1. Speaking tutorial.

You will use this script in your speaking tutorial:

Student's script

  • Hi, (__your tutor’s name__). This is (__your name__).
  • Hi. How are you today?
  • Great, thanks. How about you?
  • I'm fine too. How was your day today / yesterday?
  • It was fine, thanks. I …. And you? How was your day?

I’ve finished Unit 3.
I haven't finished Unit 3.
I am doing the ........... section of the unit.

The unit was fine for me.
The unit was really easy for me.
Some parts of the unit were very difficult, especially the …. section.

I have a question for you.
..............................................?

Pronunciation
Read these numbers to your tutor:

1. 3.5 35 305
2. 8.4 84 804
3. 16 60 66
4. 6.2 62 26
5. 2,050 5,200 2,500
6. $1,200 $2,100 $2,200
7. 90 kg 19 kg 99 kg
8. 50 m 500 m 900 m
9. [years] 1967 1976 1796
10. 112 kg 220 kg 12 kg

Questions of ability
Your tutor will ask you these questions:

  • Can kiwis fly? (Yes, they can. / No, they can't.)
  • Can a frog lay eggs?
  • Can bats swim?
  • Can computers fall in love?
  • Can a kakapo climb trees?
  • Can most dogs swim?
  • Can some animals lay eggs?
  • Can a seal run fast?

Questions about what you can do
Your tutor will ask you more questions with can. Here are some examples:

Can you play the piano?
Can you drive a car?

Now ask your tutor similar questions.

Discussion
Choose ONE of the alternatives below. Your tutor will ask you the questions.

Alternative 1 – Domestic pets

  • Do you like animals?
  • Do you have any pets?
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a pet?

Alternative 2 – Zoos and animals in danger

  • Do you like zoos?
  • Do you think it is important to have zoos? Why? / Why not?
  • Pandas and tigers are animals in danger. Are there any animals in danger where you live?
  • What are the dangers for these animals?
  • Is it important to protect animals in danger of extinction? Why? / Why not?

At the end of the tutorial
Well, thank you, (__your tutor's name__). It was nice speaking to you. Goodbye.