Experience: I made friends with my doppelganger
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
However
To get to know someone/ something
Astonishment/ Astonishing/ Astonished
“You’re John Jemison, aren’t you?”
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. Why did Neil move to Braintree, and what happened when he started living there?
2. Who is John, and how did Neil finally meet him?
3. What do John and Neil have in common?
4. How did their relationship develop after they first met?
5. ‘I think I would get along with John. We have a lot in common.’ Is this true for you?
6. ‘If I met my doppelganger, I would try and make friends with him/ her and then tell the media about it.’ Is this true for you?
7. ‘It’s a great idea to join lots of different groups like Neil has done. For example, the Friends of Braintree Museum or the choir.’ Do you agree?
8. ‘I would love to live on a street where everybody knew everybody.’ Is this true for you?
9. ‘I could only get along with someone who I had a lot in common with.’ Is this true for you?
10. ‘My best friend and I are incredibly similar in terms of both appearance and personality, just like John and Neil.’ Is this true for you?
11. ‘After you have children, socialising becomes impossible.’ Do you agree?
12. ‘I can’t remember the last time I made friends with someone or met someone new.’ Is this true for you?
13. ‘If you move to a new country, there’s no point in trying to make friends with the locals.’ Do you agree?
14. ‘When I first moved abroad, I was struck by some of the local customs and habits.’ Is this true for you?
15. ‘When I retire, I’m going to move to Braintree and live a life just like Neil.’ Is this true for you?