In Absprache

Part I

Problem-Solving and Expressing Opinions

Objective:

• To practice spontaneous speaking, expressing opinions, and problem-solving in real-life scenarios
• To develop fluency, vocabulary range, and discourse management

Warm-up Conversation (5 minutes)

• Topic: Recent experiences or news.
• Questions:
  • “What’s something interesting you’ve learned this week?”
  • “Have you read or watched anything recently that stood out?”
• Focus:  vocabulary, grammar, and coherence of idea

PART II

Scenario-based Problem-Solving (10 minutes) Role Play

Activity: Talk about a real-life scenario and find a solution

• Scenario 1: “You are the team leader at work, and your client isn’t satisfied with the project’s outcome. You have to negotiate a compromise and find a solution.”
• Instructions:
  • Explain solution in detail
  • Present the solution logically, use polite negotiation language, and express ideas clearly as if you are speaking with the client
• Follow-up Questions:
  • “How would you handle a disagreement in this situation?”
  • “What are some alternative solutions you might suggest?”
• Purpose: Practice quick thinking, using problem-solving vocabulary (e.g., “Perhaps we could…,” “Another option might be…”), and structuring responses

PART III

Opinion Expression and Justification (10 minutes)

Activity: Discuss a thought-provoking question

• Question: “Do you think technology is improving or hurting human relationships?”
• Instructions:
  • Explain opinion and provide reasons, support your arguments with examples
  • Elaborate on the below questions:
    • “Why do you think that’s the case?”
    • “Can you provide an example from your experience?”
• Focus: Use of discourse markers (e.g., “Firstly…,” “In contrary…”), persuasive language, and complex sentence structures to build argument
• Purpose: Improve fluency in expressing opinions and strengthen their ability to support their ideas with logical reasoning.

PART IV

Feedback and Reflection (5 minutes)

Activity: Provide targeted feedback based on the learner's performance during the lesson.

• Focus Areas:
  • Highlight strengths (e.g., effective use of vocabulary, clarity of expression).
  • Provide constructive feedback on areas for improvement (e.g., fluency, pronunciation, specific grammar points).
  • Suggest 1–2 ways they can practice independently, like recording themselves or focusing on specific phrases or structures they struggled with.

• Reflection: Ask the learner to reflect on how they felt during the lesson.
  • “What do you think went well today?”
  • “Is there anything you want to focus on more in the next session?”

Homework Suggestion:

• Task: Watch or listen to a podcast, then prepare to discuss the main ideas in the next session.
• Purpose: Reinforce listening skills and provide material for future speaking practice.