Evolve Digital Level 3

Functional language summaries

Unit 1, Lesson 3: Making introductions; getting to know people.................................3

Introductions............................................................................................................3
Saying how you know someone..............................................................................3
How do you know Jodi?...........................................................................................3
I work with her......................................................................................................... 3
I'm her sister............................................................................................................ 3
Ending a conversation.............................................................................................3
Meeting someone you’ve heard about before.........................................................3
Unit 2, Lesson 3: Switching topics...............................................................................4
Introducing new topics.............................................................................................4
Changing the subject...............................................................................................4
Staying on track.......................................................................................................4
Showing interest in a conversation..........................................................................4
Unit 3, Lesson 3: Asking for and giving directions.......................................................5
Asking for directions................................................................................................5
Giving directions......................................................................................................5
Repeating details to show you understand..............................................................5
Unit 4, Lesson 3: Offering reassurance; responding to reassurance..........................6
Offering reassurance...............................................................................................6
Responding to reassurance.....................................................................................6
Using "at least" to point out the good side of a situation / Pointing out the good
side of a situation.....................................................................................................6
Unit 5, Lesson 3: Talking about surprising situations..................................................7
Giving surprising news............................................................................................ 7
Reacting to surprising news.................................................................................... 7
Repeating words to express surprise......................................................................7
Unit 6, Lesson 3: Expressing concern and relief.........................................................8
Expressing concern.................................................................................................8

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 Expressing relief......................................................................................................8
Using though to give a contrasting idea...................................................................8
Unit 7, Lesson 3: Refusing invitations; responding to a refusal...................................9
Refusing an invitation..............................................................................................9
Reacting to a refusal................................................................................................9
Softening your comments........................................................................................9
Unit 8, Lesson 3: Catching up with people's news....................................................10
Asking about someone’s news..............................................................................10
Answering questions about your news..................................................................10
Saying how long it’s been......................................................................................10
Commenting on a suggestion or possibility...........................................................10
Unit 9, Lesson 3: Expressing confidence; expressing lack of confidence.................11
Expressing confidence.......................................................................................... 11
Expressing lack of confidence...............................................................................11
Focusing on reasons.............................................................................................11
Unit 10, Lesson 3: Questioning someone's choices; approving someone's choices.12
Questioning someone's choices............................................................................12
Approving of someone's choices...........................................................................12
Changing your mind.............................................................................................. 12
Unit 11, Lesson 3: Asking for agreement and agreeing............................................13
Asking for agreement............................................................................................ 13
Agreeing................................................................................................................ 13
Softening an opinion..............................................................................................13
Unit 12, Lesson 3: Describing and asking about feelings..........................................14
Describing your feelings........................................................................................14
Asking about or guessing others' feelings.............................................................14
Ending a story........................................................................................................14

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Unit 1, Lesson 3: Making introductions; getting to know
people
Introductions
Hello, I’m Nina.
I’m Mia, Jodi’s sister.
This is Nina, Jodi’s coworker.
Saying how you know someone
How do you know Jodi?
I work with her.
I'm her sister.
Ending a conversation
Sorry, I have to go now.
It was nice to meet you.
I should let you go.
It was nice talking to you.
Meeting someone you’ve heard about before
I've heard a lot about you.
I've heard good things about you.
Good things, I hope!
Oh, that's nice.

Insider English: We use the information expression “hold on a sec” when we want
someone to wait a moment. “Sec” is short for “second.”
Mia: It was really nice talking to you, Nina.
Nina: Thanks. It was nice talking to you.
Mia: Oh! Hold on a sec. There’s Rafe.

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Unit 2, Lesson 3: Switching topics
Introducing new topics
You know…
Guess what!
Changing the subject
By the way,…
Before I forget...
Staying on track
Anyway,…
Showing interest in a conversation
You do?
She is?

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Unit 3, Lesson 3: Asking for and giving directions
Asking for directions
Can you tell me how to get to…?
How do I get to….?
Which way is…?
Do you know which floor the… is on?
Giving directions
It's upstairs (on the fifth floor).
It's downstairs (in the basement).
It's on your right/left.
Go down that hallway.
Go through the lobby.
Repeating details to show you understand
A: How do I get to the cafeteria?
B: The cafeteria? It's on the second floor.

Insider English: We often say “Sorry, one more question.” to be polite when we’re
asking a lot of questions.
A: Excuse me. Do you know which floor the restaurant is on?
B: The restaurant? It’s downstairs, in the basement.
A: Thank you. I can't use the stairs, so which way is the elevator?
B: No problem. The elevator is down that hallway.
A: Thanks. Sorry, one more question. Where's the restroom?

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Unit 4, Lesson 3: Offering reassurance; responding to
reassurance
Offering reassurance
There's no need to worry.
You'll be fine.
It'll be fine.
Don't worry about it.
It's no problem.
These things happen sometimes.
Responding to reassurance
I really appreciate it.
Thanks, but I feel so bad.
I hope so.
Using "at least" to point out the good side of a situation / Pointing out
the good side of a situation
At least you're not late.
At least you're close to your work.

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Unit 5, Lesson 3: Talking about surprising situations
Giving surprising news
You'll never guess...
You're not going to believe this…
I had a real surprise…
I can't believe it.
Reacting to surprising news
Is that true?
Are you serious?
You're kidding!
Seriously?
Repeating words to express surprise
A: I found $50 in the street.
B: $50? Seriously?

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Unit 6, Lesson 3: Expressing concern and relief
Expressing concern
Are you all right?
Is/Was everyone OK?
I was really worried.
Is/Was anything wrong?
Expressing relief
I'm so relieved.
I'm glad to hear that.
What a relief.
That's such a relief.
Using though to give a contrasting idea
No one was hurt. It was a scary time, though.

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Unit 7, Lesson 3: Refusing invitations; responding to a
refusal
Refusing an invitation
Maybe after that.
Maybe later.
I'd love to, but…
But thanks for asking.
I'm sorry.
Unfortunately,…
Reacting to a refusal
Oh, that's too bad.
I understand.
Let me know if your plans change.
Let me know if you change your mind.
Softening your comments
I'm kind of tired right now.
That hotel is sort of expensive.

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Unit 8, Lesson 3: Catching up with people's news
Asking about someone’s news
What have you been up to?
What have you been doing?
How have you been?
What’s going on with your brother?
Answering questions about your news
The same as usual.
Not much.
I’ve been busy.
Saying how long it’s been
It’s been a long time.
I haven’t seen you since last year.
I haven’t seen you for months.
Commenting on a suggestion or possibility
That would be terrible.
That’d be great.

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Unit 9, Lesson 3: Expressing confidence; expressing lack
of confidence
Expressing confidence
I think I can handle that.
That doesn't bother me.
That won't be a problem.
Expressing lack of confidence
I'm not sure I can handle that.
I don't think I'm strong enough.
That concerns me a little.
Focusing on reasons
The thing is, I've already seen that film.
The thing is, I'm not very strong.

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Unit 10, Lesson 3: Questioning someone's choices;
approving someone's choices
Questioning someone's choices
Why would you want to get/buy/do that?
Do you really need a phone/job/chocolate bar?
Are you sure you want to buy/get/do that?
Approving of someone's choices
That's a great idea/choice/decision.
That's what I would do/buy/say.
I think you made the right choice/decision.
Changing your mind
Now that I think about it, I'd like coffee, not a soda.
On second thought, I'll have some cake.

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Unit 11, Lesson 3: Asking for agreement and agreeing
Asking for agreement
Don't you think?
He's working too hard, you know?
Don't you agree?
He could try something new, right?
Agreeing
I see what you mean.
Good point.
I agree with you.
Yeah, especially when it pays so well.
Softening an opinion
I feel like that's a bad idea.
I guess she knows what to do.

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Unit 12, Lesson 3: Describing and asking about feelings
Describing your feelings
It was a horrible/fantastic experience.
I couldn't stop smiling.
Actually, I was shocked.
What a nightmare!
Asking about or guessing others' feelings
I bet that made you feel good.
I bet that made you feel bad.
How did that make you feel?
You must have been furious.
Ending a story
After all that, I missed the bus!
In the end, I passed the exam.

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