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FUAA - Dept. de Idiomas B2 Docentes - Graham Selkirk Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020

This document contains notes from an English language lesson on expressing agreement, disagreement, and uncertainty using phrases like "I think so", "I hope so", and "I guess so". It also covers using the present perfect and conditional tenses to agree with statements. Finally, it discusses language functions for dealing with conflict politely, including introducing problems, expressing opinions, showing politeness, finding agreement, making suggestions, and closing negotiations.

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FUAA - Dept. de Idiomas B2 Docentes - Graham Selkirk Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020

This document contains notes from an English language lesson on expressing agreement, disagreement, and uncertainty using phrases like "I think so", "I hope so", and "I guess so". It also covers using the present perfect and conditional tenses to agree with statements. Finally, it discusses language functions for dealing with conflict politely, including introducing problems, expressing opinions, showing politeness, finding agreement, making suggestions, and closing negotiations.

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FUAA - Dept.

de idiomas

B2 Docentes - Graham Selkirk

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020

I think so. (pienso que si)

I don’t think so. (pienso que no) Is it raining in Barranquilla? I


don’t think so. Let’s check the weather.

more formal: I think not!

I hope so. (ojala que si)

I hope not. (ojala que no)

I guess so / I suppose so (supongo que si)

I guess not (supongo que no)

a little formal: I believe so (creo que si)

a little formal: I believe not (creo que no) / I don’t believe so

I’m afraid so (temo que si)

I’m afraid not (temo que no)

I don’t / can’t believe it! (no puedo creerlo)

——————-

present perfect: I’ve been to Medellin many times. >>> So have I.

I’ve never seen a whale in the ocean. >>> Neither have I.

conditional: I’d go bungee jumping if I could. >>> So would I.

I wouldn’t eat a tarantula! >>>> Neither would I.

……………..

Optional clause connectors:

I like clothes (that) I can throw in the wash.

She is the person (who) I was talking about.

This the town (where) I grew up.

**general rule in English is economy. Less words = better.

VOCABULARY

• Threat: amenaza, threaten: amenazar


• Arson: the crime of intentionally setting a fire.
• Lack (ausencia, falta) There is a lack of vitamin C in your
diet!
Your diet is lacking in vitamin C. Your diet lacks vitamin C.
• …….., though. >> But, ………. However, …….
Example:
I’ve never tried aguardiente. I’d like to, though. (VERY
COMMON!)
More formal: I’ve never tried aguardiente, though I’d like to.
• to tweak: to adjust
*Remember to review the phrasal verbs for our quiz!

Language functions:
Example: apology >>> I’m so sorry! Excuse me. Pardon me.
I didn’t mean to do that. It was an accident. Please forgive
me!

Dealing with conflict (politely!!)

Examples:

Arguing with the telephone service agent at Air Canada.

Arguing with the telephone service agent at Davivienda.

Arguing at the supermarket with people who don’t respect


the distance.
Arguing with my son when he lies to me about doing his
homework.

Arguing with someone after you’ve had a traffic accident.

Arguing with a police officer who is on a power trip.

link to online lesson:


https://www.onestopenglish.com/download?ac=17718

Functions of Conflict:

1. introduce the problem


2. give opinions
3. show politeness
4. show agreement and calm the situation down
5. make suggestions and offer solutions
6. close a negotiation.

Introduce the problem: I wanted to raise a difficult issue


(asunto) with you to see if we can find a way forward.
(respectful, not angry, but serious)
Come here, please! (excited, angry)
I want to talk with you. (serious, angry)
We need to talk! (angry, urgent)
We have a problem! (urgent, concerned)
I want you to hear what I have to say. (worried, concerned,
serious, angry)
Do you have a minute to talk? (polite, friendly, confused)
There is something I want to talk to you about. (serious)
I need to meet you in order to talk about a problem. (very
serious)
Give opinions: I don’t think…. I don’t agree (Do you agree?
Not really) They don’t accept. You have to hear me!

Show politeness: I can see your point of view, but…,

Show agreement and calm the situation down: I understand


what you’re saying, I take on board your point,

Make suggestions and offer solutions: I think….. might…..,


I suggest…, Just think about it!, Imagine if….,

Close a negotiation: I understand, I think that covers


everything, sounds good., I’ll update you……, this has been
very helpful.

This Friday: We practice!

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