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Lesson 16: Making Friends

LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬

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1. What can you see in the picture?

2. If you were to join the group in the picture, what's the first question you would ask to start a good conversation?

DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧

Situation:

Asami and Jane, both students at an ESL academy in Cebu, meet for the first time during a break.

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Jane

Hi, nice to meet you. Where are you from?

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Asami

Nice to meet you too. My name is Asami and I’m from Tokyo, Japan.How about you?

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Jane

My name is Jane and I’m from Vietnam. Is this your first time in Cebu?

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Asami

No, it’s my second time. I really like it here.

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Jane

That’s great! What do you do?

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Asami

I’m a student, back home. How about you?

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Jane

I’m a student too. Are you on Facebook?

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Asami

Yes, I use Facebook. I’m on Twitter as well. How about you?

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Jane

I’m only on Facebook. Can you add me as a friend?

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Asami

I’m only on Facebook. Can you add me as a friend?

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Jane

Sure. Let's follow each other.

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Asami

Great! I'll send you a message later.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. Where is Jane from?

2. What do both Jane and Asami do?

3. What does Jane plan to do on Facebook?

LET'S LEARN! 📖

What you can hear:

What you can say:

Where are you from?

I’m from ___.

Is this your first time in ____?

It’s my second time.

What do you do?

I’m a _____.

Are you on Facebook?

Yes, I use Twitter , too. How about you?

I’m only on Facebook. I’ll send you a message.

Me, too

Can you add me as a friend?

Sure. Let’s follow each other.

LET'S CHAT! 💬

Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.

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Person A

Nice to meet you. Where are you from?

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Person B

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Person A

Is this your first time in ____?

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Person B

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Person A

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Person B


I'm a student.

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Person A

I’m only on Facebook. I’ll send you a message.

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Person B


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Person A

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Person B

Sure. Let’s follow each other.

ROLE PLAYING! 🎬

0. ROLE PLAYING

Situation:

You are meeting your new neighbor in the hallway.

Instruction:

Pair up with a partner. One person will be Person A and the other will be Person B. Use the provided expressions to guide your conversation.

PERSON APERSON B

Ask a question

Ask a question

Clarify if this is the person’s first time.

Clarify if this is your first time

Ask what the person does.

Share your occupation

Ask if the person is on social media.

Confirm your presence on social media

Request to add you as a friend

Agree to connect