A discussion about Valentine’s Day gift giving and love. Students discuss Valentine’s day, gift giving, and topics related to love. A speed dating activity (suitable for larger classes) has students invent a character and practice getting to know each other by asking and answering questions.
Love and Speed Dating
Overview
Seasonal
Level
Intermediate: B1Upper-Intermediate: B2
Included
2 student pagesTeaching notes
Teaching time 90 mins
Language functions Asking and answering questions
Activities
ConversationDiscussionQuestions and answersReadingRole-play
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