TIME: 07:50 to 8:30 (40 minutes)

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to generate a short interview to ask questions to get
to know your classmates using questions from a webpage and then sharing the information to
the class.

BEFORE THE INTERVIEW

A. Answer the following question.

a. What’s the best way to get to know someone?

B. Read the Article “29 Questions to Ask If You Really Want to Get to Know Someone” by
CARINA HSIEH and TAYLOR ANDREWS
a. Choose five questions you want to ask one of your classmates the first day of
class.
1. ______________________________
2. ______________________________
3. ______________________________
4. ______________________________
5. ______________________________

b. Think about possible questions you could be asked, and write down possible
answers for them.
C. Read the article below.
a. Select at least 3 the tips from the article you may use during the interview
DURING THE INTERVIEW

A. Get in pairs
a. Introduce yourself to your classmate. Remember using the tips from small talk.
b. interview at least two classmates
c. Take notes from your classmate’s answers
d. Ask your classmate’s email, you’ll use it later.

Answer to
Classmate’s Name
Question 1 Question 2 Question 3 Question 4 Question 5

AFTER THE INTERVIEW

A. Share the information of your classmates to the class.

a. Prepare a short presentation of your classmate.
b. Open your camera and say your name.
c. Introduce your classmate
d. If you’re being introduced, open your camera.
 TIME: 08:50 to 9:30 (40 minutes)

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to generate two 50-to-80-word emails, one to
introduce him/herself and other to respond to a classmate’s.

BEFORE WRITING

A. Read the email

a. Answer the questions

Hello! How are you?

My name is Bryan and I am 23 years old. I live in the south of Quito with my
parents and my little brother Pablo. I have a dog; his name is Boss. I speak Spanish
and little English. I like to play soccer and listen to all the music.

Where do you live? You have a pet? What do you study?

Wishing you the best for you and your family.

Your friend

Bryan My name’s Andrea and I’m 26 years old. I live in Pusuqui chico with my
mum, my

stepfather, my brother Anthony and my dog, Kody.

I speak Spanish and a little English. I studying statistics. I like swimming, playing
football, basketball,

go to the mountains, swim,

I also like to read and listening to music.

My name’s Katie and I’m 18 years old. I live in London with my mum, my little
brother Alfie and my dog, Max. I speak English and French. I like swimming,
playing football and listening to music.

Do you want to be my friend?

Please write soon and tell me about yourself, your likes and your family.

Best wishes
Katie

1. Where does Katie live?

2. How many languages does she speak?

3. Does she have a brother, Max?

 B. Plan the email to one of your classmates.
a. Complete the chart below with your ideas.

Information you want to share Questions you want to ask

Name: Q1:
Family: Q2:
Likes: Q3:

DURING WRITING

A. Write the email to your classmate

a. Use 50 to 80 words
b. Write in email format
c. Check spelling and grammar mistakes
d. Send the email to one of your classmates.