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3. What are some ways to tell someone you can’t help them?

4. What are some other reasons people ask for help?

5. Sometimes people don’t like to ask for help. Why?

Lesson 31: Your First Job

August 14, 2016English 2utorBeginner, Curriculum

DIALOGUE

In this lesson, your tutor will help you go over this topic: your first
job. First, read the following dialogue out loud with your tutor, then
switch roles and try again.

Kevin and Dorothy are talking about their first job.

Kevin:

Dorothy, do you remember your first job? I worked full-time in a

supermarket.
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Dorothy:

Yes, I worked part-time while I was studying at university.

Kevin:

What was your job title?

Dorothy:

I worked as a Library Assistant. It was a desk job.

Kevin:

How much were you paid?

Dorothy:

My wage was $10 per hour

Kevin:

Were you paid weekly?

Dorothy:

Actually, I was paid bi-monthly.

Kevin:

Did you enjoy working with your co-workers?

Dorothy:

Yes, I did. We worked well as a team. Teamwork is very important.

VOCABULARY
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Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor.

Read the word/expression and definition out loud, and your tutor will
go over anything you do not understand. Practice creating a sentence or
two to make sure you know how to use the word/expression properly.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

full-time (adv) lasting all your working hours, which

in the US is about 8 hrs/day
He works full-time at a clothing store. He
works eight hours a day.
part-time (adv) only some part of your working hours
She works part-time as a hairstylist. She
normally works four hours a day.
job title (n) the name that is given to your job
My job title is English Tutor.
desk job (n) work that is done mainly at a desk;
sitting down
A receptionist has a desk job.
paid (adj) receiving money for work
I”m paid $100 a day to wash cars.
wage (n) the amount of money a worker is paid
based on hours worked
My wage is $20 per hour.
weekly (adj) done once a week
They clean their house weekly.
bi- (adj) done twice a month
monthly I have bi-monthly meetings with my boss.
co- (n – plural) the people you work with
workers Her co-workers are eating lunch.
teamwork (n) work together in a group
Teamwork makes my job easier.

EXERCISE

Practice answering the following questions with your tutors. You can
use the sample answers to come up with your own answer.
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1. Do you like your job?

1. It’s not my dream job, but I get paid well.

2. I’m trying to find another job.

3. Your answer:

2. Can you tell me about some of your co-workers?

1. One of my co-workers comes to work late a lot.

2. I have one co-worker who never takes a break.

3. Your answer:

3. Can you describe your current job?

1. I’m an English Teacher, and I work five hours per day.

2. I work full-time as a chef at a big restaurant.

3. Your answer:

4. Do you like your boss?

1. My boss is a nice person, and he’s easy to talk to.

2. I wish I had another boss. My boss doesn’t help his workers.

3. Your answer:

5. What are some jobs you think would be fun?

1. In my opinion, it would be fun to be a construction worker.

2. I would enjoy being a language teacher.

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3. Your answer:

CONVERSATION

Use the following questions as a guideline to form an interesting

conversation with your tutor. Feel free to diverge from these
suggestions if anything interesting comes up.

1. Tell me about your first job.

2. Do you think teamwork is important? Why or why not?

3. Do you like a desk job or a job where you are active? Why?

4. Would you like to be paid weekly or bi-monthly? Why?

5. Tell me some other job titles? (For example, Accountant)

Lesson 32: Your First Date

August 14, 2016English 2utorBeginner, Curriculum

DIALOGUE
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In this lesson, your tutor will help you go over this topic: your first
date. First, read the following dialogue out loud with your tutor, then
switch roles and try again.

Dorothy and Kevin are talking about first dates.

Dorothy:

Kevin, do you remember your first date? I was so shy on my first date.

Kevin:

Yes, I remember it well. I went on a double date with my best friend.

Dorothy:

That’s different. Mine was a blind date.

Kevin:

I think that’s why you were nervous and shy. Who paid for the date?

Dorothy:

We decided to go dutch.

Kevin:

Was it love at first sight?

Dorothy:

No, because he had some bad manners. For example, he let the door close
on my face.

Kevin:

A first impression is important. He should have tried harder!

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Dorothy:

Yes, bad behavior is not a good sign.

Kevin:

Don’t worry. I will play matchmaker and find a better boyfriend for you.

VOCABULARY

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor.

Read the word/expression and definition out loud, and your tutor will
go over anything you do not understand. Practice creating a sentence or
two to make sure you know how to use the word/expression properly.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

shy (adj) feeling nervous about meeting and

talking to people
She’s a little shy when meeting new
people.
double date (n) going out with another couple
together
I’m going on a double date with my
brother and his girlfriend.
blind date (n) when two people who don’t know
each other go out on a date
She went out on a blind date with her
cousin’s friend.
Nervous (adj) feeling of being worried or afraid
of what could happen
He gets nervous in elevators.
go dutch (idiom) to share the cost of something,
especially a meal
Let’s go dutch tonight for dinner.
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love at first (phrase) to fall in love with someone

sight when you first see them
When I saw her, it was love at first
sight.
bad manners (adj + n – plural) to act in a bad way
with others
It’s bad manners to eat and talk at the
same time.
first (adj + n) how you feel about someone
impression or something at first
My first impression of my teacher was
good.
behavior (n) the way a person or animal behaves
or acts
The behavior of the students was good
today.
matchmaker (n) a person who tries to bring two
people together
His sister likes to be a matchmaker.

EXERCISE

Practice answering the following questions with your tutors. You can
use the sample answers to come up with your own answer.

1. Tell me something that makes a good date.

1. In my opinion, the person has to have good manners.

2. It’s important that we both talk. I don’t like to do all the talking.

3. Your answer:

2. Tell me some ways people show bad manners.

1. One example is when people use their mobile phones while eating.

2. In my opinion, it’s bad manners to not say “thank you” or “you are
welcome.”
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3. Your answer:

3. What things typically make people nervous?

1. Some people get nervous when they take tests.

2. Sometimes people get nervous in high places.

3. Your answer:

4. What qualities are important to you in a boyfriend or girlfriend?

1. One important quality for me is trustworthiness.

2. I like when we can communicate well.

3. Your answer:

5. What are some good things to talk about on a first date?

1. Personally, I like to talk about family.

2. I really enjoy talking about holidays and travel.

3. Your answer:

CONVERSATION

Use the following questions as a guideline to form an interesting

conversation with your tutor. Feel free to diverge from these
suggestions if anything interesting comes up.

1. Are first impressions important to you? Why or why not?

2. Would you go out on a blind date? Why or why not?

3. Describe a typical first date in your country.