Preparing and acting out an interview.
• Divide Ss into groups of 4. Allocate roles
• Allow Ss some time to prepare their questions/
answers.
• Ss conduct their interviews in front of the class.
Suggested Answer Key
Interviewer: How would you describe your
nationality?
Rupa: I’m third generation British-Indian.
Interviewer: Why did your family move to
Britain?
Rupa: To work in a factory.
Interviewer: When did they come to Britain?
Rupa: In 1962.
Interviewer: What language do you speak at
home?
Rupa: Gujarati.
Interviewer: Do you spend a lot of time in the
Indian community?
Rupa: Yes, I do. I enjoy taking part in all of our
celebrations - weddings and Hindu festivals.
But I also have friends that are not Indian. etc
Interviewer: How would you describe your
nationality?
Li: I always call myself British because I live in
Britain but I am of Chinese origin.
Interviewer: Where do you live?
Li: I live in Newham in East London - it’s
great!
Interviewer: What do you like about living in
Newham?
Li: It is culturally diverse. etc
Interviewer: Where are you from?
Jerome: I was born in Birmingham, England.
But my parents are from the Caribbean, from
Jamaica.
Interviewer: How would you describe the
Caribbean community?
Jerome: I would say it is well integrated. A lot
has changed since the 1940s when there was a
lot of racism. etc
