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Socializingat Work
(C1)

WEEK33:

Going Out

THELANGUAGEGOALSFORTHISCLASSARE:

- Goal1:Speaking
- Goal2:Expressions and terms used when socialising
- Goal3:Grammarreview-to have trouble +[––]ing
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1. LEADIN
 What activities do you enjoy when socializing or going out?
 Do you usually go out with friends, family, or colleagues? Or do you sometimes
prefer solo activities?
 Are you more of a night owl, or do you prefer daytime outings?
 How often do you go out each week?
 What are some favorite spots in your city for socializing?
 Do you enjoy going to events like concerts, sports games, or festivals?
 Are there any unique hobbies or activities you do with friends or family?

Ask your partner the question above and write down the different
activities that he/she does. Then they will ask you the same
question. What things do you have in common? What things do you
do that are different?

“In nightlife you can do anything you want, because that is the fantasy life,
the opposite of your daily life.” Eddy de Clercq, Flemish-Dutch DJ
1. Nightlife Discussion
1. What are some common reasons why people have nights out?
2. What is there to do at night where you live?
What are the best pubs, bars and clubs?
What is the difference between these venues?
Which do you prefer for a night out?
What other activities can you do at night?
How often do you have a night out?
Where do you like to go?
When was your last night out? How was it?
4. Where are the best places in your city to see live music?
What type of music do they play?
Have you been to any of these places?
5. What are your favourite drinks on a night out?
What are some famous cocktails you know about?
Which are your favourites?
6. How is nightlife in a big city different to nightlife in a small rural town?
7. Have you ever worked in a bar or similar?
If so, how was it? If not, would you like to? What do you think it would be like?
8. What is the purpose of nightlife? Why do people seem to enjoy it so much?
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2. Nightlife Vocabulary
• vibrant nightlife (noun) – a lively and energetic social scene that thrives
during the night-time hours.
• night owl (noun) – a person who prefers to be awake and active at night.
• bouncer (noun) – a person in charge of door security at an entertainment
venue.
• smoking ban (noun) – a prohibition on smoking cigarettes in enclosed
spaces.
• last call for alcohol (noun) – a phrase used by staff in a pub to inform
customers the pub will be closing shortly.
• to binge drink (verb) / binge drinking (noun) – to drink an excessive
amount of alcohol in one session.

Using the vocabulary words above, complete the following sentences

(remember to use the correct form of the word, e.g. verb conjugation or
plural noun):
1. After was introduced, the non-smoker in the group had to look
after their friends’ coats while they went outside to smoke.
2. Excessive during the weekend has been blamed for numerous
incidents of alcohol-related injuries and accidents.
3. She’s always been a . When everyone else is just getting up, she’ll
be on her way home from the club.
4. The barman called last orders.
5. The wouldn’t let my friend in the club as he said he wasn’t wearing
the right kind of shoes.
6. The city's attracts tourists and locals alike with its array of bars,
clubs, and live music venues.

Nightlife vocabulary comprehension questions

1. Which cities have the most vibrant nightlife? Have you visited any of
these? If not, do you want to?
2. Are you a night owl? Do you know any night owls?
3. How are the bouncers in your city?
4. Do you agree with the smoking ban?
5. When are last orders in the pubs, bars and clubs in your city? Do you
agree with 24-hour licencing for bars and clubs?
6. Is binge drinking a problem where you live? Why do people engage in
this activity?

Nightlife and socializing Conversation Questions

1. How important is nightlife for the local community?
2. Does it have a positive or negative effect?
3. How can cities balance local people’s concerns with those who enjoy
nights out?
4. Does nightlife always have to involve alcohol?
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5. What are the problems associated with the night-time economy?

Is there a lot of violence, crime or antisocial behaviour associated
with the night-time economy where you live? Why do you think this is?
6. How can people keep safe when they go out at night?
7. How should local governments/authorities manage and regulate the
night-time economy to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment?
8. Why do you think the night-time economy has declined in recent years?
Why have many pubs, bars and clubs closed?
Are nights out too expensive these days? 9. Would you like to open your
own bar or restaurant? Where would it be? What food and drink would it
serve?
What would the ambience be like? Can you think of a name for it?
10. What will the night-time economy look like 50 or 100 years in the
future?
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3. GRAMMAR:TOHAVETROUBLE+GERUND
This is a very common expression. Now your teacher will ask you
some questions to practice.You will also get to ask your teacher
some questions as well.
Now write down 5 questions of your own to ask your teacher.
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4. VOCABULARY
If you go to any of these places are you a customer, a visitor or a member
of the audience?
Fill in the gaps with one of these words
Mug visitor member customer
If you go to the theatre, cinema, or circus you are a of the
audience. If you go to a museum, zoo, fun fair, or art gallery, you’re a
or a . If you go to a
disco or casino, you’re a .
If you go to a casino, you’re a (or a ).
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4.LANGUAGEFUNCTIONS

Mr. and Mrs. Smith are trying to decide what to do at the weekend.
Mr. Smith is reading the entertainment section in the newspaper.

Look at the dialogue below and go through it with your teacher.

Mr Smith: There’s a new casino opening. Do you fancy
going this weekend?
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stage play.
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hear some good music.
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5. PRACTICE:COMPREHENSION
Now create a dialogue of your own.
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6. LANGUAGEWORK
What do you do when you’re there?
Fill in the gaps with these words

gallery silver gig fun fair

flicks screen gambl zoo
dance performanc e win
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1. You go to the cinema to watch a film or a movie. You can say, “I’m
Going to the cinema/films/ /pictures.”We also call it the
.
2. You go to the theatre to watch the , it could be a play, a
show, a musical, a a pantomime, a puppet show, an opera or a
ballet.

3. You go to a museum or a to see an exhibition.

4. You go to a casino to and to try and money, but
you’ll probably lose it instead.

5. You go to a to watch or look at or see the animals.

6. You go to a disco to listen to music and .
7. You go to a circus to watch the .
8. You go to a to go on the rides, see the side shows ,and to play
the games.
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7.PRACTICE:COMPARATIVE PRESENTATION
There is a competition to find the best city in Spain for things to do in the evening and the
final two cities are Madrid and Barcelona. You have been asked to prepare a presentation
on both. Before making a final recommendation on which one is the best. Use the box
below to make notes.

BARCELONA

Culture Bars Placestoeat Uniqueplaces

MADRID

Culture Bars Placestoeat Uniqueplaces

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8. PRACTICE
In a few weeks your company will be visited by some English people who represent a big
company that you hope to do business with. Your manager has asked you to come up with
an itinerary of events that you can do with them at the weekend. She wants to make sure
that you show them a good time as well as representing Madrid in the best possible light.
Come up with a schedule highlighting where you will be taking your guests, what time you
will be going and what you will be doing

Saturday

Sunday
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