Listening Skills Part 1

SOUTHEAST ASIA LAUGUAGES SCHOOL (CONVERSATION CLASS) FOR 6:30 – 7:30
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Unit 1 : Describing Work

Udom : Where do you work, Tevy?
Tevy: I work for Angkor Tour Travel.
Udom : Oh, really? What do you do there?
Tevy : I'm a tour guide. I tour people around different temples in Siem Reap province, like
Angkor wat, Bayon Temple etc…
Udom: That sounds interesting.
Tevy: Yes, it's a great job. I love it. And what do you do?
Udom: I'm a student, and I have a part-time job too.
Tevy: Where do you work?
Udom: I work for a souvenir shop.
Tevy: Which one?
Udom: It is Angkor Collection Souvenir, near Phsar Chas.
Tevy: Oh, I know. I took my clients there last week.
Keywords:
- Souvenir
- Souvenir Shop
- Client
- Different
- Temple
- That sounds interesting
- Tour Guide

Unit 2 : What do you do, exactly?

Sophal: Do you work with Samnang at the restaurant?
Theary: Yes I do.
Sophal: Do you chef? What do you do, exactly?
Theary: No, I don’t. I take the orders from customers/guests.
Sophal: Do you like your job?
Theary: Sure. It's fun. And I get free meals too.
Sophal: Does Samnang do the same thing? What does he do, exactly?
Theary: No, he doesn’t . He makes coffee and drinks.
Sophal : Does he like his job too?
Theary: Yes, he does and he dreams to be a restaurant owner.
Sophal: Oh great. What does he study at university?
Theary: He takes Hospitality Management.
Keywords:
- Exactly
- Order
- Meal
- Restaurant Owner
- Hospitality Management

Unit 4 : Tell me about your day? (Simple Present)

Sarah and John talk about their morning routines.
Sarah: John, tell me about your day. What time do you wake-up?
John: Well, let's see. Some days I wake up early. Maybe about 6 o'clock. Yeah, sometimes I
wake up at 6 o'clock.
When I get up early, I like to get ready for the day, take a shower and have breakfast. But other
days, I don't like getting up early. Maybe I'll sleep in until 10:00 or 11:00.
Sarah: Wow.
John: Yeah. I like sleeping in late. So sometimes, I wake up at 11:00. On those days, if I know
I won't wake up until 11:00, I'll take a shower the night before, before I go to bed. How about
you, Sarah? When do you usually wake up.
Sarah: Well, I like everyday to be the same. So I wake up everyday at 8 o'clock.
John: 8:00.
Sarah: 8:00. And I always do the same thing. First, I make coffee right away. Then I wake up
my kids and we have breakfast together at about 8:30.
John: Really?
Sarah: Yes. We usually have something easy like bread and yogurt and fruit.
John: I like to have coffee every morning whether I wake up at 6:00 or at 10:00. I'm still going
to have coffee. But I often skip breakfast. Do you always eat breakfast everyday?
Sarah: Yes. If I don't eat breakfast, I'm so hungry. What about lunch? What time do you have
lunch?
John: Lunch is the same everyday for me. I always eat lunch at 12:30 PM. So whenever I wake
up, I do some things and then I always have lunch at 12:30 PM, just half past noon. And I
always have a simple lunch. Maybe some soup or spaghetti or a sandwich. Something light,
and it's always at half past noon. What time do you eat lunch?
Sarah: That's interesting. I have breakfast at the same time everyday but lunch is always at a
different time.
John: Really?
Sarah: Because I'm busy in the morning. I go out, maybe I go shopping. Sometimes, I clean the
house. So I might have lunch at 11 o'clock or 12 o'clock. Sometimes as late as 2:30.
John: Oh, that's getting late.
Sarah: Yes. But it's always easy lunch like you. Maybe crackers and cheese or a sandwich or a
baked potato.
John: I see

Answer the questions
1) Who wakes up at 6?
a) He does.
b) She does.
c) They both do.
2) Who sometimes sleeps in?

a) He does.
b) She does.
c) They both do.
3) She gets up at what time?

a) 6
b) 7
c) 8
4) Who usually eats breakfast?

a) He does.
b) She does.
c) They both do.
5) Who usually has a different lunch every day?

a) He does.
b) She does.
c) They both do.

Unit 5 : When do you eat dinner? (Simple Present)

John and Sarah talk about food and what they usually do in the evening.
John: Do you always have dinner at a different time, too?
Sarah: No. I almost always eat dinner around 6 o'clock. How about you? When do you eat
dinner?
John: My dinner time varies a lot just like my breakfast. So maybe I eat dinner later than most
people. I think I would have dinner at 7:00 PM at the earliest. But sometimes, I will have dinner
as late as 9 o'clock at night.
Sarah: Really?
John: Yeah. I don't mind it. I really like cooking so, if I'm cooking a short thing, I'll have dinner
earlier. But I don't mind if it takes two hours to cook something really good, I'll eat later at
night.
Sarah: Wow. Can you tell me about your work routine? What time do you usually go to work?
John: See, my work schedule is different everyday. That's why I wake up at a different time
everyday. Maybe on – for example, some weeks on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, I start
work at 7:00. But on Thursday and Friday, I don't start work until 11:30.
Sarah: Ah.
John: How about you? Do you have a different work time sometimes?
Sarah: Well, right now, I'm on maternity leave. So I stay home and take care of my new baby.
John: Oh, congratulations.
Sarah: Thank you. I try to work at home a little bit everyday though. If the kids are sleeping or
they're playing quietly, I try to do some work. Maybe around 2 o'clock, I can usually get some
work done because the kids are sleeping.
John: Oh, if you don't start getting some work done until 2 o'clock in the afternoon, you must
be very busy every morning.
Sarah: Yeah. I usually go to the grocery store. Sometimes I take the kids to the park around
10:00 in the morning. I often do the laundry or wash the dishes, and then as soon as the dishes
are washed, it's time to make lunch. So I'm busy all day.
John: I see. So that's why your lunch time can change so much.
Sarah: Yeah.
John: Oh, it sounds like a busy day

Answer the question

1) What does he say about dinner?
a) He skips it.
b) It is always the same.
c) It varies.
2) He says he does not mind cooking _____ .

a) for friends
b) for two hours
c) for just one person
3) How often does he start work early?

a) Every day
b) Two days a week
c) Three days a week
4) She is on ______ .
a) vacation
b) sick leave
c) maternity leave
5) When does she make her lunch?

a) Right before lunch
b) After breakfast
c) After dinner

Unit 6: Do you cook much? (Adverbs of Frequency)

Daniel and Hana talk about how much they cook and how often they eat out.
Daniel: So Hana, tell me, do you cook much?
Hana: Yes, I always cook. I often cook with my roommate, and we always make Chinese of
Japanese food. How about you?
Daniel: Well, I don’t really cook that often. I’m really busy during the week. So, I always just
get something at the shop and get that. But, during the weekends, I always cook during the
weekends because I really like making food. That’s what I do.
Hana: So, do you ever eat out?
Daniel: Only occasionally, because I’m really busy during the week, and I prefer cooking, so
not really often. I don’t go out really often to eat. Whenever I’m tired, and I don’t have time to
cook during the week, I go and eat out with a friend, so! And you?
Hana: Well, I always , so I normally go and eat out during the weekend with my friends or
family.
Adverbs of Frenquency
Always | 90% - 100% frequency
I always get up before noon.
She always has coffee in the morning.
Usually / Normally | 70% - 90% frequency
I usually drive to work.
We normally watch TV at home.
Often | 40% - 70% frequency
I often eat at my desk.
She often plays tennis on the weekend.
Sometimes / Occasionally | 10% - 40% frequency
I sometimes drive my mom to work.
They sometimes come over for dinner.
Rarely / Seldom | 0% - 10% frequency
Most people rarely wear a tuxedo.
She rarely uses any social media.
Never | 0% frequency
I never drink beer at work.

Answer these questions about the interview.

1) Who does she cook with?
a) Just herself
b) Her family
c) Her roommate
2) When does he cook?

a) Never
b) Most nights
c) On the weekend
3) Who does she eat out with?

a) Family
b) Friends
c) Coworkers
4) Why does he eat out often?

a) He is lazy.
b) He is busy.
c) He hates cooking.

Unit 7 : Do you eat takeaway? (Adverbs of Frequency)

Listen to Daniel talk with Hana about eating out and discuss why he eats out often
Daniel: So do you ever buy take-away?
Hana: No, I never. Normally when I go out to eat, I like to sit and enjoy my food. How about
you?
Daniel: Well, that's really nice. Of course, I do like to sit and enjoy my food, but I have to admit
that occasionally I have to buy take-away, especially when I'm coming late from work, and I'm
driving. I'm so hungry that, most of the time, I don't really make it home, so I have to buy
something on my way, and that's a shame, so that's the way it is.
And do you usually have people over for dinner?
Hana: Yes, I sometimes do. I really like cooking so occasionally I invite my friends over and
cook for them or we all cook together. How about you?
Daniel: Not really. I do love cooking, but the problem is my place is really small, so even
though I want to invite my friends. I never do it, because my place would only fit one or two
people. So unfortunately, I never have my friends over for dinner.
Common Verbs with Infintive and Gerunds
like + infinitive
What do you like to eat?
I like to eat Thai food.
I don't like to eat pork.
like + gerund
Do you like cooking for yourself?
I like cooking for myself.
I don't like eating alone.
love + gerund / love + infinitive
What do you love to eat?
What do you love doing?
I love eating fruit. I love to watch old movies.
want + infinitive
What do you want to do?
I want to see a movie.
have + infinitve
What do you have to do?
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1) When does he buy take-away?
a) At lunch
b) On the way home
c) On the weekend
2) What does she like to do?

a) sit and enjoy food
b) cook instant meals
c) buy take-away
3) Who likes to have people over?

a) Just him
b) Just her
c) Both of them
4) What is true about his place?

a) Two people live there.
b) It is not that big.
c) It has a no kitchen
5) What does he say about cooking?

a) He hates it.
b) He likes it.
c) He is a bad cook.
Unit 8 : Tell me about your Town! (There is/There are)

Listen to Sarah talk with John about her hometown and what people can do there.
John: So Sarah, what can you tell me about your hometown?
Sarah: My hometown. Well, my hometown is called Eau Claire, Wisconsin. And it's a really
great city.There are about 80,000 people. There are lots of things to do. There are three movie
theatres. I love to watch movies.
John: Me too.
Sarah: There's lots of shopping. You can find anything you want there. There are a lot of malls
and stores.
John: Are there many restaurants?
Sarah: Yes. The thing I like is you can eat any type of food. There are Chinese restaurants and
Korean restaurants, Italian restaurants. There is a big variety of restaurants, and they're all good.
John: That sounds great. What about parks? Are there many places to see nature in your town?
Sarah: Yes. We have a lot of rivers, and lakes and hills. My hometown has four seasons. So in
summer, it's great because there are lots of lakes to swim in, lots of forests to play in. In winter,
there is a lot of snow. So you can go ice skating or ice fishing or even skiing.
John: Wow. That sounds really fun.
Sarah: Yeah. It's a really nice city. It's also really safe. There are lots of nice people there.
John: Good. Is there much to do at night?
Sarah: Well, maybe, maybe not. There's not many things to do at night. There aren't any
nightclubs. There aren't many bars. So actually, maybe there isn't much night life.
John: That's okay. It sounds like a nice place to have a family.
Sarah: Yeah. It is. It's a great place to have a family. There's lots of good schools and libraries
There vs. They're vs. Their

There is / there are = be (exist)
• Is there a mall in your town?

• Are there any shops by your house?
• There is a big lake.
• There isn't much time.
• There are many cafes.
• There aren't any nice parks in town.
There = place
• I like the mall. I like to go there.

• The cafe is open. You can eat there.
They're = They are
• Bob and Mary are coworkers. They're very nice.

• Joe and Al left. They're not here anymore.
Their = some people's items
• That is my house. This is their house.

• Where are the kids? Are these their toys?
1) She says there is ______ to do in her town.
a) not much
b) lots
c) nothing
2) There are _______ restaurants?
a) not many good
b) too many
c) some international.
3) She says there are _______ .
a) lakes
b) mountains
c) forests
4) What sports does she mention?
a) fishing
b) golfing
c) ice-skating
5) There are lots of good ______ .
a) golf courses
b) schools
c) libraries
Unit 9: What about your town? (There is/There are)

John talks about his hometown and the things that you can do there
Sarah: So John, where are you from?
John: My hometown is very small. It's a little town in the countryside, in Wisconsin. There are
only 5,000 people there.
Sarah: Wow. There aren't very many people.
John: No, it's very small. There aren't very many businesses. There isn't a shopping mall. There
are a lot of grocery stores. And there are a lot of gas stations. But there isn't much to do there.
Sarah: Oh really? Are there any movie theaters?
John: Well, there is one movie theater. So that's a nice thing to do. In fact, there are many
screens in the theater. There are eight different movies showing.
Sarah: How about at night? What's fun to do – how about at night? Is there very much night
life?
John: Yeah, there is not so much. But there is a bowling alley. It's fun to go bowling with
friends. There's a bowling alley and the movie theater. There is one restaurant where you can
go for tacos and burritos. And there's one more restaurant for pizza and spaghetti.
But during the daytime, you can go to the park. There's a river that goes through the town. So
in the middle of town, there's a river. And there's a park that goes along both sides of the river.
And at the park, there is a tennis court and a disc golf course.
Sarah: Disc golf?
John: Yeah. I like to play disc golf with my friends. It's really fun. And after we finish playing
disc golf, we usually go to the pizza restaurant.
Sarah: Oh, I see. How about schools? Are there very many schools?
John: Let's see. No, there aren't very many. There is only one elementary school, one junior
high school and one high school. That's it.
Sarah: Interesting.
John: Yeah. There aren't very many schools but the town doesn't need more schools because
there aren't very many people there.
Sarah: I see. Are there any mountains?
John: No. The whole area is very flat. There are no mountains but there are a lot of trees. In
fact, there are trees on my town's sign because my town is famous for all the trees on every
street.
Sarah: Oh wow. It sounds like a great city.
There is / There are
Yes / No Questions Singular
• Is there a game on today?

• Is there a festival in June?
Yes / No Questions Plural
• Are there any apples left?

• Are there any eggs in the refrigerator?
Positive Statements Singular
• There is a tree near my house.

• There is a beach in the town.
Positive Statements Plural
• There are many children in the park.

• There are many desks in my office.
Negative Statements Singular
• There isn't an easy way to do this.

• There isn't a handle on the door.
Negative Statements Plural
• There aren't many people here.

• There aren't many ways to do this.

1) In his town, there are lots _____.
a) businesses
b) gas stations
c) parks
2) The town does not have a ______ .

a) mall
b) park
c) theater
3) What food does he eat in his town?

a) Japanese food
b) Mexican food
c) Thai food
4) Who does he go bowling with?

a) His bowling team
b) His friends
c) Just himself
Unit 10 :His Weekends (Future Tense/Going to)

Daniel talks with Hana about his weekend plans. He talks about what he is going to do
Hana: Hello, how are you?
Daniel: I'm good thanks. How are you?
Hana: I'm good. So what are you going to do this weekend?
Daniel: Well, on Saturday I think I'm going to go to the gym because I haven't been there for
awhile. And then I think I need to clean my house because I didn't have time during the week,
and it is a bit messy now. And in the evening, I think I'm going to have dinner with my friends.
Hana: Are you going somewhere after dinner?
Daniel: I don't think so. I really want to spend this weekend in a really relaxed way, so I don't
think I'm going anywhere after dinner.
Hana: I see. How about Sunday?
Daniel: Well, Sunday, I'm not going to do anything in the morning. I really want to take - you
know - a rest, and then I'm going to have lunch with my family cause I haven't seen them for
awhile, and then in the afternoon, there's this movie I really want to see, so I'm going to the
cinema with my friends.
Going to + verb | Talking about the Future
WH-Questions
• When are you gong to leave?

• Who are you going to talk to?
• Why are you going to buy that?
Yes / No Questions
• Are you going to come to the party?

• Are you going to meet up tomorrow?
• Are you going to travel during the break?
Positive Statements
• I'm going to go to Hawaii.

• I'm going to start a business.
• I'm going to meet my friend.
Negative Statements
1. I'm not going to work tomorrow.

2. I'm not going to help you.
3. I'm not going to do that.

1) On Saturday he is going to _____ .
a) go shopping
b) exercise
c) take a drive
2) He is going to meet his ____.

a) friends
b) family
c) girlfriend
3) On Sunday he is going to _____.

a) get up early
b) go to breakfast
c) sleep in
4) He is going to have lunch with his _____.

a) coach
b) family
c) friends
5) Later he is going to ______.

a) play soccer
b) take a drive
c) see a movie
Unit 11 : Her Weekends (Future Tense/Going to)

Daniel talks with Hana about her weekend plans. She talks about what she is going to do.
Daniel: Hey, Hana how are you?
Hana: I'm fine thank you. How are you?
Daniel: I'm fine thanks. So tell me, do you have any plans for the weekend?
Hana: Yes, I heard it's going to be a really nice day on Saturday, so I'm planning to go to the
beach with my friends. The beach is three hours away so we are going to go by car, and we are
planning to have a barbecue, and I'm very excited.
Hana: In the evening we're going to have fireworks, so it's going to be very beautiful.
Daniel: So, are you going to stay over at the beach?
Hana: No, we're going to come back so we'll be home quite late.
Daniel: So then what are you going to do on Sunday?
Hana: I think I'll be sleeping all morning and probably in the afternoon I'm going to study
because I have a maths exam on Monday.
Daniel: Oh, well, that's a shame. Well, I think I'm going to wish you good luck on your exam.
Hana: Have fun at the beach.
Daniel: Thank you.
Future Tenses
(be) going to + verb
• What are you going to do tonight?

• I'm going to stay home.
• I'm not going to go out.
(be) planning to + verb
• Are you planning to take a trip?

• We are planning to go to Italy.
• I'm not planning to do anything.
think + will + verb
• Do you think you will go to the party?

• I think I will go.
• I don't think I will go.
have + noun + time
• Do you have plans for the weekend?

1) On Saturday he is going to _____ .
a) go shopping
b) exercise
c) take a drive
2) He is going to meet his ____.

a) friends
b) family
c) girlfriend
3) On Sunday he is going to _____.

a) get up early
b) go to breakfast
c) sleep in
4) He is going to have lunch with his _____.

a) coach
b) family
c) friends
5) Later he is going to ______.

a) play soccer
b) take a drive
c) see a movie
Unit 12 : The Family (3rd Person Singular)

John talks the people in his family. Students can listen to how to describe people.
Sarah: John, I've never met your family. Do you have a big family?
John: Yeah, kind of. There are five people in my family, so it's a medium family. I have two
brothers, so there are three boys in my family. And there's my mother and my father.
Sarah: How about your father? Do you look like him?
John: Yes, I do. I do look like my father. When he was younger. He had blond hair like me and
he has glasses. So do I. My mother has glasses, too. I'm the same height as my father. We are
both 180 centimeters tall. My older brother is the same height as me and my father. But my
younger brother is shorter than us.
Sarah: Ah.
John: He has blond hair and glasses too, though.
Sarah: Oh. How tall is your younger brother?
John: He's a bit shorter than us. I am not sure but I think he's around 170 centimeters tall.
Sarah: Oh. How about your mom?
John: My mom is short, too. She's the same height as my younger brother.
Sarah: Oh.
John: And my mom has red hair. Her hair is bright red, so my mother has different hair from
the rest of my family. There are four people with blond people with blond hair and one person
with red hair. But actually, all five of us wear glasses.
Sarah: Oh really?
John: Yeah.
Sarah: So John, you're thin. What about the rest of your family? Are they thin, too?
John: Well, my mother is skinny, too, like me. But my brothers are more like my dad in their
body type. They are a little bit more muscular than me. They have big muscles and they're very
strong. So they are heavier than me. That's my father. He weighs more than I do. And my
brothers are also heavier than me.
Sarah: Oh, sounds like a good-looking family.
John: Thank you.
Be vs. Have : is / are vs. has / have

is
• He is a student. He is very smart.

• She is a doctor. She is tall.
• It is cold today!
are
• You are a nice person. You are nice.

• They are teachers. They are smart!
• We are a team! We are very close.
has
• She has a nice house.

• He has three children.
• The park is big. It has many trees.
have
1. You have a test tomorrow!

2. They have a nice car.
3. We have some extra food.
1) He is the same height as his ______ .
a) mother
b) father
c) brother
2) His mom is as tall as his______.
a) older brother
b) younger brother
c) father
3) His mom has _____ hair.
a) red
b) brown
c) blond
4) His mom is ____ .
a) thin
b) medium build
c) a little heavy
5) He says his father has _____.
a) glasses
b) big muscles
c) a mustache
Unit 13 : Family Appearance (3rd person singular)

John talks about his family. He talks about what they like to do and their personalities.
Sarah: So John, you told me about me about your family's appearance. What about their
personality?
John: Well, all five people in my family have different personalities. Yeah. My younger brother
is really fun. It's great to spend time with him. For example, we usually play video games
together. He likes to play racing games or sports games, and also, we play card games or just
watching TV. He's so funny.No matter what we're doing, he tells jokes and I love listening to
him tell jokes about whatever we're doing at the time. And he's so cheerful and bright. He's
always open to new people and new ideas. So I really like spending time with him. He makes
me feel cheerful, too when we talk together.
Sarah: That's great. How about your older brother?
John: Well, my older brother, he's a really good guy. He's not so entertaining like my younger
brother but he's very smart. He's really serious. He likes to study and read. For example, he
likes reading the Greek philosophers. He likes reading about Plato and Socrates. And he's
always talking about philosophy. I like that stuff, too. I think it's interesting but he's not very
funny.
Sarah: I see. How about your dad?
John: My dad. Let's see, what can I say about my dad's personality? He's a hard worker. He's
very devoted to everything he tries. He was raised on a farm so he knows a lot about animals.
And now, he has a farm as a hobby. My dad raises horses and chickens. He loves animals and
he has so many animals but he doesn't think of them as farm animals, they're his pets and he
loves them.
He spends everyday outside where no matter what the weather, because he has to take care of
his family, which is all of his animals. And he's a really smart guy. Maybe a bit serious at times.
His sense of humor is maybe like you can imagine from an old man.
Sarah: I see. How about your mother? What's she like?
John: My mother loves to read horror novels.
Sarah: Really?
John: Yeah, horror books. So she knows a lot of stuff about crime or mysteries or police dramas
and lawyers. She loves that stuff. So my mother is very interested in those kind of books and
movies and TV shows, too. So she's kind of like a detective. My mother is very smart and
enjoys solving puzzles.
Sarah: Wow. It sounds like an interesting family.
Simple Present - Third Person Singular

WH-Questions
• When does he get up?

• Where does he work?
• Who does she know?
Yes / No Questions
• Does he work with you?

• Does she have any children?
• Does he play futsal with you?
Positive Statements
• He plays with us sometimes.

• She has three children.
• She knows a lot of people.
Negative Statements
• He doesn't know anybody.

• He doesn't have any children.
• She doesn't work in an office.
1) There are _____ people in his family.
a) four
b) five
c) six
2) His younger brother is _____ .
a) good at sports
b) funny
c) studious
3) His older brother likes to _____.
a) workout
b) tell jokes
c) study and read
4) His days knows a lot about _____ .
a) history
b) music
c) animals
5) His mother is really into _____.
a) movies
b) books
c) cooking
Unit 14: Where is everyone? (Present Continue)

Hana greets Daniel and shares what everyone is doing.
Daniel: Hey, I'm really sorry I'm late. I came as fast as I could.
Hana: It's OK. Nobody has really come yet.
Daniel: Why? Where are they?
Hana: Well, John is shopping. He is getting some food.
Daniel: OK, what about Emma? Where is she?
Hana: Emma has an exam, so she is studying and she is going to come later.
Daniel: OK, how about Alex? I don't see him around.
Hana: Oh, Alex is over there. He is preparing for the BBQ.
Daniel: Oh, yeah, that's right. And how about Marcus and Emily?
Hana: They are over there. They are playing.
Daniel: Oh, so how many people are left? Who else is coming?
Hana: Uh, I don't know. No one has really contacted me yet.
Daniel: Oh, well, let's hope we can get around ten people maybe.
Hana: Yes, I hope so.
Daniel: Cool!
Grammar Patterns
Questions
• What is he doing?
• What is she doing?
• What are they doing?
Affirmative
• He is working.
• She is shopping.
• They are talking.
Negative
• He is not coming.
• She is not sleeping.
• They are not working.
Yes / No Questions
• Are you working?

• Is she coming?
• Are they helping you?
Short Response
• Yes, sad but true

• Yes, as a matter of fact
• Yes, kind of
1) What is John doing?
a) studying
b) resting
c) shopping
2) What is Emma doing?
a) watching TV
b) shopping
c) studying
3) What are Marcus and Emily doing?
a) working
b) having fun
c) studying
4) What is Alex doing?
a) cooking
b) sleeping
c) leaving
Unit 15: Where is everyone? (Present Continue)

Hana comes over and asks what everone is doing.
Hana: Hello!
Daniel: Hello, come in.
Hana: Where is everyone?
Daniel: Well, everyone is doing something right now.
Hana: Oh, really? Where's your mom?
Daniel: My mom? She's at the mall. I think she's shopping. I think she's getting the groceries
for the week.
Hana: Oh! How about your dad?
Daniel: Well, every weekend he goes to the country club, so I think he's playing golf with his
friend now.
Hana: Where's your brother and sister?
Daniel: My brother, he's upstairs. I think he's probably sleeping or playing video games as he
always does. And my sister, she's at school. She's playing soccer cause she has a game today.
Hana: Oh, really? When does the game start?
Daniel: I think in twenty or thirty minutes.
Hana: Let's go watch it.
Daniel: Really, that sounds fun. Let's go.
Grammar Patterns
Questions
• What is everyone doing?

• What is your sister doing?
• What is your dad doing?
Affirmative
• Everyone is doing something.

• She is studying at school.
• He is working at home.
Negative
• She is not cooking now.

• She is not playing videos games now.
• He is not workign today.
Yes / No Questions
• Is she playing today?

• Is he getting ready?
• Are they waiting for me?
Short Response
• Not that I know of

• I hope so
• I think so

1) What is mom doing?
a) cooking dinner
b) shopping
c) dancing
2) What is dad doing?

a) working
b) sleeping
c) golfing
3) What is his brother probably doing?

a) studying
b) playing soccer
c) playing video games
4) What is his sister doing?

a) studying at school
b) playing soccer
c) playing video games
Unit 16: Out of Reach (Past Continue)

Sarah wanted to talk to Adam, but could not reach him.
Sarah: Adam, I've been trying to reach you all day. Where have you been?
Adam: Oh sorry, when did you call?
Sarah: I first called you at 3 o'clock.
Adam: Oh, sorry. I was playing soccer.
Sarah: Well, I tried calling you again at 5:00
Adam: Oh, I was going home on the train.
Sarah: Well, why didn't you return my message?
Adam: I was, I was sleeping.
Sarah: Well, what happened when you got off the train?
Adam: As I was leaving the train, I saw a friend and we started talking and I just didn't look at
my phone. What was it that you wanted to talk about?
Sarah: Well, I was thinking about getting a new boyfriend.
Grammar Patterns
Questions
• What were you doing when I called?

• Why didn't you come to the party?
• What were you thinking?
Affirmative
• I was working.
• I was sleeping.
• I was helping someone.
Negative
• I wasn't feeling well.

• I wasn't doing anything.
• I wasn't having fun.
Yes / No Questions
• Were you sleeping?

• Were you working?
• Were you planning on going?

1) What was he doing at 3?
a) Sleeping
b) Playing soccer
c) Working
2) What was he doing at 5?
a) Playing soccer
b) Riding the train
c) Shopping
3) Why did he not get the message?

a) He was working
b) His phone was dead
c) He was sleeping
4) What happened as he was leaving the train?

a) He met a friend
b) He dropped his phone
c) He was looking at his phone
Unit 17 : Doing Chores (Present Perfect)

Sarah talks to Adam about his chores. He might be in trouble.
Sarah: Hey, Adam. Have you done the things I've asked you to do yet?
Adam: What did you ask me to do?
Sarah: I asked you to take out the trash.
Adam: I haven't done that yet.
Sarah: How about wash the dishes?
Adam: I washed a few dishes.
Sarah: Wash the car?
Adam: No, I haven't washed the car.
Sarah: What did you do today?
Adam: I was sleeping mostly.
Grammar Patterns
Questions
• What have you done?

• Where have you put the broom?
• Why have you not done anything?
Affirmative
• I washed a few dishes.

• I put it in the closet.
• I did not feel well
Negative
• I haven't done that yet.

• I haven't had time.
• I haven't washed the car yet.
Yes / No Questions
• Have you done what I asked you to do?

• Have you finished yet?
• Have you even started?
Short Response
• Yes, I have.
• No, I haven't.
• Not yet.
1) Did he take out the trash?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Sort of
2) Did he wash the dishes?
a) Yes
b) No
c) A litte bit
3) Did he wash the car?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Sort of
4) What did he do today?
a) Watch TV
b) Study
c) Sleep
Unit 18 : Wedding Plans (Present Perfect)

Meg talks about the things she needs to do for her wedding.
Todd: So, Meg, you're getting married soon. How are things going?
Meg: Things are going pretty well. We have a lot of planning to do.
Todd: I bet. So have you hired a band yet?
Meg: No, we haven't hired a band yet. My brother has some friends who were in a band. So
he's going to ask them.
Todd: Cool. And have you gotten the caterer for the wedding?
Meg: Yes, we have gotten a caterer because the food is very important. So we ordered it in
advance.
Todd: Oh, what kind of food?
Meg: We're going to have traditional American food.
Todd: Oh, nice. Nice. So have you bought a dress yet?
Meg: Yes, of course, I have bought a dress. That's the most important part. So last week I
picked up my new dress.
Todd: Have you tried it on yet?
Meg: Yes, I've tried it on many times already.
Todd: Okay. Cool. Have you shown it to your groom-to-be?
Meg: No. I haven't shown it to my groom-to be because it has to be a surprise on the wedding
day.
Todd: Oh, that's right. So have you ordered the flowers?
Meg: No, not yet. I haven't ordered the flowers because I'm waiting for some special flowers
from the florist. So still waiting.
Todd: And have you sent out the invitations?
Meg: Yes. We have sent out the invitations. We sent them out maybe a month ago.
Todd: Oh, cool. So then I assume you have booked the hall.
Meg: Yes. We have booked the hall because we wanted to have it at a special hall. So we
booked it probably six months ago.
Todd: Okay. Cool. Well, the only one problem, I didn't get an invite. Am I invited to your
wedding?
Meg: Oh, I brought the invitation with me today.
Todd: Okay. Great. Thanks.
Grammar Patterns
Questions
• Who have hired to play music?

• What caterer have you chosen?
• Why have not ordered the flowers?
Affirmative
• I have ordered the flowers already.

• My mother has booked the church.
• The invitations have just arrived.
Negative
• We have not ordered the flowers yet.

• We still have not paid the bill.
• I have not seen her in her dress yet.
Yes / No Questions
• Have you ordered the food?

• Have you selected a band for the wedding?
• Have you tried on the ring?
Short Response
• Yes, we have.
• No, we haven't.
• Not yet.

1) Has she hired a band yet?
a) Yes, she has.
b) No, she has not.
c) She is not going to have a band.
2) Has she gotten a caterer?

a) Yes, she has.
b) No, she has not.
c) She does not want to use one.
3) Has she tried on her dress yet?

a) Yes, but just once
b) Yes, many times
c) No, not yet
4) What has she not done yet?

a) Order the flowers
b) Book the hall
c) Send out the invitations
Unit 19 : Big Favor (Describing People)

Todd asks Meg to help him do something for his family
Todd: Hey, Meg. I have a big favor. Can you help me out?
Meg: Sure, what do you need?
Todd: My parents are coming to visit me but I can't go to the airport to pick them up. I have an
important appointment. Do you think you can go to the airport and pick them up?
Meg: Yeah, absolutely. But what do your parents look like?
Todd: Yeah. Well, they look kind of unique actually, so you can't miss them. My dad, he's
really tall, and he's really hairy. He's got big kind afro-like hair and he's got facial. He's got a
Fu Manchu so he has a mustache and a little goatee, and he's kind of muscular.
Meg: Wow. So I think I should be able to see your dad very easily.
Todd: Right. So you can't miss him. And also my mom is pretty easy. She's like kind of sixtyish.
She's in her 60's and she kind of has blondish grayish hair. She's kind of medium build. And
she's kind of average height.
Meg: Okay. Well, it sounds like no problem. I think I can find them at the airport.
Todd: Okay. There will be one other person with them and she might be the one actually
looking around trying to find you. And that's my niece.
Meg: Oh, what does your niece look like?
Todd: Okay. So she's in her 20's. She's very thin, and she has long blond hair. And yeah, she's
quite energetic, so you'll probably see her running around. So I have a feeling she's going to be
the one looking for you.
Meg: Okay, great. Then I'll look for your niece.
Todd: Okay, great. I really appreciate this.
Meg: No problem.
Grammar Patterns
Questions
• What do your parents look like?

• What does your neice look like?
• When do they arrive?
Affirmative
• My dad is tall / medium-height / short.

• My mom is thin / average weight / large.
• My niece is in her teens / 20's / 30's / 60's.
Negative
• She does not wear glasses.

• He does not have much hair.
• They do not look like me.
Yes / No Questions
• Are they older?

• Is he tall?
• Does he have a mustache?
Short Response
• Yes, they are, but not too old.

• Yes, he is very tall.
• No he does not.

1) His dad is _____.
a) tall and thin
b) short and chubby
c) very muscular
2) His mother is ______ .

a) very tall
b) not tall, not short
c) very short
3) He says his niece is very ____ .

a) quiet
b) short
c) energetic
4) Who will be looking for Meg?
a) His dad
b) His mom
c) His niece
Unit 20 : Off to Osaka (3rd Person Singular)

Todd help Meg find the fastest and cheapest way to Osaka.
Meg: Hey, Todd, I want to go to Osaka. What's the best way?
Todd: The best way, you know, it kind of depends on your time and your cost, and your
comfort. The easiest might be the ferry. So the ferry leaves everyday at 7 o'clock. And it goes
overnight and it arrives in Osaka at I think 6 o'clock in the morning. So it's a nice trip. You're
on the boat. You could kind of have dinner on the boat. You go to sleep and then you wake up,
and then you're there. And it costs about $70.
Meg: Sounds pretty good.
Todd: Yeah. It's good. Yeah. But you sleep in a big area with other people. So it's like a shared
sleeping area.
Meg: Right. What are some other ways?
Todd: Well, if you have lots of money, you can take the train. The train is convenient because
it leaves every hour from the downtown station and it takes about four hours, three and a half
hours. You have to transfer the train once. But it leaves every hour. It costs a little bit. It costs,
you know, about 300 bucks. But it's an enjoyable ride and, you know, you're never stuck in
traffic..
Meg: So ferry, train; what else?
Todd: You can take a plane. There are two flights. One flight leaves early in the morning,
another flight leaves in the afternoon. And that's probably the fastest because if you fly there,
it only takes one hour. But it takes 30 minutes to get to the airport. It's outside of town. And
then you have to get there an hour early for your flight and check in your bags and stuff. So it
still takes door-to-door probably 45 hours. And also flights, they can be cheap, but they're about
100 bucks.
Meg: Oh, okay. Are there any other ways?
Todd: There's one other way. The cheapest way is actually going by bus. The good thing is,
you know, the busses leave every hour. But you must take a bus to Fukuoka and then transfer
in Fukuoka. And it takes a long time. It takes about eight hours to get there. But it only costs
about 50 bucks. And there are some busses that go overnight.
Meg: That sounds pretty good. Well, I like to save money but the bus sounds a little boring. So
maybe I'd rather sleep on the ferry.
Todd: Yeah. I think the ferry is the way to go.
Meg: Thanks.
Simple Present - 3rd Person Singular - Schedules

Questions
• What airline flies to Osaka?

• When does the train leave?
• Where does this bus go?
• How much does it cost?
Affirmative
• Japan Air flies to Osaka.

• The train leaves at noon.
• The bus goes to the main station.
• It costs three dollars.
Negative
• Osaka Air does not fly there.

• The train does not leave until noon.
• This bus does not go downtown.
• It does not cost much.
Yes / No Questions
• Does this bus go there?

• Does the train stops downtown?
• Does this plane fly daily?
• Does it cost much?
• Yes, it does.
• No, it doesn't.

1) What costs a lot?
a) The train
b) The plane
c) The ferry
2) What does the ferry have?

a) a casino
b) a karaoke pub
c) a big sleeping area
3) What leaves every hour?

a) The plane and ferry
b) The bus and train
c) The bus and ferry
4) Why does she not want to take the bus?

a) It is not exciting
b) It takes too long
c) It is too crowded
Unit 21: Guess the City (Be and Have)

Sarah and John try to guess a city in America. This lesson looks at simple Yes / No
Questions.
Todd: Okay. Sarah and John, we are going to play a guessing game.
Sarah: Great.
John: Sounds great.
Todd: I will describe a city, what city is this in America? First city. It's a really big city and
sometimes, it has cold weather, it has lots of snow. Sometimes it's very hot in summer. It has
all seasons.
John: Well, I know. Is it Milwaukee?
Todd: No, not Milwaukee. It has really tall buildings.
Sarah: I know. I think it's Chicago.
Todd: No, it's not Chicago.
Sarah: Oh.
Todd: It is a very expensive city and maybe it's America's most famous city.
John: Oh, I got it. It's New York City.
Todd: Ping-pong. Okay. Next city. This city has warm weather most of the year. It also is
really, really big, a very big city. And it is famous for movie stars and the movie industry.
Sarah: I know. I think it's L.A.
Todd: Yes, Los Angeles. Ping-pong.
Sarah: Yay.
Todd: Well, you got it. Okay. Next city. This city has different seasons. It is cold in winter, a
little bit, and it is usually warm in summer. It has lots of fog and it never has snow.
Sarah: Hmm.
John: Umm.
Todd: It rains sometimes and it has a big famous bridge.
Sarah: Hmm, is it San Francisco.
Todd: Ping-pong.
John: Good job.
Sarah: Thank you.
John: I was going to guess Seattle.
Todd: Okay. Last city. This city is also famous in America, of course. And it has warm weather,
and it is usually hot all year. And it never snows but it rains and it has nice long beaches.
John: Oh, is it Orlando, Florida?
Todd: Not Orlando but it is in Florida.
Sarah: Hmm, is it Miami?
Todd: Ping-pong.
John: Good job.
Sarah: Thank you.
Todd: So I think it's tied. 2-2?
John: Yeah. Wow.
Todd: Okay. So one more city. Can you guess the city? Okay. So this city has four seasons, so
it has snow, it has rain, it has beautiful colors in the fall, lots of leaves and it has old historical
buildings.
Sarah: Hmm.
John: Oh. I know it. It's Chicago.
Todd: Not Chicago.
Sarah: No, no. I think it's Boston.
Todd: It is. Ping-pong.
John: Wow.
Todd: Sarah wins. Nice one.
Sarah: Yay. Thank you.
Grammar Patterns - Be vs Have

Describing Things - Adjectives - (is / are)
1. He is really nice.
2. It is not very big.
3. It is usually hot in summer.
4. The beaches are not crowded.
Describing Things - Nouns - (is / are)
1. He is a really nice person.

2. It is a very big city.
3. It is a nice time of year.
4. It is not a dangerous place.
Describing Things - Nouns - (has / have)
1. The city has a nice park.

2. The downtown has many tall buildings.
3. The streets have lots of trees.
4. It has great weather.
Describing Things - Nouns - (has / have) Negative
1. The city does not have a nice park.

2. The downtown doesn't have many tall buildings.
3. The streets do not have lots of trees.
4. It does not get much snow.
Describing Things - It
1. It has lots of fog. (place)

2. It is a good watch. (thing)
3. It was a fun party. (event)
4. It's a cute alien. (animal-creature)
5. It is gettng late! (time)
Unit 22 : Guess the Movie (Basic Conjunction)
Sarah and John try to guess a city in America. This lesson looks at simple Yes / No
Questions.
Todd: Okay, guys. We will do another guessing game. This time, guess the movie.
Sarah: Sounds fun.
Todd: Okay. This movie is very famous. It's about 20 years old, maybe 18 years old. And it is
about a love story and about two people that meet on a big ship and the ship sinks.
John: Oh, it's really, really famous. Is it Titanic?
Todd: You're right. Ping-pong.
Sarah: Titanic. Titanic.
Todd: Okay. The next movie is also a famous movie, but I never saw this movie, but I know
about the movie. And the movie is about a fight. A fight between two creatures, and both
creatures, monsters, come from the ocean. They come out of the ocean and they fight each
other.
John: Two monsters from the ocean.
Todd: Sometimes, they fight in Japan but the last movie, the monsters fight in America. I
think they fight in San Francisco.
Sarah: Ah, is it Godzilla?
Todd: Ping-pong.
Sarah: Yay.
John: Good job.
Sarah: Thank you.
Todd: Okay. So the next movie is also a movie many teenage boys like, and it's also about
fighting. And it's about machines that fight each other. And I think the machines come from
space. So the machines are not from earth and machines can change, and the machines have
special powers.
John: Machines that have special powers and change.
Sarah: I know. It's Transformers.
John: Oh, is that right?
Todd: Yes, Transformers. Ping-pong.

Sarah: Yay.
Todd: Okay. So now, I'm going to go way back. Way back. So this is a movie, also about an
alien. And this alien is very kind and the alien is very shy and the alien meets a boy.
John: Oh, I know it.
Todd: And they become friends.
John: Do they ride a bicycle?
Todd: They do ride a bicycle.
John: It's ET.
Todd: That's right. Ping-pong.
John: Yes!
Sarah: Good job.
Todd: Okay. So now, one more movie. Okay. So this movie is also old. This movie is maybe
over 25 years old – oh, over 20 years old.
John: I'm better at the old ones.
Todd: Yeah. And in this movie, there is a scientist. And the scientist is trying to find a special
treasure, and he goes all around the world and he needs to find a special treasure. And he
goes to Egypt. He goes to Asia. And he wants to find something but he has to fight people in
the movie.
John: I think it's Indiana Jones.
Todd: Ping-pong. John wins.
John: Yeah.
Sarah: Good job. That's great.
John: I tried really hard.
Grammar - Conjunctions - Linking Ideas

And -> Adding informarion (Conjunction)
• I am tired, and I am hungry.

• We went the mall, and we saw a movie.
• This house is beautiful, and it is not that expensive.
• She is mad at you, and I agree with her.
Also -> Adding information (Adverb)
• It is a nice restaurant. Also, the food is great.

• You are late. Also, you are not dressed!
• Let's stay inside. I am tired. It is late, also.
• It is cold outside. It is also windy.
But -> Showing contrast (Conjunction)
• It is hot outside, but it is cool inside.

• I am tired, but I cannot sleep.
• She is funny, but she does not talk much.
• She left the party, but her boyfriend stayed.
So -> Showing reasons (Conjunction)
• It was cold, so I took a jacket.

• You look busy, so let me help you.
• I want a good grade, so I study a lot.
• It is expensive, so I cannot buy it.
So -> Introducing statements (Conjunction)
• So, are you coming to the party?

• So, this is my house.
• So, it was a nice party.
• So, let me tell you a story!
1) Is the first movie a love story?
a) Yes, it is.
b) No, it is not.
c) He does not say.
2) What is in the second movie?
a) Aliens
b) Monsters
c) Ghosts
3) The third movie has lots of ____ .
a) kissing
b) jokes
c) fighting
4) What is the last movie about?
a) Ghosts
b) Treasure
c) A love story
Unit 24: Talking Language (Can- Ability)
Sarah and Todd talk about what languages they speak and how good they are at
speaking them.
Sarah: So tell me, what languages do you speak?
Todd: Well, I speak two languages. I speak Thai and I speak Japanese. But my Japanese is
not so good and my Thai is just okay.
Now, I live in Japan so I study Japanese and I use Japanese everyday. I can speak Japanese at
the supermarket. I can use Japanese at a hotel or with a taxi driver, but I cannot have a long
conversation. Yeah. And you, what languages do you speak?
Sarah: Well, I speak English, of course. And I speak Spanish and Japanese.
Todd: Wow. Spanish.
Sarah: Yeah. I lived in Ecuador, and so I spoke Spanish everyday, a lot. I used to think I was
fluent. Maybe I forgot some Spanish now.
Todd: Oh, so you can read, speak, write everything?
Sarah: Yeah. In Ecuador, I did everything. I signed my cellphone contract. I could read that in
Spanish. I was – all of my friends I spoke Spanish with, and I spoke Spanish all the time. But
my Japanese is like yours. I can speak only enough to go to the grocery or ask when the bus
leaves or buy a train ticket.
Todd: Yeah. It's difficult. It's hard to have a good conversation in Japanese. But I can read
Japanese. I studied Kanji.
Sarah: Oh really?
Todd: So my reading is okay, but my speaking is just really bad. I have bad pronunciation. So
because my Japanese pronunciation is not very good, Japanese people don't like to speak
Japanese with me, I think.
Sarah: My Spanish pronunciation is really bad because I always spoke with other foreigners
who are also studying Spanish. So there would be a Korean person, me, a Norwegian person,
and we were all speaking Spanish together. So we all had bad pronunciation.
Todd: Yeah.
Sarah: What about Thai?
Todd: Yeah. I can speak Thai. My Thai is different. My Thai pronunciation is okay. So I can
have conversations in Thai. I lived in Thailand when I was young, so – or I was 22 to 26. So I
studied it and I like Thai. But reading in Thai is difficult for me.
So I can read Japanese better than I can read Thai but I can speak Thai better, and my Thai
listening is better also.
Sarah: Ah. Do you have any Thai friends?
Todd: I do have some Thai friends. And now, I study Thai on Facebook. So everyday, I
check my friends' messages on Facebook. And then I use Google translate to learn new
words. So it's very good. Yeah.
Sarah: Do you think you'll live in Thailand again, someday?
Todd: Maybe. I will visit Thailand again. I don't think I will live in Thailand again. But I like
to go to Thailand because Thai is fun to speak and Thailand has great food and great weather,
good beaches. So it's nice.
Sarah: Oh great.
Todd: What about you? Do you want to live in Ecuador, again?
Sarah: Not Ecuador. I love Ecuador but I want to live in another Spanish-speaking country.
I'd like to live in Argentina, maybe or Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is part of America but they
speak Spanish there.
Todd: Yeah. I hear Puerto Rico is really nice.
Sarah: Yeah. I went there for one week and it was just amazing. It has beaches and
mountains, and the people are really fun. And it's a really exciting place to visit.
Grammar Patterns for 'Can' - Showing Ability

Questions - Can
1. What languages can you speak?

2. I need help. Who can I talk to?
3. When can you get here?
4. Where can I wash my clothes?
Affirmative - Can
1. I can read Thai, but I cannot write well.

2. She can speak English like a native.
3. Bob can help you, and so can Mary.
4. The teacher can check your writing.
Negative - Cannot
1. I can not speak German at all.

2. She can't come to class tomorrow.
3. We can't read this.
4. Most people cannot write computer code.
Yes / No Questions - Can
1. Can you speak French?

2. Can your parents drive a car?
3. Can you read this?
4. Can Bob fix my computer?
Short Response - Can you ___ ?
1. Yes, I can. / Yes, no problem. / Yeah, for sure.

2. Yes, but not very well.
3. I guess you can say that.
4. No, not really.
5. No, I can't.
6. No, not at all. / I wish.
1) What languages does she not speak?
a) Spanish
b) Japanese
c) Thai
2) What language does he not speak?
a) Spanish
b) Japanese
c) Thai
3) Where does she want to live?
a) Thailand
b) Ecuador
c) Another country
4) Who has been to Puerto Rico?
a) He has
b) She has
c) Both of them
Unit 25: Computer Geek (Subject Pronoun I, you, we , they)
Todd talks with Sarah about why he has so many computers.
Sarah: Todd, why do you have three computers?
Todd: I know. It's crazy. I do have three computers. Before, I had four computers. Now,
I only have three computers.I have three computers because I use computers for my
job. So I have one computer for my house. One laptop computer for my house. And I
always keep that computer at my house. So it's heavy. It's a MacBook Pro. And I don't
like to carry it, so I leave it home. And I have a MacBook Air. It's very light. It's not
heavy. And I use my MacBook Air when I travel, when I go to school, when I go
downtown to a café.So yeah, I have one computer for home and one computer for when
I travel.
Sarah: And how about the other one?
Todd: Oh, the other computer. The other computer is old. It's also a MacBook Pro, and
it's seven years old.
Sarah: Wow.
Todd: Yeah. It still works. It works really well but I use it as a backup computer. So
sometimes, I need a computer in case one computer fails. Also, sometimes my friends
need a computer and I lend my computer to my friends.
Sarah: Oh, that's nice.
Todd: Yeah. It's easy. I like that.
Sarah: What do you do if you need something that's on the other computer?
Todd: Well, I use cloud computing, so I use Dropbox. So Dropbox shares everything. So
all computers are linked and they share all the files. So it's no problem.
Sarah: How about phones? How many do you have?
Todd: I have three phones, also for my job. I have an iPhone. I have a Samsung Galaxy.
And I have a Nokia Windows phone.
Sarah: Oh really?
Todd: Yeah.
Sarah: Which one do you like the best?
Todd: Hmm, that's tough. I think I like the Samsung Galaxy the best because it's bigger
and it's easy to read. But the iPhone has good apps. I like the apps on the iPhone, and
the iPhone is very reliable. So it always works. So yeah.
Sarah: How about the Nokia?
Todd: The Nokia is also a good phone. It's a Windows phone, and I travel a lot so when
I travel, I always take the Nokia phone and I use a new sim card in the country, and
that is my phone when I travel. I usually leave my Galaxy phone or my iPhone at home.
Sarah: You say you use your phone for work. How?
Todd: So I create websites and so I need to check how websites look on different phones.
So every time I make a website, I check it on the Nokia phone. I check it on the
Samsung phone. I check on the iPhone. So I make sure the website works on all
smartphones.
Sarah: Does the website often have problems with one phone or a different phone?
Todd: Usually not. Usually, everything is okay. But sometimes, media files like audio
files or video files do not work on the phones. So sometimes, I have to change things.
But usually, it works.
Sarah: Ah.
Todd: How about you? How many computers do you have?
Sarah: Well, at home, we have one laptop. And it's kind of big, so I don't usually take it
out with me. And then we have a personal computer, and we also have a tablet, an iPad.
Todd: Oh yeah.
Sarah: And I don't use the iPad very much. It's usually used by my daughter. She's two,
and she loves to play games on the iPad.
Todd: Right.
Sarah: So it's an expensive toy.
Todd: So your daughter likes the iPad, you like the laptop.
Sarah: I like the laptop, yes.
Todd: And the personal computer?
Sarah: The personal computer is my husbands. And we also use it as the family
computer when we want to watch a movie or watch a TV show. Something like that.
Todd: Oh wow. Sounds good. And phones?
Sarah: Phones. Well, I have my own phone. I have Sony phone. It's an Xperia. And I
like it. It's big, so sometimes my fingers can't reach all the buttons but I can watch
videos on it. I like that. And when I leave the country, I can't use it in other countries.
But I can use the Wi-Fi. So that's convenient.
Todd: Yeah, that is convenient. Okay. Thanks a lot, Sarah.
Sarah: Thank you.
Subject Pronouns ( I, You, They, We )

WH Questions - Present Simple ( I, You, They, We )
1. What do I have to do?

2. Where do you play tennis?
3. Who do they work for?
4. When do we get there?
Affirmative - Present Simple ( I, You, They, We )
• I have two computers.

• You have a nice house.
• They often eat sushi for lunch.
• We shop online for most of your food.
Negative - Present Simple ( I, You, They, We )
1. I don't use it much. / I do not use it much.

2. You don't eat enough vegetables.
3. They don't work on the weekends.
4. We don't cook at home much.
Yes / No Questions - Present Simple ( I, You, They, We )
1. Do I need a ticket too?

2. Do you like cooking shows?
3. Do they serve tea at that cafe?
4. Do we have good seats?
Short Response - Present Simple
1. Yes, I do. / No, I don't.

2. Yes, you do. / No, you don't.
3. Yes, they do. / No, they don't.
4. We, we do. / No, we don't.
5. Yes, sort of. / No, not really.
1) How many computers does he have?
a) one
b) two
c) three
2) What does he mainly use his computer for?
a) School
b) Work
c) Movies
3) How old is his oldest computer?
a) Three years
b) Five years
c) Seven years
4) What does he say about his oldest computer?
a) He never used it.
b) It works well.
c) He wants to sell it.
Unit 26: Brothers Fight (Pat Tense)
Greg shares a childhood memory.
Todd: So, Greg you were saying you had brothers and they always picked on you like all
older brothers do.Do you have any stories about what your brothers used to do to you?
Greg: Ah, yes, you know I think back on some of the crazy fights we had and it is absolutely
amazing that we are all still alive.One time, I was closing the garage door and I didn't see my
brother, my oldest brother walking behind me and I pulled the door down and it hit him in the
head.
Todd: Right, ooh, ow!
Greg: A complete accident, but he just got so angry. He had a pair of shoes that he was
holding in his hand, and I think he was going to polish them or something, and he just took
the shoe and he smacked me as hard as he could right in the stomach.
Todd: Oh, that's gotta hurt.
Greg: Oh, it hurt so much. I bent over and I got so angry and I looked in the garage and I saw
a big piece of metal pipe
Todd: Oh, no!
Greg: And I held it like a spear, and I ran after him, and he of course ran away. I was chasing
him around the house and he ran into the front door, and I threw the spear, as hard as I could,
and it went like a, I threw the pipe, and it went like a spear, through the air, and he closed the
door right behind him, and it put a hole in the door.
Todd: Oh, man, it was gonna hit him. It would have hit him.
Greg: It would have hit him actually.
Todd: Wow. You don't even want to think what could have happened if it had hit him.
Greg: Yeah, it's amazing that we're still alive. We used to have fights with baseball bats and
branches and things.
Todd: Well, it must have been good, made you tough and strong for all the other kids at
school.
Greg: Yeah, they thought I was crazy.
Past Tense Regular | - ed
• close | closed
• look | looked
• pick | picked
• pull | pulled
• smack | smacked
Past Tense Irregular | Change Form
• bend | bent
• get | got
• go | went
• have | had
• hold | held
• make | made
• run | ran
• see | saw
• take | took
• think | thought
• throw | threw
Past Tense Irregular | No Change
• hit | hit
• put | put
• hurt | hurt
Past Tense Negative | Did Not
• I did not see him.

• We didn't tell anyone.
1) What did his brothers do to him?
a) Pick him up
b) Pick him off
c) Pick on him
2) What did Greg do his brother?
a) Punch him on the head
b) Push him into the door
c) Pull the door down on him
3) What did Greg's brother do to him
a) Kick him
b) Smack him
c) Stomp him
4) What did Greg do with the pipe?
a) Hit his brother
b) Throw it into the door
c) Swing it like a spear
5) What did the other students think of Greg?
a) He was real wimp
b) He was a big bully
c) He was tough and crazy
Unit 27: Amazing Mom (Pronouns)
Akane talks with Ruth about her mother.
Ruth: So, Akane, tell me about your family. Who do you get on well with in your family?
Akane: Well, I think I get along the best with my mother, I would say.
Ruth: So, why is that?
Akane: Well, I think it probably has to do with the fact that we're both female. I mean the
only other people in my family are my father and my brother.
Ruth: So, what does your mom look like?
Akane: Well, she's actually taller than me. She has dark hair and a pretty firm build. Um,
she's not too thin and not too fat, and yeah!
Ruth: And what does your mom do? Does she have a job?
Akane: Oh, good question. She's actually a hair dresser. Yeah, so she does my hair and she's
also an aesthetician as well so I get free skin care products from her.
Ruth: Oh, that's fantastic. So what does your mom like to do when she is not working?
Akane: Well, she used to take sewing lessons, so she really likes to sew things like her own
curtains and she even made me some clothes a few times.
Ruth: Wow, so she's talented.
Akane: Yeah, she's quite artistic.
Ruth: So when did you last see your mom or speak to your mom?
Akane: Well, the last time I saw her was this spring. I stayed at my parents house for about a
week and, yeah, that's when I saw her.
Ruth: Was that a couple of months ago?
Akane: Yeah, a couple of months ago, that's right.
Ruth: And what was the last thing your mom bought for you?
Akane: Actually, just before I came here, we went shopping together and because I have to
fly away to a new country she bought me some new clothes. She bought me a new coat
actually.
Ruth: Wow, that's really nice. Well, thanks for that Akane.
Subject Pronouns
• I work in an office.
• You work in an office.
• She works in an office.
• It is an office.
• They work in an office.
• We work in an office.
Object Pronouns
• The man gave me a gift.

• The man gave you a gift.
• The man gave her a gift.
• The man gave him a gift.
• The man gave it to me.
• The man gave them a gift.
• The man gave us a gift.
Adjective Pronouns
• This is my house.
• This is your house.
• This is her house.
• This is his house.
• This is its house.
• This is their house.
• This is our house.
1) Why is she closest to her mother?
a) They are both easy-going
b) They are both female
c) They are both very ambitious
2) How does she describe her mother?
a) Very thin
b) Very heavy
c) Neither
3) What does her mother do for a living?
a) She is a nurse
b) She is a teacher
c) She is a hairstylist
4) What does her mother enjoy doing?
a) Cooking
b) Hiking
c) Sewing
Unit 28: Winter Vacation (Past Tense)
Akane and Howard talk about their holidays.
Akane's Vacation
Last year, I went to Portugal just after Christmas. And I stayed there until… well, just after
New Year's this year. In Portugal, I met up with one of my friends from Toronto. He had
family that lived in Portugal, because his family was originally from Portugal.
So, they were kind enough to let me stay with them. I didn’t know any Portuguese, except for
some simple words like “hello”, and “thank you”. I learned some simple words through an
audio CD, before I went there. And the people that I stayed with didn’t know very much
English either. However, we got along surprisingly well.They were surprised that I was able
to eat some of their exotic foods. They made some delicious meals every single day, like
octopus, tripe and rabbit. It is quite exotic, but I thought it was quite good. They also made
some excellent desserts, like crème caramel, and a rich sponge cake that they call Paon d’lo.
Howard's Vacation
OK, now I'll talk about my winter vacation. This winter vacation I spent two weeks in my
hometown which is Daytona Beach, Florida. It was wonderful. The weather was warm every
day. It was sunny every day and the temperature was almost 80 degrees.
I visited my mother and I spent every morning having a nice leisurely cup of coffee and
reading the newspaper and after that I got my bicycle out and and rode down to the beach and
enjoyed the sun and the surf, and came back home and read a book and went to bed early.
I had a wonderful time. I saw a couple of new movies, when I was home in Florida. I saw
The Aviator and also an interesting movie called Spanglish, which I hope you all can see
because it's an interesting movie about English and the Spanish.
Questions
• What did you do for vacation?

• Where did you go?
• Who did you meet?
Affirmative
• I took a trip to Italy.

• I went to Rome.
• I met my friends.
Negative
• I didn't buy anything.

• We did not go anywhere.
• We didn't meet anyone.
Yes / No Questions
• Do you buy anything?

• Did you go anywhere?
• Did you meet anyone?
Short Response
• Yeah, a few things.

• No, it was too hot.
• Yeah, some nice people
1) Who spoke a new language?
a) Akane
b) Howard
2) Who went to the cinema?
a) Akane
b) Howard
3) Who talked about the weather?
a) Akane
b) Howard
4) Who ate new types of food?
a) Akane
b) Howard

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SOUTHEAST ASIA LAUGUAGES SCHOOL (CONVERSATION CLASS) FOR 6:30 – 7:30

1|Page (TEACHER : BOU VEASNA)

Unit 1 : Describing Work

2|Page (TEACHER : BOU VEASNA)

Unit 2 : What do you do, exactly?

3|Page (TEACHER : BOU VEASNA)

Unit 4 : Tell me about your day? (Simple Present)

4|Page (TEACHER : BOU VEASNA)

Answer the questions

2) Who sometimes sleeps in?

3) She gets up at what time?

4) Who usually eats breakfast?

5) Who usually has a different lunch every day?

5|Page (TEACHER : BOU VEASNA)

Unit 5 : When do you eat dinner? (Simple Present)

6|Page (TEACHER : BOU VEASNA)

Answer the question

2) He says he does not mind cooking _____ .

3) How often does he start work early?

5) When does she make her lunch?

7|Page (TEACHER : BOU VEASNA)

Unit 6: Do you cook much? (Adverbs of Frequency)

8|Page (TEACHER : BOU VEASNA)

Answer these questions about the interview.

2) When does he cook?

3) Who does she eat out with?

4) Why does he eat out often?

9|Page (TEACHER : BOU VEASNA)

Unit 7 : Do you eat takeaway? (Adverbs of Frequency)

Answer these questions about the interview.

2) What does she like to do?

3) Who likes to have people over?

4) What is true about his place?

5) What does he say about cooking?

Unit 8 : Tell me about your Town! (There is/There are)

There vs. They're vs. Their

• Is there a mall in your town?

• I like the mall. I like to go there.

They're = They are

• Bob and Mary are coworkers. They're very nice.

Their = some people's items

• That is my house. This is their house.

Answer these questions about the interview.

1) She says there is ______ to do in her town.

2) There are _______ restaurants?

a) not many good

3) She says there are _______ .

4) What sports does she mention?

5) There are lots of good ______ .

Unit 9: What about your town? (There is/There are)

There is / There are

Yes / No Questions Singular

• Is there a game on today?

Yes / No Questions Plural

• Are there any apples left?

Positive Statements Singular

• There is a tree near my house.

Positive Statements Plural

• There are many children in the park.

Negative Statements Singular

• There isn't an easy way to do this.

Negative Statements Plural

• There aren't many people here.

Answer these questions about the interview.