B2.

1 SPEAKING PRACTICE – UNIT 1A

MONOLOGUE (3 MINS)

I’m going to talk The role of grandparents today

about… It is a well-known fact that grandparents are becoming crucial
when bringing up children as people work very long hours
-Firstly,… nowadays. Talk about this subject taking into account the
-Secondly,… following points:
-Finally,… - Benefits of counting on grandparents’ help
- Downsides of not being able to count on grandparents’
To conclude,… help
- Other ways parents can manage (think about examples
…and that’s all. you know)

IDIOM: Your family is always going to be there for you come rain or shine. (no matter
what)

INTERACTION (4 MINS)

Hey guys! I was Family Matters

wondering if… You and your English speaking friend(s) are having a chat about
family matters. Discuss the following points in detail and give
- Let me interrupt for your opinion about the following aspects:
a minute. - Having a lot of brothers and sisters
- Let me say - Meeting the family on special occasions
something. - Having an older relative living with you (your
grandmother)
To recap,…

IDIOM: We have always stuck together through thick and thin. (in the good and in the
bad times)