Conversation 2: Meeting a New Friend 2
Characters: Meeting a New Friend 2
- Alex (A)
- Sarah (S)
Setting:
Sarah and Alex meet at a local park.
Script:
Sarah: (Friendly) Hi! I’m Sarah. What’s your name?
Alex: (Nervous) Hello, Sarah. I’m Alex.
S: (Welcoming) Nice to meet you, Alex. Where are you from?
A: (Simple) I’m from Brazil. How about you?
S: (Answering) I’m from Canada. Are you here on vacation?
A: (Confirming) Yes, I am. I visit a friend.
S: (Curious) That’s great! What do you like to do for fun?
A: (Basic) I like music and soccer. You?
S: (Sharing) I enjoy reading and walking in the park. Want to walk together?
A: (Friendly) Sure, I’d like that.
Friendship Building Conversations Activity
Instructions: Meeting a New Friend Semi-Controlled Practice
- Use the provided prompts to continue the conversation between Sarah and Alex.
- Engage in dialogues where you exchange greetings, talk about shared interests, make plans for an upcoming picnic, and confirm the details of the meeting.
- Practice speaking and using the language elements learned in the conversation.
- Work in pairs or small groups and take turns playing the roles of Sarah and Alex.
- Encourage each other to respond naturally and enjoy the practice.
These activities aim to help you practice your conversational skills and reinforce the use of language elements in a controlled setting.
Prompts 1-4
Interaction 1: Initial Greeting
Prompt 1:
Sarah and Alex meet again after their first interaction. They exchange greetings and catch up on their plans for the picnic.
Sarah: (Friendly) Hi, Alex! How are you?
Alex: (Smiling) Hey, Sarah! I’m good. How about you?
Interaction 2: Shared Interests
Prompt 2:
During their second meeting, Sarah and Alex discuss their shared interests and hobbies.
Sarah: (Curious) You mentioned you enjoy painting. What kind of paintings do you like to create?
Alex: (Enthusiastic) I love landscapes and abstract art. How about you? What do you enjoy painting or doing in your free time?
Interaction 3: Making Plans
Prompt 3:
In their third encounter, Sarah and Alex plan their upcoming picnic in more detail, discussing what food and activities they want to include.
Sarah: (Planning) So, for our picnic, what kind of food should we bring? Any preferences or dietary restrictions?
Alex: (Considering) I’m open to anything, but I love sandwiches and fresh fruit. What do you think?
Sarah: (Agreeing) That sounds great! I’ll bring sandwiches, fruits, and maybe a salad. Do you have any game or activity in mind for the picnic?
Interaction 4: Confirming the Meeting
Prompt 4:
In their fourth conversation, Sarah and Alex confirm the details of their picnic meeting, discussing the date, time, and any additional items they need to bring.
Sarah: (Organizing) We’re all set for our picnic on Saturday. Shall we meet at the same park at noon?
Alex: (Confirming) That works for me! I’ll bring a blanket and some board games. Do you need anything else for the picnic?
Sarah: (Thinking) Not really, I think we’ve got everything covered. Looking forward to it!
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