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Clay or climbing? Comparing two hobby clubs

Two friends compare photography courses by phone; students exchange missing details about two clubs and choose one for a friend's needs.

C1Adults45 minInformation gap

About this lesson

A C1 speaking lesson (information gap). Warm-ups, role plays and discussion tasks — get the whole class talking.

Level
C1
Skill
Speaking
Type
Information gap
Students
Adults
Time
About 45 minutes
Topic
Hobbies & free time
Activities
Speaking / writing task, Key words, Reading text, Gap-fill, Multiple choice
Key words
Does it say anything about…?, Could you run that by me again?, Just to be clear, …, Is that per session or for the whole course?, What's the catch?, That's a deal-breaker for me., all-inclusive, a taster session
Access
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By the end, students can

  • Ask for and give precise information about hobby courses, checking and clarifying details
  • Weigh options against someone's needs and justify a recommendation