Conversation Models and Patterns:

Plans
A: Im going to buy a car next year.
B: Really? What car are you going to buy?
A: Maybe a Mercedes.
Offers
A: Im having a lot of trouble with math. I need to get a good grade.
B: Ill help you with your homework.
Certain events Promises
A: Ill marry Eileen next year.
B: Wow! Will you have children too?
A: Oh, yes, we will.
Predictions Inevitable events
A: Its going to rain today
B: Lets stay home and watch TV, then.
A: Those shoes are not going to last long. B: How much are Nike Sneakers?
A: Sam smokes too much. Hes going to get sick. B: He should quit smoking.
A: Karen and Mark argue all the time. Theyre going to break up. B: Yeah,
maybe
Continuous event in the future
A: What will you be doing this time next year?
B: Ill be lying on the beach getting some rest.

Completed activities in the future

A: I will have finished school by September next year.
B: Will you get a job after that?
A: I will have gotten married by the time I see my parents again.
A: My father will have returned from work by the time we finish dinner!
A: Im sure my girlfriend will have bought me a present by my birthday.

Reference:
Book: American Channel - Level: INTERMEDIATE
Unit: 4 Lesson 1

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Grammar notes:

Functions and Competencies:

Future Will
o Offers, promises,
threats
Future going to
o Plans, predictions
Future progressive
o Will + be + ing
Future perfect
o Will + present perfect +
ing

Adjectives
Fond of
Keen on
Interested in
Crazy about
Impressed by
Bored with
Tired of
Fed up with
Sick of
Disgusted by

Talking about future plans

Making arrangements
Making predictions
Forecasting activities

Conversational expressions

I can forget about

I cant make it
I dont get it
It slipped my mind

Words
Actually
Broadcast
Especially
Grade
Ground
Straight
Strict

Phrases
At least
Be stuck
Look forward
to
On my own
Thanks a bunch

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It is the right thing to do
A: I have been sick since last week. I have terrible headaches.
B: You must see a doctor. It could be serious.

Reference:
Book: American Channel - Level: INTERMEDIATE
Unit: 4 Lesson 2

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A: I like my job but its very stressful and I work long hours. I feel tired.
B:I think you must find another job. You have no time for your family.
It is an obligation
A: Id like to go to the USA this Summer for a vacation.
B: Remember that you have to get a VISA to visit the USA.

Grammar notes:

Functions and Competencies:

Must
Have to
Need
Modal auxiliaries

A: Do you have to wear special clothes to work?

B: Not really. I just have to avoid sneakers or jeans.

Expressing obligation
Expressing prohibition
Expressing necessity
Reflect like and dislike
Giving recommendations
Suggesting
Clarifying

It is necessary
A: I need to change my car. Its very old and it doesnt work well.
B: Maybe you should buy a Nissan. They are very reliable.
A: Lets go to the movies tomorrow.
B: Im sorry, I cant. I need to finish my homework first.
Not allowed to do something
A: You mustnt smoke in restaurants.
A: You mustnt cheat on tests.
A: People mustnt feed the animals in the zoo.
It is not necessary to do something
A: Lets go to Shakeys. The pizza there is delicious!
B: We dont have to go. We can order a pizza on line.
A: I cant go dancing this Saturday. My boyfriend doesnt like to dance.
B: Well, you dont have to go with him.

Words
Anger
art
Available
Avoid
Cell phone
Cheat
Deceive
Decision
Embarrassment
Excuse
Expert
Fail
Perform
Pressure
Prevent
Tough

Conversational expressions

According to
Do well in
Each other
Fool myself
It doesnt matter
Way out

Phrasal verbs
Go for
Get away with
Carry out
Put up with
Carry on with

Words
Proud
Reason
Research
Shoulder
Tip
Unforgettable

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Reference:
Book: American Channel - Level: INTERMEDIATE
Unit: 5 Lesson 1

A: I have a friend who is a model

B: Wow! Where does she work?
A: I have a brother (who) I dont see very often.
B: Does he live in another city?
A: I went to a restaurant where the sushi was terrible.
B: Oh, thats too bad. Did you complain to the manager?

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Grammar notes:

Functions and Competencies:

Defining relative clauses

Embedded questions

Defining and giving

additional information
about people, place and
things
Making polite requests and
responding

A: I need a cell phone which has internet connection.

B: Maybe you should buy a Nokia. They are excellent.
A: My sister bought a bicycle (that) I sold a friend a month ago.
B: What a coincidence!

Conversation Models and Patterns 2:

A: Would you mind closing the window, please? Its cold
B: Sure.
A: Do you think you could lend me your car tomorrow?
B: Certainly. What time do you need it?
A: Can you tell me the way to the subway station, please?
B: Go down three blocks and make a left at the newsstand.
A: Could you pay the gas bill for me, please?
B: Im sorry, I cant go to the bank today.

Verbs

Words

expressions

Be
See
Live
Complain
Work
Buy
Need
Mind
Close
Tell
Make
Lend
Pay
Go

Background
Bell
Bury
Certainly
Dome
Familiar
Hold
Poet
Sight
Slippery
Tower

Phrases
As soon as
possible

Hear of
On a tour
Take a break
Take a long
time
Take a risk
Take care of
Take pictures
Take your
time
Take my
breath away
Would you
mind

Conversation Models and Patterns 1:

Reference:
Book: American Channel - Level: INTERMEDIATE
Unit: 5 Lesson 2

A: My girlfriend and I are going to Cancun, where we are going to spend a

week.
B: Thats terrific. When are you leaving?

A: Cherries, which are my favorite fruit, are very expensive.

B: Oh, yes, but they are delicious.

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Grammar notes:

Functions and Competencies:

Non-defining relative
clauses

Defining and giving

additional information
about people, things and
places

A: My father was born in Zacualtipn, which is a small town in Mexico.

B: Have you ever been there?

A: My sister, who is not married, has three children.

B: Oh, and how old are they?

A: One of my classmates, whose mother is also my math teacher, is really

obnoxious and conceited in the last

Other words and

phrases

Activity
Adventure
Beast
Bring up
Broomstick
Creature
Definitely
Disappear
Discover
Divide
Enchanted

Strong adjectives

Amazed
Delighted
Exhausted
Fascinating
Furious
Huge
Perfect
Terrified
Obnoxious
Conceited

Related to
buildings
Cozy
Dormitory
Entrance
staircase

Other words and

phrases

Involve
Lead
Nearby
Password
Potion
Reflect
Starry
Unicorn
Whisper
Witch
Wizard

Something that could happen in the present. Possibility

A: Im tired. I dont want to go to school.
B: If you dont go to school, you may have trouble with the exam.

Reference:
Book: American Channel - Level: INTERMEDIATE
Unit: 6 Lesson 1

A: I have a lot of problems with my boyfriend. What can I do?

B: Well, If you talk with him, you can get a solution together.
A: What will you do if you graduate this year?
B: I will marry my girlfriend.
A: If Sarah doesnt call me tonight, I will go out with my friends.
B: Yeah, you should relax and have a good time on your own sometimes.
Imaginary situation in the present. Daydreaming.

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Grammar notes:

Functions and Competencies:

Talking about real

possibilities
Talking about imaginary
situations in the present
Talking about possible
future activities
Giving information

First conditionals
Second conditionals
Zero conditionals
Modal auxiliaries
Simple present
Simple past
Imperative

A: What would you do if you had a lot of money?

B: I would probably stop working and travel around the world.
A: I have a lot of problems with my boyfriend. What can I do?
B: Well, If I were you, I would break up with him.
A: Do you like Caroline?
B: Not really, If she had longer hair, I would.
General truths.
A: Would you like some ice-cream?
B: No thanks, If I eat ice cream, I get sick.
A: If my husband has a cold, I usually catch it.
B: He should wear a mask.
Negative
A: Will you go to the party tomorrow?
B: Unless you come with me, I wont go to the party. I dont know anybody.

Conversational
English

Get a move on
Lets face it
No worries
Pull someones
leg
Theres a treat
What on earth
Yuk!

Phrasal verbs

Calm down
Come across
Die out
Keep up with

Other words and

phrases

Boil
Bug
Bush
Destroy
Endangered
species
Axtint
Guide
In danger
Possum
Somehow
Suppose
Survive