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Introduction

This support pack accompanies the video How to ask someone to repeat something.

To watch the video online, go to:

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This support pack contains the following materials:

a pre-watching vocabulary activity;

the transcript;

a language task

Before you watch / read

The following words all describe reasons for having to ask someone to repeat something.Can you match the words to the descriptions?

1. Mumble 2. whisper 3. stutter

4. lisp 5. accent 6. grumble

Definitions :

a. a speech problem where the sufferer sayss and z like th

b. to complain about something when upset

c. to speak with difficulty, pausing and repeating the beginning of words

d. the ways that people from different places pronounce things differently

e. to speak quietly and not clearly

f. to speak very quietly, only using your breath

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Transcript: How to ask someone to repeat something

Man: (Mumbling Have you seen a green pen anywhere?)

Woman: Im sorry, I didnt quite catch that.

Man: (Mumbling)

Woman: Could you say that again?

Man: (Mumbling Green pen, see it anywhere?)

Woman: Im sorryer I still didnt get that.

Man: (Trying very hard but still mumbling)

Woman: Could you say that again?

Man: (slightly frustrated and mumbling again)

Woman: One more time?

Man: (Mumbling)

Woman: No. Sorry. Nothing.

Man: (Mumbling)

Woman: Look! I cant hear a word youre saying.

Man: I said Have you seen a greenpenoh, there it is!

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Language task

Correct the mistakes

Read the following lines from the dialogue.

In each of them there is a mistake.

Can you spot the mistake and correct it?

1. Im sorry, I didnt quite make that.

2. Could you speak that again?

3. Im sorryer I still didnt get this.

4. Once more time?

5. Look! I cant hear the words youre saying.

Answers

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How to greet someone you havent seen for ages

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Introduction

This support pack accompanies the video How to greet someone you havent seen for agesTo watch the video online, go to:

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This support pack contains the following materials:

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the transcript;

a comprehension task

Before you read

Match the words and phrases in the table to their definitions.

1. haven't seen you inages

2. the works 3. catch up

4. No way! 5. keep in touch 6. mustn't grumble

Definitions:

a. This means that something is impossible - an emphatic 'no'.

b. The same as saying "haven't seen you for a very long time".

c. An informal expression (UK) that you can use to say that your life is not bad and you havenothing to complain about.

d. This refers to everything that one might want in a situation (informal).e. To discuss the latest news.

f. Continue to keep contact or communication with somebody.

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Transcript: How to greet someone you havent seen for ages

Woman: Hey! Hello there! Havent seen

you in ages!

Man: Oh all right yeah.

Woman: Great to see you again! Youre

looking really well!

Man: Oh! You think so? Thanks...

Woman: So, how are you?

Man: Well, you know, mustnt grumble.

Woman: Whatve you been up to? Still

working in that coffee shop?

Man: Yeah...same one...

Woman: Still trying to be an actor?

Man: Well, yeah, you know...

Woman: So Hollywood hasnt called in yet?

Man: Not yet...

Woman: Still living inthat erlittle flat?

Man: Yeah. Same one.

Woman: Well, great.

Man: How about you? You still

thereworking in the fast food place?

Woman: No! Stopped that a long time ago!

Im working in the city now, financialindustries!

Man: Oh. Great. Are you still sharing that

house with all those other people?

Woman: No way! I bought a big house

with four bedrooms, and a garden the

works.

Man: Hmmgood for you.

Woman: Listen! We should get together for

a drink sometime! Catch up!

Man: Yeah, Id love to.

Woman: Lets do it! Keep in touch then!

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Comprehension task

The following statements refer to stages of the conversation between the man and thewoman. Number the stages in the order they happened in the video.

Stagenumber

Stage

The woman asks about the mans job.

The man asks about the womans job.

The woman asks where the man is living.

1 The woman asks about the man in general.

The woman suggests meeting for a drink.

The man asks where the woman is living.

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Introduction

This support pack accompanies the video How to order a round in a pub.

To watch the video online, go to:

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This support pack contains the following materials:

a pre-watching vocabulary activity;

the transcript;

a comprehension task

Before you watch / read

Match the words and phrases in the table to their definitions.

1. buy a round 2. persistence 3. pint

4. lager 5. bitter 6. stout

Definitions:

a. A refreshing pale coloured beer (golden) with bubbles

b. to buy drinks for a group of peoplec. A delicious darker beer (copper coloured), without bubbles

d. not giving up, continuing to do something in a determined way

e. A very dark beer (black) with a thick creamy head (layer of foam that sits on top of the

beer)

f. a measurement of liquid, about half a litre (568 ml)

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Transcript: How to order a round in a pub.

Woman: Excuse me! Excuse me!...No...

Man: Always busy here on a Friday night!

Woman:(to barman) Sorry! Could I just

have a...

Man: Patience and persistence!

Woman: Ahh, finally. Yes, erm ok, Id like a

beer, please! Sorry? What kind? (Man rollseyes) A beer? Erm, lager, please. Yeah,

that will do. Sorry, what? Half pint or a pint?

(To man) How big is a pint?

Man:(gestures with hands, size of a pint)

Woman: Yes. OK. A pint.

Man: Ok, great, Id like a...

Woman: Oh, sorry. Two pints of lager,

please.

Man: OK great, Ill have...

Woman: Ohand a packet of crisps. (To

man) Sorry. (To barman) What flavour?

Erm, let me just check. (Turns round and

shouts) What flavour? (Turns back) Cheese

and onion.

Man: OK give me...

Woman: And a glass of wine. Red, please.Yes, Im sure thats it. Thank you. How

much is that? (starts to look for wallet) Let

me just check my wallet. Ive got five, and

thats another six.

Man:(with note already in hand) OK great,

Id like a pint of bitter and two halves of

lager please. Cheers. Keep the change. (To

woman) Thats how it is done!

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Comprehension task

True or false

Read the following statements and decide if they are true or false.

1. The bar is busy because it is the end of the week.

2. The woman orders two pints of lager and a glass of wine.

3. The woman is a regular visitor in the pub.

4. The woman also asks for some cheese and onion peanuts.

5. The woman pays eleven pounds.

6. The man orders a pint of bitter and two pints of lager.

Answers

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How to turn down an invitation

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Introduction

This support pack accompanies the video How to turn down an invitation.

To watch the video online, go to:

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This support pack contains the following materials:

a pre-watching vocabulary activity;

the transcript;

a comprehension task

Before you watch / read

Match the words and phrases in the table to their definitions.

1. formal 2. RSVP 3. appointment

4. vet 5. prior engagement 6. offended

Definitions:

a. A plan made before you received the invitation

b. A doctor for animals

c. Used at the end of letters to mean please reply

d. Upset and angry

e. A formal arrangement to meet someone

f. Serious and correct

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Transcript: How to turn down an invitation

Man: Oh no!

Woman: What is it?

Man: Josh and Henrietta would like to have

the pleasure of your company at a drinks

party, next Saturday evening...

Woman: Oh no Josh and

Henrietta...theyre not that couple who... ?

Man: Yeah exactly! And it gets worse...

Woman: How?

Man: Formal dress...

Woman: Argh....it means youve got to wear

a suit....

Man: At the bottom it says RSVP. What

does it mean?

Woman: Youve got to reply.

Man: But I dont want to go, so what can I

say?

Woman: Tell them youve got a dentists

appointment.

Man: Josh is my dentist!

Woman: Tell them its your grandmothers

100th birthday party.

Man: But they know my granny died ages

ago.

Woman: Tell them your dogs sick and

youve got to take him to see the vet.

Man: Its no use Im just going to have to

tell them the truth...

Woman: The truth? Im not coming to your

birthday party because I think youre boring

and stupid?

Man: Maybe not then...

Woman: Tell them this: Im unable to

attend because I have a prior engagement.

Man: Prior engagement?!And they

wont be offended?

Woman: Absolutely not.

Man: Perfect!

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Comprehension task

Multiple choice

Read the questions and select the right answers.

1. What type of event has the man been invited to?

a. A wedding

b. A birthday party

c. A dinner party

2. RSVP means

a. You have to go to the event.

b. The invitation is only for you.

c. You should reply to the invitation.

3. What is the dress code for the party?

a. Formal dress

b. Casual dress

c. Fancy dress

4. The woman suggests using a dentists appointment as an excuse. Why is this not

possible?

a. The man has no teeth.b. The invitation is from the man's dentist.

c. His dentist died a long time ago.

5. Why dont the couple want to go to the party?

a. Josh and Henrietta are not good company.

b. Josh and Henrietta are mean.

c. Josh and Henrietta are a bit scary.

6. What excuse do they decide to use?a. They are getting engaged.

b. The mans dog is sick.

c. The man has an appointment that he made before.

Answers

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How to understand the difference between the UK and Great Britain

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Introduction

This support pack accompanies the video:How to understand the difference between the

UK and Great Britain.

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great-britain

This support pack contains the followingmaterials:

a pre-watching vocabulary activity;

the transcript;

a comprehension task

Before you watch / read

Match the words and phrases in the table to their definitions.

1. nation 2. state 3. prime minister

4. head of state 5. government 6. parliament

Definitions:

a. The group of people who control a country

b. The leader of the government (in some countries)

c. An area represented and recognised by one government

d. The official leader of a country often someone with no real political power

e. The group or groups of people who make up the government

f. A group of people who share a common culture

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Transcript:

How to understand the difference between the UK and Great Britain

Man: So where are you from?

Woman: Scotland. Are you Scottish too?

Man: Well no, Im English actually, but

you knowits all like the same thing, isnt

it?

Woman: Not exactly.

Man: Go on! Isnt Scotland just like well, a

bit of England?

Woman: No, it is not!

Man: Sorry, Britain I mean.

Woman: Britain is not England!

Man: Well yeah I know that, Im not stupidor anythingbut Britains like, England,

Scotland and Wales, isnt it?

Woman: Not exactly.

Man: Yeah, it is; the UK , the United

Kingdom.

Woman: The United Kingdom is Scotland,

England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Man: Oh I see, but were all like the same

nation, arent we?

Woman: Not really. Four nations, one state.

Man: Oh, I get it! So the UK (is) like the

same as Great Britain...

Woman: Great Britain is a geographical

termits a big island with Scotland,

England, and Wales on it.

Man: All right, but we all have the same

prime minister, dont we?

Woman: Yes. And the same head of state.

Man: The Queen!

Woman: Exactly.

Man: And the same government?

Woman: Well, Scotland, Wales and

Northern Ireland have their own local

parliaments.

Man: Oh. I see.

Woman: Its complicated.

Man: Yeah, I can see that.

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Comprehension Task

True or falseRead the statements below and decide if they are true or false.

1. The woman is English.

2. Scotland is a bit of England.

3. Wales and England are not the same nation.

4. The UK is Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

5. The UK has one head of state, the Queen.

6. The UK has one parliament.

7. Its complicated.

Answers

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How to understand the differences between British and American English

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the tape script

Before you read / watch

Can you tell the difference? Put the words in the box under the correct heading.

American English British English

Now read the transcript or watch the video to find out if you are right.

Sidewalk Movie Portion of French Fries Lift Packet of chips

Can of fizzy drink Pants Trousers Portion of chips Elevator

Pavement Film Packet of crisps Can of soda

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Transcript:

How to understand the differences between British and American English

Man: Hey! Nice pants!

Woman: Excuse me?

Man: I said nice pants.

Woman: You cant see my pants, can you?

Man: Of course I can.

Woman: How can you see my pants?

Man: Theyre on your legs!

Woman: Ha. You havent been to America

recently, have you?

Man: Oh I er I er actually just got back from

LA! Thats Los Angeles by the way....

Woman: I know.

Man: Yeah, I picked up some of the American

words, and now I forget which ones to use! So

confusing!

Woman: We call these trousers in Britain.

Man: Of course we do...you know there are so

many things thats its exactly a completely

different language sometimes!

Woman: Really?

Man: Yeah!

Woman: Would you like a crisp?

Man: Crisps? In the States, theyre chips!

Woman: Oh. So if I want to order our chips in

America, what do I ask for?

Man: French fries!

Woman: I see.

Man: And you know what that is, dont you?

Woman: A fizzy drink.

Man: Thats a soda!

Woman: Hmm

Man: You know the lift over there?

Woman: Yeah?

Man: Thats an elevator.

Woman: Oh really?

Man: You know in the States, you dont go towatch a film...

Woman: You watch a movie!

Man: Exactly! And you dont walk on the

pavement

Woman: You walk on the sidewalk!

Man: You got it!

Woman: Ive watched a lot of

films...oops...movies!

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Introduction

This support pack accompanies the video 'How to pay ask someone where they got that '. To see the

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This support pack contains the following materials:

a pre-watching vocabulary activity;

the transcript of the video; a comprehension activity;

Before you watch

Exercise 01

Match the words and phrases in the table to their definitions.

a. could do with b. do a search c. for ages (UK, informal)

d. high street (UK) e. tasty-looking

1. appearing to have a good flavour2. for a very long time3. look for something on the internet4. need, want very much

5. street where all the important shops and businesses are located

Transcript

Man: Hey, nice shoes!Woman: Thanks!Man: Could do with a pair like that myself.Woman: Oh really? Theyre very comfortable.Man: Yeah. Where did you get them?Woman: J ust that place on the high street.Man: On yeah, Ill have to go and take a looksometime.

(Pause)

Man: Hey!Woman: What?Man: Ive been looking for that book for ages!Woman: Really?Man: Yeah...where did you get it?Woman: I bought it online. I just did a searchand found it, you know...

Man: Really?Woman: Yes. Its not that difficult.Man: Ill have to have a look.

(Pause)

Man: Hey!Woman: What?

Man: Thats a tasty-looking sandwich!Woman: Its a tasty tasting sandwich too...Man: Where did you er...Woman: Where did I get it?Man: Yeah! Thats exactly what I was going tosay....!Woman: I made it myself.Man: Oh.Woman: Here have it!

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Af ter watching

Exercise 02Decide if the statements are true or false.

1. The man has a similar pair of shoes to the woman2. The woman bought her shoes in a shop in town3. It took the woman a long time to find the book4. The woman is enjoying her sandwich5. The woman guesses what the man will ask her6. The man is surprised the woman didnt buy the sandwich

Answers

Exercise 011. e; 2. c; 3. b; 4. a; 5. d

Exercise 021. False; 2. True; 3. False; 4. True; 5. True; 6. True

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How to pay a compliment

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IntroductionThis support pack accompanies the video 'How to pay a compliment'. To see the video, go to:http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/how/how-pay-compliment

This support pack contains the following materials:

a pre-watching vocabulary activity; the transcript of the video;

a comprehension activity;

Before you watch

Exercise 01Match the words and phrases in the table to their definitions.

a. by the way b. clinch

c. deal d. high street

e. I am flattered f. I appreciate that

g. modest h. notice

i. outfit j. pay (someone) a compliment

k. you wear it well

1. a business arrangement

2. a set of clothes

3. where the most important businesses and shops in a town are located (British English)

4. expression used to introduce a new subject or add information

5. it suits you, it is right for you

6. not willing to talk too much about ones achievements and abilities

7. to say something (to someone) to express approval or admiration for things that someone does

8. to see or become aware of something

9. used to express that you are very pleased after receiving a compliment

10. used to thank someone or to show that you are grateful

11. win (informal)

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Transcript

Man: Good morning!

Woman: Morning!Man: By the way, I just wanted to say well doneon clinching that deal!Woman: Oh, thanks. It wasnt too difficult.Man: Youre being modest! You did really well.Woman: Thank you.Man: Youre a great Manager, you know.Woman: Do you think so?Man: Oh yeah.Woman: I appreciate that.(pause)Man: Have you cut your hair?

Woman: Oh yes, I did actually. Thanks fornoticing!Man: Where did you get it done?Woman: Oh, just that place on the high street.

Man: They did a great job and it looks great with

the outfit.Woman: Do you think so?Man: Oh yeah. Very fashionable.Woman: Oh, its just an old thing.Man: Well, youve got a great sense of style.Woman: Thank you, you too.Man: Thank you.(pause)Man: Nice perfume, too. Is that Dream?Woman: Well, yes it is, actually.Man: You wear it well.Woman: Im flattered.

Man: My pleasure.Woman: Listen, do you want something?Man: No. Im just being polite, you know.Woman: Hmmm.

Af ter watching

Exercise 02Put the topics of the conversation in the orderyou hear them.

1. The womans clothes

2. The womans professional skills

3. A visit to the hairdresser

4. A business agreement

5. What the man can smell

6. The womans fashion sense

Answers

Exercise 011. c; 2. i; 3. d; 4. a; 5. k; 6. g; 7. j; 8. h; 9. e; 10. f; 11. b

Exercise 024, 2, 3, 1, 6, 5

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How to tell if your boyfriend is a slob

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This support pack contains the following materials:

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Before you watch

Exercise 01Match the words in the table to their definitions.

a. bin b. guy c. honey d. mess

e. relaxing f. shave g. shower h. slob

1. A lazy, untidy and often rude person2. The act of removing hair from the body, especially a man's face3. A device which releases water through small holes and which you stand under to wash your whole

body4. Becoming less active and more calm and happy5. Something that looks dirty or untidy6. A name that you call someone you love or like very much

7. A container for waste8. Man (informal)

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Girlfriend: Hello.Boyfriend: All right.Girlfriend: What have you been doing?Boyfriend: Watching TV.Girlfriend: Again?Boyfriend: Yeah...Girlfriend: What have you eaten?

Boyfriend: I got a takeaway pizza.Girlfriend: Have you had a shave?Boyfriend: No.Girlfriend: Have you had a shower?Boyfriend: No.Girlfriend: You havent even changed yourclothes!Boyfriend: Im relaxing!Girlfriend: Look, this place is a mess.Boyfriend: A mess?Girlfriend: Yes. Look youve got takeawayfood boxes and empty drink cans everywhere.

Boyfriend: Its just home. Its my personalspace.Girlfriend: Well, its also my personal space.Listen, honey, can you just tidy up a bit?Boyfriend: To tidy up?Girlfriend: Yes. You know. Put things in the bin.Wash up the dishes.

Boyfriend: Okay Ill do it later.Girlfriend: Later when?Boyfriend: Later.Girlfriend: Do you know something? Youre aslob.Boyfriend: A what?Girlfriend: A slob.Boyfriend: Im just an ordinary guy.Girlfriend: No youre not. Youre a...Boyfriend: ...slob. I get it.

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Exercise 02

Below are 6 things that were said in the video. Can you rewrite them in indirect (reported) speech?

1. Girlfriend: "What have you been doing?"

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2. Boyfriend: "I got a takeaway pizza."

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3. Girlfriend: "Have you had a shower?"

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4. Boyfriend: "Im relaxing!"

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5. Girlfriend: "Can you tidy up a bit?"

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6. Boyfriend: "Ill do it later."

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Answers

Exercise 011. h; 2. f; 3. g; 4. e; 5. d; 6. c; 7. a; 8. b

Exercise 021. She asked him what he had/he'd been doing.2. He said (that) he had/he'd got a takeaway pizza.3. She asked him if he had/he'd had a shower.

4. He said (that) he was relaxing.5. She asked him if he could tidy up a bit.6. He said (that) he'd/he would do it later.