Conversation Class Lesson Summary
Language Resident Name:
IVAN LUCIC
Day and Date:
Tuesday, 26/02/2019
Language and Level (intermediate or advanced class):
German, Advanced
Class theme/topics discussed:
Professions
Goal of the class:
Get to know the professions in German, be able to describe them, get to know the salaries in Germany
How did you structure the class?
Activity 1 (15 min): Story cubes. The students had to roll dices with pictures of little figures on them. They had to invent stories with the dices that showed up. Also, they had to add a profession (of a possible protagonist) to the story they were making up.
Activity 2 (5 min): Most professions in one minute. In one minute and in pairs, the students had to think of as many professions they could think of. The winning pair would get a small treat. Then we would talk about the vocabulary they gathered.
Activity 3 (20 min): Guess my profession. Every student would get a work sheet. In pairs, they would try to guess the partner’s profession by asking questions provided on the work sheet and adding additional questions.
Activity 4 (20 min): Create a new business. The students were asked to imagine being in the position of creating a company. In pairs of two, they should create their own company and present it to the group at the end. They had to think of the location, the service they provided, the price and what made them the most successful company. At the end, they presented their product. Also, everyone voted for the best product. Again, the winner received a brownie.
Activity 5 (additional): If you have time left, you can make some kind of a “quiz”. You ask the students which professions are the best paid/ worst paid in Germany. They have to make a ranking. Then you can show the ranking to them (in the presentation). After that, you can have a discussion if this is fair/just (if the students are into it).
What technology, media or props did you use? (internet resources, playmobiles, handouts, etc.)
Whiteboard, pen
Powerpoint presentation (see attached)
What worked well in this class? What did not work?
The students really liked the class! I think every activity went well.
How could this class be improved/ modified?
It was a good class. I would keep it as it is.
If you have a more detailed lesson plan, please attach it below (OK to use target language for that). Please attach any handouts as well.