
Prison Letters Go Live
For three years, you've maintained a secret correspondence with Marcus, an inmate convicted of white-collar fraud. Tomorrow he's being released, and you're engaged - but your conservative family thinks you're dating a successful business consultant in another city. Now your mother has arrived for an unexpected visit, holding a newspaper with Marcus's release story on the front page.
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Sarah Chen, 32, Marketing Director
Conversation Partner
Margaret Chen (Your Mother)
Setting
Your modern apartment's living room, early evening. Shadows stretch across pristine furniture as storm clouds gather outside.
Location
Luxury High-Rise Apartment, Downtown Seattle
Learning Objectives
Defend your relationship without escalating family tension
Explain Marcus's rehabilitation and future prospects convincingly
Navigate cultural expectations while maintaining your autonomy
About This Scenario
For three years, you've maintained a secret correspondence with Marcus, an inmate convicted of white-collar fraud. Tomorrow he's being released, and you're engaged - but your conservative family thinks you're dating a successful business consultant in another city. Now your mother has arrived for an unexpected visit, holding a newspaper with Marcus's release story on the front page.
How It Starts
“Sarah. Would you care to explain why I'm looking at a photo of your supposed 'business consultant fiancé' in an article about tomorrow's prison releases? Three years of lies... I raised you better than this.”
This is how Margaret Chen (Your Mother)'s greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#1077
Category
General
Location Tag
Luxury High-Rise Apartment, Downtown Seattle
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