7. Level 4 Beginner

Conversation Class for Beginners

7.           10-Minute One-on-One English Conversation Class for a Level 4 Beginner

Lesson Format: Event Based Discussion & Reflection

Topic: Expressing Opinions

 Objective:

  • By the end of the lesson, the Mentee will be able to express simple opinions on an event using basic English.
  • Grammar Focus: Action Verbs. These can be indicated during the conversation practice. They are marked out in bold letters below for easier identification.

 1.            Warm-up (2 minutes) – Quick Thought Game

Activity: “Agree or Disagree?”

The Mentor makes a statement, and the Mentee quickly responds with “I agree” or “I disagree” and gives a short reason.

  1. “Reading books is more interesting than watching“
  2. “Online learning is easier than classroom learning.”
  3. “Students should be allowed to carry calculators to classes and exams.”

(Encourage simple opinion expressions: “I think…”, “In my opinion…”, “Because…”)

2.            Event Discussion (3 minutes)

Discussion Questions:

  1. “Which movie/TV serial did you see last?
  2. Did you enjoy it or not?
  3. Why did you / didn’t you enjoy it?
  4. What could have made it better?
  5. Who was the best actor in the movie/TV serial? Why do you say that?”

(Encourage full-sentence answers: “I think… because…”, “In my view…”)

3.            Guided Practice (3 minutes) – Opinion Building Exercise

Mentor: “Now, let’s practice expressing opinions on different topics.”

Activity: Sentence Completion

  • “I think technology is important because ______.”
  • “In my opinion, school life is ______.”
  • “I believe that a good friend should ______.”

(The Mentee fills in the blanks with their own ideas. The Mentor helps correct grammar and pronunciation.)

4.            Wrap-up & Reflection (2 minutes) – Personal Experience Sharing

Final Task:

  • “Tell me about a time when you were very happy. Why were you very happy? What did you do?”
  • “If you could change one thing about your school, what would it be and why?”
  • Which sportsperson would you like to meet in person and why?
  • Which place in India would you like to visit and why?

 

  • Homework:

The Mentee speaks a few lines on “A person I admire and why” or “How technology can be used to make our daily life better”. The Mentee records themselves and plays the recording back in the next class.