Lesson 60: Leaving for Home

   

Key Expressions:

Call it a day

Catch some Z’s

Been a long day

Situation:

Hal: Hey George, do you want to call it a day? I can’t wait to get home to my wife.

George: You can’t wait too see her, huh?

Hal: You said it. It’s been such a long day, man!

George: Hey, you want to hit the bar on the way home?

Hal: Nah, I think I’ll pass. Let’s take a rain check on that.

George: Sure, next week then. I’ve got to catch some Zs anyway.

Pronunciation drill:

Long day

Rain check

Bar

Substitution drill:

Do you want to _________? I can’t wait to get home to my wife.

You said it. It’s _____ such a _______, man!

Sure, next week then. I’ve got to __________ anyway.

Today’s Homework:

Construct sentences using the Key Expressions, Call it a day, Catch some Z’s, Been a long day.

Example:  Since we’ve accomplished enough, let’s call it a day.

Lesson 59: Casanova?

 

Key Expressions:

Trophy

Notch on his bedpost

Playboy

Situation:

A: Hey look, John’s got another girl.

B: It’s another trophy for him.

A: Poor girl. Well, that’s another notch on his bedpost.

B: Is he some kind of Casanova or something?

A: A playboy more like it.

B: You got that right.

Pronunciation drill:

Trophy

Notch

Bedpost

Substitution drill:

It’s another _________ for him.

Poor girl. Well, that’s another notch on his _________.

Is he some kind of Casanova or something?

A ___________ more like it.

Today’s Homework:

Construct sentences using the Key Expressions, Trophy, Notch on his bedpost, Playboy, trophy

Example:  My day always tell me I’m his precious trophy.

Lesson 58: On the Road

 

Key Expressions

Pull over

Got tied up in traffic

Run over

Situation

Will: Dude, look at the cop. He’s signaling you to pull over.

Harry: Oh great, what did I do now?

Will: Um, I think you just went over the speed limit that’s why he’s telling you to pull over.

Harry: Oh man. Let me just slow down.

A: Sorry I’m late boss. I got tied up in traffic.

B: It’s okay. I got tied up myself. Traffic’s really getting worse these days.

A: Yeah, they’ve been fixing sections of the highway all at once.

B: They should be fixing the roads one at a time to avoid heavy traffic, don’t you think?

A: Hey look out!

B: Man that was close! That guy nearly ran me over with his car! I bet that guy’s drunk or something. Did you get his license plate?

A: Don’t worry, I did. We’re going to report that driver to the police.

Pronunciation drill

Pull over

Getting worse

Nearly ran

Substitution drills

Look at the cop. He’s signaling you to ___________.

A: Sorry I’m late boss. I ___________ in traffic.

Man that was close! That guy nearly ____ me ______with his car!

Today’s Homework:

Construct sentences using the Key Expressions, Pull over, Got tied up in traffic, Run over.

Example:  The police pulled over to check on to accident.

Lesson 57: Time

 

Key Expressions

On the dot

24/7

Double-time

Situation

A: What time will you be picking up the package?

B: I don’t know. When is it going to arrive?

A: Well the delivery guy said it would be arriving 8:30 on the dot.

B: Okay, I’ll leave at 8 so I’ll be there when the package arrives.

A: Alright, don’t you forget that package.

A: Oh my god! I have to pick up some groceries!

B: Groceries? What are you so worried about?

A: Look at the time, there are no groceries open at this hour!

B: Relax, there’s a convenience store down the street that’s open 24/7.

A: Oh that store’s open 24/7? Thank god.

A: Hey, the boss wants this report taken cared of.

B: Okay, I’ll handle that. I’m good at these things anyway.

A: Well you’ve better get a move on. The boss wants us to move double time.

B: Well what else is new?

Pronunciation drills

Arrive

Groceries

Worried

Substitution drills

A.  I don’t know. When is it going to arrive?

B.   Well the delivery guy said it would be arriving 8:30 __________.

A.  Relax, there’s a convenience store down the street that’s open 24/7.

B.  Oh that store’s open ___________? Thank god.

A. Well you’ve better get a move on. The boss wants us to move _________.

Today’s Homework:

Construct sentences using the Key Expressions, On the dot, 24/7,

Double-time.

Example:  Marvin is a workaholic.  He works almost 24/7.

Lesson 56: Nightlife

 

Key Expressions

The night is still young

During the wee hours

Situation

Zander: This club sucks. Why don’t we go hit another one?

Warren: I agree. We’re just wasting our time here. Let’s get moving.

Zander: Come on, the night is still young. Let’s look for a better club.

A: Look at this city. It’s still alive even during the wee hours! I bet there are a lot of bars and clubs where we can meet new people.

B: You got that right. So where do you want go first?

A: My officemates say there are some good ones across the block.

B: Great, let’s get going!

Pronunciation drill

Let’s look

Bars and clubs

Ones

Across

Substitution drills

Zander: This club sucks. Why don’t we go hit another one?

Warren: I agree. We’re just wasting our time here. Let’s get moving.

Zander: Come on, the _____________. Let’s look for a better club.

Look at this city. It’s still alive even ______________! I bet there are a lot of bars and clubs where we can meet new people.

Today’s Homework:

Construct sentences using the Key Expressions, The night is still young.

During the wee hours.

Example:  The night is still young we could still grab some beer!

Lesson 55: Technology

 

Key Expressions

Cutting edge

State of the art

Computer literate/illiterate

Nerds and geeks

Situation

A. Have you seen the US Air Force’s new fighter plane?

B. Yeah, the one with stealth capabilities?

A. That’s right, it’s invisible to radar.

B. Wow, that’s really cutting edge. Its enemies won’t know the plane’s coming.

A. Wow, your mobile phone’s really state-of-the-art.

B. Here, let me show you its features. It can record 60 minute video clips, play mp3 files, connect to the Internet, and has a camera with 4x zoom.

A. Wow, I envy your phone. I think I’ll buy one for myself.

A. You know, good jobs nowadays require you to be computer literate.

B. You’re right. It’s hard for people who are computer illiterate to find decent jobs.

A. And in the past, people who knew a lot about computers were called nerds and geeks. They were often laughed at.

B. It’s ironic that being a “geek” is suddenly important nowadays right?

Pronunciation drills

Fighter plane

Radar

Camera

Substitution drills

A. Have you seen the US Air Force’s new fighter plane?

B. Yeah, the one with stealth capabilities?

A. That’s right, it’s invisible to radar.

Wow, that’s really _____________. Its enemies won’t know the plane’s coming.

Wow, your mobile phone’s really ____________.

A. You know, good jobs nowadays require you to be ______________.

B. You’re right. It’s hard for people who are ____________ to find decent jobs.

It’s ironic that being a “__________” is suddenly important nowadays right?

Today’s Homework

Construct sentences using the Key Expressions, Cutting edge,

State of the art, Computer literate/illiterate,Nerds and geeks.

Example:  The car that was given by my dad to my mom is state of the art.

Lesson 54: Distance

Key Expressions

Stone’s throw away from….

Within walking distance

Let’s head over to…

Situation:

A: Hello, I’m here to ask about the house you’re selling.

B: Oh yes, please come inside.

A: Wow, this is a nice house.

B: Thank you, as you can see its very cozy inside. You have a nice view. And the best part is that it’s just a stone’s throw away from the beach. So if you want to have a swim, just head over to the beach.

A: I like that. So how much will the house be?

B: Let’s head over to the living room to talk about that.

A: I’m bored, what do you want to do?

B: I don’t know. What do you want to do?

A: Now both of us are bored. Why don’t we head over to the mall?

B: There’s nothing to see over there, why do you want to go there?

A: Not to the old mall, there’s a new mall within walking distance.

B: Really? Okay let’s go!

Pronunciation drills

Very cozy

Stone’s throw away

Bored

Walking distance

Substitution drills

Thank you, as you can see its very cozy inside. You have a nice view. And the best part is that it’s just a ___________ from the beach. So if you want to have a swim, just head over to the beach.

I like that. So how much will the house be?

_____________ the living room to talk about that.

Not to the old mall, there’s a new mall ___________________.

Today’s Homework:

Construct sentences using the Key Expressions, Stone’s throw away from…., Within walking distance, Let’s head over to…

Example:  Let’s head over to the camp.

Lesson 53: Pep Talks

Key Expressions

Stand tall

Don’t let it get to you.

Overwhelming

 Situation

A: Man! I’m so nervous! Imagine having to speak in front of 800 people!

B: Hey, you’ve got to stand tall! These people are expecting their president to be strong. Come on, they look up to you for inspiration.

A: I know, but I really get nervous talking in front of so many people.

B: Don’t let the pressure get to you. These people are like your family, right? I know its overwhelming talking to so many people at once. Hey, remember the old trick?

A: Oh yeah! I’ll just imagine that they’re all naked.

Pronunciation drills

Nervous

Imagine

Look up to

Overwhelming

Substitution drills

Hey, you’ve got to _______________! These people are expecting their president to be strong. Come on, they look up to you for inspiration.

I know, but I really get nervous talking in front of so many people.

Don’t __________ the pressure _________. These people are like your family, right? I know its ____________ talking to so many people at once. Hey, remember the old trick?

Today’s Homework:

Construct sentences using the Key Expressions, Stand tall, Don’t let it get to you, Overwhelming.

Example: Don’t let his arrogance get to you.

Lesson 52: Party Invitation

Key Expressions

Could you make it?

I’m looking forward to it

See you then

Tag along

It would be my pleasure

 

Situation

Max: Hello Kyle. It's Max. I just received the invitation to your stag party.

Kyle: Could you make it?

Max: Well, let's see. It's next Friday night, 9:00 pm, at 201 Liberty Lane, Champaign, right?

Kyle: That's right. I hope you could tag along another friend.

Max: It would be my pleasure.

Kyle: I'm looking forward seeing you there. Thanks.

Max: Bye.

Kyle: See you then.

Pronunciation drills

Stag party

Tag along

Substitution drills

Max: Hello Kyle. It's Max. I just received the invitation to your stag party.

Kyle: ________ make it?

Max: Well, let's see. It's next Friday night, 9:00 pm, at 201 Liberty Lane, Champaign, right?

Kyle: That's right. I hope you could tag along another friend.

Max: It would be ___________.

Kyle: I'm ___________ seeing you there. Thanks.

Max: Bye.

Kyle: __________ then.

Today’s Homework:

Construct sentences using the Key Expressions, Could you make it?

I’m looking forward to it, See you then, It would be my pleasure.

Example:  The girls will tag along with their partners going to the camp.

Lesson 51: Gossip

Key Expressions

I won’t tell a single soul.

Have you heard the latest?

Don't keep me in suspense!!!

Sleep your way to the top.

Situation

F: Can you keep a secret?

S: Well of course. You know me.

F: Promise not to tell anyone?

S: I wont' tell a single soul.

F: Well, I've just seen Morgan’s appointment letter as the new division chief.

S: Oh, my god! That’s what happens when you sleep your way to the top.

T: Have you heard the latest?

N: Do you mean about Eric being demoted?

T: No, that's old news. It's about Fred.

N: Oh, I haven't heard anything about him. Come on. Don’t keep me in suspense.

T: Well, he's just gone into the hospital for a tummy tuck.

N: I'm not surprised. He's been looking slimmer these days.

Pronunciation drills

Of course

Demoted

In suspense

Looking slimmer

Substitution drill

I promise not to tell anyone. I wont' tell ___________.

Oh, my god! That’s what happens when you __________________.

___________ the latest?

Oh, I haven't heard anything. Come on. Don’t _______________.

Today’s Homework:

Construct sentences using the Key Expressions, I won’t tell a single soul, Have you heard the latest? , Don't keep me in suspense!!!  , Sleep your way to the top.

Example:  I promised my best friend that I won’t tell a single soul about her secret.

Lesson 50: Ability and Proficiency

Key Expressions:

Cut out for

Get the hang of things

Long face

To have what it takes

Rusty

Situation:

Darren: Boss, I have to resign from my post.

CEO: What?! What made you say that?

Darren: I really can’t deal with the pressures of working in a law firm. Maybe I’m not just cut out for this job.

CEO: Darren, I understand where you’re coming from. You’re new and you’re young. It’s really difficult in the beginning, but you’ll get the hang of things as you grow with this company. You have a lot of potential, you know.

Darren: I know boss, but…

Harry: What’s wrong? What’s with the long face?

Tom: I’m not doing so well in the basketball varsity. I don’t think I have what it takes to be a varsity player.

Harry: Come on man, you’re just getting a little rusty. You just need to get more practice.

Tom: Thanks Harry. You really are a good friend.

Pronunciation drills:

Resign

Pressures of working

Law firm

Substitution drill:

I really can’t deal with the pressures of working in a law firm. Maybe I’m not just _________________ job.

I understand where you’re coming from. You’re new and you’re young. It’s really difficult in the beginning, but you’ll _________

________________ as you grow with this company. You have a lot of potential, you know.

What’s wrong? What’s with the ___________?

I’m not doing so well in the basketball varsity. I don’t think I ____________ to be a varsity player.

Come on man, you’re just getting a little __________. You just need to get more practice.

Today’s Homework:

Construct sentences using the Key Expressions, Cut out for

Get the hang of things, Long face, To have what it takes, rusty

Example:  Sorry, but I can’t help you solve that math problems, I’m a little rusty with numbers already.

Lesson 49: Facial Expressions

Key Expressions

Long face

Turned red with anger

Like you’ve seen a ghost

Situation

A. Hi there Carl, what’s with the long face?

B. My pet hamster died this morning.

A. That’s too bad. Cheer up, why don’t you get a new hamster.

B. I’d want to. Maybe when I’m finished mourning over my hamster.

A. Boy, I’ve never seen a couple argue so aggressively.

B. I know. You could feel what they’re feeling.

A. Look at the girl’s face. It’s so red with anger. She’s like a volcano.

A. Hey what’s wrong? It’s like you’ve seen a ghost.

B. Oh it’s worse than that.

A. What? Tell me.

B. I saw an old guy running around naked.

Pronunciation drills

Long face

Finished mourning

Argue

What’s wrong?

Running around

Substitution drills

Hi there Carl, what’s with the ______________?

Look at the girl’s face. It’s so ____________. She’s like a volcano.

Hey what’s wrong? It’s like ________________.

Today’s Homework

Construct sentences using the Key Expressions, Long face, Turned red with anger, Like you’ve seen a ghost.

Example:  You’ve got that long face, what happened?

Lesson 48: I Need a Doctor

Key Expressions:

My ____ is killing me

A runny nose

Coming down with something

Situation

A. Doc, you have to see me right now. My chest is killing me!

B. Oh my god, you may be having a heart attack. You need an ambulance! Hold on, I’m sending one for you!

Max:  Dave, what’s wrong? You look terrible?

Dave: Hey there Max. I feel so tired today and my back hurts. Plus, I’ve got a runny nose.

Max: Uh oh, you may be coming down with the flu. Why don’t you take the day off? You have to rest, my friend.

Dave: Thanks for understanding, Max.

Pronunciation drill

Right now

Heart attack

What’s wrong?

Look terrible

Substitution drill

A. Doc, you have to see me right now. My ___________ me!

I feel so tired today and my back hurts. Plus, I’ve got a __________.

You maybe ________________. Why don’t you take the day off? You have to rest, my friend.

Today’s Homework

Construct sentences using the Key Expressions, My ____ is killing me

A runny nose, Coming down with something.

Example: My ulcer is killing me, could you take me to the doctor?

Lesson 47: Dining Out

 

Key Expressions

Where can I get a bite to eat?

Doggie bag

Split the bill

Situation

Aaron: Gosh, I’m so hungry. I have to eat now or I’ll faint. Hey, where can we get a bite to eat?

Brian: Why don’t we go to the new restaurant just across the street?

Aaron: Sure, let’s go quickly!

Aaron: (Burp!) I’m so full. I can’t get up.

Brian: Me too, and we still have lot to eat.

Aaron: I thought we would be able to finish all these food.

Brian: Let’s just have the food in a doggie bag.

Aaron: Okay, let’s just eat the food at the office later.

Aaron: Uh oh, I’m a little short on cash.

Brian: Let’s split the bill then so you can just pay for what you ordered.

Aaron: Okay, here’s my money…

Pronunciation drills

Faint

Across

Doggie bag

Substitution drills

Gosh, I’m so hungry. I have to eat now or I’ll faint. Hey, ____

___________?

Let’s just have the food in a ___________.

Let’s _____________ then so you can just pay for what you ordered.

Today’s Homework

Construct sentences using the Key Expressions, Where can I get a bite to eat? , Doggie bag, Split the bill.

Example:  I suggest we split the bill to be fair with everybody.

Lesson 46: Elaborating

 

Key Expressions

Allow me to explain/elaborate

For example/For instance

To give you an example/Let me give you an example

Situation

James: Hey Kenny, do you think I should stop drinking?

Kenny: Well drinking alcohol has good and bad effects. If you drink moderately, then alcohol would be good for you.

James: What exactly do you mean?

Kenny: Allow me to explain. Alcohol can help unclog your arteries of fat deposits.

James: Is that a good thing?

Kenny: Of course it is! For instance, if you have no fat deposits in your arteries, you would have fewer chances in developing heart disease.

James: Hey, then I should drink alcohol.

Kenny: Yes, but drink moderately, okay?

Pronunciation drills

Should stop drinking

Moderately

Unclog

Arteries

Substitution drills

James: Hey Kenny, do you think I should stop drinking?

Kenny: Well drinking alcohol has good and bad effects. If you drink moderately, then alcohol would be good for you.

James: What exactly do you mean?

Kenny: ____________. Alcohol can help unclog your arteries of fat deposits.

James: Is that a good thing?

Kenny: Of course it is! ____________, if you have no fat deposits in your arteries, you would have fewer chances in developing heart disease.

Today’s Homework

Construct sentences using the Key Expressions, Allow me to explain/elaborate, For example/For instance, To give you an example/Let me give you an example.

Example:  Let me give you an example of a mammal.  A Whale.