General Information: This activity involves students taking on unusual roles (e.g., alien, robot, time traveler) and answering interview questions from that perspective. 

• Aim:

• To develop creative and imaginative thinking.

• To practice speaking and listening skills in a fun context.

• To expand vocabulary related to different scenarios and roles. 

  
  

• Why It Is Useful:

• Encourages students to think outside the box and use their imagination.

• Provides a lively and engaging context for language practice.

• Can improve fluency and confidence in speaking.

  
  

• Ways to Use in Lessons:

• Pair Interviews: Students interview each other in their chosen roles.

• Group Panel Discussions: Students form a panel of unusual characters and answer questions from the class.

• Role-Play Scenarios: Students act out scenes involving their characters.

• Writing Activity: Students write a transcript of their interview or a short story about their character.