Interviewing a polyglot: how to use Reported Questions

Language Learning Vocabulary

This lesson introduces learners to the world of polyglots through an interview with a multilingual teenager who speaks 10 languages. Key words and phrases include fluency, multilingual, pronunciation, learning strategies, plus phrasal verbs with go (go over, go through, go back, go on) — helping students express ideas about studying, motivation, and self-improvement.

Reported Questions: Word Order and Tense Shifts

Learners study how to form Reported Questions, including word order changes and tense shifts. They practise transforming different types of questions (yes/no and wh-questions) into reported forms with correct grammar and style.

Interactive Exercises: Role-Play an Interview

Students watch a video, complete gap-fills, practise phrasal verbs, and role-play an interview with a polyglot. Speaking and writing tasks allow them to answer questions about their own learning journey while using Reported Questions naturally.