Speaking Challenge Unit 1 Speculate about the Past (Must have, May have, Might have, Could have): Day 1 One student talks about a friend who hasn't been responding to messages. The other speculates about what might have happened. They then switch roles and discuss another scenario, such as why a favorite restaurant is closed or why someone was late to an event. Causative 'get' and 'have': Need + Passive Infinitive: Need + Verb + ing: Day 2 One student talks about a slow computer. The other offers suggestions on how to fix it using 'get' or 'have'. They then switch roles and discuss another issue, such as a leaky faucet or a noisy neighbor. Day 3 One student talks about having trouble understanding a lesson. The other offers help and explains what needs to be done. They then switch roles and discuss another problem, such as fixing a broken appliance or arranging travel plans. Day 4 One student talks about planning a party. The other offers to help and explains what needs to be done. They then switch roles and discuss another event, like organizing a picnic or a group study session. [Insert video recording link here] Day 5 [Insert video recording link here] Day 7 [Insert video recording link here] Day 8 [Insert video recording link here] Day 9 One student talks about losing their wallet. The other speculates about where it might be. They then switch roles and discuss another lost item, such as keys or a phone. One student talks about wanting to improve their English. The other offers suggestions using 'get' or 'have'. They then switch roles and discuss another skill, like cooking or playing an instrument. One student talks about moving to a new apartment. The other offers to help and explains what needs to be done. They then switch roles and discuss another task, such as cleaning the house or planning a trip. One student talks about preparing for an exam. The other offers to help and explains what needs to be done. They then switch roles and discuss another preparation, like getting ready for a job interview or a presentation. [Insert video recording link here] Day 11 One student talks about a broken phone. The other speculates about how it might have happened. They then switch roles and discuss another broken item, like a laptop or a kitchen appliance. [Insert video recording link here] Day 12 One student talks about wanting to learn a new skill. The other offers suggestions using 'get' or 'have'. They then switch roles and discuss another goal, like getting fit or learning a new language. [Insert video recording link here] Day 13 One student talks about organizing an event. The other offers to help and explains what needs to be done. They then switch roles and discuss another event, such as a charity fundraiser or a community clean-up. [Insert video recording link here] Day 14 One student talks about preparing for a job interview. The other offers to help and explains what needs to be done. They then switch roles and discuss another preparation, like getting ready for a presentation or a performance. [Insert video recording link here] [Insert video recording link here] [Insert video recording link here] [Insert video recording link here] Hypothetical about the Past (Would have, Should have, Could have): Day 5 One student talks about missing an important deadline. The other sympathizes and suggests what they could have done differently. They then switch roles and discuss another missed opportunity, like forgetting a friend’s birthday or not applying for a job. [Insert video recording link here] Day 10 One student talks about missing a great concert. The other sympathizes and suggests what they could have done differently. They then switch roles and discuss another missed event, such as not attending a friend's wedding or a family gathering. [Insert video recording link here] Day 15 One student talks about not getting a promotion they wanted. The other sympathizes and suggests what they could have done differently. They then switch roles and discuss another missed opportunity, such as not winning a competition or missing out on a scholarship. [Insert video recording link here]
