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CONVERSATION HANDOUT
BLM TOPIC 1(A)
WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS TO ASK FOR CLARIFICATION
- Pardon me,

- I have a question.

- Please, talk slower.

- I beg your pardon,

- A doubt/ doubts.

- Please, repeat.

- Excuse me,

- I dont understand.

- Please, explain it again.

- Please, repeat it again.
- Can you give an (another) example?
- Can you explain ____________ ?
- Can you say it again?
- How do you say ___________ in English?
- What do you call ____________ ?
- What do you mean by ____________ ?

Expressions generally used by

teachers in class.
*

Is it clear?

Do (Did) you understand?

Do you have any doubts?

Do you have any questions?

Do you have other (more) questions?

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CONVERSATION HANDOUT
BLM TOPIC 1(B)
ASKING FOR CLARIFICATION
Complete the dialog using the following expressions only once.

Situation:

Can you repeat...?

Whats the difference between...?

How do you say...?

I have some doubts

Talk slower

How do you spell...?

What do you call...?

I have another question

Repeat

What do you mean by...?

Mike is studying for a test. He has some doubts and calls his friend Carla.

Mike:

Hi! Carla? This is Mike.

Carla:

Hello, Mike. How are you?

Mike:

So, so. Im studying for the Lab test and (1)____________________________.

Carla:

Tell me.

Mike:

For example, (2)___________________________ "cabina telefnica" in English?

Carla:

Telephone booth.

Mike:

Oh, yes. And (3)_______________________________ a "parking lot" in Spanish?

Carla:

I cant hear you well. (4)_______________________________, please?

Mike:

Sure, "parking lot".

Carla:

In Spanish? Well, "estacionamiento".

Mike:

Oh! yes. And (5)________________________________ Butchers?

Carla:

What? (6)________________________________, please.

Mike:

Butchers.

Carla:

I think it is "carnicera".

Mike:

And (7)_______________________________ "going out of" and "leaving"?

Carla:

No difference. They are synonyms.

Mike:

Pardon me, (8)____________________________ that?

Carla:

S-Y-N-O-N-Y-M-S

Mike:

(9)_____________________________, please.

Carla:

O.K. S--------Y--------N--------O--------N--------Y--------M---------S. Got it?

Mike:

Yes. Thank you very much for your help... Well ...
(10)______________________________ ... What are you doing tonight?...

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accountant

Alan Easton
secretary

Jill Easton

teacher

Claire Easton

salesman

Sony Walter

hairdresser

2. Now, you talk about your own family; include relatives and in-laws.

Karen is Sonys sister. She is a hairdresser.

Sony is Karens brother. He is a salesman.
student

writer

Meg Walter

Joe Walter

policeman

Adam Walter

nurse

Vicky Walter

Karen Walter

dentist

Tom Walter

THE WALTERS

1. Use the family trees to talk about the Eastons and the Walters. Give as much information as
possible. Follow these examples:

student

Amy Easton

retired

Owen Easton

THE EASTONS

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CONVERSATION HANDOUT
BLM TOPIC 3(A)
LETS TALK ABOUT JILLS FAMILY TREE

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CONVERSATION HANDOUT
BLM TOPIC 3(B)
MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY
I.

Look at this family tree and mention all the possible relationships between these people.

Mary Reed

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Anne Sheen
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James Brown

Edward Brown

Stuart Brown

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Rose Hind
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Andy Brown
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
II.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Joan Brown

David Brown

Mary Reed is James Brown's

David Brown is Stuart Brown's
Diane Brown is Andy Brown's
Edward Brown is Joan, David & Diane's
Stuart Brown is Diane Brown's
Joan Brown is Rose & Stuart's
Anne Sheen is Jim Hill's
Steve Lee is Joan Brown's
Diane Brown is Anne Sheen's
Edward Brown is Stuart Brown's

Diane Brown

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Jim Hill
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Now, name other relationships

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sister in law.
grandmother.
aunt.
mother.
sister.
grandson.
parents.

= spouse

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CONVERSATION HANDOUT
BLM TOPIC 5
PLACES AND SIGNS
Match the pictures with the places.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

a)

cinema

b)

bus stop

c)

hospital

d)

airport

f)

park

g)

gas station

h)

highway

i)

school

j)

parking lot

k)

store

l)

photo shop

m)

library

10.

11.

12.

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CONVERSATION HANDOUT
BLM TOPIC 7(A)
WHOSE ITEMS ARE THESE?
Brian, Emma and Amadeus live in the same apartment in downtown Manhattan and have
Mrs. Blair once a week to help them with the cleaning. She doesnt know who the items belong
to. Write a sentence for each of the items listed in the illustration.

EMMA

BRIAN

Examples:
- These are Brians socks.
- This is Amadeuss toothbrush.
- These are Emmas pants.

AMADEUS
pencil
palette

blouse
guitar
sneakers

purse
cassette
swimsuit

sketchbook

rackets
skates
Mrs. Blair

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CONVERSATION HANDOUT
BLM TOPIC 7(B)
PRONOUNS AND ADJECTIVES

PERSONAL
PRONOUNS
I
you
he
she
it
we
you
they

POSSESSIVE
ADJECTIVES
my
your
his
her
its
our
your
their

POSSESSIVE
PRONOUNS
mine
yours
his
hers
its
ours
yours
theirs

PERSONAL PRONOUNS
(COMPLEMENT) (*)
me
you
him
her
it
us
you
them

(*) Functioning as objects (direct and/or indirect)

Examples:
1.

I have a small family.

My family is small.
This is a picture of my family.
This picture is mine.
This picture belongs to me.

2.

You have a beautiful family.

Is this your son?
This family is yours.
Your family loves you.

3.

He has five children.

This is his oldest child.
That girl is also his.
The children play with him every day.

4.

She is eating with her parents.

That is her father.
His hair is blond, but hers is brown.
Her mother is giving a Coke to her.

5.

It is the family photograph.

Its frame is large.
The frame is its. (**)
I have it in my office.

6.

We have a small family.

Our family is small.
This house is ours.
The family gives us a lot of happiness.

7.

They have two children.

Their children are very young.
That baby is theirs.
Uncle Paul is giving a party for them.

(**) Its is grammatically correct but not frequently used.

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CONVERSATION HANDOUT
BLM TOPIC 9(A)
DESCRIBING ACTIONS
Build 7 sentences describing what people are doing in this city scene.

Mr. Gardener
Mr. Becker

Sandy

Miss Flash

Joe Dali

Mr. Bianchi

Mrs. Shuttle

Mr. Mercury

1.

_____________________________________________________________________

2.

_____________________________________________________________________

3.

_____________________________________________________________________

4.

_____________________________________________________________________

5.

_____________________________________________________________________

6.

_____________________________________________________________________

7.

_____________________________________________________________________

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CONVERSATION HANDOUT
BLM TOPIC 9(B)
COMMON PREPOSITIONS

The children are going to

the zoo.

The children are going into

the zoo.

The children are going out

of the zoo.

The birds are in the nest. The

nest is on the branch.

The picture is above the map.

The map is below the picture.

The ball is going over the net.

Jennys standing in front of

the mirror.

Brian always sits behind Polly.

The boat is going under the

bridge.

Roy is between Susy and Betty.

Ryan is very popular. He is

among his schoolmates.

The children are coming from

school.

Chile is very far from Japan.

The boy is sitting near thegirl.

Now, he is sitting next to the

girl.

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CONVERSATION HANDOUT
BLM TOPIC 11(A)
PARTS OF THE BODY

hair
forehead
eye
ear
cheek
chin

eyebrow
eyelashes
MOUTH

lip
teeth
tongue

neck

HEAD

shoulder

back
chest
upper arm

heart
RIGHT ARM

elbow

stomach
waist

(*) belly
button

LEFT ARM

hip

forearm

buttocks
/ seat

wrist
palm
thumb

hand

fingers
thigh

knee
LEFT LEG

RIGHT LEG
calf

shin

ankle

(*) navel

foot
sole heel

toes

FEET

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CONVERSATION HANDOUT
BLM TOPIC 11(B)
THE HUMAN BODY
Complete the definitions. Choose the correct words from the table:
STOMACH
RIBS
LIPS

TONGUE
LUNGS

TEETH
HEART

NOSE
BRAIN

EARS
EYES

1.

The __________ are the two respiratory organs located in the thorax.

2.

The __________ are curved bones around the lungs and heart.

3.

The __________ is a muscle that pumps blood to all parts of our body.

4.

The __________ is a movable organ in the mouth. It helps us taste, talk, etc.

5.

The __________ are the organs we use to hear or listen.

6.

The __________ is the organ we use to store and digest food.

7.

The __________ is the organ we use to think and control our movements.

8.

The __________ is the organ we use to smell.

9.

The __________ are the organs we use to see.

KNEES
SKIN

10. The __________ is the tissue that covers and protects our body.
11. The __________ are used to kiss.
12. The __________ are used to bite.
13. The __________ help us bend our legs.

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CONVERSATION HANDOUT
BLM TOPIC 13
SUBJECT PRONOUNS & OBJECT PRONOUNS
I - you - he - she - it - you - we - they

me - you - him - her - it - you - us - them

They
it
____________
are watching ____________
1.

____________ isn't interested in___________

2.

____________ are looking at ____________

3.

____________ is listening to ____________

4.

____________ is talking to ____________

5.

____________ is a present from ____________

6.

____________ is playing with ____________

7.

____________ aren't working on ____________

8.

____________ are for _________________

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CONVERSATION HANDOUT
BLM TOPIC 15
CLOTHES
I.

Make 5 sentences saying what people wear in summer, and 5 sentences saying what they wear in winter.
Choose words from the list.
Example: In summer, people wear light clothes.
In winter, people wear thick clothes.
swimsuits
shirts

raincoats

boots

sweaters
WINTER

II.

SUMMER

mufflersT-

sandals shorts
polar jackets

sunglasses

Name and describe the clothes these people are wearing. Match the correct adjective from list A with the
correct noun from list B. Add colors if you want.
For example: Jane is wearing dark sunglasses and a black necklace.

B
A

BILL AND JANE

flowered
striped
plain
short-sleeved
long
leather
woolen
turtle neck
silk
cotton
fur

shirt
skirt
blouse
dress
sandals
shoes
shorts
gloves
sweater
handbag
cap
jacket
tie

GREG AND LUCY

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CONVERSATION HANDOUT
BLM TOPIC 17
THE ANIMALS ARE COMING FROM THE ZOO
AND THEY ARE GOING TO THE CITY

Where are the animals going to?

Where are they coming from?
Identify the animals and use the following verbs of action:
COMING FROM
COMING INTO
COMING OUT OF

GOING TO
GOING INTO
GOING OUT OF

ENTERING
LEAVING

1.

__________________________________________________________________

2.

__________________________________________________________________

3.

__________________________________________________________________

4.

__________________________________________________________________

5.

__________________________________________________________________

6.

__________________________________________________________________

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CONVERSATION HANDOUT
BLM TOPIC 19
LIKES & DISLIKES
I.

Sarah and Charles are talking about their likes and dislikes. Say the things Sarah likes but Michael
doesnt. See the example.

Ex.

Sarah likes riding a bicycle but

Michael doesnt. He likes running.

apple pie
pinapple
reading

theater
peanuts
tomatoes

fish
chicken

watermelon

candy
guitar

piano

Now, answer these questions:

1.

2.

3.

Say which things you like and which ones you dont like from the drawings above.
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
What things do you like and your brother/ sister/ mother/ father/ friend does not?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Talk about what you like to eat, wear and do on vacation.
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

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CONVERSATION HANDOUT
BLM TOPIC 21
Look at the following pictures. In each case, identify the place and the action.
Use the appropriate demonstrative pronoun. Follow the example.
Mrs. Miller

That is a supermarket.
Mrs. Miller is buying apples.
The students
1.

________________________________________
________________________________________

The women
2.

________________________________________
________________________________________

Paul and Mary

3.

________________________________________
________________________________________

David
4.

________________________________________
________________________________________

The men
5.

________________________________________
________________________________________

The cashier
6.

________________________________________
________________________________________

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CONVERSATION HANDOUT
BLM TOPIC 23
PRESENT CONTINUOUS V/S SIMPLE PRESENT
Are you busy right now?
What are you doing?

Yes, I'm working. I have

to type lots of letters.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs.

1.

(wash)

Maria
She

2.

is washing
washes

her hair now.

her hair three times a week.

(exercise) Carmen ____________________ now.

She _______________ twice a week.

3.

(brush)

Carlos____________________ the dog now.

He _______________ the dog once a week.

4.

(polish)

Tom and Joe ____________________ their shoes now.

They _______________ their shoes once a month.

5.

(write)

Juan ____________________ a love letter now.

He _______________ a love letter to his girlfriend every day.

6.

(iron)

Clara ____________________ her clothes now.

She _______________ them twice a week.

At home everyone is busy ...

7.
8.
9.
10.

practices
one hour a day.
(play)
(practice)
My brother _______________ sports. He ___________________ now.
(like)
(play)
My father _______________ the car once a week. He _________________ it now.
(wash)
(clean)
I ____________________ the paper now. I always_______________ TV after dinner.
(read)
(watch)
My mother

is playing the piano now. She

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MNEMONICS TO REMEMBER THE CORRECT USE OF THE PREPOSITIONS IN-ON
IN CONNECTION WITH MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION

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CONVERSATION HANDOUT KEY CHECK
Topic 1(B)
1. I have some doubts; 2. How do you say; 3. What do you call; 4. Can you repeat; 5. What do you mean by; 6. Repeat ;
7. What is the difference between; 8. How do you spell; 9. Talk slower; 10. I have another question.
Topic 3(A)
Check your answers with your teacher.
Suggested answers:
1. Amy, Allan and Jill are Mr. Eastons children; 2. Owen Easton is Claires husband. He is retired; 3. Claire is
Owen Eastons wife. She is a teacher; 4. Jill is Allans sister. She is a secretary; 5. Allan is Jill and Amys brother.
He is an accountant. 6. Jill is Sony Walters girlfriend; 7. Sony is Joes uncle. 8. Joe is Meg Walters son; 9. Meg
is Adam Walters wife; 10. Meg is Vicky Walters daughter-in-law. She is a writer; 11. Vicky is Toms wife. She has
three children; 12. Meg is Karens sister-in-law; 13. Karen is Adams sister; 14. Tom and Vicky are Joes
grandparents; 15. Sony is Megs brother-in-law; 16. Adam is Joes father and Megs husband; 17. Owen and Claire
are Amy, Allan and Jills parents; 18. Sony, Karen and Adam are Tom and Vickys children; 19. Karen is Joes
aunt; 20. Joe is Sonys nephew.
Topic 3(B)
I
1. wife; 2. nephew; 3. cousin; 4. father; 5. uncle; 6. niece; 7. mother-in-law; 8. husband; 9. daughter;
10. brother.
II

1. Diane Hill is Steve Lees sister-in-law; 2. Mary Brown is Andy Browns grandmother; 3. Rose Brown is Joan
Lees aunt; 4. Anne Brown is Davids mother; 5. Diane is Joans sister; 6. David is Jamess grandson; 7. Mary and
James are Edwards parents.

Topic 5
1. c ; 2. d ; 3. i ; 4. b ; 5. h ; 6. a ; 7. g ; 8. j ; 9. f ; 10. l ; 11. k ; 12. m
Topic 7(A)
1. This is Amadeuss pencil; 2. This is Brians swimsuit; 3. This is Emmas palette; 4. This is Emmas purse; 5. This
is Emmas sketchboard; 6. This is Amadeuss guitar; 7. These are Brians rackets; 8. This is Amadeuss CD;
9.
These are Brians sneakers; 10. This is Emmas blouse.
Topic 9(A)
Check your answers with your teacher.
Suggested answers:
1. Mr. Becker is drinking beer; 2. Mr. Mercury is reading the newspaper; 3. Mr. Bianchi is riding a bicycle; 4. Ms.
Flash is crossing the street; 5. Joe Dali is painting the house; 6. Sandy is sunbathing; 7. Mr. Gardener is pushing
a wheelbarrow.

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CONVERSATION HANDOUT KEY CHECK

Topic 11(B)
1. lungs; 2. ribs; 3. heart; 4. tongue; 5. ears; 6. stomach; 7. brain; 8. nose; 9. eyes; 10. skin; 11. lips; 12. teeth; 13.
knees.
Topic 13
1. She / him; 2. They / it; 3. He / them; 4. She / her; 5. It / them; 6. It / it; 7. They / it; 8. They / him
Topic 15
I
1. In summer, people wear swimsuits; 2. In winter, people wear raincoats; 3. In summer, people wear T-shirts;
4. In winter, people wear mufflers; 5. In summer, people wear sandals; 6. In winter, people wear boots; 7. In
summer, people wear shorts; 8. In winter, people wear sweaters; 9. In summer, people wear sunglasses; 10. In
winter, people wear polar jackets.
II

Bill is wearing a flowered, short-sleeved shirt and a plain cap. He is wearing striped shorts, a handbag and plain
shoes. Jane is wearing a plain cotton blouse, and long silk skirt and leather sandals. Greg is wearing a woolen
hat, a turtle neck sweater and gloves. Lucy is wearing a woolen hat and a fur jacket.

Topic 17
Check your answers with your teacher.
Suggested answers:
1. A rhino is coming out of the bakery; 2. A hippo is going into the cinema; 3. A camel is coming out of a telephone
booth; 4. A polar bear is going into a restaurant; 5. An elephant is leaving the post office; 6. A bat is leaving a tree.
Topic 19
1. Sarah likes apple pie but Michael doesnt. He likes pineapple; 2.Sarah likes going to the theater but Michael
doesnt. He likes reading; 3. Sarah likes peanuts but Michael doesnt. He likes tomatoes; 4. Sarah likes chicken
but Michael doesnt. He likes fish; 5. Sarah likes candy but Michael doesnt. He likes watermelon; 6. Sarah likes
playing the guitar but Michael doesnt. He likes playing the piano.
Topic 21
1. This is a library. The students are reading; 2. That is a park bench. The women are sitting; 3. That is a church.
Paul and Mary are getting married; 4. This is a bus stop. David is standing / waiting for the bus; 5. That is an office.
The men are working; 6. That is a store. The cashier is taking money.
Topic 23
2. is exercising/exercises; 3. is brushing/brushes; 4. are polishing/polish; 5. is writing/writes; 6. is ironing/irons; 8. likes/
is running; 9. washes/is cleaning; 10. am reading/watch.

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