In this speaking activity, we are going to role play interviewing famous people.
1.) Decide what famous person you want to play, and research the person. Here are some ideas of what you could be famous for:
a.) an invention
b.) a discovery
c.) leader of industry
d.) explorer
e.) athlete
f.) a politician or community leader
g.) entertainer
h.) artist
i.) criminal
Do you want more specific ideas? Check out 100 Most Famous People Throughout History.
2.) Once you have established who each of the famous people are, think of five to eight questions that you want to ask one another.
3.) Take turns playing the famous person and an interviewer. Don’t worry if you don’t know the answer to an interview question. You are free to use your imagination and invent answers.
Of course, the things you want to know will depend on the person you interview!
