Read what a teacher says about this activity:
‘An interview activity gives learners the opportunity to practise speaking about a variety of topics. It’s a simple activity to set up, and works well in mixed-ability classes.’
Stage 1:
Draw the following table on the board.
Ask your learners to copy it down.
| You and your partner | Yes | No |
| Yes | ||
| No |
Stage 2:
Put your learners in pairs.
Stage 3:
Say to the class: ‘You are going to interview your partner about their likes and dislikes. You must complete the table with the information you learn.’
Elicit what language/phrases learners will need for this activity.
Useful phrases include:
- Do you like …?
- I like/don’t like …
- So do I.
- Neither do I.
- Me too.
Stage 4:
Elicit the information they think should go in each of the boxes. Use the text below to explain as needed.
- In the top left box you write three things you both like.
- In the bottom left box you write three things your partner likes, but you don’t.
- In the top right box you write three things you like, but your partner doesn’t.
- In the bottom right box you write three things you both don’t like.
Stage 5:
Circulate, monitor and support.
When you first use this activity, it may be helpful to demonstrate the activity with a strong learner.