1. “Meeting new people” 50 natural English Tips 1. “Meeting new people” What’s the context? 50 natural English Tips Look through the natural English boxes above. Find natural English phrases that you could use in each of the following contexts: Study the natural English phrases Choose a suitable response from B for each question or statement in A. Example: in class: I’ve forgotten your name. Example: I really like this kind of music: Yes, me too. A 1. Have you studied here long? 2. I never go clubbing. 3. I’m really sorry, I don’t remember your name. 4. I really like this kind of music. 5. Do you know Susanna? 6. I’m single. How about you? 7. Do you fancy a coffee? 8. We’ve met before, haven’t we? 9. I love this hot weather. • at a party • in class • on holiday • at work B a. It’s Simon. b. Yes, me too. c. I’m married. d. Yes, on the plane. e. Hello. Nice to meet you. f. Yes, about 18 months. g. Really? I don’t. h. No, me neither. i. Good idea! Example: Activate the natural English phrases Role play ‘Ofce party’ You work for SmartPhones. You are at the SmartPhones ofce party, and you are meeting lots of people who work for the same company. First prepare your character for the role play. Choose the answers to the following questions to build your character prole. 1 Your name is… You work . at reception / in the sales department / in the accounts department / in the research and design department / in the canteen Your name is… You work . at reception / in the sales department / in the accounts department / in the research and design department / in the canteen You forget people’s names . often / sometimes / never You’ve worked at SmartPhones for . six years / three years / about a year You’ve been at the party for . two hours / half an hour / a few minutes You are . married / separated / single You’ve got . two children / one child / no children You like . (choose 3) swimming / playing computer games / dancing / tennis / golf / painting / reading / working at SmartPhones You don’t like . (choose 3) swimming / playing computer games / dancing / tennis / golf / painting / reading / working at SmartPhones After the party you fancy . going for a coffee / going dancing / going for a midnight swim Now prepare some questions that you would like to ask other people at the party, based on the information in the table. 2 Example: Are you married? Have you been here long? These tips are brought to you by natural English, the course where students use English naturally. Example: A: We’ve met before, haven’t we? B: Yes, I’m Andrea. I work in the sales department. A: Oh yes, nice to meet you again. I’m Sam. Do you know Anton? B: Hi Anton. Have you worked here long? Role play Have conversations with at least three other people at the party. Use your character prole, the questions you’ve prepared… and lots of natural English phrases! 3 Peter 1. “Meeting new people” Study the natural English phrases 50 natural English Tips ANSWER KEY 1. Have you studied here long? f. Yes, about 18 months. 2. I never go clubbing. h. No, me neither. 3. I’m really sorry, I don’t remember your name. a. It’s Simon. 4. I really like this kind of music. b. Yes, me too. 5. Do you know Susanna? e. Hello. Nice to meet you. 6. I’m single. How about you? c. I’m married. 7. Do you fancy a coffee? i. Good idea! 8. We’ve met before, haven’t we? d. Yes, on the plane. 9. I love this hot weather. g. Really? I don’t. 2. “ExcusE mE!” 50 natural English Tips 2. “ExcusE mE!” What’s the context? 50 natural English Tips Look through the natural English boxes above. Find natural English phrases that you could use in each of the following contexts: Study the natural English phrases Which natural English phrases could you use in the following situations? Example: at work: Do you mind if I close the window? Sorry to bother you, but could I just ask you something? Example: Someone’s just thanked you for helping them. Don’t mention it. a. Someone’s just given you a very expensive present. b. Someone’s talking loudly in the library. c. You’ve forgotten your pen and you need one for ve minutes. d. You want to ask your teacher a few questions after class. e. You’re starting a long journey on a busy train. f. Someone wants to ask you some questions. You don’t have time. g. Someone wants to ask you some questions. You are happy to help. h. A friend has just thanked you for helping him. i. You want to interview people in the street. What do you say to each person rst? j. You are on the bus. You want to know what time it is. • at work • on public transport (bus, train, plane…) • in the street • at a party • at school • at a friend’s house • in the library, shop, swimming pool… • in the street Activate the natural English phrases You’ll need a dice for this. Work with a partner. Roll the dice to get a PLACE, then again to get a WANT OR NEED. Use your imagination to prepare short dialogues using those ideas. Include natural English phrases in your dialogues. (If you don’t have a dice, you could write the PLACES and WANT OR NEEDS on pieces of paper and pick them at random.) 1 2 These tips are brought to you by natural English, the course where students use English naturally. 2. “ExcusE mE!” 50 natural English Tips Example: PLACE 6: at work YOU WANT OR NEED 1: … to ask permission to do something Listen to the other students’ dialogues. Can you tell what the PLACE and WANT OR NEED are? How many natural English phrases did you hear? Choose one dialogue to practise and perform to other students. A: Excuse me, have you got a moment? B: Sure. A: Do you think I could come in late tomorrow? B: Why’s that? A: Well, I need to go to the doctor. B: OK, that’s no problem. A: Thanks very much. B: That’s OK. PLACE 1. at a party 2. on a bus 3. in the street 4. at a friend’s house 5. at school 6. at work YOU WANT OR NEED . 1. .to ask permission to do something 2. .to start a conversation with a stranger 3. .to start a conversation with someone you know a little 4. .to ask someone for help 5. .to thank someone for something 6. …to ask someone to be quiet 2. “ExcusE mE!” Example answers only: others are possible. a. Someone’s just given you a very expensive present. That’s very good / kind of you. b. Someone’s talking loudly in the library. Shh! Could you be quiet please? c. You’ve forgotten your pen and you need one for ve minutes. Do you mind if I borrow your pen? d. You want to ask your teacher a few questions after class. Excuse me, are you in a hurry? e. You’re starting a long journey on a busy train. Excuse me, is anyone sitting here? f. Someone wants to ask you some questions. You don’t have time. Sorry, I’m late already. or It depends what it is. g. Someone wants to ask you some questions. You are happy to help. Sure. Go ahead. h. A friend has just thanked you for helping him. No problem. i. You want to interview people in the street. What do you say to each person rst? Excuse me, can you spare a minute or two? j. You are on the bus. You want to know what time it is. Sorry, have you got the time, please? 50 natural English Tips Study the natural English phrases ANSWER KEY 3. “ON THE PHONE” 50 natural English Tips 3. “ON THE PHONE” What’s the context? 50 natural English Tips Look through the natural English boxes above. Find natural English phrases that you could use in each of the following contexts: Study the natural English phrases These phrases are NOT polite, natural, or correct. Replace them with natural English phrases from the natural English boxes in this email. Example: with friends: Is that you, Akiko? Example: I’m David. ✘ This is David. 1. I want to speak to Yuri. ✘ 2. Are you Peter? ✘ 3. I’m called Pascal Blanc. ✘ 4. Good. You? ✘ 5. I can’t hear you! ✘ 6. You’re speaking too fast! ✘ 7. Yes, I will. ✘ 8. OK. That’s enough information. ✘ 9. Thanks. You helped me. ✘ 10. BROWN is written in big letters. ✘ 11. Yes, I’m Richard Carlton. ✘ 12. (saying ‘jimblack.com’) It’s jim black put the words together point com. ✘ • with friends • with someone you don’t know • when communication is a problem • when asking for information • when giving your email address [...]... of the natural English phrases from this email Extension: Do the two conversations again, but this time include a problem: one of you speaks too quickly; one of you speaks too slowly Use the natural English phrases from box 3 These tips are brought to you by natural English, the course where students use English naturally 50 natural English Tips 3 “On the phone” ANSWER KEY Study the natural English. .. dot com 50 natural English Tips 4 “getting to know you” 50 natural English Tips 4 “getting to know you” What’s the context? Look through the natural English boxes above Find natural English phrases that you could use in each of the following contexts: • at a job interview • at a party • on holiday • at work • at school Example: at a job interview – My proudest moment was Study the natural English. .. boring terrible nice, lovely terrible or a bit boring 50 natural English Tips 6 “being helpful” 50 natural English Tips 6 “being helpful” What’s the context? These natural English phrases could be used: • at home • at a friend’s house • in a city or other place that you don’t know • at work • in a hotel Look through the natural English boxes Find natural English phrases that you could use in each of the... “Thank you very much.” “You’re welcome.” 50 natural English Tips 7 “what’s the plan?” 50 natural English Tips 7 “what’s the plan?” What’s the context? These natural English phrases could be used: • making social plans with people you don’t know well • making social plans with good friends • discussing hopes and plans Look through the natural English boxes Find natural English phrases that you could use in... That’s a shame 50 natural English Tips 8 “giving your opinion” 50 natural English Tips 8 “giving your opinion” What’s the context? These natural English phrases could be used: • planning something (a project, a party, a trip…) • advising a friend • shopping with a friend • choosing something (a holiday, a mobile phone, a new car ) Look through the natural English boxes Find natural English phrases... we don’t need to change our strategy altogether l) No, maybe not 50 natural English Tips 9 “what’s the gossip?” 50 natural English Tips 9 “what’s the gossip?” What’s the context? These natural English phrases could be used: • at a school reunion • at work • at school • with family Look through the natural English boxes Find natural English phrases that you could use in each of the different contexts... the TV in my room? It doesn’t seem to work A Sure Remember to say ‘Thank you’ when someone is helpful (See natural English box 5) These tips are brought to you by natural English, the course where students use English naturally 50 natural English Tips 6 “Being helpful” ANSWER KEY Study the natural English phrases 1 and 2 a) I’ll (O) help you with the washing-up b) Can you recommend (REQ) any places to... are true and false? Try to show interest in what your partner tells you, using the natural English phrases in box 5 (showing a lot of interest) These tips are brought to you by natural English, the course where students use English naturally 50 natural English Tips 4 “Getting to know you” ANSWER KEY Study the natural English phrases Example answers only: others are possible a) I love music from the... Turkish 50 natural English Tips 5 “what did you do at the weekend?” 50 natural English Tips 5 “what did you do at the weekend?” What’s the context? This language could be used for telling people: • long stories • short and simple stories • about your weekend, your holiday, your exam…anything! • how you feel about things that happened to you Look through the natural English boxes above Find natural English. .. worth a _ 2  ook at the natural English phrases again Mark them O = offer, REC = recommendation L and REQ = request Example: Could you do me a favour? (REQ) 3 Which natural English phrase in exercise 1 is not an offer, request, or recommendation? 50 natural English Tips 6 “being helpful” Activate the natural English phrases Role play Practise using the natural English phrases in this email by . mE!” 50 natural English Tips 2. “ExcusE mE!” What’s the context? 50 natural English Tips Look through the natural English boxes above. Find natural English. people” 50 natural English Tips 1. “Meeting new people” What’s the context? 50 natural English Tips Look through the natural English boxes above. Find natural