PROBLEMS
Your friend has an exam tomorrow but hasn't studied. What is the problem?
They haven't studied for their exam.
I have a lot of homework.” Give one piece of advice.
“You could make a list and start with the most important homework.”
You don't understand someone. What can you say?
“Could you repeat that, please?”
You forgot the gift for your friend's birthday. What would you do?
“I would explain what happened and give them the gift later.”
Name 3 things you could do if you don't understand someone.
Ask them to repeat, ask them to speak slowly, ask them to explain.
A restaurant gives you the wrong food. How would you explain the problem?
“Excuse me, I think this is the wrong order. I ordered ___.”
“I'm always late for school.” Give 2 pieces of advice.
“Prepare your things the night before” + “Set an earlier alarm.”
Someone is speaking too quickly. What can you say?
“Could you speak more slowly, please?”
Your phone is at 1% and you need to send an important message. What would you do?
“I would send the message and find a charger.”
Name 3 things you shouldn't do when you have a problem.
“You shouldn't panic/blame people/ignore the problem.”
Your friend isn't answering your messages, but you need to tell them something important. Give 2 options.
I could call them. I could ask another friend to contact them.”
“I'm nervous about talking to someone new.” Give advice using If I were you...
“If I were you, I would introduce myself and ask them some questions.”
You don't understand one word someone used. What can you say?
“What does ___ mean?”
You are at a mall and can't find your friends. What would you do? Give 2 steps.
“I would call them and stay somewhere safe.”
Use should + could + shouldn't in 3 sentences.
“You should ask for help. You could call your parents. You shouldn't panic.”
You left your backpack at home and have a test today. What are 2 problems?
I don't have my backpack/materials.” + “I don't have what I need for the test.”
“I argued with my best friend.” Give 3 possible solutions.
Talk to them, apologize, send a message, listen to them, etc.
You need directions, but you don't know how to ask politely. What can you say?
“Excuse me, could you help me find the ___?”
You accidentally send a private message to the wrong person. What would you do and why?
“I would apologize immediately and explain.”
Give advice without using should/shouldn't.
“If I were you…” / “Why don't you…?” / “You could…”
Your team has a project due today. One teammate didn't do their part and the teacher wants the project. What should you do? Explain.
Explain the situation, show completed work, ask for more time, etc.
Your friend has an exam tomorrow, lots of homework, is tired, and their phone distracts them. Give a 4-step plan.
Put phone away → organize work → study → sleep.
Create a 4-line conversation: You're lost, ask for directions, but don't understand the answer.
Must use polite request + clarification.
You're traveling with friends. You get separated, your phone has no signal, and you don't know the meeting point. What would you do FIRST, SECOND, THIRD?
Stay safe → find help/information → contact friends when possible.
You're at an airport in another country. Your flight is cancelled, your phone is almost dead, you have no internet, and you don't speak the language well. What do you do?
Students explain a step-by-step plan.