Mr. Baseball: Modals for Advice and Regrets

One of my Methodology students showed me this segment to express regrets. I loved it. I adapted what she had in mind and came up with  this fun activity to express advice and regrets. .

I. Work in small groups.

Imagine you are receiving an American friend for a very informal "feijoada" in a friend's house. Prepare a list of advice you would give her so that she can feel comfortable in the event. Thing about the following things:

*You can adapt the activity with questions about a traditional luncheon or dinner party in your country (Thanksgiving, for example)

- What should she wear?

- What time should she arrive?

- Should she bring anything for the host?

- How much should she eat? 

- What shouldn't she do there?

- What time should she leave?

- Does she have to eat everything that is served?

- What if she doesn't want to eat such an exotic dish? What should she say or do?

- Can she bring someone with her?

II. Watch the movie segment and make a list of the American guest's inappropriate behavior.