Reporting a Theft - Role Play
Describe a missing item, explain what happened and ask about a police report. A B1–B2 speaking lesson with useful phrases, two extended model conversations and three paired role-play scenarios involving choices, clarification and negotiation.
What’s in the worksheet?
- Useful phrases for both speakers
- Two extended model conversations
- Three paired role-play scenarios
- Explain choices and negotiate a solution
Report missing property accurately and correct a record while separating observations from guesses.
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A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Use both pages. Read the two model conversations before distributing the paired role cards; partners should see only their own instructions.
- Read the camera and wallet models; mark what was seen, remembered approximately or not known.
- Practise the stolen bag, missing phone and corrected camera report using fictional descriptions and references.
- Read back the identifying details and explain how further information will be supplied.
Support and extension
Allow invented incidents rather than personal disclosures. Support with a timeline. Do not ask learners to confront a suspect or promise recovery; this is reporting-language practice, not legal advice.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
