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 What do we use the phrases in each box for?
Fill in the gaps.
● It’s hard to judge.
● I’m actually clueless.
● It’s just a wild guess but…
● That’s just a shot in the dark but…
● That’s just my guess but maybe…
● Chances are…
● I think it’s safe to say that…
● I guess it’s pretty obvious that…
● Judging by/from… I can say…
Chances are you earn more than me. (=it is likely)
● I couldn’t agree more / I’m with you on
that one
● You’ve got a point / You might be right, I
guess
● I see / I got you
● What makes you say that? / How did you
come to that conclusion? / You are not
serious!
● That reminds me of a story…
● Well, there’s a few options. One is that…
● And another option is that…
● There are a number of pros and cons.
On the plus/minus side… However, the
drawback is that…
● Overall/On balance/All in all…
 The Day of the Dead

● I couldn’t agree more / I’m with you

on that one
● You’ve got a point / You might be
right, I guess
● I see / I got you
● What makes you say that? / How did
you come to that conclusion? / You
are not serious!
● That reminds me of a story…

I don’t agree
Have you watched any episodes
of TV shows/films about
Halloween? Did you like them?
We are going to read the Halloween story of Ted. We are going make some guesses and debate along the
way. Read the start. What do you think Ted did? (e.g. made a move, chickened out, it was love at first sight)

It’s hard to judge.

I’m actually clueless.

It’s just a wild guess but…

That’s just a shot in the dark but…
That’s just my guess but maybe…

Chances are…
I think it’s safe to say that…
I guess it’s pretty obvious that…
Judging by… I can say…

● I couldn’t agree more / I’m with

you on that one
● You’ve got a point / You might
be right, I guess
● I see / I got you
● What makes you say that? / How
did you come to that
conclusion? / You are not
serious!
● That reminds me of a story…
 What should Ted do? First collect some ideas. (e.g. ask around, search for
her everywhere, forget about her) Then use the phrases to discuss them
go to the party next year / pray she’s not married /
● Well, there’s a few options. One is that… forget her / ask around / search for her
● And another option is that…
● I couldn’t agree more / I’m with you on that one
● You’ve got a point / You might be right, I guess
● There are a number of pros and cons. ● I see / I got you
On the plus side… However, the ● What makes you say that? / How did you come to
drawback is that… that conclusion? / You are not serious!
● That reminds me of a story…
● Overall/On balance/All in all…
 What do you make of this idea? Is it a good idea to wear the same costume?
What costume do you think is best this year? Use the phrases to discuss it

● Well, there’s a few options. One is that…

● And another option is that…
● There are a number of pros and cons.
On the plus side… However, the
drawback is that…
● Overall/On balance/All in all…
● I couldn’t agree more / I’m with you on that one
● You’ve got a point / You might be right, I guess
● I see / I got you
● What makes you say that? / How did you come to
that conclusion? / You are not serious!
● That reminds me of a story…
 The slutty pumpkin hasn’t come and the party is lame. What should Ted do or what
would you do? Collect ideas and then use the phrases to discuss.
● Well, there’s a few options. One is that… e.g. go somewhere else with Barney / visit
● And another option is that… another party or bar / make a move on one of
the chicks / dance or drink his ass off
● There are a number of pros and cons. ● I couldn’t agree more / I’m with you on that one
On the plus side… However, the ● You’ve got a point / You might be right, I guess
drawback is that… ● I see / I got you
● What makes you say that? / How did you come to that
conclusion? / You are not serious!
● Overall/On balance/All in all… ● That reminds me of a story…
 Ted decided to stay and wait no matter what. However, he wants to pee real bad.
What should he do? Collect some ideas first, then discuss them using the phrases.

● Well, there’s a few options. One is that…

● And another option is that…
● There are a number of pros and cons.
On the plus side… However, the
drawback is that…
● Overall/On balance/All in all…
● I couldn’t agree more / I’m with you on that one
● You’ve got a point / You might be right, I guess
● I see / I got you
● What makes you say that? / How did you come to
that conclusion? / You are not serious!
● That reminds me of a story…
Read the screenshots. Who do you think that is?

It’s hard to judge.

I’m actually clueless.

It’s just a wild guess but…

That’s just a shot in the dark but…
That’s just my guess but maybe…

Chances are…
I think it’s safe to say that…
I guess it’s pretty obvious that…
Judging by… I can say…

● I couldn’t agree more / I’m with you

on that one
● You’ve got a point / You might be
right, I guess
● I see / I got you
● What makes you say that? / How
did you come to that conclusion? /
You are not serious!
● That reminds me of a story…
 It was just his friend mocking him. So how do you think the story has ended?
Discuss. Agree or disagree with each other.
It’s hard to judge. season 1 episode 6
I’m actually clueless.
● I couldn’t agree more / I’m with you on that one
It’s just a wild guess but…
● You’ve got a point / You might be right, I guess
That’s just a shot in the dark but…
● I see / I got you
That’s just my guess but maybe…
● What makes you say that? / How did you come to
that conclusion? / You are not serious!
Chances are…
● That reminds me of a story…
I think it’s safe to say that…
I guess it’s pretty obvious that…
Judging by… I can say…
 Reflection

How was the lesson for you?

What did you find most interesting?
What have you done well? What could you do better?
Are you going to watch this episode to find out the ending?
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS OPTIONAL: watch the episode of the
show we’ve discussed or start watching
any other show in English; be ready to
share what you’ve started

It’s hard to judge.

I’m actually clueless.

It’s just a wild guess but…

That’s just a shot in the dark but…
That’s just my guess but maybe…

Chances are…
I think it’s safe to say that…
I guess it’s pretty obvious that…
Judging by… I can say…