Interviewing techniques

Hi Students! The following worksheet shows 12 potential questions to ask the villagers. Read the instructions carefully.

Interviewing techniques

Look at the following questions. Try to stress the word that is highlighted. Think! How can you make the question sound more natural? Try to use intonation (high to low). Ask your teacher for an example and practice with a partner.

1)     Have you ever visited a village in another country? Did you notice any differences or similarities?

2)     What do you do?

3)     What do you think  the advantages and disadvantages of living in a village are?

4)     How long have you lived here and why did you choose to live in Caverswall?

5)     What is the nightlife like here?

6)     Why do you prefer to live in a village?

7)     In your opinion, where is the best place in the village?

8)     Have you a favourite place you like to go to at the weekends?

9)     In your opinion, do many tourists come here?

10) Are there any international restaurants here offering international cuisine?

11) What do you think about the environment here?

12) Does the village offer any social activities and do you ever take part in them?http://soundcloud.com/lorenzo-ball/interviewing-techniques