Nice to Meet You

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A A PRACTICAL ENGLISH
Nice to meet you

Lesson code: SARP-C7XF-GL6L ELEMENTARY
1 Warm-up
Student A: Hi, I'm ......
Student B: Nice to meet you.
Student A: Nice to meet you too.
2 Welcome to London
Complete the dialogue with the questions.
Are you here on holiday? What's your name? Where are you from?
1
Alison: Hello, I'm Alison Carter.
Ben: My name is Ben Woods.
Alison: Nice to meet you Ben.
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Ben: Nice to meet you too.
Alison: I'm from England. And where are you from?
Ben: I'm from the United States.
3
Alison:
Ben: Yes, I'm here on holiday.
Alison: Welcome to London!
Ben: Thank you.
Match the questions with the answers:
1. How old are you? a. I live in Paris.

2. Are you single? b. I'm fine, thanks.
3. How are you? c. I'm thirty.
4. Where do you live? d. No, I'm married. / Yes, I'm single.
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Review your flashcards at least 3-5 times a week for 20 minutes to keep the material fresh in your memory.
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A A A A PRACTICAL ENGLISH
3 Role play
Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions in Exercise 2.
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A A BUSINESS SITUATIONS
Making small talk

Lesson code: SBLG-G6GB-56LC ELEMENTARY
1 Starting a conversation
We often start a conversation with a statement. Match the sentences to the situations.
1. The weather is perfect today. a. at a conference

2. This soup is delicious. b. at a hotel
3. I really like your new office. c. at a restaurant
4. The rooms aren't very good here. d. in a car
5. The traffic is really bad. e. visiting a client
6. The speaker is very interesting. f. walking outside with a colleague
Now complete the responses:
agree better every hot knows responsible
1. Yes, I know. It isn't usually at this time of year.

2. Yes, I . And the salad is also not bad.
3. Thanks. It's much than our last location.
4. I know. Please tell Rachel about it. She's for organizing the trip.
5. Yes, I know. It's like this day!
6. Yeah, he a lot about marketing.
In pairs, practise the mini conversations.
2 Questions and answers

We also start conversations with questions. Match the questions to the answers.
1. What do you think of our country? a. It's very nice. I really like the people and buildings.
2. Are you married? b. No, I'm single.
3. How was your trip? c. No, it's my third time here.
4. Are you enjoying the conference? d. Oh, it was so long. I'm very tired now.
5. Where do you come from? e. Well, I was born in Egypt, but I live in Amsterdam now.
6. Is this your first visit to Dublin? f. Yes, I am. It's very interesting.
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A A A A BUSINESS SITUATIONS
3 What's it like?
Look at the dialogues below:
Sarah: Do you like Moscow at this time of year?

Dimitry: Well, it's very cold. I prefer it in summer.
Sarah: What's Moscow like at this time of year?

Dimitry: Oh, it's very cold.
Cross out the wrong word to complete each rule.
1. In the first question, the word like is a verb/preposition .

2. In the second question, the word like is a verb/preposition .
Dimitry is talking with his colleague Sarah about his conference in Amsterdam. Complete the dialogue
below using the word `like'.
Sarah: What was the conference like ?

Dimitry: It was very interesting.
Sarah: ................................................................................ ?
Dimitry: Yes, they were very good. And their presentations were very helpful.
Sarah: ................................................................................ ?
Dimitry: It was delicious.
Sarah: ................................................................................ ?
Dimitry: It was raining all day.
Sarah: ................................................................................ ?
Dimitry: Yes, I did. Amsterdam is a beautiful place.
Read the dialogue in pairs.
Choose one of the topics below and have a conversation with your partner.
1. your last holiday/vacation

2. a business trip
3. a conference
4. your home town or country
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A A ENGLISH VOCABULARY
Countries and nationalities

Lesson code: SARQ-57XF-2UJD ELEMENTARY
1 Countries and nationalities

Listen and repeat. Underline the stressed syllable.
Country/Nation Nationality
Britain British
the United States American
China Chinese
Germany German
Italy Italian
Spain Spanish
France French
Greece Greek
Poland Polish
Ireland Irish
Switzerland Swiss
Russia Russian
Portugal Portuguese
India Indian
Japan Japanese
2 Where are you from?

Study the dialogue below.
A: Where are you from?

B: I'm Russian. I'm from Moscow.
Practise this dialogue with other students. Use your real nationality and home town.
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A A A A ENGLISH VOCABULARY
3 Is it British?
Study the dialogues below:
A: Is George Clooney Spanish?

B: No, he isn't. He's American
A: Is Guinness from Portugal?

B: No, it isn't. It's from Ireland.
A: Are pizza and pasta from Poland?

B: No, they aren't. They are from Italy.
Work in pairs. Practise a similar dialogue for each person or thing below:
karate - France? flamenco music - Chinese? Mercedes - Brazil?

fish and chips - Swiss? Christian Dior - British? vodka - India?
the Beatles - Greece? feta cheese - Portuguese? Kung fu - Switzerland?
4 Verb `be'
Look at the table below.
affirmative forms negative forms questions

I am (I'm) I am not (I'm not) Am I?
You are (You're) You are not (You aren't) Are you?
He / she / it is (He / she / it's) He / she / it is not (He / she / it isn't) Is he / she / it?
We are (We're) We are not (We aren't) Are we?
You are (You're) You are not (You aren't) Are you?
They are (They're) They are not (They aren't) Are they?
Short answers
Yes, I am. / Yes, you are. / Yes, he is ...
No, I'm not. / No, you aren't. / No he isn't ...
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1- Countries and nationalities
Read out the nations and nationalities. Have the students repeat, underlining the stressed syllable. It might be a
good idea to bring a map into the classroom.
2- Where are you from?
Draw the students' attention to the dialogue, then demonstrate with one of the students, using the student's real
nationality and home town/city or nation. Have the students continue the activity around the class. Practise asking
questions with `he' and `she', e.g. `Maria, where is Tomek from?' 'He's Polish. He's from Warsaw.'
If you are teaching one-to-one, ask `he/she' questions with the names of famous people, e.g. `Where is Barack
Obama from?' Alternatively, bring some photos of celebrities to the lesson and ask `Where is he/she from?'
3- Is it British?
In this exercise, students review positive, negative and short answer forms of the verb `be'. Weak students can
use the table in Ex4 to help them. Monitor the activity.
4- Verb `be'
Go through the present forms of the verb `be' with a weak class. Stronger students should cover up the table
during Ex3.
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A A ELEMENTARY GRAMMAR
Possessive adjectives (My, your, his ...)

Lesson code: SARQ-N7XC-9D26 ELEMENTARY
1 Grammar - Possessive adjectives

Study the table below. Listen and repeat the words.
Pronoun Possessive adjective

I my
you your
he his
she her
it its
we our
you your
they their
2 Grammar - Possessive adjectives

Complete the sentences below:
her his my our their your
1. She is from Russia. name is Svetlana.

2. I'm Japanese. parents are from Japan.
3. You are from Italy. name is Mario.
4. They are from Greece. names are Costas and Kimis.
5. We are English. parents are from London.
6. He isn't from China. family is from Vietnam.
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A A A A ELEMENTARY GRAMMAR
3 Practice
Now complete the dialogue below between two students - Carlo and Aneta. Carlo is a new student. It's
his first day.
Aneta: What is your name?

2
Carlo: name is Carlo. I'm from Italy.
3
Aneta: Nice to meet you, Carlo. I'm Aneta. Welcome to English class!
4
Carlo: Who are ?
5
Aneta: are students.
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Carlo: What are names?
7
Aneta: names are Pablo and Maria.
Carlo: How old is Michael?
8
Aneta: I think is about 30.
Carlo: And where is Maria from?
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Aneta: is from Spain. hometown is Madrid.
Carlo: And who is that man?
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Aneta: He's English teacher. name is John.
Read the dialogue in pairs.
4 Role play
Find a partner. Practise the dialogue in Exercise 3, but talk about your English class. Use your real
names. One of you is the new student. Change roles or repeat with another partner.
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A A ENGLISH GRAMMAR
Question words
Lesson code: SBS1-I6G8-ZJDF ELEMENTARY
1 Complete the dialogs

Complete the questions below using these words.
How What When Where Which Who Whose Why
Dialog 1
1
A: do you like pizza?
B: Because it's delicious.
Dialog 2
2
A: pen is this?
B: I think it's John's pen.
Dialog 3
3
A: did you get here?
B: I took a cab.
Dialog 4
4
A: of these apples do you prefer?
B: I prefer the apple on the left.
Dialog 5
5
A: are you eating?
B: I'm eating sushi.
Dialog 6
6
A: did you get here?
B: I arrived 20 minutes ago.
Dialog 7
7
A: are you talking to?
B: I'm talking to my friend.
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A A A A ENGLISH GRAMMAR
Dialog 8
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A: are you going?
B: I'm going home.
2 Question words
Match the question words to what they show.
Question word Asks about ...

1. why a. a choice
2. when b. a method or manner
3. where c. a person
4. how d. a place
5. which e. a reason
6. who f. a thing or activity
7. whose g. a time, day or year
8. what h. the owner
3 Quiz
In pairs, take the quiz below:
1. Who eats pasta and pizza as a national dish?

2. Where does sushi come from?
3. What is the highest mountain in the world?
4. How do people make bread?
5. What do journalists do?
6. Why do most people send emails not letters?
7. Whose home is called `the White House'?
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A A A A ENGLISH GRAMMAR
4 Ask about the pictures

Match the questions to the most suitable pictures below.
How does he go to work? When did he leave school? Where does he come from?
Which answer did he choose? Who is riding the bike? Whose dog is it?
2.
1. 3.
4. 5. 6.
In pairs, ask and answer the questions.
5 Role play
Make questions to ask your partner:
1. Where do you live ? (where/you/live)

2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ? (how / you / go to work/school every day)
3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ? (who / you / live with)
4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ? (what / you / do / last weekend)
5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ? (which day of the week / your /favorite)
6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ? (why/ this day of the week/ favorite)
7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ? (when / tourists / visit your country)
Now ask and answer the questions.

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A A A A VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT
Gestures and manners

Lesson code: SBSX-M6G9-ASBJ PRE-INTERMEDIATE
1 Gesture verbs
Match the verbs with the pictures below.
bow clap hug nod

point shrug wave wink
1.
2. 3. 4.
7.
5.
6. 8.
Which gesture verb can you use to express each of the spoken sentences below.
1. "Nice to meet you."

2. "I want that one."
3. "I'm only joking."
4. "It's great to see you again!"
5. "I don't know the answer."
6. "Goodbye."
7. "Well done!"
8. "Yes."
Are these gestures used the same way in other countries?
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A A A A VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT
2 Good/bad manners
Match the verbs on the left with the nouns or phrases on the right.
1. shake a. at people
2. pick b. hands
3. make c. noise
4. point d. your hands
5. shrug e. your mouth
6. clap f. your nose
7. cover g. your shoulders
Now complete the sentences below. More than one answer may be possible.
1. It's bad manners to make noise while you are eating.

2. It's good manners to when you meet someone in a formal situation.
3. It's bad manners to when someone asks you a question.
4. It's bad manners to in front of other people.
5. It's bad manners to who you don't know.
6. It's good manners to to show you enjoyed someone's performance.
7. It's good manners to while you are coughing.
Can you think of any more good or bad manners?
Now have short conversations with your partner like in the example below.
A: Do you make noise while you are eating?

B: No, I don't.
A: Why not?
B: Because it's bad manners.
3 Talking point
Discuss any of the following questions. In other cultures, what gestures do people use to...
1. show friendship?
2. meet someone for the first time?
3. welcome someone home?
4. congratulate someone?
5. end a conflict with someone?
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A A ELEMENTARY GRAMMAR
I like it!
Lesson code: SASP-L7XA-8ITK ELEMENTARY
American English
1 Like + (verb + -ing)

Listen and complete the dialog with 'like', 'don't like', 'love' or 'hate':
1
Patrick: What do you doing in your free time?
2
Claire: Well, I meeting friends or reading a good book in my favorite cafe. What about
you?
3 4
Patrick: I spending time with my girlfriend, but I shopping. It's very
boring. Do you like shopping?
5 6
Claire: Yes, I it. I go shopping every Saturday. I buying clothes.
Patrick: Do you like traveling?
7
Claire: Yes, I do. In the summer, I always go to the seaside, but I traveling in the
winter because it's usually very cold. Do you travel a lot?
8
Patrick: Yes, I traveling. I often go camping in the summer, and I go skiing in the winter.
After like, don't like, hate, love, we use verb + -ing. Spelling rules for the -ing form:
Infinitive Verb + -ing Spelling

work I like working. add -ing
talk She doesn't like talking.
dance We love dancing. e + -ing
Complete the sentences below:
cook go play swim talk work write
1. Carl is very musical. He likes playing the guitar.

2. Do you like in public?
3. I don't like in an office.
4. Maria loves in the sea.
5. Patricia hates letters.
6. Do you like dinner?
7. John doesn't like to school.
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2 Practice 1
Play the video file, go to https://www.linguahouse.com/r/5X or scan the code on the right with your
mobile device. Watch each clip and make a sentence using 'love', 'like', 'don't like' or 'hate' with one
of the verbs or phrases below.
dance do homework eat pizza

play run wait
1. She . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. She . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. She . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. They . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. He . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. They . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Practice 2
Write sentences about you using like, don't like, love and hate + verb + -ing:
1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compare with a partner. Ask and answer questions about the activities in this exercise, e.g.
"Do you like reading" "Yes, I do. / Yes, I love it. / It's OK. / No, hate it."
Tell the class your differences.
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Over the weekend

Lesson code: SASN-U7X9-C65A ELEMENTARY
1 On the weekend
In pairs read the dialog below.
Patrick: So, what did you do over the weekend?

Claire: Well, on Saturday I went shopping.
Patrick: Really? What did you buy?
Claire: I bought this dress. Do you like it?
Patrick: Nice. How much did it cost?
Claire: It cost $30.
Patrick: What did you do in the evening?
Claire: In the evening, I met my friends Nicole and Kate. We went to the movies.
Patrick: What did you see?
Claire: We saw a romantic comedy. After that, my friends went dancing, but I was tired so I didn't go
with them. I went back home and read a book. What about you? What did you do?
Patrick: I went to an Italian restaurant with my friends. We ate pizza and drank wine. Then we went to a
club together.
Claire: Really? Did you have a good time?
Patrick: Yes, we did. We had a great time. We drank cocktails and listened to music.
Claire: I hope you didn't drive.
Patrick: No, I didn't. My friend drove.
Claire: What time did you get up on Sunday?
Patrick: I got up very late on Sunday, sometime around noon.
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2 Past simple - Irregular verbs

Look at the dialog again and find the past tense of these irregular verbs:
1. go
2. eat
3. see
4. drink
5. drive
6. get up
7. cost
8. read
9. meet
10. buy
11. have
Answer the questions below using the past forms from above.
1. What did Claire buy on Saturday?

2. Who did she meet in the evening?
3. Where did they go?
4. What did they see?
5. What did she do at home later?
6. Where did Patrick go with his friends?
7. What did they eat?
8. Where did they go after that?
9. What time did he get up on Sunday?
3 Find someone who ...

Find out what your classmates did over the weekend. Use the ideas below and ask for more information
(when, where, with who, etc.)
meet friends go out see a film/movie watch TV go to a club

go shopping go for a walk go on a trip read a book
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A A A A VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Something to eat
Lesson code: SBSZ-F6G8-37B2 ELEMENTARY
1 Food
Write the words below the pictures.
a banana a carrot an apple an egg

a peach a tomato some beef some berries
some bread some butter some chilies some fries
some grapes some lemons some pork some potato chips
1. 3. 4.
2.
5. 6. 7.
8.
9. 10. 11. 12.
13. 14. 15. 16.
Now put the words in the table on the next page.

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Countable nouns (singular) Countable nouns (plural) Uncountable nouns

a banana some berries some beef
2 Grammar - a/an, some, any

Watch the video. What did you see? Put T (True) or F (False) next to each sentence.
Scan the code or go to: https://www.linguahouse.com/r/3H
1. There was some meat.

2. There wasn't any wine.
3. There were some potatoes.
4. There were some carrots.
5. There was a banana.
6. There was some water.
7. There wasn't an apple.
8. There were some tomatoes.
9. There weren't any vegetables.
10. There was some fruit juice.
Look at the sentences and complete the rules with some, any or a / an.
We use with singular countable nouns, e.g. apple.

In positive sentences (+), we use with plural countable nouns, e.g. carrots, and uncountable
nouns, e.g. water.
In negative sentences (-), we use with plural countable nouns, e.g. vegetables, and uncountable
nouns, e.g. wine.
Now correct the sentences that were false.

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3 Practice
Complete the sentences below with à/an',`some' or àny'.
1. I had eggs for breakfast this morning.

2. Maria is preparing sandwich for her son.
3. Andrew has meeting with his boss at 5 o'clock.
4. I'm sorry, I can't meet you today. I don't have time.
5. Martin needs job. He doesn't have money.
6. I went to the tourist information office to get information about the city.
7. It took 10 minutes to get home. There wasn't traffic.
8. Thomas found money in the street yesterday.
9. There is English dictionary on my desk.
10. I met interesting people at the party last night.
4 Speaking
Write down five things you had to eat or drink yesterday and five things you didn't have. Compare with
a partner.
5 Grammar - Questions with `some' and àny'

Read the dialog in pairs and complete the rules below.
Patrick: Would you like something to eat?

Claire: Yes, please. Do you have any eggs?
Patrick: No, sorry. I don't have any eggs.
Claire: OK. Can I have some ham?
Patrick: I'm afraid I don't have any ham. But I have some cheese.
Claire: Fine.
Patrick: Would you like some coffee?
Claire: I'm afraid I don't drink coffee. Is there any tea?
Patrick: Yes, there is. Would you like some sugar in your tea?
Claire: Yes, please.
In questions (?), we use with plural countable nouns or uncountable nouns.

But we use when we offer something (Would you like ...?) or request something (Can I have ...?).
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Practice a similar dialog with your partner. Take turns to be host and guest. Use the ideas in brackets
and remember to use à/an', `some' and àny' where necessary.
Host: Would you like something to eat?

Guest: Yes, please. Do you have (cake/ice cream)?
Host: No, sorry. I don't have (cake/ice cream).
Guest: OK. Can I have (apple/banana/orange)?
Host: I'm afraid I don't have (apples/bananas/oranges). But I have
(grapes/strawberries/peaches).
Guest: Fine.
Host: Would you like (coffee/coke/milk)?
Guest: I'm afraid I don't drink (coffee/coke/milk). Is there (fruit
juice/mineral water/ice tea)?
Host: Yes, there is. Would you like (ice) in your (fruit juice/mineral
water/ice tea)?
Guest: Yes, please.
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At a restaurant
Lesson code: SASX-Q2S8-6JJ8 ELEMENTARY
1 Dishes
Write the words below each picture.
chicken curry chocolate cake cucumber salad

fish and chips fruit salad grilled tuna with rice
ice cream spaghetti with meat sauce tomato soup
1. 2. 3.
4. 5.
6.
7. 8. 9.
Put the words into the correct category below:
Starters:
Main courses:
Desserts:
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2 Listening
Claire is having a meal in a restaurant. Listen to dialogues 1-5 and complete.
Asking for the bill

Asking for the menu 1
Ordering
Paying
Serving
Now watch the video to check your answers.
Now look at the menu and answer the questions below. Listen again to check your answers.
1. Does Claire order a starter?

2. What does she order to eat?
3. What does she order to drink?
4. Does she order a dessert?
5. Does she give the waiter a tip?
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Now complete the dialogues. Listen again to check your answers.
can I have the menu Enjoy your meal Here you are I'd like
I'll have Just the bill Keep the change Would you like
1 - Asking for the menu

1
Claire: Hi, , please?
2
Waiter: Certainly. .
2 - Ordering
Waiter: Are you ready to order?
3
Claire: the grilled tuna and rice.
4
Waiter: something to drink?
5
Claire: a coke.
Waiter: Thank you.
3 - Serving
6
Waiter: Here you are. .
Claire: Thank you.
4 - Asking for the bill

Waiter: Would you like a dessert?
7
Claire: No thanks. , please.
Waiter: Of course.
5 - Paying
8
Claire: Here you are. .
Waiter: Thank you.
In pairs, read the dialogue. What do we say when we ...
1. ask for something, for example a menu? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. order food or drink? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. serve or give something to somebody? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. offer something? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. leave a tip? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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In pairs, look at the menu below. Practise a similar dialogue. Take turns to be waiter and customer.
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A A VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Signs
Lesson code: SASP-D7XE-G6CX ELEMENTARY+
American English
1 Modal verbs
EXPRESSIONS FOR PERMISSION

Look at the verbs below.
Can/can't = You do/don't have permission to do something.
You can use your phone here. = You have permission to use your phone here.
May/may not = You do/don't have permission to do something.
You may walk your dog here. = You have permission to walk your dog here.
Have to = It's important that you do something.
You have to be quiet. = It's important to be quiet.
Don't have to = You don't need to do something.
You don't have to make the dinner. = You don't need to make the dinner.
Label the signs.
no dogs no phones no photos

no smoking restrooms trash
3.
1. 2.
4. 5. 6.
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Use the pictures on page one to help you complete the sentences with the correct words.
1. "You smoke here." (can/can't)

2. "You use your phone now." (may/may not)
3. "You walk your dog here." (can/can't)
4. "It's a long way to the beach. I use the restroom before we leave?" (may/must)
5. " You take pictures in the museum." (can/can't)
6. "Don't throw your garbage on the grass. You put it in the trash can." (have to/ don't
have to)
2 Signs
Where can you find these signs? Choose the best place.
a beach a bus a farm

a garden a restroom a street
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
Now match the signs to the sentences.
1. The elevator isn't working.

2. You can't take food into the museum.
3. You can't drive to the end of the street.
4. Walk on the path.
5. You can't go in the water.
6. Don't leave the entrance open.
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3 Road signs
Match the pictures to the names of the signs below.
parking no entry speed limit no parking
cycle lane no right turn zebra crossing
Now, with a partner, ask and answer the questions below.
Example:
Q. Can you park here?

A. Yes, you can.
1. 2.
Can you ride your bike here? 2. Can you go this way?
3. 4.
Can you park here? Can you turn right?
5. 6.
Can you walk across the road? Can you drive faster than 40mph?
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Asking for directions

Lesson code: SB4C-82SB-B7LV ELEMENTARY
1 Vocabulary
a mosque a bus stop a car park (UK) / a parking lot (US) a church a theatre
a shopping centre (UK) / a shopping mall (US) a cinema (UK) / a movie theater (US)
a town square a train station traffic lights a supermarket a museum
1. 2. 3.
6.
4. 5.
7. 8. 9.
10. 11. 12.
What is there in your town? Make sentences with `There is/are/isn't/aren't ...'
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2 Directions
Match the words and pictures. In pairs, cover the words and test your partner.
at the traffic lights go past the hotel go straight on

on the corner turn left turn right
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
3 Listening
Claire is in a new town. She is lost. Listen to the dialogues and write `museum', `bank' and
`supermarket' on the map or next to the numbers below.
1. 2. 3.
Now watch the videos to check your answers.
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4 Asking for directions

Listen again and complete the dialogues below.
Dialogue 1
Claire: Excuse me. Is there a bank near here?
1
Passer-by: Yes. There's a bank .
Claire: Thank you.
Passer-by: You're welcome.
Dialogue 2
2
Claire: Excuse me. Is there a supermarket ?
Passer-by: Yes. It's on Chapel Street.
Claire: How do I get there?
3
Passer-by: Go . Go past the cinema. Turn left at the traffic lights.
4
It's .
Dialogue 3
Claire: Excuse me, I'm looking for the museum.
5
Passer-by: Go straight ahead and at the end of this street. It's on
the right.
Claire: Is it far?
Passer-by: No, it's near. About 5 minutes on foot.
Claire: Thank you.
Dialogue 4
Claire: Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the town square?
6
Passer-by: I'm sorry, I'm not .
5 Role play
In pairs, practise asking for and giving directions. Use the map in Exercise 3. Student A, ask for the
hotel and theatre. Student B, ask for the car park and post office.
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A A VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Travel plans
Lesson code: SBSK-F6GD-5UJC PRE-INTERMEDIATE
1 Warm-up
When were you at an airport? Where did you go? Why?
2 Types of transport
a bus stop a departure lounge a museum

an underground station a platform a train
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
3 Listening
Listen to three conversations. Where is Alice in each situation?
Dialogue 1: At
Dialogue 2: At
Dialogue 3: At
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4 Checking understanding
Listen again and complete the table about Alice's travel plans.
DIALOGUE 1 DIALOGUE 2 DIALOGUE 3

Where?
What for?
For how long? ------------------ ------------------
5 Complete the dialogue

We often use `going to + infinitive' to talk about plans and predictions. Look at these sentences from
the dialogues. Complete with `going to' + one of the verbs below. Listen again to check your answers.
visit (x2) stay meet (x3) enjoy be buy (x2) do (x2) watch
Dialogue 1
1. So what in Madrid?
2. I my relatives.
3. And how long there?
4. I imagine all your cousins, aunts and uncles.
5. It great.
Dialogue 2
6. What on Oxford Street?

7. I some shopping.
8. And what ?
9. I some clothes.
10. I some friends. We a film together.
Dialogue 3
11. I a friend for coffee.

12. I the museum.
13. I'm sure you it.
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6 Grammar practice
Now complete the sentences with `going to' and the correct verbs below.
be buy call cook give

order rain start stay watch
1. I've decided to go to Thailand this summer. It amazing.

2. It's Joe's birthday tomorrow. What present you him?
3. OK, I've decided. I the chicken and rice. Waiter!
4. Look at those dark clouds. I think it .
5. I'm looking forward to my trip to Japan. I there for one month.
6. you the football match tonight?
7. "Have you spoken to Mike yet?" "No, I haven't. I him later."
8. Michael's laptop can't be fixed, so he a new one.
9. What you for dinner tonight?
10. What time the film ?
7 Role play
In pairs, have a conversation about your travel plans. Use the information below.
At a departure lounge
Student A Student B
Where? Tokyo London
What for? learn Japanese go sight-seeing
At an underground station
Student A Student B
Where? Victoria station Bond Street
What for? visit Buckingham Palace meet a friend for lunch
At a bus stop
Student A Student B
Where? Main Square Church Street
What for? visit a bookshop watch a film
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On vacation
Lesson code: SASS-X7X9-CE5I ELEMENTARY
1 On vacation
Write the correct activity below each picture.
buy souvenirs check in at a hotel eat pizza

go sightseeing go skiing go swimming
have fun sunbathe on the beach take photos
1. 2. 3.
5. 6.
4.
7. 8. 9.
Work in pairs. What do you do on vacation?

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2 I'm on vacation!
Claire is on vacation. She receives a phone call from her friend Patrick. In pairs, read their
conversation. Answer the questions below.
Claire: Hello?
Patrick: Hi Claire, it's Patrick. How are you?
Claire: Hi Patrick. I'm fine. I'm on vacation in Italy!
Patrick: Really? Lucky you! I'm at work. What are you doing?
Claire: Right now, I'm relaxing on the beach.
Patrick: How's the weather?
Claire: It's fantastic. It's hot and sunny. It hardly ever rains here. How's the weather in London?
Patrick: At the moment, it's raining. Is the family with you?
Claire: Yes. The kids are eating pizza right now.
Patrick: Are they having fun?
Claire: Yes, they are.
Patrick: And is your husband with you?
Claire: No, he isn't. He's checking in at the hotel.
1. Where is Claire? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. How is the weather in Italy? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. How is the weather in London? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Is she with her family? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. What are her children eating? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Where is her husband? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3 Present continuous
Look at the table below.

I am walking I'm not walking Am I walking?
You are walking You aren't walking Are you walking?
He/she/it is walking He/she/it isn't walking Is he/she/it walking?
We are walking We aren't walking Are we walking?
You are walking You aren't walking Are you walking?
They are walking They aren't walking Are they walking?
Short answers
Yes, I am. / Yes, you are. / Yes, he is ...
No, I'm not. / No, you aren't. / No he isn't ...
Complete the rules:
1. We use the present continuous when we talk about

a. routine actions
b. actions that are happening right now
2. We use the present simple when we talk about

a. routine actions
b. actions that are happening right now
Underline the present continuous forms in the dialogue on Page 2.
4 Are you learning English?

Now answer the questions:
1. Are you learning Chinese right now? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. Is your teacher reading a newspaper? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Is it raining? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Are you drinking coffee? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. What are you wearing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. What are you doing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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What are the people doing in each picture?
1. She . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. He . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. She . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. She . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. They . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. They . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Play the video file, go to https://www.linguahouse.com/r/5J or scan the code on the right. Watch each
clip and write what the people are doing.
cook do homework eat pizza play the piano

run take a photo talk on the phone walk in the park
1. She . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. She . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. He . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. They . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. He . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. He . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. They . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8. She . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Work with a partner. Student A: You are on vacation. Student B: You are at home or at work. Look at
Exercise 2 and practice a similar telephone conversation.
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Describing a job
Lesson code: SBSL-M6G9-HLFX PRE-INTERMEDIATE
1 Jobs and people

Match the jobs below to the descriptions.
a chef a concierge a firefighter a mechanic an accountant

an actor a secretary a vet a waiter a doctor
1. "I help people when they have problems with their health." a doctor
2. "When people have problems with their cars, they call me. I try to fix the problem."
3. "I serve food in a restaurant."
4. "I'm responsible for welcoming and helping people who visit our office."
5. "One of my duties is greeting guests who arrive at our hotel."
6. "It's my job to help animals that are sick or injured."
7. "I cook meals in a restaurant."
8. "When there is a fire, people call us."
9. "I am often on television. I play the lead in a popular drama series."
10. "I do a lot of financial calculations in my work."
2 Describing jobs
Study the adjectives in the left column and match them with their opposites.
1. dangerous a. badly-paid
2. stressful b. easy
3. well-paid c. exciting
4. boring d. relaxing
5. hard e. safe
6. secure f. unstable
In pairs, have a conversation about the jobs in Exercise 1. Ask your partner if he/she would like to have
each job. Answer with `yes, definitely', `maybe', `not really' or `definitely not'. Explain your answers
using the adjectives from this exercise. For example:
A: Would you like to be an actor?

B: Yes, definitely. It seems like an exciting and well-paid job.
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3 Talking about work

Complete the dialog below with the questions. Read the dialog in pairs.
What's your job like? What are your responsibilities? What qualifications do you need?
What skills do you need? What do you do?
1
A:
B: I work as a bank teller.
2
A:
B: I'm responsible for serving customers in a bank. For example, answering questions and exchanging
money.
3
A:
B: For this job, you only need a high school diploma. You don't need a college degree.
4
A:
B: You need to be good at counting money and you must be friendly because you work with
customers.
5
A:
B: My job is not very well-paid, and it's sometimes a little boring, but it's secure.
Match the columns to complete the phrases:
1. I work as a a. a teaching certificate/an MBA/a university degree

2. I'm responsible for b. firefighter/policeman/architect/doctor
3. You need to be good at c. helping patients/interviewing workers/giving
presentations/serving drinks
4. For this job, you need d. speaking in public/working with your hands/using a computer
Work with a partner. Interview each other about your jobs. Use the questions from the conversation
above and your own ideas.
If you don't have a job or if you don't want to talk about your work, you can talk about a friend or family
member. You partner can ask you:
• What does he/she do?

• What are his/her responsibilities?
• What's his/her job like?
To learn the names of more jobs in English, go to https://www.linguahouse.com/r/52 or scan the code
on the right with your mobile device.
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Rules of the workplace

Lesson code: SBLG-36GD-EPH2 ELEMENTARY
1 Vocabulary
Put the expressions below each picture.
drive to work park in front of the office play computer games

smoke wear a hard hat wear casual clothes
2.
1.
3.
5. 6.
4.
Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions about the above activities. Make questions with `Do you ...?',
`How often ...?' and `Do you like ...?'.
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2 First day at work

It's Brett's first day at work. Listen to his manager explaining the workplace rules and put a tick (X)
✪
or cross ( ) next to each rule below.
1. park in front of the office

2. enter the factory without a hard hat
3. smoke in the car park
4. play computer games
5. use Facebook
6. come to work late
7. work on Saturdays and Sundays
Now complete the sentences below with `can' or `can't':
1. You park in front of the office.

2. You enter the factory without a hard hat.
3. You smoke in the car park.
4. You play computer games at work.
5. You use Facebook at work.
6. You come to work late.
7. You work on Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you think the rules of this workplace are fair or unfair? Why?
3 Asking about rules

If we want to ask about rules, we can use questions with `Can you ...?'
Form questions like in the example. For questions 8, 9, and 10 on the next page, use your own ideas
to make questions about your own workplace.
1. smoke / car park ? Can you smoke in the car park?

2. park / where you want ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. wear / jeans / at work ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. come to work / late ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. take / coffee breaks? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. drink alcohol / work ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. use Facebook / work ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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8. ..................................................................................... ?
9. ..................................................................................... ?
10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?
4 Role play
Now work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer each question from Ex 3 about your partner's
workplace.
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Work space
Lesson code: SBSQ-A6GC-BZ1S PRE-INTERMEDIATE
1 In the office
Match the words to the images:
a coat hanger a filing cabinet an exercise ball a post-it note

a projector a sofa a water cooler a work station
2. 3. 4.
1.
5. 7. 8.
6.
Which of these things do you have in your place of work?
2 Reading
You are going to read a text on office design. Put T (True) or F (False) next to each statement then
read the text to check your answers.
1. Open-plan offices are generally good for business.

2. Open-plan offices are cheaper.
3. People communicate better in closed offices.
4. Closed offices make businesses more innovative.
5. It's easier to concentrate on your work in a closed office.
6. Employees who work in closed offices are absent more often.
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A A A A BUSINESS ISSUES
Open-plan vs. closed offices

Which are better?
1 For most companies, the design of the office space is very important. The office space should help
employees to work more efficiently, concentrate on their work and work better in a team. There are two
common designs closed offices and open offices.
2 Open offices are good for companies for a number of reasons. Firstly, they cost less because they use
less space and use less electricity to heat or cool. In addition, businesses can save on equipment because
people are sharing resources such as printers and photocopiers. Since there are no walls or barriers
between work stations, staff can learn from each other and interact more efficiently. For example, when
you work in an open office you can get feedback on your work instantly and you can ask questions without
needing to knock on doors. Increased collaboration between employees can also result in business
innovation.
3 On the other hand, many employees prefer closed offices, mainly because there is less noise and it's easier
to concentrate. With a busy open-plan office, the high level of noise can make it difficult for employees to
focus on their work. Another advantage for business is lower absenteeism. When people work in an open
environment, there is a greater risk of catching a disease when somebody is ill. And when employees are
absent, the company is less productive.
3 Talking point
Discuss the questions below with a partner.
1. What kind of office do you prefer?

2. What do you think of open-plan offices?
3. Would you like to work in a different office? Why?
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4 Phrases in the text

Match the verbs on the left with the words on the right to form phrases from the text.
1. save on a. a disease
2. share b. doors
3. get c. equipment
4. knock on d. feedback on your work
5. focus e. on your work
6. catch f. resources
Make sentences about closed and open offices using the phrases above.
5 Linking words and phrases

Look at the words and phrases below. Complete the text and check your answers.
on the other hand because firstly since

in addition for example
Open-plan vs. closed offices

Which are better?
1 For most companies, the design of the office space is very important. The office space should help
employees to work more efficiently, concentrate on their work and work better in a team. There are two
common designs closed offices and open offices.
1
2 Open offices are good for companies for a number of reasons. , they cost less because
2
they use less space and use less electricity to heat or cool. , businesses can save on
3
equipment people are sharing resources such as printers and photocopiers.
4
there are no walls or barriers between work stations, staff can learn from each other and
5
interact more efficiently. , when you work in an open office you can get feedback on your
work instantly and you can ask questions without needing to knock on doors. Increased collaboration
between employees can also result in business innovation.
6
3 , many employees prefer closed offices, mainly because there is less noise and it's
easier to concentrate. With a busy open-plan office, the high level of noise can make it difficult for
employees to focus on their work. Another advantage for business is lower absenteeism. When people
work in an open environment, there is a greater risk of catching a disease when somebody is ill. And when
employees are absent, the company is less productive.
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Here are some more linking words you can use in a discussion:
Good for speaking: on top of that, what's more,

Good for writing: however, furthermore, for instance,
In pairs, discuss the pros and cons of any of the issues below.
1. working fixed hours vs. working flexitime

2. commuting by car vs. commuting by bike
3. using email vs. talking on the phone
6 Homework
Choose a topic below to write about.
1. working in an office vs. working at home

2. teamwork vs. solo work
3. working for a multinational firm vs working for a small business
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The workplace
Lesson code: SBLF-M6G9-SC7R ELEMENTARY
1 Types of workplaces
Write the words below the pictures. Where do you work?
a call center a closed office a factory

an open office a retail outlet a warehouse
1. 2. 3.
5. 6.
4.
2 Around the workplace

Where do you usually find these workplace things? Put the words in the correct categories on the next
page. Some words can belong to more than one category.
a cash register a desk a machine a monitor

a price tag a printer a robot a table
a tray a water cooler a Xerox machine shelves
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In an office:
In a cafeteria:
In a factory:
In a store:
1. I'm a bit thirsty. Where is your ?

2. The user manual for the new machine is on one of the .
3. Don't operate this without gloves.
4. How much does this cost? I don't see the .
5. I want to make a copy of this document. Where is the ?
6. This is a self-service cafeteria. Take a from over there.
7. I can't visit their website because my is broken.
8. If you want to pay for this product, go to the .
9. The salt and pepper are on the .
What's in your place of work? Tell your partner.
3 Work life
Match the verbs on the left with the nouns on the right.
1. sign a break
2. drink a conference
3. operate a machine
4. receive coffee
5. take contracts
6. attend customers
7. fix phone calls
8. serve problems
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4 Ask your partner

Work in pairs. Ask questions with `How often do you.....?' and the phrases in Exercise 3. In the
table, write your answers (e.g. `sometimes', òften', èvery day', ònce/twice a day/week/month/year',
`hardly ever', `never').
A: How often do you serve customers?

B: I serve customers every day.
Task You Your partner

sign contracts
drink coffee
operate a machine
receive phone calls
take a break
attend a conference
fix problems
serve customers
Report your answers to the class.
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A A BUSINESS VOCABULARY
Office equipment and supplies

Lesson code: SBSR-Z6G9-C91I PRE-INTERMEDIATE
1 Office supplies
Match the words with the pictures.
a calculator a clipboard a highlighter a hole puncher

a rubber stamp a stapler correction fluid glue
paperclips rubber bands scotch tape thumb tacks
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
7. 8. 9.
10. 11. 12.
Which of these things do you use? How often do you use them?
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2 Paper
Match the names of the objects with the pictures, then put them into the correct categories below.
a file/a folder an envelope

a notepad labels
paper post-it notes
You use it to send a letter to someone:
You take it to a meeting to write on:
You print on it:
You stick it on your desk if you want to

remember something:
You use it to store documents:
You use it to show what is inside a box:

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3 Office equipment
Complete the sentences with the correct words.
water cooler filing cabinet shelves

awards coffee machine plant
1. Do you want a cold drink? I'm going to the .

2. I can't close the top drawer of the . There are too many documents in there.
3. You can put your books and files on these here.
4. Our company does a lot of good work. We've received many .
5. It's great that we have a . I can have a hot drink in the office now.
6. If we get a for the office, we have to remember to give it water.
4 Useful equipment
Work with a partner. Put the pieces of equipment in order from the most useful to the least useful.
Compare your answers with other pairs.
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On your desk
Lesson code: SFGZ-X2DA-RJB4 ELEMENTARY
1 Desk objects
Study the words below.
a calculator a file a folder a keyboard a mouse a mouse mat

a notepad a pen a pencil a pencil a photo a plant
a screen a telephone paper paper clips plastic racks post-it notes
Now look at the picture below for about a minute:
Do the exercise on the next page.

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2 There was / were

What do you remember? Without looking at page 1, complete the sentences below with `there
was/were/wasn't/weren't' with à/an', `some' and àny'.
1. There was a calculator.

2. telephone.
3. paper clips.
4. keyboard.
5. plastic racks.
6. lamp.
7. pencil.
8. post-it notes.
9. pens.
10. paper.
Compare with a partner. Look and the picture and check your answers.
Now look at the conversation about the desk on page 1:
A: Do you have a keyboard on your desk?

B: Yes, I do.
A: Are there any pens
B: No, there aren't. But there's a pencil.
A: What else do you have on your desk?
B: I have a notepad and a few paper clips.
Have a similar conversation with your partner about your desk. Use `some', àny', à few', à lot of', à
little'.
Now read the article on the next page. Which personality are you?
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What does your desk say about you?

A desk is not only a place to sit and do work. It says something about your
personality.
The dreamer
Do you have any photos of your vacation on your desk? Be careful. If there are a lot of vacation photos, it
shows that you prefer to be somewhere else. You are thinking about the beach, not tomorrow's marketing
presentation!
The technophobe
Are there any post-it notes on your desk? If you have post-it notes all over your desk, it shows that you
have a problem with technology. If you want to be organized, use your computer.
The rebel
Is your desk empty? If there is nothing on your desk, it shows that you are not yet comfortable in your new
company or maybe you are looking for another job.
The homesick person
Are there many family photos on your desk? It is fine to have a few photos of your family. But if you have a
lot of photos, it shows that you want to be at home, not at work.
The workaholic
How many empty coffee cups and energy drinks do you have on your desk? If you have a lot, it shows that
you do not have much balance in your life. You spend a lot of time in the office and you need a hobby.
The chatterbox
Do you always have a box of chocolates on your desk? Office workers with a never-ending supply of
chocolates and sweets are often popular with their colleagues. But it can also show that you like talking all
the time.
3 Review
If you want to remember the words from today's lesson, you can go to
www.linguahouse.com/learning-english, enter Lesson code:
QWERTYUIOPASDFGHJKLZXCVBNM1234567890-, and click `Start My Review'.
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Location
Lesson code: SBKU-26G8-XDPA ELEMENTARY
1 Prepositions of location
Complete the phrases below.
above behind between in

in front of next to on under
the clouds the tree the Xerox machine
the house the bag the umbrella
the table the cake and the bottle

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2 True or False
Look at the picture and the sentences below. Put 'T' (True) or 'F' (False) next to each sentence. Correct
the sentences that are false.
1. The cat is lying under the sofa. F - The cat is lying on the sofa.
2. The clock is above the table.
3. The cup of coffee is next to the table.
4. The slippers are in front of the sofa.
5. The lamp is under the sofa and the bookcase.
6. The slippers are under the floor.
Now make sentences about the items below.
1. the floor
2. the bookcase
3. the table
4. the sofa
5. the picture
6. the wall
Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer questions about objects or people in your classroom like
in the example below.
A: Where is the whiteboard?

B: It's behind the teacher.
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A A GRAMMAR
Changes
Lesson code: SBSN-I6G9-J6K9 PRE-INTERMEDIATE +
1 Listening
Listen to the dialogue and put T (True) or F (False) next to each statement.
1. Alice looks different than before.

2. Mark's hair is shorter than before.
3. Alice quit her job last month.
4. Alice works as a tour guide.
5. Alice doesn't enjoy her job.
6. Mark has a different job now.
7. Mark speaks a little Russian.
2 Grammar - Present perfect

Now study the information in the box and complete the dialogue on the next page, putting the verbs in
brackets into the present perfect.
We use the present perfect (I've started working as a tour guide) when we talk about a change that
happened between a time in the past and now. We don't say when this change happened. When we
talk about a finished action in the past, and if we say when it happened, we use the past simple (I
visited Russia last year).
To form the present perfect, we use have/has + past participle.
The present perfect of work:

I've (=I have) worked I haven't worked Have I worked?
You've worked You haven't worked Have you worked?
He/she/it's worked He/she/it hasn't worked Has he/she/it worked?
We've worked We haven't worked Have we worked?
You've worked You haven't worked Have you worked?
They've worked They haven't worked Have they worked?
Short answers
Yes, I have. / Yes, you have. / Yes, he has ...
No, I haven't. / No, you haven't. / No, he hasn't ...
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A A A A GRAMMAR
Mark: Hi Alice, it's good to see you again. I (not/see) you for ages. How
(you/be)?
Alice: Not too bad.
Mark: I see you . (change)
Alice: Yes, I (be) on holiday. I see you (change) too. Your hair is longer
than before.
Mark: Yes, I (not/cut) it since last year. How's work?
Alice: Well, I quit my job.
Mark: Really? When did that happen?
Alice: Last month.
Mark: And (you/find) a new job yet?
Alice: Yes, I ’ve started (start) working as a tour guide.
Mark: That's great. Do you enjoy your work?
Alice: Oh, yes. I (make) lots of friends at work. And what about you? Are you still
working for the same company?
Mark: Yes, I (not/change) my job. I'm still a graphic designer and still working for the
same company. But I (travel) a bit.
Alice: Where (you/be)?
Mark: Well, I visited Russia last year. It was really interesting. I can speak a little Russian now.
Alice: Wow.
Listen again to check your answers.
3 Practice
Look at the pictures below. Each picture is about a change from past to present. On the next page,
complete the sentences about each picture using the phrases below.
lose weight put on weight go up

start a family grow old stop raining
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1. They .
2. He .
3. He .
4. She .
5. The price .
6. It .
4 Since and for

Look at the diagram and the sentences below.
I haven't seen you since 2010.

I haven't seen you for 4 years.
Now complete the rules with `since' or `for':
1. We use the present perfect with when we talk about a period of time up to now.
2. We use with the present perfect when we talk about a specific point in time (up to now).
Complete the sentences below with `since' or `for':
1. I haven't had a holiday last year.

2. I've lived here 10 years.
3. Paul and Jane have been married 20 years.
4. Simon hasn't lived abroad 2001.
5. Mario has been on holiday nearly one month.
6. It hasn't rained ages.
7. Pierre has been at work seven hours.
8. Have you spoken to her yesterday?
9. They haven't cleaned their house last September.
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5 Present perfect vs. Past simple

Think about your life last year and now. Look at the sentences below. If they are true for you, put `T'. If
they are false, correct them to make them true. Compare with a partner.
1. I haven't changed my home address.

2. I've bought a car.
3. I haven't been on holiday.
4. I've been to a wedding.
5. I've changed my name.
6. I've made new friends.
7. I've learnt another language.
8. I've started a new hobby.
9. I haven't travelled.
10. I've started a business.
11. I've changed my job.
12. My lifestyle has changed.
Now have a conversation with your partner about the things that have changed. Student A, ask
questions with where/what/when/who, for example `Where did you go?', `Who did you meet?', `When
did that happen?'
A: Hi, I haven't seen you since last year. What's new?

B: I've been on holiday.
A: Where did you go?
B: I went to Thailand.
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Complete the dialogue with the questions.

Match the questions with the answers:

1. How old are you? a. I live in Paris.

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Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions in Exercise 2.

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Making small talk

1. The weather is perfect today. a. at a conference

Now complete the responses:

agree better every hot knows responsible

1. Yes, I know. It isn't usually at this time of year.

2 Questions and answers

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Sarah: Do you like Moscow at this time of year?

Sarah: What's Moscow like at this time of year?

Cross out the wrong word to complete each rule.

1. In the first question, the word like is a verb/preposition .

Sarah: What was the conference like ?

Read the dialogue in pairs.

1. your last holiday/vacation

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Countries and nationalities

1 Countries and nationalities

2 Where are you from?

A: Where are you from?

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A: Is George Clooney Spanish?

A: Is Guinness from Portugal?

A: Are pizza and pasta from Poland?

karate - France? flamenco music - Chinese? Mercedes - Brazil?

affirmative forms negative forms questions

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1- Countries and nationalities

2- Where are you from?

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Possessive adjectives (My, your, his ...)

1 Grammar - Possessive adjectives

Pronoun Possessive adjective

2 Grammar - Possessive adjectives

her his my our their your

1. She is from Russia. name is Svetlana.

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Aneta: What is your name?

Read the dialogue in pairs.

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1 Complete the dialogs

How What When Where Which Who Whose Why

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Question word Asks about ...

1. Who eats pasta and pizza as a national dish?

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4 Ask about the pictures

In pairs, ask and answer the questions.

1. Where do you live ? (where/you/live)

Now ask and answer the questions.

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Gestures and manners

bow clap hug nod

1. "Nice to meet you."

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1. It's bad manners to make noise while you are eating.