1. A construction company wants to build a school on some
empty land in your town.
A local conservation group is against the plans.

2. STUDENT A
You work for the construction company.
You think that…
 there is little space available in the town
 If you don’t use this land, the school will have
to be built outside the town.
 the land isn’t being used at the moment

3. STUDENT B
You represent the conservation group.
You think that…
 the land is a natural habitat for wildlife,
including endangered species.
 if the school is built outside the town, a bus
service could be provided.
 the land is a green space where children can
play and people can go for walks.

4. Useful language: negotiating
I understand what you’re saying but….
Haven’t you considered that…?
Don’t you think that…?
We shouldn’t forget that…
Surely you must agree that…
I see what you mean about..
You’ve got a point about..
I understand what you’re saying
I agree with you up to a point

5. ROLE PLAY
You work for the construction You represent the conservation
company. You think that… group.
You think that…
 there is little space available in
the town  the land is a natural habitat
for wildlife, including
 If you don’t use this land, the endangered species.
school will have to be built outside
the town.
 if the school is built outside
 the land isn’t being used at the the town, a bus service could
moment be provided.
 the land is a green space
where children can play and
people can go for walks.