Do You Mind?

Introduction
Have you ever lived with a host family? Have you ever been a host family? If so, what was it like?
Discuss
When you stay overnight at a friend's house, what do you worry about?
Discuss
Conversation
Lets read this conversation between Ms. Todd and Koji (the Todd family is Koji's host family)
Ms. Todd: Here are the keys to the house, Koji. Koji: And also, is it okay if I do some laundry today.
Koji: Thank you very much, Ms. Todd. Ms. Todd: Well, I have a load in right now. So, can you
Ms. Todd: Now, is there anything I can do for you, dear? wait until later tonight?
Koji: Yes, do you mind if I take a shower now? Koji: Yes, certainly.
Ms. Todd: Sure, go right ahead. Ms. Todd: Anything else?
Koji: Thank you very much. Could you show me how to Koji: Yes, can I use the computer to Skype my family.
use the shower, please? Ms. Todd: Of course, no problem.
Ms. Todd: Sure, no problem.
Practice with a partner
New Phrases
Use the TV? Sure, go right ahead.
Take a shower? Not at all.
Smoke? I'd rather you didn't.
Do you mind if I
Use your computer? Sure, it's right over there.
Use the phone? Sure, whenever you like.
Borrow the car? Yes, but please fill it up when you come back.

Is it okay if I

Could you show me how to use the computer

please?
Could I make a Skype call, please?
Can I do some laundry now?
Fill-in-the-blank
Ms. Todd: Welcome to our home, Koji.
Koji: Thank you very much, Ms. Todd.
Ms. Todd: Now, _________ there anything I can do
_________you, dear?
Koji: Yes, do you _________if I cook cup ramen, in my
room?
Ms. Todd: Sure, _________right ahead.
Of course.
Sure, go ahead.
Can you wait until later tonight?
Koji: Thank you _________much. _________you show
me how to _________the kettle, please?
Ms. Todd: Sure, _________problem.
Koji: And also, is it _________if I use the microwave?.
Ms. Todd: Well, I am making dinner right now. So, can
you _________until _________tonight?
Koji: Yes, _________.
Ms. Todd: _________else? Ms. Todd: _____________, no problem.
Koji: Yes, can I _________the Wi-Fi?.

Practice
Use the Phrases below to complete Maki and Billy's dialog.
Ms. Todd: Here is the password for the _(1)_
Koji: Thank you very much.
Ms. Todd: Anything else I can do for you?
Koji: Yes, could you show me how to_(2)_
Ms. Todd: Oh, it's easy. Just _(3)_
Koji: Thanks! Also, is it okay if I _(4)_
Ms. Todd: Sure, just make sure that you _(5)_
Koji: Yes, of course. Thank you.

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Role-Play
Student A: Host Mother/Father. Teach house rules, and answer questions
Student B: You are a guest in A's home. Ask questions about 3 things below. BE POLITE!!!
Wi-Fi Computer Coffee Maker
Laundry Machine CD player Kettle
TV Car Electric Fan
Stove Bus Pass iPad
Air Conditioner Cell Phone