Conversation Class for Beginners
4. 10-Minute One-on-One English Conversation Class for a Level 2 Beginner
Lesson Topic: Daily Routine
Objective:
- By the end of this lesson, the Mentee will be able to talk about their daily routine using simple English.
- Grammar Focus: Prepositions – at, after, to, with. These can be indicated during the conversation practice. They are marked out in bold letters below for easier identification.
1. Listening & Repetition (5 minutes) – Guided Storytelling
Mentor: “Listen to the routine of a school-going child and repeat after me.”
“I wake up at 6 AM. Then, I brush my teeth and have a bath. I eat breakfast at 7 AM and go to school at 8 AM. After school, I do my homework and play with my friends. At night, I have dinner with my family and go to sleep at 10 PM.”
- Practice Round:
- The Mentee repeats each sentence after the Mentor.
- Ask the Mentee, “What time do you wake up?” Please encourage them to use a similar structure.
2. Mentee Speaking Practice (3 minutes) – Fill in the Blanks
Activity:
The Mentor asks, and the Mentee fills in the blanks.
- “I wake up at ___ AM.”
- “I go to school at ___ AM.”
- “After school, I ___.”
- “At night, I ___.”
(Provide help if needed, and correct pronunciation gently.)
3. Reinforcement & Wrap-up (2 minutes) – Rapid Fire Questions
- Quick Q&A:
- “What time do you wake up?”
- “What do you do after school?”
- “What time do you go to bed?”
Homework:
Encourage them to practice speaking about their routine at home and record themselves. Ask them to play the recording during the next session.