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Thitsar Hnin

Speaking Practice Class

(15.6.2020-19.6.2020)

Time: 1:00-2:00

ID - 7798974503

PW - mmmp
Usage 1: Be My Guest
(Giving Permission to Someone)

A: Is it ok if I sit near you?

B: Sure, be my guest.

A: May I use your telephone?

B: Sure, be my guest.
Dialogue :Be My Guest
A: I can’t find my pen.

B: Here, take mine.

A: Is it ok for you if I use yours?

B: It’s OK, be my guest.

A: Thanks a lot.
 Your Turn

Create the dialogue in your group

and present about it!!
You are allowed to take 5 minutes
to create the dialogue.
Usage 2 :Can You Save My Place Please?
A: Can you save my place in line? I need to go to the
restroom.
B: OK. But don’t take too long.

A: Could you save my place please? I need to go and get my

photos.
B: It’s ok, go ahead.
Dialogue :Can You Save My Place , Please?
A: I have been waiting for a long time in this line to
get the application form for ECCD.
B: Same here.
A: Can you save my place in line,please? I need to go
and take my friend.She doesn’t know this place.
B: It’s ok.
A:Thanks a lot.
 Your Turn

Create the dialogue in your group

and present about it!!
You are allowed to take 5 minutes
to create the dialogue.
Usage 3: That's A Steal/ It's A Steal
A: At that price, it's a steal.
B: At that price, you had better see if it works first.

Had better + Verb1 (similar to should)

E.g. I had better go now or I can be late for school.
You had better be on time for the meeting!

* Should is for suggestion in general.

* Had better is for specific situation and there is always a
problem if you don't follow.

A: I was hoping to get a bargain (discount).

B: Next time, look for quality and not just a steal.
Dialogue : That's A Steal/ It's A Steal
A: Do you like my watch?
B: Of course, it is really beautiful. You have to pay a lot for it.
A: No, it was a real steal. I bought it with 80% discount last
month.
B: Wow! You are very lucky.
 Your Turn

Create the dialogue in your group

and present about it!!
You are allowed to take 5 minutes
to create the dialogue.
Usage 4: Bumper To Bumper/ at a standstill/
at a crawl
A: Why are you so late today?
B: I am really sorry. The traffic was bumper to bumper
on the way because of the accident.

A: Did it take you long to drive downtown?

B: No, the traffic was unusually light.
Dialogue: Bumper To Bumper/ at a standstill/
at a crawl
A: When's the best time to take a bus?
B: Well, it's good to avoid rush hour if you can.
A: When is that time?
B: Rush hour is usually between four and six in the
evening.
A: That's when everyone gets off work.
B: Yes, the traffic is always at a standstill then.
 Your Turn

Create the dialogue in your group

and present about it!!
You are allowed to take 5 minutes
to create the dialogue.
Usage 5: Chances Are Slim
A: Can you get full mark in your final test?
B: Chances are slim because I didn't study well.

A: What are your chances of getting a vacation?

B: I don't have a chance, there's too much work.
Dialogue: Chances Are Slim
A: Are you going to get a raise for this month?
B: No, chances are slim. I took too much leave
because of my sickness.
A: Oh really? I am sorry to hear that.
B: It's ok. I don't hope too much for it.
 Your Turn

Create the dialogue in your group

and present about it!!
You are allowed to take 5 minutes
to create the dialogue.
Fishy Expressions
1.To smell fishy (to suspect someone or something)
E.g His explanation is not reasonable and I smell
something fishy.

2. To fish for a compliment (You are expecting others to

say something nice to you)
E.g Sukie is fishing for a compliment from her teacher
because she is wearing a beautiful new dress today.
3. To live in a fish bowl (To live in a place where
everyone is watching you)
E.g Movie actors are living in a fish bowl because they
don't have any personal life.

4. To be like a fish out of water (You are not in your

comfort zone)
E.g I attended the party last night and I was like a fish
out of water.
5.Cold fish (very unfriendly)
E.g Don't act like a cold fish , Danny. Come and join
with us for lunch.

6. To drink like a fish (a person who drinks too much

alcohol)
E.g Don't drink alcohol like a fish if you need to drive
home.

7. There are plenty of other fish in the sea

(There are still too many options to choose)
E.g Don't be very sad because of your bad boyfriend.
There are plenty of other fish in the sea.
Synonyms of “ Sad ”
1. To feel blue (a little sad)
E.g Sometimes, I just feel blue without any reasons.

2. Heartbroken (Extremely sad)

E.g He was heartbroken at the news of his dog's death.

3. Down (unhappy or depressed)

E.g She has been feeling a little down since she lost her job.

4. Bitter (because of unjust treatment, you feel angry and

sad)
E.g He felt bitter after the company let him go.
5. Dejected (feel hopeless)
E.g The dejected football player left the field.

6. Gloomy
E.g Sometimes, I feel gloomy on rainy days.

7.Disheartened (lose confidence, determination and

very sad)
E.g He was disheartened by the sad news.

8.Depressed (in the state of extreme unhappiness)

E.g She was really depressed after the divorce.
9. Miserable (extremely unhappy or uncomfortable)
E.g I have been misereable without you.

10. Dark (feeling unhappy and pessimistic)

E.g She has a history of fragility and dark moods which
even the most expensive new car won't alleviate.