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USEFUL PHRASES

+ I can … well/quite well/very well - I can’t … well/very well/at all ? Can you…?

I. Warm Up

Read the conversation with your teacher. Focus on correct pronunciation.

PUT IT TOGETHER

STUDENT VERSION

Live Class 1 | Level 2

Talking About Abilities General Language Objectives:

By the end of this unit you will be able to:

- Talk about your abilities.

- Express how well you are able to do them.

USEFUL PHRASES

How do you say… Could you speak more slowly? Can you repeat that? I don’t understand.

Justin: Rachel, it’s really nice to meet you. Thanks for coming.

Rachel: It’s nice to meet you, too. Thank you for meeting me.

Justin: As you know, we need someone for this job who can drive.

Rachel: That’s not a problem. I can drive.

Justin: Great. Now, I have some questions about your skills. Can you speak any other languages?

Rachel: Yes, actually. I can speak and write in German and French quite well. I can speak some Portuguese too, but I can’t write it very well. Justin: Good. One last question: how are your computer skills?

Rachel: Very good. I’m proficient in all standard office programs, and I can use some design programs, too.

II. Practice

Look at the pictures of the people below. What can they do? Tell your teacher about their abilities.

EXAMPLE: Judy can speak French very well. She can’t ride a horse well.

Judy Sherman

write in Portuguese

speak Portuguese, quite well

use a computer very well

speak French very well

ride a horse well

drive a car

III. Talk About Yourself

What can you do well? What can’t you do well? Talk about your abilities with your teacher.

USEFUL PHRASES

Your turn. Now ask me questions.¡Te toca! Pregúntame tú.

Do you have any questions?¿Tienes alguna pregunta?

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Live Class 2 | Level 2PUT IT TOGETHER

STUDENT VERSION

I. Warm Up


USEFUL LANGUAGECan

Can’t

I’m going

Robert: So, Sophie, what are you doing right now?

Sophie: I’m going to the beach so that I can enjoy the sun!

Robert: Are you driving to the beach?

Sophie: No, I can’t drive. But my brother Jeff can drive, so he’s taking me.

Robert: What do you like to do at the beach?

Sophie: I like to surf. I can surf very well!

Robert: Fun! Can your brother Jeff surf?

Sophie: No, he can’t. He’s a very bad surfer because

he can’t balance very well.

Robert: Well, can he swim?

Sophie: No, he can’t even swim!

Talking About What You Can Do

General Language Objectives:By the end of this unit you will be able to:

- Talk about what you are doing right now.

- Talk about abilities.

USEFUL PHRASES

How do you say…

Can you repeat that?

Could you speak more slowly?

I don’t understand.

?

II. Practice

Look at the profiles below. What are Laura, Simon, and Jackson doing in the pictures? Read their lists of abilities. What can Laura,

Simon, and Jackson do? What can’t they do?

EXAMPLE: Isabella is reading a book. She can drive a car. She can’t speak English.

Name: Isabella Drive a car Swim Speak English

Name: Simon Ride a bike Use a computer Cook

Name: JacksonUse a computer Play the piano Ride a bike


Tell your teacher about what you can and can’t do. What are you doing right now?

USEFUL PHRASESYour turn! Now ask me questions.

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STUDENT VERSION

I. Warm Up


Cameron: What did you do last weekend?

Joan: I did a lot of things! I went to the beach on Saturday, and I saw a great movie on

Sunday.

Cameron: Cool! What was the beach like?

Joan: It was beautiful, but it wasn’t warm or sunny. We walked on the beach, but we

didn’t swim in the water because it was too cold.

Cameron: That sounds great! What movie did you see on Sunday?

Joan: I saw the new Will Smith movie. It was really good. How about you? What did you do

last weekend?

Cameron: I took my wife to our cabin. We played tennis, hiked, and ate great food.

Joan: That sounds fun! Did your children go with you to the mountains?

Cameron: No, they didn’t. They stayed at home.

Describing Your Weekend


- Describe past weekend activities.

- Ask about past weekend activities.

USEFUL PHRASES

Could you repeat that?

I didn’t understand.

?


Talk to your teacher about what you did last weekend.

USEFUL PHRASES FOR ASKING QUESTIONSWhat did you _____________? What was the ________ like? Did you ________________?

II. Practice

Look at the pictures below and talk about what these people did last weekend.

EXAMPLE: They saw a movie.

A

B

C

D

REMEMBER VERB ‘TO BE’ IN PASTI was

you were

he / she / it was

we were

they were

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I. Warm Up


PUT IT TOGETHER

STUDENT VERSION


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How do you say… Can you repeat that?

Talking About Famous PeopleGeneral Language Objectives:


- Talk about something that happened to a famous person.

- Ask and answer questions about things that happened in the past. Could you speak more slowly?

I don’t understand.

USEFUL PRONUNCIATION

published- /t/-after ‘s’ ‘ch,’ ‘sh’,’ k,’ ‘p,’ ‘f’

invented- /id/-after t or d endings

discovered- /d/-after all other sounds

Jaclyn: Did you hear about Amy Weiss?

Connor: No, I didn’t. Who is she?

Jaclyn: She’s the famous researcher who was in the news last year for brain research.

Connor: Oh, Amy Weiss, that’s right. That was big news. Well, what happened?

Jaclyn: Yes. I just heard that she won the Nobel Prize!

Connor: Did she win it for her research?

Jaclyn: Yes, she developed a new drug that prevents dementia.

Connor: When did she invent it?

Jaclyn: I think she invented it sometime last year. That’s what they said on the news.

Connor: That’s pretty great!

II. Practice

Look at the descriptions of some famous people below. Describe their achievements to your teacher using the past tense.

EXAMPLE: Sir Isaac Newton was an important scientist. He discovered the theory of gravity…

SIR ISAAC NEWTON

- be an important scientist- work as a professor at Cambridge University- discover theory of gravity- publish his research in 1687

ALBERT EINSTEIN

- invent new equations- win the Nobel Prize for physics in 1921 - go to the U.S. in 1933- develop the theory of relativity


Have you met or seen a famous person? What did this person do to be famous? Talk about him/her with your teacher.

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STUDENT VERSION

I. Warm Up


Chris: So, tell me about your home. Do you live in a house or in an apartment?

Maca: I live in an apartment. There are two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a large living

room.

Chris: What is your living room like?

Maca: It’s informal. I have two coffee tables and a TV on a long shelf. There is a sofa next

to the window and two armchairs in front of the TV. There aren’t any lamps. I need to go

shopping.

Chris: Are there any decorations?

Maca: Yes, my husband has a few pictures that he put on the coffee tables. What is your

house like?

Chris: I live in a small house. There is one bedroom and one bathroom. The kitchen is in

the back of the house, next to the living room.

Describing Your Home


- Describe your home.

- Describe the type of furniture in your home.

- Describe the location of furniture in your home.

USEFUL PHRASES

I have a question…

I don’t understand, could you say that again?

?

II. Practice

Look at the picture below and describe the house.

EXAMPLE: The kitchen is below the bathroom. There is a sofa in the living room.

USEFUL HOUSE VOCABULARYkitchen garage

living room dining room

bedroom laundry room

bathroom storage room

USEFUL PREPOSITIONS OF PLACEon behind

in under

over below

in front of next to

beside above


Describe your house or your apartment to your teacher.

USEFUL PHRASES FOR ASKING QUESTIONSWhat is _________________like? Is/Are there any _______________?

Where is the _______________ ? How many _________________ are there?

Do you have a ____________?

USEFUL FURNITURE VOCABULARYpicture shelf

armchair shower

sofa fridge

table bed lamp

curtains coffee table

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I. Warm Up


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STUDENT VERSION


Making Weekend PlansGeneral Language Objectives:


- Make plans with a friend.

- Talk about the plans you already have.

USEFUL PHRASES

How do you say…?


What does _____ mean??

Sophie: Hey, do you want to see a movie this weekend?

Cameron: Yeah, good idea! I heard The Ghost is really good. Sophie: Sounds good. Can you go on Friday night?

Cameron: No, I can’t. I’m going to a birthday party.

Sophie: Hmm, and I can’t go on Saturday. I’m attending a conference.

Cameron: Well, are you free on Sunday?

Sophie: Sure! I’m having lunch with some friends, but I can meet you after.

Cameron: Great. The movie starts at 3:30, can you meet me there at 3:15?

Sophie: Yeah, I’ll meet you there.

Cameron: Great! I’ll buy the tickets today.

Saturday: Hard Rock 10:30 a.mIntergalactic Battles 4:15 p.m. Sunday: Two Under the Moon 20:30 p.m.

Intergalactic Battles 11:45 p.m.

WEEKEND PANORAMA

II. Practice

Look at the movie program. Continue the example below to make plans with your teacher. Use the conversation above as a model.

EXAMPLE: Student: Hey, do you want to see a movie this weekend?Teacher: Yeah! I heard Intergalactic Battles is really good.

USEFUL PHRASES

Do you want to…?I’m having…I can…I can’t…Can you…?


What are your plans for the weekend? Talk to your teacher about your plans.

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I. Warm Up


PUT IT TOGETHER

STUDENT VERSION


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How do you say…?



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Ordering Lunch General Language Objectives:


- Order lunch in a restaurant using quantities and food vocabulary.

- Talk about food and restaurants you like.

USEFUL PHRASES

I’d like…What would…?Is/Are there any…?

Hold the mayonnaise.Sin mayonesa.

Waiter: Good afternoon, sir. Would you like anything to drink?

Patrick: Yes, I’d like a glass of water to start. I think I’m ready to order.

Waiter: Certainly. What would you like?

Patrick: I’d like the chicken sandwich with some french fries. Are there any onions on the sandwich?

Waiter: Yes, there are.

Patrick: I don’t want any onions. And hold the mayonnaise, please.

Waiter: Ok, sir. So that’s a chicken sandwich, without any onions or mayonnaise, and a side of french fries?

Patrick: Yes, that’s right.

Waiter: Got it. I’ll be right back with your water.

Patrick: Thanks.

II. Practice

Look at the restaurant menu below. Role play with your teacher to order lunch. Use the conversation above to help you.

EXAMPLE: Teacher: Good afternoon. Would you like anything to drink?Student: Yes, I’d like a glass of juice to start.


What do you usually order in a restaurant? Talk to your teacher about what you eat when you go out.

USEFUL PHRASES

a bowl of soupa slice of pizzaa glass of water

+ some - / ? any

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STUDENT VERSION

Talking About Plans for the Weekend


- Describe your plans for this weekend.

USEFUL PHRASESI think…

I’ll probably…


Describe your plans for this weekend. What are you going to do?

USEFUL PRONUNCIATIONI will – I’ll

we will – we’ll

he will – he’ll

they will – they’ll

I’m going to

he’s going to

they’re going to

I. Warm Up


Mike: So, what are you doing this weekend?

Melissa: I’m celebrating my birthday this Saturday! I’m

going to have a party at my house.

Mike: Sounds like fun! What are you going to do?

Melissa: I’m going to have a little barbecue with my family

and some close friends. I think it will just be a little

celebration, so I can relax.

Mike: And where are you going to have your party?

Melissa: I think we’ll have a barbecue outside.

Mike: What will you do if it rains?

Melissa: If it rains, we’ll probably use the events room in

my building. I’ll rent it just in case.

II. Practice

Look at the pictures below and describe what each person is going to do this weekend.

EXAMPLE: On Saturday, Dylan is going to meet his personal trainer at 2:00.

DylanFriday:-Meet personal trainer at 2 p.m.-Have dinner with friendsSaturday:-Go to the beach Sunday: -Have lunch with brother-Prepare presentation for work

Sam & CheriFriday: -Come back from tripSaturday:-Clean the house-Meet friends for dinner at 8 p.m.Sunday:-Go to the movies

CharlesFriday Saturday Sunday

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I. Warm Up


PUT IT TOGETHER

STUDENT VERSION


USEFUL PHRASES

How do you say…?



Comparing ProductsGeneral Language Objectives:


- Compare two products.

- Describe a product’s qualities.

Lee: Hi there, can I help you? Sara: Yes, I’m looking at these two flat screen TVs. Which do you think is better?

Lee: You’re in luck. These two models are on sale this week.

Sara: Oh, good. Now, what is the difference between these two?

Lee: They’re similar, but the GS200 has better definition and is bigger than the GS100.

Sara: And this one?

Lee: The GS 100 is smaller but less expensive than the GS200. They’re both good choices.

Sara: And which do you recommend?

Lee: Well, the GS200 is more popular. I like it better, too.

Sara: Thanks for your help!

II. Practice

Look at the pictures of the cameras below. Describe and compare them to your teacher. EXAMPLE: The Photo Pro 3000 is heavier than the Sonic Click & Go.

SONIC CLICK & GOPrice: $179.00Zoom: 12x digital zoomWeight: .80 kilosPopularity: ***

PHOTO PRO 3000Price: $499.00Zoom: 42x digital zoomWeight: 1.2 kilosPopularity: ****


What kinds of technology do you own (cameras, phones, computers, etc.)? Talk to your teacher about the things you own and compare them.

USEFUL PHRASES

+ long - longer heavy - heavier expensive - more expensive - less expensive

good - betterbad - worse

+ than

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Talking About Your Family


- Describe your family.

- Compare family members.


Describe your family. How many people are in your family?

I. Warm Up


Anita: Tell me about your family. Do you come from a big

family?

Jordan: My family isn’t that big, I only have one brother. His

name is Alex.

Anita: Is he older or younger?

Jordan: He’s younger than I am; he’s just 22. He is also the

youngest of all the cousins.

Anita: Do you have a lot of cousins?

Jordan: There are seven of us. My Aunt Donna and Uncle Frank

have three children, and my Uncle Steve and Aunt Joan have

two children. They’re all older than my brother and I.

Anita: Are you close to all of them?

Jordan: I’m closer to my Aunt Joan’s kids because they live in

the same city.

USEFUL FAMILY VOCABULARYmother aunt

father uncle

sister cousin

brother

older the oldest

younger the youngest

closer the closest

USEFUL PHRASESHe’s younger than I am.

They’re older than we are.

II. Practice

Look at the pictures below and describe Shelly Clark’s family.

EXAMPLE: Shelly’s husband is Jim. They have one child.

The Clark family

Shelly and Jim

Susan and Tom

Kiki (6 months) Beth and JoeMax (11 years old)

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Talking About Your Week


- Talk about things that are happening now.

- Talk about things that happened yesterday.

- Talk about things that will happen in the future.


Talk to your teacher about your week. What did you do yesterday? What are you doing today? What are you going to do later

this week?

I. Warm Up


Sam: So, how are you today?

Emma: Good, thanks. I feel much better than I did yesterday.

Sam: Really? What was wrong?

Emma: Yesterday I didn’t feel very well. I was a little bit sick.

Sam: That’s too bad, I’m glad you’re feeling better!

Emma: Thanks, me too! I’m so busy today, I’m working on so

many projects at the same time, and I’ll be in meetings all

afternoon. Then I’m going to a birthday party in the evening.

Sam: Whose birthday is it?

Emma: It’s my best friend Andrea’s birthday. We’re going to

surprise her with a party.

Sam: How fun! How will you surprise her?

Emma: Well, her husband planned the whole thing, and only

her closest friends know. She doesn’t know anything, so

she’ll be so surprised when she comes home!

USEFUL PRONUNCIATIONI am I’m

it is it’s

we are we’re

she will she’ll

will not won’t

II. Practice

Look at the Clark family’s weekly schedule. Today is Wednesday. Describe what the family is doing this week: What is Michelle

doing today? What did Evan do yesterday?

EXAMPLE: Evan went to Tae Kwan Do on Monday at 5:30. Michelle is going to get her test results on Friday.

Evan: go to Tae Kwan

Do at 5:30 p.m.

Rob: attend a

meeting at 3:00 p.m.

Michelle: take a

science test in the

morning

Evan: go to band

practice at 3:30 p.m.

Helen and Michelle:

go shopping for

shoes after school

Rob: wash the car

Helen & Rob: go to

parent-teacher

conference at the

school at 7:00 p.m.

Michelle: get test

results

Clark family: go to

the beach

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I. Warm Up


PUT IT TOGETHER

STUDENT VERSION


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How do you say…?



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Making Plans With FriendsGeneral Language Objectives:


- Make lunch plans.

- Propose and respond to options.

Michelle: Shall we go to dinner tomorrow night?

Claire: Yeah! That sounds good. What kind of food would you like?

Michelle: Hmm, I want something spicy, maybe Thai or Japanese food. What do you think?

Claire: I don’t like Thai, so maybe Japanese food would be better.

Michelle: Japanese it is, then! Let’s go to Sake.

Claire: Sure, I like Sake. What about 8:00 for dinner?

Michelle: Sounds great. I’ll meet you there at 8:00.

Claire: Shall we make a reservation?

Michelle: Good point, it might be busy. I’ll call right now.

II. Practice

Role play with your teacher to make plans for lunch. Use the conversation above as an example. Use the information in the box below.

EXAMPLE: Student: Shall we go to lunch tomorrow?Teacher: Yeah! That sounds good. What kind of food would you like?

USEFUL PHRASES

Shall we…?Let’s…What about…

Making Plans:

- Propose lunch tomorrow

- You like Arabic food or Italian food

- Propose Mama Mia! (restaurant)

- You are free 13:00–15:00

- Call to make a reservation


What kind of food do you like to eat? Talk to your teacher about the restaurants you like to go to.

USEFUL PHRASES

What type of…?Do you…?What’s your favorite…?

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