1. Travelling Making appointments

2. Do you know the nationalities of these airlines?

3. These airlines are called “no- frills” airlines. Can you guess what “no-frills” airlines mean? “No-frills” airlines are those that cost much lower than traditional airlines.

4. Now listen to a sample talk about the methods of travel people use. Click here

5. Now work in groups. Talk about which methods of travel you use and what you use them for. Plane Train Car Bus Motorbike Bike To work For business trips For holidays

6. Making an appointment When would be convenient for you? When are you free? Is…possible for you? Shall we say…? What time would suit you? How/ what about…? Changing an appointment I’m very sorry I have to cancel the appointment on… I’m afraid I can’t manage our meeting on… Could we arrange another time?

7. Saying yes Yes,…suits me fine. Yes, that’s fine. Yes, I can make it on… I look forward to meeting you… See you on… Saying no No, I’m afraid I’m busy then. No, I’m afraid I’ve got another appointment. I’m really sorry but I can’t make it…

8. Work in pairs. Role-play two phone calls. Telephone your partner and make an appointment for dinner next week. Ring again and change the appointment.

9. 1. Make a phone call 2.Introduce yourself and explain why you are calling 3. Suggest day – time – place 4. Respond negatively and tell the reason – make another suggestion 5. Respond positively 1. Answer the phone 2. Respond positively 3. Respond negatively and offer an explanation – make an alternative suggestion 4. Agree and confirm the details 5. Close the talk

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