For you, the assistant
This template works for any country. Fill it in on your phone or print it: your answers are saved on this device only. Share only what you are comfortable sharing. Use it to prepare a first session, a Two truths and a lie game, or a short talk with photos.
Example: I come from Hobart, in Tasmania, an island state of Australia.
For students: questions to ask
Sentence starters: “What is the weather like in … ?” · “What do young people do in their spare time?” · “How do you say … in your accent?” · “What is a typical day like at school in … ?” · “What do you miss most?” · “What would you like to show us?”
Students take notes while you speak, then each one explains one thing they learnt to the group.
Starters to report back: “I learnt that …” · “I was surprised that …” · “I'd like to visit … because …”