“Conversation Starter Lesson Series: Intermediate” is designed for intermediate-level ESL learners who want to improve their fluency and confidence in speaking English.
Each lesson includes an engaging reading material with audio, vocabulary and expressions, comprehension questions, and discussion questions to be used for one to one class, group class, or self-study for both online and offline classes.
Unit 3: Entertainment
Story 02: Books
Key Lesson Vocabulary & Expressions: Look over and review before proceeding.
- Weaves
- Narrative
- Masterful
- Sacrifices
- Bravery
- Resistance
- Occupation
- Admiration
- Resilience
- Stay with me
Read or Listen to the following passage:
One of the best books I’ve ever read was “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah. From the first page, I was drawn into the story of two sisters living in France during World War II. The way Hannah weaves history, love, and family into the narrative is simply masterful. I laughed, cried, and felt every emotion alongside the characters.
What I loved most about this book was how it gave voice to the women of the war – their struggles, sacrifices, and bravery. I was inspired by the courage of the sisters, who risked everything to resist the Nazi occupation and protect their loved ones.
As I turned the final page, I felt a sense of loss, as if I was saying goodbye to dear friends. But at the same time, I was left with a feeling of hope and admiration for the resilience of the human spirit. “The Nightingale” is a book that will stay with me for a long time.
Comprehension Questions:
- What is the title of the book that the protagonist is discussing?
- What is the book about?
- How does the author incorporate history into the narrative?
- What is the protagonist’s opinion of the book?
- How does the book make the protagonist feel?
Conversations Starters:
- What are some of your favorite books or genres, and why do you enjoy them?
- Have you ever read a book that changed your perspective or had a significant impact on your life? What was it, and why was it important to you?
- How do you usually decide what books to read?
- Do you prefer reading physical books or e-books? Why?
- How do you think technology has affected the way we read and consume books?
- Have you ever read a book in a language that is not your first language? What was it, and how did you find the experience?
- What is the most recent book you’ve read, and what did you think of it?
- How do you think reading books compares to watching movies or TV shows? Do you prefer one over the other?
- What do you think of the current state of the publishing industry? Are there any trends or changes you would like to see?
- Do you have any favorite authors or literary characters, and why do you admire them?
