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This document outlines exercises and themes for a B2-level conversation class focusing on the structures 'used to', 'would', 'be about to', and 'be due to'. It includes conversation themes with specific questions, activity ideas for engaging students, and suggestions for follow-up vocabulary and grammar focus. The aim is to enhance conversational fluency and encourage natural use of these structures in discussions.

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Exercises and themes for a conversation class abou..

This document outlines exercises and themes for a B2-level conversation class focusing on the structures 'used to', 'would', 'be about to', and 'be due to'. It includes conversation themes with specific questions, activity ideas for engaging students, and suggestions for follow-up vocabulary and grammar focus. The aim is to enhance conversational fluency and encourage natural use of these structures in discussions.

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Focusing on "used to", "would", "be about to", and "be due to" is a great way to
enhance conversational fluency. Here are some exercises and themes for a B2-level
conversation class:
I. Review and Clarification (Briefly)
●​ Quick Explanation: Briefly review the basic usage of each structure.
○​ Used to: Past habits or states that are no longer true.
○​ Would: Past habits (often with storytelling or contrasting with the present),
hypothetical situations.
○​ Be about to: Imminent future actions.
○​ Be due to: Scheduled or expected future events.
●​ Distinguishing Usage: Ask students to briefly explain the key difference in meaning and
typical context for each one.
II. Conversation Themes and Questions:
Here are several themes with specific questions designed to encourage the use of these
structures:
Theme 1: Past Habits and Changes
●​ What used to be your favorite hobby when you were younger? Do you still do it?
●​ Think about your hometown. What would the streets be like on a typical Saturday
morning when you were a child? Has it changed?
●​ What's something you used to believe that you now know isn't true?
●​ Describe a daily routine you used to have but don't anymore. Why did it change?
●​ If you think about technology, what devices would people rely on 20 years ago that seem
outdated now?
Theme 2: Imminent Plans and Expectations
●​ What are you about to do after this class?
●​ Is there a new movie release you're about to see? What are you expecting?
●​ What big project at work or in your studies is due to be finished soon? How are you
feeling about the deadline?
●​ The train/bus to the city center is due to arrive in five minutes. What do you usually do
while you wait?
●​ A friend of yours is about to move to a new city. What advice would you give them?
Theme 3: Hypothetical Past Scenarios
●​ If you had the chance to relive one day from your childhood, what day would it be and
why?
●​ Imagine you hadn't chosen your current career path. What other job would you have
considered?
●​ Think about a historical event. How do you think things would have been different if one
small detail had changed?
●​ If you used to dislike a certain food, what would have been the reason, and what
changed your mind?
Theme 4: Travel and Future Arrangements
●​ If you were planning a trip, where would be the first place you'd research?
●​ Your flight is due to depart at 8 PM. What do you usually do in the hours leading up to
your departure?
●​ You're about to arrive at your destination. What are you most looking forward to doing?
●​ What kind of holidays used to be popular in your family? Have your travel preferences
changed?
Theme 5: Personal Reflections and Predictions
●​ What's a skill you used to struggle with but have now mastered?
●​ Looking back at the beginning of this year, what goals were you about to start working
on? Have you made progress?
●​ What do you think the world would be like in 50 years?
●​ A major sporting event is due to start next week. Who do you think will win and why?
III. Activity Ideas:
●​ Pair/Group Discussions: Divide students into pairs or small groups to discuss the
questions above. Encourage them to ask follow-up questions and engage in natural
conversation.
●​ Storytelling: Ask students to tell a story about a past habit using "used to" and "would" to
describe the setting and recurring actions.
●​ Role-Playing: Create scenarios where students need to use "be about to" (e.g., leaving
for a meeting, starting a presentation) or "be due to" (e.g., a project deadline, a doctor's
appointment).
●​ "Then and Now" Comparison: Students choose a topic (technology, fashion,
entertainment) and discuss how things used to be and what they would typically do then,
compared to now.
●​ Future Predictions: Students discuss future events that are "due to" happen or actions
they are "about to" take, justifying their predictions or plans.
●​ Error Correction: Prepare sentences with incorrect uses of these structures and have
students identify and correct them. This can be done after the conversation practice.
IV. Follow-up and Expansion:
●​ Vocabulary: Introduce or review related vocabulary (e.g., nostalgia, anticipation,
schedule, routine).
●​ Grammar Focus: After the conversation, you can address any common errors or points
of confusion that arose.
●​ Writing Task: As homework, students could write a short paragraph or journal entry using
the target structures.
Remember to encourage a relaxed and communicative atmosphere in your class. The goal is to
get students comfortable using these structures naturally in conversation. Good luck!

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