Back to school at 45: interviewing an adult student
A radio interviewer talks to Matt, who went back to college at 45 to become a nurse; students practice interview questions and follow-ups.
B1Adults45 minInterview
About this lesson
A B1 speaking lesson (interview). Warm-ups, role plays and discussion tasks — get the whole class talking.
- Level
- B1
- Skill
- Speaking
- Type
- Interview
- Students
- Adults
- Time
- About 45 minutes
- Topic
- Education & studying
- Activities
- Key words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Multiple choice, Gap-fill
- Key words
- mature student, course, qualification, tuition fees, juggle, career change, deadline
- Access
- Premium
By the end, students can
- Ask interview questions and natural follow-up questions
- Talk about learning experiences, challenges and motivation