48 Sounds of English International Phonetic Alphabet

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Asking the schedule

A: What do you plan to do on the weekend?

B: I don’t know for certain.

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A: Can I see you sometime this week?

B: I’m afraid my schedule is pretty tight.

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A: When are you leaving?

B: Next Friday.

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A: Going to the party tonight?

B: Sure thing.

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A: Where are you staying?

B: I’m crashing with a friend of mine.

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A: When’s the next train to Boston?

B:  Two-fifteen.

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A: When will you be back?

B: This coming Tuesday.

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A: Will you be there this evening?

B:  Yes, I will.

A:  I’ll come by, then.

 

Activities:

 

1) Practice with a partner.

 

2) New vocabulary and expressions

Argument

A: I’m going to quit right away if you refused my request.

B: Don’t jump to conclusions so quickly. I’ll give you a pay raise, so stay with us.

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A: You should do it now.

B: Must I?

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A: Look, let’s not discuss it.

B: Why not?

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A: What difference does that make?

B: I was just curious.

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A: Let me call Mark Seels.

B: What’s the good of calling Mark  Now?

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A: You can’t fire me. I’m quitting.

B:  You can’t quit. You’re fired.

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A: Why don’t you tell me exactly what your objections are?

B: I can’t tell you now.

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A: How do you feel about that idea?

B: I would just like to refute it.

 

Activities:

 

1) Practice with a partner.

 

2) New vocabulary and expressions

 

Approval

A: I think you should give it a try.

B: OK, if you want me to.

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A: How about if I pick you up about two?

B: That’s fine with me.

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A: What do you say we cruise by the bar?

B: Why not?

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A: Would you like me to pay for it now?

B: Sure.

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A: Did he agree to your proposal?

B: Yes, he did.

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A: Give up all credit buying until you’re debt-free.

B:  Yes, of course.

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A: Can I take this afternoon off?

B: Okay, it’s not very busy this afternoon anyway.

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A: Is the matter settled?

B: You’ve got a deal.

 

Activities:

 

1) Practice with a partner.

 

2) New vocabulary and expressions

 

Appointment

A: Mrs. Wilt to see you, Mr. Defalco

B: Oh, yes. Tell him to come in, please.

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A: Good morning. I want to see the Sales manager, please.

B: Have you an appointment?

A:  Yes, at 10:30

B:  What’s your name, please?

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A: Well, feel free to come and see me if you have any questions.

B: Thanks a lot.

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A: When is the deadline for applications?

B: It is the end of this month.

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A: Let’s fix the time and place of our meeting.

B: How about tomorrow evening?

A:  Okay with me.

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A: Was your proposal accepted?

B: It was turned down.

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A: That post is too important for me to undertake.

B: No, you can do it.

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A: When shall we meet next time?

B: How about the beginning of next month?

　

Activities:

 

1) Practice with a partner.

 

2) New vocabulary and expressions