English language research work "An interview with a foreigner"
Objective: To conduct an interview with a foreigner, to learn more about Americans, to develop communication skills.
Hypothesis:Americans are highly productive, tolerant and positive thinking.
Tasks:
1. To prepare a list of questions
2. Toarrange an appointmentwith a foreigner
3. To film a video
4. To prepare an introductory speech
5. To conduct an interview
Lera:Hello, my name is Lera Romanenko. I would like to present to you the project in English"Interview with a foreigner."
(The video has already been included here, she starts an interview)
Lera:Hello, Yesenia. I’m glad to see you. Thank you very much for agreeing to give me an interview.
Can I ask you some questions?
Yesenia:Hello, I am also very glad to see you Lera. Yes, of course, I will be happy to answer your questions.
Lera:Great! Let's start! Please tell me what do you think about Americans, are they hardworking? (You can answer why)
Yesenia: Americans are truly hardworking people. It’s a rare case when an American takes a vacation more than for two days. And it is normal to works till you actually are able to.
Lera:Oh, very interesting! In American movies we often see people jogging early in the morning. Is it true that Americans are used to get up very early to go jogging?
Yesenia: As in any other country Americans do not like to get up early in the morning, but indeed jogging in a morning is an American style.
Lera:Fantastic! Do you think Americans are friendly?
Yesenia:Oh very friendly. It is easy to get acquainted with anybody literally anywhere and anybody can for help and surely be helped.
(Lera:That’s wonderful!Is it true that Americans visit their neighbors even if they have never talked to them before?
Yesenia: Sure. Due to our friendly nature we often go visit our neighbors – especially when they are just moved in!
Lera:Oh, really?! And how often do you seesmiling people?
Yesenia: Americans are very friendly as it was said earlier – and it is normal to smile all the time – even to a stranger.
Lera:It's great! And can you say that America is a country of successful businessmen?
Yesenia: Sure! There are lots of famous successful American businessmen!
Lera:Great! Is it true that American young people like to dance and have fun?
Yesenia: Young people of all the nation adore enjoying live – as well as Americans.
Lera:Oh, thank you very much for the answers, a few short questions. Are you a happy person?
Yesenia: Absolutely!
Lera:Do you like to chat?
Yesenia: Yes!
Lera:Do you like America?
Yesenia: Sure!
Lera:Did you like my interview?
Yesenia: No doubt yes!
Lera:Thank you very much for your answers. It was great to talk to you.
Yesenia: Thank you! It was my pleasure!
Lera:Goodbye!
(Preliminary) Conclusion: Americans are very open-minded and sociable! They work a lot that’s why they are highly productive.