Talking to People in Different Situations
ESL Lesson PlansTalking to People in Different Situations

Talking to People in Different Situations

This ESL lesson plan is designed to help adults and teens practice speaking skills through interactive 45-minute group activities that explore various social situations. Targeting B1-level learners, students will learn how to express and respond to a range of emotions—such as happiness, surprise, sadness, interest, and indifference—using practical role-play scenarios. With a focus on building empathy and understanding social cues, this lesson encourages students to enhance their conversational skills, practice key phrases, and improve emotional expression.

Skills

  • Can express and respond to feelings such as surprise, happiness, sadness, interest and indifference.
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Based on CEFR
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1

Fill in the blanks with the adjectives that describe how you think these people felt.

disappointed
indifferent
interested
surprised
happy
Marcus
Last weekend, I had the best birthday party ever. My friends told me we were just going out for dinner. But when we arrived at the restaurant, there were balloons, a cake, and so many of my friends and family were there. It was planned perfectly, and I had no idea. The looks on their faces when I walked in were priceless. I felt so special, loved and I think I've never been
like that!
Sofia
This week, something big happened. I bought my first house! It's not huge, but it's perfect for me. I spent months saving money and looking at different places. Finally, I found the one I loved. I'm so
to have a place I can call my own. The paperwork was a bit stressful, but now that it's done, I can't wait to start decorating and making it feel like home.
Joanna
Not everything has been perfect. I recently applied for a job that I really wanted. I thought I did well in the interview, but I didn't get the job. I'm very
, but I'm trying to stay positive. I believe there's another job out there that's right for me. I just have to keep looking and not give up.
Bob
I'm taking a new course on digital photography. It's fascinating! I've always enjoyed taking pictures, but this class is teaching me so much more than I expected. I'm learning about lighting, composition, and how to use different settings on my camera. I'm so
in learning more and improving my skills.
Maria
Recently, I ran into an old friend from high school. We used to be really close, but over the years we drifted apart. Seeing them again was strange. I realized I felt
. We had a polite conversation, but it was clear we had both moved on with our lives. It was nice to catch up, but I didn't feel any strong connection anymore.
2

Discuss the following questions.

3

Fill in the blanks to discover different ways to react in the following situations.

4

Role-play these situations in pairs. Use some of the phrases from the previous exercise to respond to your classmate and express your feelings.

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