The document provides instructions for two students to role play a conversation between friendly neighbors. Student A is an established neighbor who notices new neighbors have moved in. Student B is the new neighbor. Student A is instructed to greet the new neighbor and ask two tag questions to start a conversation, then ask two real questions. Student B is instructed to answer questions and ask for information about local services, using indirect questions. Both students should keep the conversation polite and flowing using provided expressions and prompts.

1. Let’s talk!
Instructions
Carefully study and analyze the following situation.
Student A: Take the role of a friendly neighbor. You notice that there
are new neighbors in town. Establish a conversation. Start the
conversation with two tag questions (falling intonation). Remember
that when your voice falls, it means that you are sure of the answer.
You just want to start a conversation (confirmation). Then ask two real
questions (rising intonation). When your voice rises, it means you
aren’t sure of the answer (real question). Besides, provide the
information your new neighbor needs. Keep the conversation going
as long and fluent as possible. Remember to include greetings and
farewells.
Student B: Take the role of a new neighbor in town. You are just
moving in into your new house. One of the neighbors approaches to
you. Establish a conversation. Remember that when your voice falls in
tag questions, it means that you are sure of the answer (confirmation).
When your voice rises, it means you aren’t sure of the answer (real
question). Besides, you need some information about services and
goods. Be polite and use indirect questions. Ask and answer as many
questions as possible. Use the prompts and expressions below to
organize your conversation. Keep the conversation going as long
and fluent as possible. Remember to include greetings and farewells.

2. Use these Expressions…
It’s very hot, isn’t it?
You are from Guanacaste, aren’t you?
Can / Could you tell me where the nearest
____________________?
Do you know if ______________?
I wonder if __________________?
Prompts
bank, market, barber shop,
laundry service, nice
restaurant, bakery, ATM,
weather, public
transportation, church