
Tutor: So what do you do for fun?
Student: Fun…
Tutor: What is your hobby? Do you play any sports?
(when you notice that the student does not understand a more general question, you can sort of suggest things for them, specify something very concrete: e.g. sports)
Student: Ah, sports, yes. I like basketball and baseball.
Tutor: That’s great. So do you play with your friends?
Student: I only watch TV.
Tutor: Oh, so you don’t play basketball or baseball. You only watch them on TV?
Student: Yes.
Tutor: Do you like watching TV? (make a smooth transition to a different topic)
Student: Yes, I like movies.
Tutor: Really? What’s your favorite movie?
Student: I like CSI.
Tutor: Oh, CSI is a TV show. It has many episodes.
Student: Yes, I like.
Tutor: That’s wonderful. So do you watch it by yourself or with friends?
Student: Usually by myself. Sometimes with friends.
Tutor: This is good. Do you have a lot of friends here. (another transition)
Student: Yes, but many are leaving to go home. So it’s sad.
Tutor: That’s true. It must be hard. But you can make new friends, right?
Student: It’s difficult.
Tutor: Where do you usually meet new friends? At school? At a club?
Student: Maybe school.
Tutor: Do you go to clubs too?
Student: Sometimes. But I stay late and I need to be in school next day.
Tutor: Yes, I know what you mean. You need to sleep in order to study better.
Student: Yes. But sometimes I go. I drink with friends. (laughing)
Tutor: Really? What’s your favorite drink? (another transition)
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