Talking to People in Different Situations
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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.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
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1

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

01:45
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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