MISTAKES (B2/C1 Lesson)

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1. Speak

1a. First things first:

• What is a mistake?
• What kinds of mistakes do people make most often?

1b. How do you respond if…

• someone gets your name wrong?
• a friend forgets to turn up for an event?
• you get overcharged on a bill?
• a restaurant messes up your order?

1c. Share your stories about…

• typical typos that people make when typing in your language (= typing mistakes)
• error messages that can come up on your computer or tablet
• a politician who made a gaffe in a speech (= they said something stupid)
• things that can cause a misunderstanding or miscommunication between two people
• a case of mistaken identity (= thinking someone is a different person)
• typical errors that people from your country make when learning English.

Task: With a partner, create a 30-second dialogue where one person makes an everyday mistake.

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