first day Getting to Know You exercises for Speaking and LIstening Classes in EFL

2.  You will interview your partner with some
guide questions given to you
 You will ask him/her some questions to
get some information which you will use
in introducing him/her to the class
 You will ask five (5) more questions so
you can give an interesting introduction
later

4. Two kinds of Questions:
Closed Question
Open Question

5. the answer is “Yes” or “No”
Do you speak English?
Does the bus stop in front of the school?
Can you come tomorrow morning?
Are you Korean?
Is she Japanese?

6. the answer must be detailed; more information
is required
What
Who
When
Where
Why
How

7. the answer must be detailed; more information
is required
What for something
Who
When
Where
Why
How

8. the answer must be detailed; more information
is required
What for something
Who for someone
When
Where
Why
How

9. the answer must be detailed; more information
is required
What for something
Who for someone
When for time or date
Where
Why
How

10. the answer must be detailed; more information
is required
What for something
Who for someone
When for time or date
Where for place
Why
How

11. the answer must be detailed; more information
is required
What for something
Who for someone
When for time or date
Where for place
Why for reason (because)
How

12. the answer must be detailed; more information
is required
What for something
Who for someone
When for time or date
Where for place
Why for reason (because)
How for process or method (by)

13. On the worksheet:
Write down 5 questions you want to ask your
partner.
Try to ask questions about their work or
business.
When you are finished with the questions, raise
your hand so I can check your questions.

14. Examples :
Where do you work?
What do you do?
What is your job?
What job would you like in the future?
What was your major at university?
Have you visited other countries for work?
Do you use English in your work?
What other languages do you speak?
Do you read English books or newspapers?

16. Remember to write down their answers on your
worksheet.
Ask clearly and carefully. Repeat your question if
your partner does not understand. Do not show
the paper.
You have 15 for each person
(30 mins. for both partners)

18. Prepare to present your partner to the class
using the information (answers) from your
interview.

19. Genders: Persons:
She, Her 1st : I, my
He, His 2nd: You, your
It, Its 3rd: She (Her)
He (His)
It (its)

20. 1st Person:
Give a sentence about your time
of day. Why is it your favorite?

21. 2nd Person:
Address your seat mate and give a
sentence to describe her/him.

22. 3rd Person:
Give a sentence about a someone
and his favorite activity.

24.  Hello everybody, my name is _______.
 I would like to introduce ____________ from
___________ in Japan.
 His nickname is ________.
 He is interested in ___________.
 End your speech: Please welcome _____.
 Thank you.
 Remember to use the correct gender and person.

25. Prepare questions to ask to your teacher
about:
my name
my age
my teaching experience
my hobbies
the language I speak
my place of birth
my favorite _______