My English Speaking Activities For Adults. Part 34. Asking For A Favo(u)r.

Greetings dear all!

While I am having a little break between my classes today, let me share this new exercise which can definitely fit in the Thanksgiving topic.

LEVEL: Pre-Intermediate and above

Target Language 1: names of everyday life activities

Target Language 2: names of professional activities

Target Language 3: Could you do me a favour and ask (smb) to ...

Task. Make up mini-dialogues using the example.

Example:

(Mary – tailor)

Student 1: I know that your acquaintance Mary is a tailor. Could you do me a favo(u)r and ask her to help me to (e.g. trim my new trousers).

Student 2. Sure! + ask extra questions about the situation (e.g. Where did you buy these trousers?)

Student 1: (e.g. I bought them in a new shopping mall)

LET’S START!

Acquaintances:

Jim – IT specialist

David – an English teacher

Mike – a lawyer

Betty – a gardener

Nick – a travel agent

Donald – a photographer

Barbara – a designer

Steve – an estate agent

Kelly – a doctor

Lisa – an event-maker

Enjoy your day!

Cheers,

YK xo