Title: "Future Plans Role Play"

Level: B2

Objective: To practice using various future tenses in a realistic context through role-playing scenarios.

Materials Needed:

- Role-play scenario cards (see instructions below)

- Timer or stopwatch

Instructions:

1. Preparation:

   - Create a set of role-play scenario cards, each describing a situation where future plans or events are discussed. Include scenarios that require the use of different future tenses, such as simple future, future continuous, future perfect, and future perfect continuous.

   - Example scenarios:

     1. Planning a weekend getaway with a friend (Simple Future).

     2. Discussing a future job interview (Future Continuous).

     3. Talking about New Year's resolutions (Future Perfect).

     4. Reflecting on a 10-year high school reunion (Future Perfect Continuous).

   - Shuffle the scenario cards and place them face down in a pile.

2. Pair Up:

   - Divide your B2-level students into pairs. Each pair will work together throughout the activity.

3. Future Plans Role Play:

   - In each pair, one student takes on the role of Person A, and the other as Person B.

   - Person A selects a scenario card from the pile and reads it aloud to Person B. They both take a moment to think about their roles.

   - Person A and Person B then engage in a role-play conversation based on the scenario, discussing their future plans or events. They should use the appropriate future tense based on the scenario.

   - Encourage the students to use other related vocabulary and expressions as well to make the role-play more realistic and engaging.

   - Set a time limit for each role play, such as 5-7 minutes, depending on the complexity of the scenario.

4. Switch Roles and Repeat:

   - After each role play, switch roles so that Person B becomes Person A, and vice versa.

   - Continue with different scenario cards, allowing each pair to practice multiple scenarios.

5. Group Discussion:

   - After completing several role plays, bring the class together for a group discussion.

   - Ask pairs to share some interesting conversations they had during the role plays, highlighting the use of different future tenses.

   - Facilitate a class discussion on the challenges and successes in using future tenses in realistic conversations.

This role-play activity encourages students to use various future tenses in authentic situations, promoting language production and enhancing their ability to discuss future plans and events confidently.

Role-play scenarios for the "Future Plans Role Play" activity:

1. Planning a Weekend Getaway (Simple Future): Person A and Person B are friends discussing their plans for an upcoming weekend getaway. They should talk about where they will go, what they will do, and why they chose that destination.

2. Discussing a Future Job Interview (Future Continuous): Person A is preparing for a job interview, and Person B is their friend offering advice and support. Person A should talk about what they will be doing to prepare, while Person B offers suggestions and encouragement.

3. Talking About New Year's Resolutions (Future Perfect): Person A and Person B are discussing their New Year's resolutions. They should talk about what they hope to have accomplished by the end of the year and why those goals are important.

4. Reflecting on a 10-Year High School Reunion (Future Perfect Continuous): Person A and Person B are classmates planning to attend their 10-year high school reunion. They should talk about what they will have been doing for the past 10 years and what they expect to share at the reunion.