Before the lesson, students will:
- Read the article Why Making Friends as an Adult Is Hard — but Worth It
- Learn useful vocabulary using a Quizlet set
- Optionally practise the vocabulary from the article by completing Wordwall tasks
During the speaking club, students will:
- Discuss friendship in numbers
- Talk about making friends as an adult and share their opinions and experiences
- Take a personality quiz to figure out what kind of friend they are
- Compare and discuss their results with a partner
- Dig deeper into different types of friendships (e.g. online vs offline friendships, male vs female friendships, etc.) and complete a table
- Discuss fun Would You Rather...? questions
- Fill in a Friend Profile about their partner and let the group guess who it is
- Reflect on everything they have discussed and learnt during the lesson
Tips for each format
- PDF presentation (teacher): Use for simple, low-tech lessons or as a reliable backup. Ideal for screen sharing or printing key slides.
- Canva presentation (teacher): Use for a more dynamic session with animations and built-in videos. Best for keeping energy levels high and students engaged.
- Teacher’s Notes: Follow step-by-step during the lesson for guidance, timing, and extra tips. Helpful for smooth transitions between stages.
- Student’s Notes: Send before the lesson for preparation. Encourage students to use them during and after the session for reference and revision.
- Miro board: Use for interactive, collaborative tasks. Duplicate frames for pairs or groups and let students work simultaneously in a shared space.
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