Speaking and listening - Elementary

Let’s talk about Books

Conversation cards

How often do you read? What kind of books do you Who’s your favourite
like? Why? author?
(e.g. action, horror, sci-fi) Why do you like them?

What’s the name of the last Do you like sequels? Who’s your favourite
book you read? Why (not)? character?
What was it about? Why do you like them?

What’s the best book you What is the worst book you Do you have an e-reader?
have ever read? have ever read? (kindle, kobo)
Explain why. Why was it so bad?

Do you think that the books Have you ever written a Do you read in English or
are often better that the short story? your language? Which do
films? Explain why. What was it about? you prefer?

Do you ever get audio Do you prefer to buy books Which book gender do you
books? or borrow them from the prefer?
library? Why?

Authors are often paid a lot Would you like to be a A book that made you cry
of money. Do you think they famous author?
deserve this? Explain Why or why not?

Quotes
Interview another student
Have you ever … ? Y/N Explain in plain
(read) a horror novel English.
(write) a poem Do you agree?
(leave) a book unread Discuss.
(buy) an audio book
(watched) a book adapted movie
(meet) an author
(ask) for an autograph
Example:
Q: Have you ever read a horror novel?
A: Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t.