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Reading Between the Lines: C2 Interpret & Respond Activity
A C2 speaking activity: learners interpret the subtext of delicate messages and respond diplomatically, using inference, understatement and tactful language, feeding the tactfully-worded message.
Updated Oct 6, 2026
- Level
- C2
- Duration
- 30 min
- Skills
- Grammar, Vocabulary, Speaking
- Topic
- Everyday Life
- Age
- adults
- Format
- classroom
Learning objectives
- Interpret the subtext of a delicate message
- Respond diplomatically and honestly
- Keep a warm tone while conveying the real message
What you need
- Delicate-message cards
- Pens
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