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Team Welcome Session — Two Proposals
Fictional case · English B1–B2
Ten colleagues compare two welcome-session formats within a £200 budget and a one-hour limit.
| Proposal | Session details |
|---|---|
| Proposal A — Paired story exchange | £160 · 55 minutes Five pairs receive prompts and take turns. |
| Proposal B — Facilitated team quiz | £195 · 60 minutes Groups discuss quiz questions; one person speaks for each round. |
The team will choose a format that gives everyone a chance to contribute.
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Discuss the world of King Arthur
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
What makes the stories of King Arthur memorable? Describe the world evoked in the introduction.
The introduction takes us back to the days of chivalry.
Merlin's magic and the wonderful deeds of Arthur's knights make this world vivid.
Their Quest for the Holy Grail gives the stories a sense of adventure.
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