Oral English week 2 李蕊

New function part

dating 约会

propose 求婚

Marriage 婚姻

Dating Propose Marriage

Question 1 How to ask for a date in English?

Birthday Party

Question 2 If tomorrow were your birthday and you wanted to hold a birthday party, how to invite your friends to your party in English?

So Part 1: How to make an appointment (extend an invitation)?

Useful expressions: 1.“We are having a … party. Would you like to join us?” 2.“Would you like to come to …?” 3.“How would you like to …?” 4.“Are you free this ….? I would like to invite you to …?” 5.“Would you by any chance be interested in …?” 6.“Do you want to …?”

Accepting an Invitation: “That sounds great/like fun.” “I’d love/like to.” “Yes, that would be great!” “Sure. When would you like to … ?

Refusing an Invitation: “Oh, that sounds like fun. I would really like to, but …(I have other plans/I have to…)” “I’m sorry. I would like to …, but …” “What a pity! I can’t make it to your party, I …”  

Pair Activity: 2 Circles

Administration building

Pagoda

Library

Golf course

Swimming Pool

Spanish Castles

SIAS Stadium

Roman Amphitheater

Russian Square

Italian Square

European Street

Track and Field

Fountain Square

Question: － How long have you had your cell phone? － What’s the use of your phone? sending short messages, talking to other people, playing games, chatting online with friends, surfing the internet, taking photos, listening to music, etc..

Question: － What specifically do they use their cell phones for most of the time? sending short messages & chatting online) make phone calls.

Part 2: Making an Appointment on the Phone

Example: Transcript of a Phone Conversation A: Hello? B: Hi. Am I talking to ______ (name)? A: Yes … B: Hey ______ (name), this is _____ (name). It's good to hear you! A: Oh, hi ______ (name). I'm so glad you are calling! How are you? B: I'm fine. How are you? A: Great! I haven't heard from you in such a long time! B: Yes, but I will be in town this weekend, and this is why I'm calling: Because I'm wondering, whether you would have time for us get together …? A: Are you serious? Of course, I would love to see you. What about Saturday? Would Saturday afternoon work for you?

Example: Transcript of a Phone Conversation B: Sure that would work. Except that I have an appointment on Saturday at 2. But if you have time later in the afternoon, maybe we could get together then. How does that sound? A: That's perfect! So, why don't we meet a little later. Would 4:30 be a good time? B: Yes, that sounds really good. And maybe we could go and have some ice cream together. I'll invite you. A: What? You are the guest! No, I'll invite you. Don't worry about it! B: Well (laughs), we can figure that out on Saturday. It was great talking to you! A: I'm so glad you called. See you Saturday then. B: See you. A: Bye. B: Bye.  

Conclusion: This is how you can make an appointment on the phone – by including Greeting Reason for call (appointment) Approval/Disapproval – Approval (ie. setting up a date for a meeting) Set time & place to meet Ending the conversation

Function: Asking for Approval/Responses

Asking for Approval (agreement on a future plan)   Asking for Approval (agreement on a future plan) Does that work for you? Is that ok (with you)? Is _____ a good time? How does that sound?

Responses Sure! That’s fine. I’ll see you then. Let me check my schedule (and I’ll get back to you when I know for sure). That sounds really good. Sure, that’s fine. That’s perfect! I’m sorry, I don’t have time then. How about at _________? That sounds great, but I already have plans. Can I talk to you again?

Presentation Activity: Making an Appointment on the Phone

Idiom part

Idiom “Care to …?” 愿意。。。 (Would you) care to...? a polite phrase introducing an inquiry as to whether someone wishes to do something. John: Would you care to step out for some air? Jane: Oh, I'd love it. Sue: Care to go for a swim? Mary: Not now, thanks.

Idiom beat around the bush 拐弯抹角，兜圈子 : Used when someone doesn’t say what he or she means Examples: Stop beating around the bush and give us your final decision. - I wish Jack would stop beating around the bush and tell me what he really thinks.

Sounds part

/i:/ /i/

/i:/ tea three cheese (奶酪) Bean meal Meat peach(桃子) Greek Pizza coffee please Cream(奶油 ) beef complete tea three cheese (奶酪) Bean meal Meat peach(桃子)

/i:/ 1. Steve doesn’t eat cheese. 2. They order two meat pizzas and one cheese pizza. 3. Three people order Greek salad and coffee. 4. Really? I can’t believe it. 5. I agree. Could you repeat that, please? 6. Can I please speak to Lee?

/i/ Is sick sit Mrs. listen fifteen It’s think miss ticket minutes beginning If quick film begins fifty interesting Thirteen thirty fourteen forty Sixteen sixty nineteen ninety

/i/ Listen to this. Do you speak English? Who is it? I think it is interesting. Com on in. Where do you live? I live in the city.

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