Conversation
After a quick greeting, use the following questions as a guideline to form an interesting conversation with your tutor. Feel free to diverge from these suggestions if anything interesting comes up.
- Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Attending a live performance (for example, a play, concert, or sporting event) is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
- In what ways is a live performance enjoyable?
- In what ways is an event on television enjoyable?
- What events are better viewing in each method?
Vocabulary
Skip this section if you have a 15-minute plan. Read the word/expression and definition out loud, and your tutor will go over anything you do not understand. Practice creating a sentence or two to make sure you know how to use the word/expression properly.
Vocabulary/ Expressions
| Expression | Definition |
| showing | (n) performance of a specialized quality There were so many movie showings to choose from. |
| rendition | (n) performance or interpretation The dancer did her own rendition of the famous scene. |
| live | (adj) at a particular performance, not a recording She preferred to watch live performances rather than the movie version. |
| captivating | (adj) capable of attracting and holding attention She thought the movie was captivating and suspenseful. |
| perform | (v) present to an audience He loved to perform in front of people. |
| engage | (v) occupy or attract someone’s attention The actor’s job was to engage the audience. |
| lighten up | (expression) be less serious There was a lot of comedy to lighten up the dramatic scenes. |
| move along | (expression) develop or progress The drama had to move along at an interesting pace. |
| nod off | (expression) fall asleep The performance wasn’t interesting so he began to nod off. |
| be in the limelight | (expression) the center of attention She was so dramatic that she enjoyed being in the limelight with everyone watching her. |
Something Extra
Read the following quote out loud.
“We aren’t in an information age. We’re in an entertainment age.”
― Tony Robbins
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