Get to know some one

A: Are you Bill?

B: No, I'm David. That's Bill over there.
A: Well, I'm Stacy. It's nice to meet you, David.
B: You too.
A: Are you student here?
B: As matter of fact, I am.
Offer To introduce some one
A: Who's that?
B: Over there? Her name's Kate.
Come. I'll introduce you.

. . .
B: Lauren, I'd like you to meet Kate.
A: Nice to meet you, Kate.
C: Nice meet you, too.
Talk about people
Vocabulary.
a computer programmer , a photographer, an interpreter
a musician, a manager, a chef , a salesperson ,
a flight attendant, a graphic designer, a pilot.
 Interview a class mate
eet Maria Cristina, 38, an interpreter and translator
M From Brazil. She works for some well-known
Brazilian and international companies. Ms Cristina lives
in Sao Paulo with her husband, Roberto and their
daughter Natalia. But her home town is Santos. ''My
work is great because I travel and get to know lots of
people.
Going out
A: Do you want to see a concert Saturday? Guitar Wolf's at
Maxwell's.
B: Well, thanks, but that's not for me.
I'm not really a rock fan.
A: What about Sergio Mendes? He's
Playing Saturday at the Downbeat.
B: Now that's more my style.
A: Great, there's a show at eleven thirty.
B: Eleven thirty? That's past my bed time.
A: No problem. There's an early show at eight.
B: Perfect. See you then.

Accept or decline an invitation

A: Are you free on Friday?
Married on Main Street is at the film forum.
B: Really? I'd love to go. What time?
A: At seven ten.
To decline….
B: Really? I'd love to go, but I'm
Busy on Friday.
A: Too bad. Maybe some other time.

Vocabulary
a movie , a play , a concert, a talk, an art exhibit

Ask for and give direction

A: Excuse me. I'm looking for the Bell Theater.
B: The Bell Theater ? Do you know the address?
A: Yes. It's 101 Harper Street.
B: Oh, That's right around the corner ,
On the left side of the street.
A: Thanks.
If you don't know…
B: The Bell Theater? I'm sorry, I'm not
From here.
A: Thanks
Vocabulary
On Clark street, down the street, across the street
Around the corner, between, next, behind
Talk about musical tastes

I' m really in to music . I listen it all the time, especially when

I travel. Mexico city is my hometown, but I live and work in
Veracruz. My favorite music is pop. I prefer
CDs to cassettes because the sound quality is good –better than
cassettes.

Top Notch Music Survey

Are you a music fan?

yes no

What's your favorite kind of music?

Rock pop Jazz

R&B Latin Classical

Rap/hip-hop Other------
When do you listen to music?
All the time When I study

When I drive When I work

Other-------
Do you go to concert?
yes no
How do you listen to music?
 Cassette CDs Internet
radio Other
How many CDs or cassettes do you own?
None 1-50 50-100

100-200 More than 200

Talking about families

Anna: What are you up to?
May: I have some photos of my family.
Come take a look.
Anna: oh, great! Let me see.

. . .
Anna: Who's that guy?
May: That's my older brother.
He works for World Teck in London.
Anna: Really! And who are those two?
They're really cute.
May: Oh, those are my sister's kids. That's her
Right there . They live in Hong Kong.

Vocabulary
Grandparents , grandmother , grandfather , son , daughter
cousins , nephew, niece , father in law , mother in law ,
brother in law.

Describe your family

A: Tell me about your family?
B: Sure. What do you want to know?
A: Well, do you have any brothers or sisters?
B: I have two older brothers and a younger sister.
A: Do they look like you?
B: Not really.
Vocabulary
They're single , They're married , They're divorced
She's widowed , He's an only child , They're twins.

Ask about family members

A: So what does your sister do?

B: She's a graphic designer. She works at
Panorama designer.
A: That's great! How about your brother?
B: He doesn't have a job right now . He's a student.
Vocabulary

Compare people
We look alike, we wear similar clothes, we both like basketball
We look different, we wear different clothes.

Talk about small Families and large Families

Onhappy
November 18, 2010 , Yobbi and Ala of Yemen were the
parents of one child – their daughter Anhar . The next
day, they had eight children , Yobbi gave birth to Septuplets –
three more daughters and four new sons. At first it was very of
help . Now it is better . They live in a big house and the children
help with the housework.

Coping with Technology

A: This printer's driving me crazy!
B: What do you mean?
A: It's not working again. It won't print.
B: What's wrong with it?
A: I don't know . It's just a lemon!

Suggest a Brand or Model

A: Hey, Ibrahim! What are you doing here?
B: Hi, Ayad . I'm looking for a laptop.
A: What about Toshiba? Satellite 2010
B: Really?
A: Yes, And it's inexpensive.
Vocabulary
a TV , a laptop , a PDA , a printer , a cell phone , a CD burner

Express Frustration about a Machine

A: Hello?
B: Hi, Yobbi. How are you?
A: Fine, thanks. But my CD player's not working.
It's driving me crazy!
B: I'm sorry to hear that. What brand is it?
A: Panasonic. It's awful.
Vocabulary
A microwave, a coffee maker , a hair dryer , a CD player
A fax machine , a photocopier

Describe Features of Machines

Features :

• It's convenient , easy and fast.

• It's popular , used by more people.

• It's portable , lighter and smaller.

 • It's guaranteed , good product.

Complain When Things Don't Work

The window Won't open / close ___The door won't turn on / off
The fridge is making a funny sound___ The toilet won't flush
The sink is clogged

Eating in , Eating out

A: Are you ready to order ? Or
Do you need some more time?
B: I'm ready. I think I'll start with
the black bean soup. Then I'll have
the roast chicken. That comes with salad, doesn't it?
A: Yes , it does. And there's a choice of vegetables. Tonight
Have carrots or grilled tomatoes.
B: The carrots , please.
A: Certainly. Anything to drink?
B: I'll have bottled water, no ice.

Make food choices

A: I'll have the pasts for my main course, please
What does it come with?
B: It comes with soup or salad.
A: What kind of soup is there?
B: There's tomato soup or chicken soup .
A: I think I'll have the salad .
B: Certainly. And to drink?
A: Water, please

Order and Pay For a Meal

Vocabulary

• Excuse me!

• We are ready to order.

• We'll take the check please.

• Is the tip included?

• Do you accept credit cards?

Discuss Food and Health

Healthy: good for you body
Fatty: containing a lot of fat or oil
a portion : the amount of food you eat in at one time
a meal: breakfast, lunch, dinner
a snack: food you eat between meals
In moderation: not too much
 Staying in shape

How Many Calories Can a Person*

Burn In One Hour?
Physical activities Every day activities
Lift weights sleep
Go walking watch TV
Go dancing read
Play golf talk on the phone
Do aerobics work in an office
Go bike riding study English
Play tennis go shopping
Play soccer cook dinner
Go swimming clean the house
Go running play the guitar
Play basket ball take a shower

A: Hey, Jane! Where are you off to?

B: I'm on my way to the park.
A: You play tennis? How often?
B: Just about every weekend.
Do you want to play together
Sometime.
A: That would be great.
B: What about your husband?
Does he play?
A: Ed? No way. He's a couch potato.
B: Too bad. My husband's crazy about tennis.

Plan an activity with someone

A: Hey, Why don't we play basketball sometime?
B: Great idea. When's good for you?
A: Tomorrow at three?
B: Sorry, I can't. I have to meet my sister at the airport.
A: How about Wednesday at five?
B: That sounds great.

Talk about daily routines

A: Janet ! What are doing here?
B: Hi, I always go to the gym on Saturday
Morning. You too?
A: Actually, I usually go in the evenings.
But not to day.
B: How come?
A: I'm going to the theater tonight.
B: Well, have a great time.

Vocabulary
A park , a gym , a track , a pool ,an athletic field , a golf course
A tennis court

Discuss Exercise and Diet

Vocabulary
Be in shape – be out of shape – eat junk food
Avoid sweet – have a sweet tooth
 Describe Your Typical Day

O n a typical morning, I get up at 6:00 o'clock and exercise .

Then take a shower , combs my hair , and brushes my teeth.
After that, I get dressed and have breakfast at 7:00 .
At 7:20 I go to work.

Finding Something to Wear

Shopper: Excuse me. How much is that V-neck?
Clerk: This red one? It's $55.
Shopper: That's not too bad. And it's really nice.
Shopper: Do you have it in larger size?
Clerk: Here you go. This one's a medium.
Would you like to try it on.
Shopper: No, It's for my sister . Would you be
nice to gift wrap it for me.
Clerk: Of course!

Shop For Clothes

A: Excuse me. Do you have these
gloves in a larger size?
B: No, I'm sorry. We don't.
A: That's too bad.
B: But we have a larger pair in brown.
See if they are better.
 A: Yes, they're fine. Thanks.
Vocabulary
( a pair of ) gloves / pajamas / socks / panties / boxers – briefs/
( a pair of ) pantyhose/ tights / pants / shorts

Pay For Clothes

A: I'll take the loafers.
B: Certainly. How would you like
To pay for them?
A: Excuse me?
B: cash or charge?
A: Charge, please. And could you
Gift wrap them for me?
B: Absolutely.

Vocabulary
Jeans aT- shirt A crew neck A cardigan
A sweater shirt A polo shirt A turtleneck A V-neck
Sweater pants A windbreaker A blazer

Oxford loafers
Sandals Running shoes
pumps Flats

Give and Get Direction in a Store

Vocabulary
Go straight / Turn left / Turn right / Go up-down the stairs
Take the escalator- elevator . in the front- back. On the top- ground-basement
floor.

Discuss Culturally Appropriate Dress

E very culture has unwritten '' rules'' about appropriate an

inappropriate dress. Some cultures have a liberal attitudes
about clothing , while other cultures are more conservative .

Egypt
Summertime is hot in Egypt, so pack clothing. But be sure to
bring warm-weather clothing that is also modest. If you visit a
mosque, shorts are definitely out of question, for both men and
women. In mosques women should wear long skirts and a head
covering, usually a scarf .And the upper part of their arms
should be covered with sleeves. For touring other wonderful
sights and historical places, casual, comfortable clothing is fine
for both men and women.
 Getting Away
A: Hi, Barbara. When did you get back?
B: Greg! Just yesterday.
A: So tell me about your trip.
B: It was incredible. I had a really great time.
A: Good weather?
B: Not perfect, but generally OK.
A: I'll bet the food was great.
B: Amazing!

Greet Someone Arriving From a Trip

A: So, how was the flight?
B: pretty nice, actually.
A: That's good . Let me help you with
Your things.
B: That's OK. I'm fine.
Vocabulary
• It was pretty comfortable.
 • It was pretty bumpy.
• It was pretty Scary.

• It was pretty boring.

• It was pretty Scenic.

• It was pretty Short.

• It was pretty Long

Talk about How You Spent Your Free Time

A: What did you do last weekend?
B: Nothing special. What about you?
A: Well, I went to the beach.
B: How was that?
A: I had a really nice time.

Discuss Vacation Preferences

• It was so relaxing.

• It was so exciting.

• It was so interesting.

• It was so unusual.

Tell about Your Experiences on a Trip

• The weather was terrible.
• The people were unfriendly.

• They canceled my flight.

 • Someone stole my wallet.

Ta king Transportation
A: Excuse me. Do you speak English?
B: Yes. But actually I'm France.
A: I'm looking for the bullet train.
B: Which one?
A: The Nozomi. To Kyoto. Leaving at 10:20.
B: I'm taking that ,too. You can follow me.
It leaves from track 15.
A: Thanks. But we should hurry. It's
Going to leave in seven minutes.
B: By the way, where are you from?
A: Jakarta. I'm Indonesian.
B: No kidding! I'm going to Indonesia next week.
A: Really? What a small world!

Discuss Schedules and Buy tickets

A: Can we make the 2:00 bus to Puebla?
B: No, I'm sorry. It left five minutes ago.
A: Oh, no! What should we do?
B: Well, you could take the 2:30.
A: Ok. Two tickets, please.
B: One way or round trip?
A:round trip.

Book Travel Services

A: I'm going to need a rental car in Dubai.
B: Certainly. What date are you arriving?
A: April 6th.
B: What time do you get in?
A: Let me check…5:45.

Vocabulary
a rental car a taxi a limousine a hotel reservation

Understand Airport Announcements

Vocabulary
a passenger - an agent - security - an overbooking
a cancelation - a boarding pass

Describe Transportation Problem

 We had an accident.

 we had mechanical problem.

  We missed our train .

 we got bumped from the flight.

 we got seasick.

Shopping Smart
A: Oh, no. I'm out of cash.
And I'm looking for a gift for my
Mother.
B: That's ok. I'm sure these shops
Accept credit cards. Let's go in
here. They have really nice stuff.
B: What about this?
A: It's gorgeous, but it's a bit more than
I want to spend.
B: Maybe you could get a better price.
A: You think so?
B: Well, it can't hurt to ask.

Ask for a Recommendation

A: I'm looking for a digital camera.
Which is the least expensive?
B: The X80. But it's not the best.
How much can you spend?
A: No more than 350.
B: Well, we've got some good.
Once in your price range.
A: Great. Could I have a look?

Vocabulary:
a digital – a camcorder – a DVD player – an MP3player
a scanner.

Bargain for a lower price

A: How much do you want for that rug?
B: This one?
A: No, that one's not big enough. The other one.
B: 300.
A: That's a lot more than I want to pay.
I can give you 200.
B: How about 225?
A: OK. That sounds fair.

Discuss Tipping Customs

A ustralians are pretty relaxed about tips-people do not

usually expect them. Many people will be quite surprised if
you give them a tip. Customers do leave a 10-15% tip in nicer
restaurants, but don't tip taxi drivers. Instead, you can just say '
keep the change, ''and round of the fare.

Taking about shopping experience

Vocabulary:
She got a good price---she saved a lot of money---He paid too much.

1. Please say that again.

2. I'm sorry. I don't understand.
3. Please speak more slowly.
4. How do you say________ in English?
5. What does _________ mean?
6. I don't know.
7. May I ask a question?
8. How do you spell _______?
I hope you find that learning to speak and understand English
is easier than you think. Good luck!