“Interview the Group” for Practicing Adverbs of Frequency. A Fun and Interactive Speaking Exercise for ESL Learners – Free Printable PDFs

“Interview the Group” for Practicing Adverbs of Frequency

“How Do I Do It?” for Practicing Adverbs of Manner

Looking for a dynamic and engaging ESL activity to help students practice adverbs of frequency while improving their speaking and listening skills? The “Interview the Group” activity is a fantastic way to encourage students to use adverbs naturally in conversation while interacting with classmates.

How to Play “Interview the Group”

1️⃣ Prepare the Materials

Print and cut out the interview worksheets, ensuring each group of six students receives a full set.

2️⃣ Divide the Class into Groups

Assign six students per group.
Give each student a different interview form with a specific question topic.

3️⃣ Conduct the Interviews

Each student interviews their group members and records their answers.
Students must answer using Yes/No responses and an adverb of frequency (e.g., I usually exercise on weekends).

4️⃣ Write Summary Sentences

Once the interviews are complete, each student writes five summary sentences based on their findings using the following phrases:
- Most people…
- Almost everyone…
- Two/Three people…
- Only one person…
- Hardly anyone…
- No one…

5️⃣ Class Presentation

Each student shares their findings with the class, using their summary sentences.

Example Questions from the Interview Forms

📌 Example Interview Topics:

Do you always eat breakfast in the morning?
Do you sometimes listen to music while studying?
Do you usually do your homework on time?
Do you hardly ever watch TV at night?
Do you never go to bed before 10 PM?

📌 Example Summary Sentences:
✅ Most people always eat breakfast in the morning.
✅ Almost everyone sometimes listens to music while studying.
✅ Only one person never does their homework on time.

“Interview the Group” for Practicing Adverbs of Frequency