B1-1 I can enter unprepared into conversation of familiar topics, express personal opinions and exchange information on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).

Spoken Interaction for agreement and disagreement

AT THE WEEKEND

TASK 1

Listen to the dialogue between two friends who have to decide about the organization of a birthday party. At some point the recording stops and the teacher will ask two students to go on with the conversation and find an agreement. You will negotiate a common solution together with your partner, using the likes/dislikes chart below.

Mike:	So, Richard we have to celebrate Lucy's birthday next week!
Richard:	Yes, you are right. I had almost forgot about it.
Mike:	I think we could throw a party.
Richard:	Why not? But where? I cannot host because my parents are at home all the time.
Mike:	We can invite people to come to my place.
Richard:	Isn't your apartment a little too small?
Mike:	I don't think so. We will invite 10 people or so...

Likes/Dislikes	Mike	Richard
Prepare dinner	no	yes
Order catering food	yes	no
Ask everyone to bring something	yes	yes
Music	yes	yes
Table games	no	yes
Birthday games	yes	no
Watch a film	no	yes
Go out after dinner	yes	yes