time you tell a lie?
Share some thoughts with your partner.

“Surely Sylvia swims!” shrieked Sammy surprised. “Someone should

show Sylvia some strokes so she shall not sink.”
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2.
3.
teacher?
Yes No
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ANIMAL RIGHTS
Let’s get started
Do you know what rights animals have? Have you ever heard of
them? Tell your partner what you know about them.
Pair Work
Tell your partner if you have ever seen an animal been hurt or mistreated and
describe what happened. After that, discuss if you consider that hurting or
mistreating an animal should be a crime.
If so, what is a suitable punishment?
Discussion
What do you think of testing cosmetics or medicine on animals? Discuss in
small groups your pros and cons, what can be done regarding this issue?
Group Work
You are going to work in groups and evaluate
if animal rights should include rights for fish,
birds and insects.
Do you think they also need rights?
Why?
Support your answers. Share your ideas

with the rest of the class.
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Project
You are going to present a proposal to the

Congress so that animals can also have rights. In
your proposal, make a list of well-supported
rights that you consider animals must have.
Present your proposal to the rest of the class.
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Self-reflection
Which of the following statements do
you agree with? Human lives are more
valuable than animal lives, or all life is
precious. Tell your partner what you
think.
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2.
3.
teacher?
Yes No
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How strong is its influence?

What can be done to prevent negative situations?

Let’s pretend you had a teenage

Prepare the conversation.

Tell your partner

hat /æ/ hot /a/

1. How easy or difficult was it for me to be able to participate in this unit-topic?

New expressions My example

Have you ever seen or experienced

Tell your partner what

Is cyberbullying worse than face-to-face bullying? Analyze in pairs how powerful

Do you know any cases of cyberbullying? How does it work?

You are going to be part of a project in which

Enunciating your words clearly is an essential element to

Say the following tongue twister aloud.

Start slowly and slightly increase your speed.

The great Greek grape growers grow great Greek grapes

1. How easy or difficult was it for me to be able to participate in this unit-topic?

New expressions My example

Work in pairs and think of a definition for “consumerism”. What does

In pairs, analyze consumerists’ habits. Do

Remember to support your answers

Work in groups and analyze how consumerism has changed

Share your ideas with the rest of the class.

Share some ideas with your partner.

Pronunciation and enunciation practice

Enunciating your words clearly is an essential element to

Say the following tongue twister aloud.

Start slowly and slightly increase your speed.

How much caramel can a canny canonball cram in a camel if a canny

1. How easy or difficult was it for me to be able to participate in this unit-topic?

New expressions My example

Are there things in our universe that cannot be explained? Work

A lot of people believe they have had

Tell your partner what happened.

Pronunciation and enunciation practice

Enunciating your words clearly is an essential element to

Say the following tongue twister aloud.

Start slowly and slightly increase your speed.

1. How easy or difficult was it for me to be able to participate in this unit-topic?

New expressions My example

In pairs, analyze what you think the interviewer is looking for in an

Role-play the conversation, work with a partner, one of you will be

You are going to work in groups and make

Tell your partner what you think.

You are going to do some research based on cryptocurrency, such as bitcoin.

How to Improve Your English Pronunciation:

3. Notice how your mouth, lips and tongue move.

2. What have I done so far to strengthen my weaknesses?

New expressions My example

Tell your partner.

Did you receive pocket-money/an allowance when you were a child?

Talk to your partner about it.

Based on your research, in groups

Pronunciation and enunciation practice

Enunciating your words clearly is an essential element to

Say the following tongue twister aloud.

Start slowly and slightly increase your speed.

2. What have I done so far to strengthen my weaknesses?