ESOL Sd/E1.1b Take part in more formal interaction

Sd/E1.1 speak and listen in simple exchanges and in everyday contexts
Sd/E1.1b Take part in more formal interaction (i) Know the importance of preparing what to say in a formal interaction, and predict what the other person might say. Examples At the doctor's: - What can I do for you? - I've got a pain in my chest. - How long have you had it? - About a week. - Any coughing, headaches? Prepare for interaction, by planning how to: - Introduce themselves (visiting a child's school) My name's Mrs. Ali. I'm Salim's mother. - Give personal information I live on the Seaford Estate. - State a problem We have problems with the water heater. - State a wish I don't want an evening class. - Make a request Can I have a prospectus? (ii) And express these functions where appropriate, in reasonably predictable situations (iii) Have strategies to help deal with misunderstanding, e.g. asking for repetition, asking for a written leaflet (iv) Know how to react when speaking to a stranger, e.g. when bumping into them, finding their glove, being asked the time

See also Lr/E1.5c

At the chemist's role-play dialogue

A dialogue (between the pharmacist and the customer) ordering exercise followed by paired speaking and listening practice. Easily adapted to many situations.

Level
Entry Level 1
ESOL
ESOL Sd/E1.1b Take part in more formal interaction
ESOL Lr/E1.5c Take part in more formal exchanges
ESOL Lr/E1.4b Recognise different question words
Context
Retail Hospitality Customer service
Health, Social care, Early years

Buying stamps at the shop

A straightforward dialogue for paired speaking and listening practice. 2 pages – the second page allows for changes to be added.

Level
Entry Level 1
ESOL
ESOL Lr/E1.4b Recognise different question words
ESOL Lr/E1.5c Take part in more formal exchanges
ESOL Sd/E1.1b Take part in more formal interaction
Context
Retail Hospitality Customer service

Problems in the home PPT & dialogue cards

Problems in the home PPT provides group spelling and vocabulary practice along with ideas for speaking practice. Look at the pictures, discuss what the people do (electricians, gas engineers, plumbers, etc.) and the problems they fix. Then type the correct spelling into the box (ideal with a cordless keyboard) before checking the correct spelling with a mouse click. Finish with some skimming and scanning practice using related information from the Yellow Pages.

Level
Entry Level 1
Entry Level 2
ESOL
ESOL Lr/E1.5c Take part in more formal exchanges
ESOL Lr/E1.4b Recognise different question words
ESOL Rt/E1.1a Follow a short narrative on a familiar topic or experience
ESOL Rt/E1.1b Obtain information from texts
ESOL Rw/E1.1a Recognise a limited number of words, signs and symbols
ESOL Sd/E1.1b Take part in more formal interaction
ESOL Ww/E1.1a Use and spell correctly some personal key words and familiar words
ESOL Ww/E1.1c Develop strategies to aid spelling
Context
Independent living
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