ESOL Sd/E2.1c Express likes and dislikes, feelings, wishes and hopes

Sd/E2.1 Follow the main points and make appropriate contributions to the discussion
Sd/E2.1c Express likes and dislikes, feelings, wishes and hopes

  • Express degrees of liking/disliking, e.g. I hate, I quite like, and use intonation to reflect the strength of the feeling expressed
  • Use a range of adjectives to express feeling, with appropriate intonation E.g. I'm really tired. I'm so pleased about…
  • Express personal wishes and hopes for the future, using forms such as would like and time markers with future reference. E.g. I'd like to get a job next year. I hope he gets better soon.
  • Elaborate, giving reason or result.  I like Manchester because... I don't like Manchester, so we don't go there very often.

    See also Lr/E2.6a

Asking for time off work / At the hospital - ESOL role play prompts

Role play prompts for higher beginners to E3. 

  1. Peter needs to take his son to the  hospital; he asks his manager for time off work
  2. A doctor at the hospital speaks to Peter's son

Editor's note

Another very useful set of  role play prompts from Jenny. Visit her page to find further sets

Level
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
ESOL
ESOL Sd/E2.1a Take part in social interaction
ESOL Sd/E2.1b Take part in more formal interaction
ESOL Sd/E2.1c Express likes and dislikes, feelings, wishes and hopes
ESOL Sd/E2.1d Express views and opinions
ESOL Sd/E2.1e Relate to other speakers
ESOL Sd/E3.1a Take part in social interaction
ESOL Sd/E3.1b Take part in more formal interaction
ESOL Sd/E3.1c Express feelings, likes and dislikes
ESOL Sd/E3.1d Express views and opinions
ESOL Sd/E3.1g Relate to other speakers
ESOL Sd/E3.1e Make suggestions, give advice
ESOL Sd/E3.1f Make arrangements or plans with other people
ESOL Sd/E3.2a Ask about people's feelings and opinion
Context
Employment skills & Public services
Health, Social care, Early years

Saying No - ESOL role play prompts

Role play prompts to encourage learners to be assertive and say 'no' in situations they feel uncomfortable in.

Level
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
ESOL
ESOL Sd/E2.1a Take part in social interaction
ESOL Sd/E2.1b Take part in more formal interaction
ESOL Sd/E2.1c Express likes and dislikes, feelings, wishes and hopes
ESOL Sd/E2.1d Express views and opinions
ESOL Sd/E2.1e Relate to other speakers
ESOL Sd/E3.1a Take part in social interaction
ESOL Sd/E3.1b Take part in more formal interaction
ESOL Sd/E3.1c Express feelings, likes and dislikes
ESOL Sd/E3.1d Express views and opinions
ESOL Sd/E3.1g Relate to other speakers
Context
Independent living
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