1. Identify the items in your classroom.
  1. Identify the item you have in your backpack, book pack, or tote bag or the items you normally need when you go to class
  1. Identify the buildings on this campus and tell ion which ones you are studying this semester.
  1. Talk about the courses you are taking this term and where you study.
  1. Describe some activities you do or do not do in a normal day.
  1. Describe some activities that you and your college friends do or not do. For example, explain if you watch TV, listen to music, dance, or study a lot.
  1. While waiting to see your instructor, you carry on a brief conversation with another student (played by your instructor). Find out how the student is feeling, what courses he/she is taking this term, where he/she studies, and other information about him/her.
  1. Find out some information about your instructor. Ask him:
-how he is feeling

-if he watches television a lot

-if he listens to rock music

-what languages he speaks

-if he talks with students a lot

-other information about his job and activities

  1. Explain who your best friend is and what he/she is like. Describe your best friend in as much detail as possible.
  1. Describe in as much detail as possible what you are like. Discuss nationality, physical appearance, and character traits.
  1. Describe some activities that you do, do not do, or should do in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
  1. You are at a party. You and another guest (played by your instructor) introduce yourselves. Make mall talk with the guest by asking where he is from, where he lives, what he is studying, etc.
  1. Find out some information about your instructor. Ask him specific questions such as where he is from, where he lives, what his family is like, and what kinds of things he does when he is not teaching.
  1. Describe some of things you and/or your family own, such as your house, car, books, etc.
  1. Explain to which cities and countries you want to travel, with whom you want to travel, and some activities in which you want to engage while traveling.
  1. Describe what you and your fiends have in common. Describe any similarities in physical appearance and character traits. Talk about the places you like to go together and the things you like to do there.
  1. Describe your parents. Give your parents’ names, ages, nationalities, and professions. Describe their physical appearance and character traits as well as their favorite possessions.
  1. Describe your brothers and/or sisters. (If you are an only child, describe the brothers and sisters of a friend or your cousins.) Give their names, ages, nationalities, and professions. Describe their physical appearance and character traits as well as their favorite possessions.

19. Ask your instructor about his family. Find out

-how many brothers/sisters your instructor has and where they live

-if your instructor is married or single

-if married, whether or not he has children. Grandchildren? How many?

-Who his/her favorite relative is and what that person is like?

  1. Describe your favorite relative. Explain who the relative is, his/her age, nationality, profession, where he/she lives. Describe their physical appearance and character traits. Explain why this person is your favorite relative.
  1. Describe your schedule for a typical school day. Discuss when and where you study, have classes, eat, work, chat with friends, watch TV, etc.
  1. Your instructor will play the role of your strict father. Explain to your instructor-parent that you want to go to a discotheque with a friend. Convince your parent that the person you are going out with is just a friend, not a new boyfriend/girlfriend, and that he/she is a respectable person. Also convince him to give you some money and to let you stay out until 2:30 a.m.
  1. You are the strict parent of a teenage son (played by your instructor). Your teenage explains that he/she wants to go to a party. Ask him/her
-who is giving the party and what that person is like

-when and where the party is.

-With whom he is going

-What time he will return home.

If any of the answers is not acceptable to you, tell your teenager what to do instead.

  1. Describe a typical party or celebration in your family. Explain who plans the party, who the guests are, where the party is, and what you do during the party.
  1. Describe a typical week this semester. Explain what you do in the various days. Include classes, work, meals, leisure-time activities, and other events that occupy your time.
  1. Discuss your summer plans with your instructor. Tell your instructor if you are going to study, work, rest, or visit family and/or friends. Explain what you are going to do during the week and on weekends. Describe any special plans you may have.
  1. Ask your instructor about his summer plans. Find out if he is going to work, rest, visit family and/or friends. Find out when he plans to do the various activities and with whom.
  1. Discuss the important dates and events in your life and/or the life of your family. Explain why each day is important and what you do to celebrate it.
  1. You invite a friend (played by your instructor) to a party you are giving this weekend. Provide the details about the party. However, your friend is a little reluctant to go to the party. Try to persuade him to attend.
  1. A friend (played by your instructor) invites you to a party. Ask him what day the party will be held, when it starts, who will be there, and what kind of party it is. Accept or decline the invitation and give your reasons why.