English A1
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Topic 2. :In class
Subtema 1: Common
expressions and responses
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Introductions
Sometimes breaking the ice in your second (or third!) language can be difficult. Maybe you want to talk with
people but you are nervous about how to start a conversation or how to reply to common questions. Here
are four essential phrases that we often use when meeting a new person or starting a conversation with an
acquaintance. These phrases will help you sound more natural when you greet people.
1. Nice to meet you.
Usually we say “nice to meet you” after someone tells us their name. Or you can say “it was nice meeting
you” when the conversation is finished and you are leaving.
2. How’s it going?
This is a casual way of asking “how are you?” You can use it with friends, but don’t use it in formal
situations like a job interview. Here are some possible answers to his question: Great! Pretty good. It’s
okay. Not bad. Can’t complain!
3. What’s up?
This is also a casual greeting, but it is a little different from “how’s it going”. The speaker is asking what is
happening but in a very general way. You don’t have to explain what you are doing in detail. Possible
answers are: Not much. Just studying. I’m just waiting for my class.
4. What do you do?
This question means “what is your job?” Be careful: it does not mean “what are you doing?”
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Keeping the conversation going
[Link] you ever start a conversation in English and find that it ends too quickly? If you
want to keep chatting, it can help to show interest in other people’s opinions. Here
are three phrases that will help you keep the conversation going so that you can
practice your English and make new [Link] do you think about…?
This is a general question that can be used in any situation. Most people like
sharing their thoughts, so asking this question can help you to continue a
conversation.
2. How did you get into…?
To ‘be into’ or ‘get into’ means to be interested in something. If you have learned
something about a classmate or colleague, you can use this question to ask about
their hobbies. For example, “How did you get into playing chess?”
3. Check this out!
This is a common phrase that you can use to ask someone to look at something.
For example, “check out this view!” You can use this phrase to show your new
friend something interesting or funny.
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Ending the conversation
1. When it’s time to end the conversation, it’s best to do it in a natural and friendly way. Here are five phrases
that will help you wrap up a conversation and say goodbye [Link] sounds good.
You can use this phrase to agree to a suggestion or an idea. For example, if someone suggests watching a
movie, going to a restaurant or taking a break, you can reply “that sounds good” if you agree. Sometimes
people just say “sounds good!”
2. That works for me.
This is another phrase that you can use to agree to a suggestion. This phrase is a little bit different from
“that sounds good” because “that works for me” is more useful for plans and arrangements. For example, if
someone suggests meeting at 3:00, you can say “that works for me”.
3. It was nice chatting with you.
You can use this phrase to say that you enjoyed talking to someone. This can be a good way to start a
friendship.
4. Have a good one.
This is a friendly and casual way of saying goodbye. It means “have a good day.”
5. I’m heading home.
Sometimes ‘heading’ means ‘going’. In this case, the sentence will usually include a place, like home or
work. For example, I’m heading to work now. Sometimes when we need to end a conversation, we tell the
other person that we need to go somewhere. For example, “It was nice chatting with you! I’m going to head
to the gym.”
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Useful questions for clarifying
[Link] you are learning a new language, you will sometimes need
to ask clarifying questions to make sure you understood. This
includes asking people to repeat or to explain [Link] you
say that again, please?
This is a more natural way of saying ‘please repeat’.
[Link] does __ mean?
If you don’t know the meaning of a word, you should ask “what
does __ mean.” Be careful: it is not correct to say “what means __?”
[Link] do you spell that?
This can be a useful question if you need to write a word. It can
also help you remember a name that is unfamiliar to you.
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Useful questions for polite interactions
1. When we ask a stranger or an acquaintance for help or for permission, there are
different ways that we can ask politely to show respect. These three phrases will help you
sound polite when asking questions in [Link] you mind if I…?
You can use this expression to ask if an action would disturb someone. For example, “Do
you mind if I close the window?” Or “do you mind if I smoke here?”
2. I was wondering if…
This is an indirect way of asking a question. For example, instead of asking “Can I borrow
your notes?” you can say “I was wondering if I could borrow your notes.” When you use
this phrase, you have to use the next verb in the past tense: “I was wondering if you
wanted to watch the game with me.”
3. Could you give me a hand?
Give someone a hand means help someone, usually with something physical. If you
need help, you can ask “Could you give me a hand?” If you see someone who might need
help, for example someone is trying to move a heavy object, you can ask “Can I give you
a hand with that?” When we are asking for help, we usually use ‘could’ because it sounds
more polite than ‘can’.
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Polite language
1. Sometimes we just need a simple, polite phrase for the appropriate situation. Here are
four easy phrases that you can use to sound more natural in common social
[Link] me.
This phrase is useful in many situations. You can use it to apologize for something small,
like bumping into someone by accident. You can use it to get someone’s attention before
asking a question, like in a store. You can also use it to politely ask someone to move
aside if you are trying to walk, for example on a sidewalk.
2. I really appreciate it.
When you want to say more than just ‘thank you’, you can add this phrase. For example,
“thanks so much for helping me. I really appreciate it!”
3. That’s really nice of you!
This is another way to give someone an extra ‘thanks’. You can replace nice with other
words, like generous or kind.
4. I’m sorry to hear that.
This phrase is useful when someone gives you bad news or tells you about something
unfortunate that happened to him or her.
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Useful replies
[Link] are three phrases that you can use when you don’t have the information
that someone has asked for, but you plan to reply at a later time.I’ll let you
know.
This means “I will tell you.” You can use this phrase when you don’t have an
answer immediately, but you plan to contact the person in the future to share
some information. For example, “I will let you know when I book the flight.”
2.I’ll get back to you soon.
To ‘get back to’ someone means to reply to someone who is waiting for
information. We usually use this expression for emails or phone calls rather than
face-to-face conversations.
3.I will call you back.
Call back is a common phrasal verb. If you are talking on the phone with someone
and you need to hang up and call the person again later, you can say “I will call
you back.”
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Example
- Here are some responses to Thank you and I'm sorry:
- When people say …here´s your Passport….. You can say ...
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Thanks.
Sure.
I'm sorry.
That's OK.
I'm sorry.
I don't know.
That's OK.
Thanks anyway
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Activity Individual portfolio
Asking for help in class
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Listening activity N°1 Individual portfolio
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conversation
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Listening activity N°2 Individual portfolio
Please, click on this button to listen to the audio
conversation
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Subtema 2: Articles a, an,
the
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A/an/the Individual portfolio
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Breakout rooms Group portfolio
• Group portfolio
(Make a capture during or not classroom interaction)
• Free talk.
Response these questions
Institutions and buildings
Where did you go to school? Where was the school located?
Did you or will you go to university? Where is the university in your city?
Where is the prison in your city? Do you know anyone who was or is in
prison? Have you ever visited the prison?
Where is the main hospital in your city? Have you ever been in hospital?
Have you ever visited the hospital?
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Breakout rooms Group portfolio
In this articles board game, students review a, an and the by completing true
or false statements and talking about various topics for 30 seconds. Players
take it in turns to roll the dice and move their counter along the board. When
a player lands on a True or false? square, they complete the statement with
the correct article (a, an, or the) and read it to the group. If the player is able
to do this correctly, they score a point. If the statement is correct, the other
group members guess whether it's true or false for the player. The player
then reveals the answer. Students who guessed correctly each score one
point. When a player lands on a Talk about square, they complete the Talk
about... sentence with the correct article (a, an, or the) for one point. If the
sentence is correct, the player then talks about the topic for 30 seconds for
an extra point. When a player reaches the finish, the game ends. The student
with the most points wins the game.
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Activity Individual portfolio
Individual portfolio
Directions: Provide the missing article for each sentence or question. Use "a," "an," or "the."
1. Is this ________ right place?
2. They have ________ apartment.
3. Throw me ________ ball.
4. That’s ________ good place for lunch.
5. Where’s ________ remote control?
6. Here’s ________ stuff we ordered.
7. ________ old song is playing on the radio.
8. Those aren’t ________ right clothes.
9. Who’s ________ teacher for this class?
10. I need ________ nap.
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Subtema 3: Prepositions
and expressions of location
and possessives
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Prepositions
- Prepositions of time, place, movement,
manner, source, measure, possession, and Above among at behind below beneath
agent of the instrument.
Expressions of location Beside between by in in between inside
- Adverbials of location
Near next to on opposite outside over
We use prepositions to talk
about where someone or something is:
Round through under underneath
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Prepositions
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Possessives ´s and s´
- We can use possessive 's to talk about the
relationship between people or to say who
owns something. Possessive 's always comes
Above among at behind below beneath
after a noun or a name.
We often use possessive 's or s' when we talk
about family and friends.
Beside between by in in between inside
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Role-play Group portfolio
• Group portfolio activity
• Role-play
• In groups, write sentences using prepositions
and possessives and talk between each other
• (Make a capture)
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Activity Individual portfolio
• Individual portfolio activity
• Directions: Complete each sentence or question with a possessive noun
1. She went to the __________ office. (singular)
2. My ___________ dog is barking. (plural)
3. Mary went to her __________ house. (singular)
4. Bob stopped by his ___________ apartment. (plural)
5. That’s my __________. (singular)
6. The ____________ books are on the shelf. (plural)
7. The ____________ engine needs to be replaced. (singular)
8. Is that __________ or __________? (singular)
9. The ___________ home is under my shed. (plural)
10. They’re just following their ___________ policies. (singular)
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Activity Individual portfolio
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