Let’s speak English.

Let’s speak English.


GIVING AND ACCEPTING                    
COMPLIMENTS                                    

That’s a very beautiful dress.                        
  Thanks.    

                                           
This cake is delicious.                            
  Thank you.                                          


COMPLIMENTING AND AGREEING

This is a great party.
 It sure is!
 This cake is delicious.
   Yes, it is.


APOLOGZING AND ACCEPTING AN APOLOGY
I’m sorry I’m late.
  That’s OK. Don’t worry about it.
I’m sorry Ispilled coffee on your rug.
  It doesn’t matter.
  That’s all right.




INTRODUCING PEOPLE                      
I’d like you to meet my husband.            
  I’m glad to meet you.                            
Glad to meet you, too.                              
                                                                 



OFFERING, ACCEPTING, AND DECLINING FOOD

Would you like some cake?
Yes, please.
No, thank you.




EXCHANGING PERSONAL INFORMATION
What’s your name?
  My name’s Keiko.
Where are you from?
  Japan.
What do you do?
  I’m a secretary.
When’s your birthday?
  It’s August 12.
What’s your address?
  1202 Marine Drive.
What’s your telephone number?
  555-897.







TALKING ABOUT THE PRESENT      
The students are having a party.          
They have a party every year.              
Are you studying now?                        
  Yes, I am.                                          
Do you study every day?                        
  No, I don’t.



TALKING ABOUT THE PAST


Jerry worked hard yesterday.

Did you learn anything new yesterday?

  Yes, I did.
No, I didn’t.







GIVING OPENIONS
What do you think about your job?
  I think that it’s interesting.
How di you feel about parties?
  I feel they are a lot of fun.



 






 





















GUESSING WHAT HAPPENED
What happened?
  I guess Oscar didn’t close the windows.

FINDING OUT WHO DID SOMETHING
Did anyone visit a foreign country last year?
  No,one visited a foreign country last year.

TALKING  ABOUT  FAMOUS  AND  FRIENDS
Where did your grandfather grow up?
  He grew up in a small town near Beijing.
Did Pravit go to school today?
  No, he didn”t. He stayed home.

TALKING ABOUT FAMOUS PEOPLE AND EVENTS
Who invented the telephone?
  Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.
When did Ts’ ai Lun invent paper?
  He invented paper in 105.
When did a man first walk on the moon?
  In 1969.

GIVING REASONS
I had a bad day so I didn’t go to school.
I got up late because I didn’t hear my alarm.

ASKING FOR CONFIRMATION
It’s a beautiful day, isn’t it?
   Yes, it is.
English isn’t easy, is it?
  No, it isn’t.
We don’t speak English very well, do we?
  No, we don’t.












TALKING ABOUT THE PAST
Who grew up in a big city?
  I did.
Did Lynn developed the pictures of the class party?
  Yes. She developed them on Sunday.

ASKING FOR AND GIVING ASSISTANCE
Excuse me. Where can I find toys?
  They’re on the second floor.
May I help you?
  I’m looking for a sweater.
  I’d like to try on some shoes.
  I’d like to buy a kitten.
  I’m just looking, thank you.
What color are you looking for?
  Dark green.
  I’ll take it.
Cash ou charge?
  Charge.

IDENTIFYING
Which shirts did Tetsuo buy?  
  The ones with short sleeves.
Whick one?
  The little gray one.
Whick ones?
  The red ones with high heels.

ASKING FOR CONFIRNATION
Lucy got the silver earrings, didn’t she?
  Yes, she did.
She didn’t get the gold ones, did she?
  No, she didn’t.

TALKING ABOUT SIZE AND FIT
What size?
  A medium.
Can I try it on?
  Certainly. The dressing room is right over there.
How does it fit?
  It’s fine.
  It’s too tight. Do you have a large







TALKING ABOUT THE PAST
There was a robbery last night.
Were Spike and Belle together last night?
  No, they weren’t
  Belle and Dolores were at Butler’s,
  Spile was at home.

DESCRIBING PEOPLE
What did he look like?
  He was tall and thin. He had short blond hair and a beard.
  And he had blue eyes. He had on plaid pants and a striped shirt.

COMPARING
Big cars are safer than small cars.
Big cars are more expensive than small cars.
Small cars are easier to drive than big cars.
Cats aren’t as friendly as dogs.

AGREEING AND DISAGREEING
Cats aren’t as friendly as dogs.
  I agree. Idon’t think cats are as friendly as dogs, either.
  I don’t agree. I think cats are just as friendly as dogs.




EMPHASIZING
Cats are just as friendly as dogs.
I even bought a piano!




MAKING SUGGESTIONS
Let’s buy a small car.
Let’s not buy a car at all.




TALKING ABOUT PREFERENCES
Which do you prefer, a house or an apartment?
  I prefer an apartment because it’s easier to clean.









COMPARING
It is the busiest toy store around here.
It is the most successful toy store in Texas.
The selection at The Input is smaller than the selection at
Computer World.
Computers at The Input are the cheapest.
The salespeo;le at The Input are not as friendly as the salespeople at
Computer World.

COMPLAINING
I’d lik to return these shoes.
  What’s the problem with them?
They aren’t comfortable at all.

ASKING FOR AND GIVING ADVICE
If you have a headache, take two aspirin.
What do you do if you have a backache?
  I lie down and rest if I have a backache.

MAKING SUGGESTIONS
Why don’t you call a doctor?
  That’s a good idea.
Why don’t you look for a new job?
  That’s a good suggestion.

GIVING OPINIONS
The flu is the worst illness in the world.
What’s the most exciting sport?
  I think soccer is the most exciting sport.




MAKING A DOCTOR’S APPOINTMENT

I’d like to make an appointment to see Dr. Carter.
  He has an opening this afternoon at 3:00. Can you come in then?
Yes, that would be fine.
No, I’m sorry I can’t. How about tomorrow afternoon?




TALKING ABOUT ILLNESS
What’s the matter?
  I don’t feel well.
  I hurt my arm.
  I broke my leg.
  I have a cold.
  I cut my finger.




OFFERING SYMPATHY

That’s too bad.
I’m sorry to hear that.




TALKING ABOUT THE FUTURE


Are we going to fly on that plane?
  Yes, we‘re going to fly on that plane.
When are we going to arrive in Florida?
  We’re going to arrive soon.



TALKING ABOUT THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE


Where are you going?
  I’m going to the restaurant. I’m going to get something to eat.



TALKING ABOUT THE IMMEDIATE PAST
I just finished Unit 6.


GIVING REASONS

I’m studying English because I want to visit the United states.



TALKING ABOUT VACATIONS

When are you going to take your next vacation?
  In July.
Where are you going to go?
  I’m going to go to Spain.
 How long are you going to stay?
  I’m going to stay two weeks.
Are you going to travel alone?
  Yes, I am.

CHECKING IN FOR A FLIGHT

A: Ticket, please.
B: Here you are.
A: And where would you like to sit?
B: Near the window, please.
A: Smoking or non-smoking?
B: Non-smoking.
A: OK. You’re in seat 5A.
B: Thank you.
A: You’re welcome. Have a nice flight.




ASKING FOR TRAVEL INFORMATION

A: Excuse me. When is flight 125 from Madrid going to arrive?
 B: At 5:00.

Is flight 154 to Hanoi  going to leave on time?
  No, I’m sorry. It’s delayed.

What gate is flight 52 going to leave from?
  Gate 7.

What gate is flight 25 going to arrive at?
  Gate 16.