Communicative

English with Michael

COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH MICHAEL KING

NOW OR NEVER
English is the English is Therefore, I would
primary language particularly highly recommend
of international important in all of you who have
communication, it today’s world great ambitions
allows people where people live start learning
around the world and work in English as soon as
to connect and multicultural possible.
share ideas. environments. I am looking
forward to seeing
you. (Michael King)

MICHAEL
He is an extroverted,
positive thinker, and he
has demonstrated his
determination to learn
languages. Writing this
book, he hopes to help
numerous people be able
to speak English fluently.

ndkhoa9a2dt@gmail,com
 OBJECTIVES
1
Speak fluently

2
Develop ideas

3
Improve vocabularies

4
Be confident and expand
relationships

5
Enhance reflexes in English
 Topic 1
Identifying people by job
1/ Who are you? Are you a student?
2/ Do you know who is that man over there?
*We can use woman, boy, girl. child, person young
man to replace “man”
3/ I don’t know who he is (answer)
*We can use she, that man, that lady to replace he
What is your dream job?
Jobs in English

Police officer Doctor Singer Teacher

4/ I am a student/doctor/teacher, and you?

I work as a team leader
5/ Do you work or study?
I am working at an international company

Office worker Street vendor Receptionist Chef

 Topic 2
DATES: Days,Months, Years
1/ Excuse me, Halen. What’s the date today?
2/ Today is January. second (January, 2nd or
02/01)
3/ When were you born? (your birthday)
4/ I was born on March seventeen, nineteen
ninety ( 17/03//1990)
Important event in the year
The National Holiday (02/09)
The Independence Day or the
Reunification Day (30/04)
Christmas Day
Tet Holiday
Valentine’s Day
Days of the week
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Months of the year
January, February, March (Spring )
April, May, June (Summer)
July, August, September (Autumn/Fall)
October, November, December (Winter)
 Numbers

5/How old are you?

I am thirty years old (30)

*We you ordinal numbers when we talk about dates

or rankings/ orders
Ex: 23/05 = May, twenty-third = May, 23rd
First place, second floor...
 Topic 3
GREETINGS

1/ Hi/Hello, Good morning/afternoon/evening,

Michael
Good night/ Have a sweet dream...
2/ How are you today?/ What’s going on?
I am fine/ very well/ not too bad/All right
Terrible/not too good (- negative )
3/ Good to see you/ Nice to see you
4/ Bye now/See you later/ Talk to you later
*We can you tonight, next time, next week, next
month... to replace “later”
Take care/ Have a nice trip (traveling)
 Topic 4
INTRODUCTIONS

1/ What is your name?

My name is Michael (first name/ Surname)
What is your last name? (Family name)
My last name is King
2/ Could I have your name? (formal)
May I have your name, please?
Who are you? (informal)
3/ It’s my pleasure to meet you\
I’m pleased to meet you
I am very happy to meet you
Example: a personal name
source: Wikipedia
 Topic 5
Talking about hometown
1/ Where are you from?
I am from Sai Gon
I am Vietnamese/Saigonese
2/ Where do you come from
I come from Sai Gon
3/ Is it beautiful?
It’s so beautiful
4/ What’s your city famous for?
Street food (banh mi), historical buildings,
people...
Independence Palace is a famous place for
tourists in my city
5/ How often do you come back home?
Twice a year
Once a month
3 times a year...
6/ Where are you living now?
I’m living on ... Street/in the dormitory
7/ What is the capital of your country? (Hanoi)
8/ Do you live in a house or an apartment?
Actually, I live in a house with my family
 Topic 6
Married status

1/ Are you married?

Yes, I am
No, I’m single
2/ Do you have a girlfriend/boyfriend?
Yes, I do/ No, I don’t
3/ Have you had any children? (kids)
Yes, I have 2 sons/daughters/kids
4/ What does your husband/wife do? (job)
My husband/wife is a doctor
5/ How often do you and your girlfriend go to
eat out/see a movie?
Twice a week
Once a month
3 times a year...
6/ How is he/she? (describe)
He is kind, nice, and smart
She is lovely, generous, supportive, and
creative.
 Topic 7
Daily Activities

1/ What time do you get up every day?

I usually/often get up at 6 am
We can use have breakfast, have lunch, have
dinner, and get to work replace “get up” + at the
time (6 am, 7 pm)
2/ After I get up, I brush my teeth, wash my face,
comb my hair, and then I get dressed (wear clothes)
After I get dressed, I have breakfast with my
mom
I usually have a big breakfast each morning
I have beef noodles/ com tam/banh mi for
breakfast
3/ My brother leaves the house later than I do
My mom leaves the office earlier than I do
My sister leaves the house at the same time as I
do
4/ Before I eat dinner, I surf the net for a while
Before I go to sleep, I watch TV with my family.
5/ I usually go to bed at midnight
I usually text messages to my girlfriend before
sleeping.
 Topic 8
Hobbies

1/ What do you like doing

I like + V_ing /to V
I like cooking/ watching TV/listening to
music/singing/reading books/gardening/ taking
photos/surfing the net/ playing sports/
swimming/diving/ sailing/ playing football/
playing musical instruments (guitar/piano)
2/ What do you like to do in your free time?
I like to draw pictures
What do you like to draw?
I like to draw landscapes/portraits/cities
3/ Why do you like it?
Because it helps me relax
Because it is a good way to help me release my
stress after working hard.
4/ How often do you play sports?
I play tennis every day
 Topic 9
Asking Addresses
1/ Where do you live? Is it near here?
I live in District 4
I live on Ton Dan Street
2/ What’s your address?
I live on 123 Ton Dan Street, District 4, HCMC
3/ Do you live in the urban or the countryside?
I live in the heart of the city (city center)
4/ How long have you lived here?
I have lived here for more than 10 years
5/ I live next door to you (neighbor)
She lives close to you
6/ Say “Thank you“
Thank you. I really appreciate your help
Thanks a million
Many thanks
Thank you from the bottom of my heart
Thank for everything
Thank you for coming here today
Thank you for your guidance and support
Thank you for saving me today
Thank you for your useful information
 Topic 10
Making promises & Asking for forgiveness
1/ I promise I won’t do this again
I won’t smoke again
I will never do this again
2/ I am sorry for not doing the housework
I will do it right now
3/ Please, forgive me
Please accept my apology
Please accept my sincere apologies
4/ I am sorry to make you cry. Please forgive me
I have decided to forgive you
I can’t forgive you
I will never forgive you
5/ I live next door to you (neighbor)
She lives close to you
6/ I’m sorry for bothering you ( I’m sorry for
+Noun)
I’m sorry for making noise
I’m sorry for calling you late at night
I’m sorry for my mistake
I’m sorry for being late
 Topic 11
Giving invitation

1/ Would you like to + Vo

Would you like to come to my house?
Would you like to have a drink?
Would you like some tea/a cup of coffee?
What would you like to drink?
I’d like some Coke (coca)
Coffee, please
Orange juice, please
2/ Will you + Vo
Will you come to my party?
Hi Michael, I am going to have a small party
this weekend. Will you come to my house?
Great! I’ll be there, sure!
Will you go to the cinema with me?
3/ Say “Yes”
Great
That would be nice
I’d love to
4/ Say “No”
I’d love to, but... (reasons)
... but I have to prepare for the final test
Sorry, I can’t
 Topic 12
Something to eat

1/ What would you like to eat

Would you like to eat some pizza?
Would you like to eat some cookies?
What would you like to eat?
I’d like a bowl of beef noodles, please
Some cookies, please
Apple, please
2/ Food in English
 Topic 13
Describing Objects
1/ Color in English

What color is your shirt?

It’s black/white...
She has blue eyes, they
are so beautiful

2/ Weight
How much does that package?
It weighs 5 kilograms, it’s not heavy
very light (1kg) < light (5kg) <heavy (>15kg)
3/ Shape - Size - Quality

Large/Big> Small>Little
Tall>Middle>Short (height)
Wide > Narrow (Street)
Hard>Soft (material)
New vs Old
Wet vs Dry
How long is Le Duan Boulevard?
it is 1 kilometer long
 Topic 14
Asking People To Do Things

1/ Bare infinitive
Take these books home with you tonight
(informal)
Please + bare infinitive..
Please count the chairs in that rooms
Please help me
2/ Will you + Vo
Will you do me a favor?
Will you please pour this milk into that glass?
3/ Could you please + Vo
Could you please pick up those cups and glasses?
4/ Would you please + Vo?
Would you please help me lift this heavy box?
5/ Would you mind + V_ing?
Would you mind mailing this letter for me?
Okay, no problem
No matter, I’ll do it right now
Would you mind opening the windows?
Okay
 Topic 15
Getting Information and Directions

1/ Excuse me, sir/miss/madam. Can I ask you

something?
Can you tell me where the
airport/restaurant/hotel/police
station/subway/hospital is?
Answer
The post office is 200 meters straight ahead
The bank is on the other side of the street
2/ Which direction is it to the theater/
university/church/temple/council office?
Turn right/left at the next corner
Go straight ahead
3/ How far is it to the ABC Palace?
It is a long way/ a short distance/ a long drive/ a
short walk
The stadium is just around the corner
4/ Excuse me, is this seat taken/occupied/reserved
for somebody?
5/ Where is the restaurant?
It is on the second floor
 Topic 16
Talking about time

1/ What time is it?

What is the time?
Answer
It’s nine fifteen (9:15)
It’s ten forty (10:40)
a.m: before 12
p.m: after 12
7:05 - seven oh five
2/ Example
Michael, what time is it now?
It’s 9:30 a.m. Are you hurried?
Yes, I am having a meeting at 10:00 a,m
3/ Practice
6:00 -- six o’clock
7:15 -- it’s a quarter past seven/ seven fifteen
9:30 -- it’s half past nine / nine thirty
What time do you go to work?
I go to work at 7:30 a.m
What time do you start to work?
I start my work at 9:00 a.m
What time do you have dinner?
I have dinner at 6:15 p.m
 Topic 17
Shopping

1/ for staff
What can I help you?
Do you need any help?
Can I help you?
You look so pretty in this dress
2/ Customers
I want to have a look around the shop
I would like to buy some cakes
I am looking for a blue T-shirt
I need to buy some English books
Do you have jeans for kids?
Describe: it’s very nice/ too big/long/small...
3/ Items
Groceries, toilet articles, gifts
Clothes/: socks, pants, shirts, underwear, dress, hat,
shoes, coat, jacket, tie
Can I see that dress? Can I try it on?
exchange/return items/ Give it back
Get a refund
4/ Price
How much is it?
it is 50 dollars -- it’s too expensive -- how about that
one? Do you have any discounts?
Finally: I will take it/ I will take that one
Can you deliver? Do you have a refund policy?
 Topic 18
Restaurant
1/ Staff
What can I help you?
Do you need any help?
What would you like to eat/order?
How do you want your steak - rare, medium (50-50), or well-
done/
2/ Customers
Do you have any free tables
I would like to make a reservation for two
I would like to book a table for 2 persons
I need a table for ten
May I have the menu?
What kind of vegetables/salad/fruit/meat.. do you have?
Could you please pass the pepper/salt/sugar/butter/ bread/a
piece of lemon?
3/ Rating
The service is excellent/bad
The waiters/waitresses are nice. professional/impolite
This food is delicious/tasty/spicy/sweet/salty
The price is too expensive/reasonable
It’s on me/ Let’s share the bill Can you add more
pepper to the hot pot ?
I can’t eat onions
I don’t eat meat
I’m allergic to seafood
 Topic 19
Phone call

1/ Michael here (making a phone call)

It’s me, Michael
Good morning, Michael here
2/ Hello. Michael speaking (Taking a call)
This is Michael
Hello, May I help you?
3/ Connecting with somebody
May I speak to your director?
Can I speak to Mr.John?
I’d like to speak to Customer Service Center
4/ Getting information of the caller
Please tell me your name
May I have your name?
5/ Hold on
Hold on, I’ll check my schedule
Wait a moment/second, please
6/ Somebody isn’t here
He is not in at the moment
He is in the meeting/ he is going on a business trip
He is out now/ he is sick today/ She has a day off
7/ Leave a message
OK, please tell him that Michael will come to see him next
Monday
8/Making a request
I can’t hear you very well - Could you speak up a bit?
I don’t get it --- Could you repeat it?
 Topic 20
Talking about Family and Relatives

1/ There are 3 people in my family (my mom, my younger sister and I)

2/ Adjectives for people

My father is so romantic
My parents are happy
 Topic 21
Weather
1/ How many seasons are there in Vietnam
There are four seasons ( Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter)\
When does the winter start?
2/ How is the weather today in Taipei?
The weather is nice/cold, fine, beautiful, hot, cool, warm, chilly,
terrible, freezing
3/ What was the weather like yesterday?
it was stormy/cloudy, windy, snowy, misty
4/ What do you do in summer?
I play football/ volleyball, tennis, badminton
I have a picnic with my friends
I go fishing
I go camping
I go swimming
5/ What’s the temperature today?
It’s 23 degrees Celsius (C)
The highest is 30 degrees
What is the temperature in summer
it’s very hot outside, it’s about 35 degrees Celsius
Rainy weather clothes

Clothes for the winter

 Topic 22
Health and Sickness

1/ How are you today?

I don’t feel very well this morning
I was sick yesterday, but I’m better today
I feel stronger/tired
2/ Health problems
What’s wrong with you?
I have a cold/flu/fever
I have a headache/ sore throat/sore eyes
What’s the matter with you?
I’ve got pain in my pack/hands, legs, feet, elbows,
knees shoulders, ankles, wrists, cheeks
3/ Advice for health
You should.../shouldn’t
You should eat more fresh fruits
You should do exercises regularly
You shouldn’t stay up late
You shouldn't smoke and drink beer
You should take a rest
 Topic 23
Getting other people’s opinions and ideas

1/ What do you think? Is that correct?

Certainly. You’re right about that
I think you’re mistaken about that
I feel stronger/tired
2/ Do you think it’s going to rain?
I don’t think so
Maybe
3/ In my opinion, that’s an excellent/good/wonderful idea
I think you have a very beautiful house
I agree with you
I don’t agree with you
I don’t think that is a good idea for us
I think you have made the right decision/choice
Will you accept my advice?
I decided to go to Taiwan for studying PhD
 Topic 24
Places to Live
1/ We are looking for a house to rent
I would like to rent a flat for 2 people
I need a furnished house for a family of 4 people
2/ The house contains many kinds of furniture such as a sofa, TV,
air conditioner, washing machine, air fryer, rice cooker...
3/ The house has 3 floors with a big backyard and double garage
4/ My house is located in the city center
 Topic 25
Describing People

Name: Michael King

Nationality: Vietnam
Build: Medium-built
Height: He is 1.72 m in tall
Hair color: Black
Hairstyle: straight, and a bit wavy
Face: Thin and oval with high forehead, full lips
Eyes: Brown
Skin: suntanned
Dress: well-dressed, elegant, fashionable
Personality: Nice, calm, sociable, funny, cheerful,
polite, confident, friendly, and supportive
 Topic 26
Emotions

1/ Happiness
I am happy to do some cooking
I’m glad to work with you
2/ Sadness
I’m so sad to leave here
I’m in a bad mood today
I’m disappointed with you
3/ Worry
I’m worried that I can’t pass the exam
I’m afraid that he couldn’t come in time
4/ Regrets
I’m sorry to hear you lost the job
I regret to tell you the truth
5/ Love
I’m in love with a kind man
I fell in love with him at the first sight
I love you so much/ I can’t live without you
Will you marry me?
I would like to be with you forever
I broke up -- It’s over
Thank You