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Casting the school play: describing looks and personality

Two drama club students choose actors for their play, comparing first impressions of people with what they are really like.

B2Teens45 minDialogue

About this lesson

A B2 listening lesson (dialogue). Dialogues and stories to listen to, with transcripts, speed control and ready-made questions.

Level
B2
Skill
Listening
Type
Dialogue
Students
Teens
Time
About 45 minutes
Topic
Describing people
Activities
Key words, Speaking / writing task, Listening (read aloud), True / False, Multiple choice, Matching
Key words
audition, cast, role, lighthouse keeper, first impression, grumpy
Access
Premium

By the end, students can

  • Follow a discussion about people's appearance and personality
  • Understand adjectives and phrases for describing people precisely
  • Describe a person's looks and character in detail