Pattern English..Handbook (For esl students and teachers)
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Transcript of Pattern English..Handbook (For esl students and teachers)
Collected by: T. Ma. Teresa Walang
Day 1: Self Introduction
Objectives: To be able to know what English expressions to use;
1. when introducing ones’ self and
2. asking others personal information
Detailed Content
I- Key Expressions
Asking
Personal
Information
What is your
first name?
What is your
surname?
What is your
phone number?
Where are you
from?
How old are
you?
Are you
(Korean,
American,
etc.)
Where do you
live?
Giving out
information
My name is
___________.
I am _____ years
old.
I am from
___________.
I live in
______________.
I like
______________.
II- Sample Dialogue
A: Hi! My name is John. What’s your name?
B: Kevin
A: Where are you from Kevin?
B: I am from the Philippines. How about you
where are you from?
A: I am from Italy
B: Are you Italian?
A: No, I am not, but my
family moved there a year
ago I am Korean.
Day 2: Various Ways of Greeting
Someone
Objective: To be able to appropriately greet
someone familiar and someone who has
not been acquainted with for a long time using
appropriate English expressions.
Detailed Content:
I- Key Expressions
General
Greetings
How’s
everything?
What’s new?
How have you
been?
Greeting a
Person You
Haven’t Seen
in a Long
Time
Long time no
see!
I haven’t seen
you in years!
It’s nice to see
you again!
Expressing
Surprise to
See Someone
Never thought
I’d see you
here!
What a
surprise to see
you here!
It’s a small
world!
II- Sample Dialogue
A: Kelly, what a surprise to see you here!
B: Hello Ashley, what’s new?
A: The same as usual, how about you? How
have you been?
B: I am fine, I am about to buy stuff for my
writing class.
A: Oh, I see. I have to go; it’s nice to see you
again Kelly, bye!
B: Bye!
Day 3: Agreeing
Objective: To be able to convey conformity on
something you believe in and
understood right, and to ask whether the
listener is following you or not using
appropriate English expressions.
Detailed Content:
I- Key Expressions
Saying that
you agree
I agree with
you 100%
That’s right
This/That is
perfect
I have no
problem with that
Saying you
understood
I/We see what
you mean
I/We got it
I/We hear you
I/We know
what you’re
talking about
Making sure
you are
understood
(The listener
heard you
right)
Do you follow?
Do know what I
mean?
Do you agree?
II- Sample Dialogue
A: So Kevin do you follow?
B: Yes, I got it it’s difficult at first though.
A: I agree with you 100% me too, I did not get
it at first, but my teacher was patient, he
explained to me step by step. Let’s try again,
plural subject goes with a plural verb, do you
agree?
B: That’s right.
A: Great! I guess were done here.
Day 4: Disagreeing
Objective: To be able to differ to
something/someone you don’t believe in and
to refuse using apt English
expressions.
Detailed Content
I- Key Expressions
Saying
Disagreemen
t/ Saying
Someone is
Wrong
You’re dead
wrong
You’ve got it
all wrong
That’s
unthinkable
I disagree
completely
Expressing
Rejection
I can’t stand
it/them
it/him/her/them!
It’s not my cup
of tea/it’s not
my style
I don’t get it I don’t like
it/him/her
II-Sample Dialogue
A: Why don’t you try this shirt on, I think it
fits you just fine.
B: I don’t like it. The color is too dark for me.
A: Alright then how about this one, pink is not
a dark color.
B: Right, but you see pink is not my style.
A: Hmnn, I think you shouldn’t ask me to
come with you; you don’t listen to me anyway.
B: You’ve got it all wrong, all I mean is I want
something else.
A: Fine, how about let’s find what you want in
another shop.
B: I think that’s perfect! Let’s go!
Day 5: Asking/Giving Directions
Objective: To be able to direct someone; giving
him or her accurate signals using
English. Furthermore, to ask directions in the
most acceptable manner using English
expressions.
Detailed Content
I- Key Expressions
Asking
Directions
Excuse me. Is
there a
bank/store/mall/t
heater near
here?
Could you tell
me how to get
to the
bank/store/mall/
theater?
Pardon me I
am lost, how do
I get to the
bank/store/mall/t
heater?
Which is the
best route to the
bank/store/mall/t
heater?
What floor is
the ____office at?
Giving
Direction
Take this
passageway
Go up/down
the steps
Turn right/left
Follow this
path
Cross the
street
Drive/Walk
south/north/west/
east/
straight
It’s next
to/across from
the/between/
in front of
It’s on the
_____floor.
II- Sample Dialogue
A: Excuse me. Is there a Department Store
near here?
B: Yes, there is one near here. Drive/Walk
south at about 15 meters, it’s next
to the theater on the right side of the
road.
A: Thank you!
B: You’re welcome, is there
anything else I can do for you?
A: Yes, please how about a theater?
B: The City Theater is just next to the
Department Store.
A: Great!
Day 6: In a Shop/Department Store
Objective: To able to confidently carry out
shops’ businesses without having
difficulty with the use of English expressions
commonly use by shoppers.
Detailed Content
I- Key Expressions
From the
Clerk
Can I help you?
Yes Ma’am/Sir
how may I
help you?
How does it
fit?
What size are
you?
From the
Shopper
(You)
Do you have
this in size
medium/large/sm
all/? Or Do
have this in
size 36/23/12…
Do you have
this color
white/blue/green/
yellow etc?
Can I try
(it/them) on?
Where is the
fitting/ changing
room?
Where can I
find the cashier?
What fabric is
this
shirt/pants/jacket
made of?
Can I get this
in the next
bigger/smaller
size?
How does the
color look?
It/that is out of
my price
range.
It’s a reap off
II- Sample Dialogue
A: Yes sir, how may I help you?
B: I would like to see this shirt in the next
bigger size please.
A: For a moment, (the clerk goes to get the
man the right size) here you go sir.
B: Thank you. Where is the fitting room?
A: It’s right this way sir.
B: You’re welcome.
A: How does the color look on me?
B: I think you should get it in a darker color,
how about in navy blue?
A: Perfect navy blue is my favorite color; get
me one then in this same size.
B: Sure sir, give me a minute then.
Day 7: At a Restaurant/Ordering a
Meal
Objective: To be able to order and request food
and beverages in a restaurant using
precise English expressions.
Detailed Content
I-Key Expressions
From the
waiter/waitre
ss
Enjoy your
meal
Would you like
to order now?
Can I get you
anything else?
Here you are
Are you ready
to order?
Would you
care for an
appetizer?
What would
you like to drink?
How would you
like your
stake/meat/fish
cooked?
From the
Customer
Can I see a
menu?
Can you tell
me where can I
get the
salt/sugar/ketchu
p?
What would
you recommend?
I’ll have
_________.
Do you have
any __soup?
Do you serve
_______?
I would like to
order __________.
I/We would like
a _________.
II-Sample Dialogue
A: Waiter, can I see a menu please?
B: Here you are sir. (The waiter stood there
waiting for the costumers’ orders.)
A: I would like to have stake please, and for
my mom she’d love to have fish fillet.
B: How would you like your stake
cooked sir?
A: Well-done and do you serve oriental
green tea here?
B: Definitely, what else can I bring
you?
A: That would be all for now, thank
you.
Day 8: At a Fast Food Chain/KFC Mc.
Donald’s/Max’s…
Objective: To be able to order and request food
and beverages in a fast food
chain using precise English expressions.
Detailed Content
I-Key Expressions
From the
Clerk
Good
morning/afternoo
n/evening
sir/ma’am, may
I take your
orders please?
Would you like
to size your
drink up?
Would that be
dine in or take
out?
What else
would you like to
add?
How would you
like to try our
new _______?
That would be
_______.
From the
Costumer/s
I would like to
have value
meal
number/letter
____.
I want my
pizza in
______slices.
Size up my
cola/juice please.
I will take it
out/ I am dinning
in. Or take out/dine
in please.
I would like to
have more ice in
my _____.
No ice in my
_____please.
II- Sample Dialogue
A: Good morning sir, may I take your orders
please?
B: Yes, I would like to have value meal
number 3 plus a large French fries.
A: Would you like to size up your juice?
B: No, thank you, but I want to have
more ice in it.
A: Would you like to try our new mango
pie?
B: How much is it?
A: It’s only a dollar and 20 cents if it
comes with a value meal.
B: Alright, give me two then.
A: Will that be dine in or take out?
B: I will take it out.
A: That would be 5 dollars and 20 cents all in
all.
B: Here you are.
Day 9: Complementing Food and
Drinks
Objective: To be able to compliment food and
drinks both positively and
negatively using acceptable English
expressions.
Detailed Content
I-Key Expressions
Positive
Feedbacks
This meal is
out of this
world!
The meat is
cooked just like
I wanted.
It’s delicious!
I couldn’t eat
another bite, I
am stuffed.
I would highly
recommend this
place to my
friends.
Negative
Feedbacks
This pasta is
overcooked.
It’s too
sweet/salty/oily/s
our/bitter.
This bread is
stale
The serving is
poor and too
little for its
high cost.
II- Sample Dialogue
A: Wow! That was awesome; the meat is
cooked just as I wanted.
B: Yes, mine too the fish is tender and juicy.
A: But I must say the juice is too sweet, it
would have been better if they didn’t’ put much
sugar in it.
B: I agree with you, but as a whole I would
highly recommend this place to my friends.
A: Me too, and I will surely have seconds here
the next time I visit.
Day 10: Making Friends
Objective: To competently make friends easily
knowing how and what to say in English.
Detailed Content
I- Key Expressions
Making Friends at School/Class
Is this seat taken?
Do you mind if I join you?
Have we met before?
Care to join us?
Have I seen you here before?
Do I know you from somewhere?
Can I help you with something?
How would you like we do the homework
together?
I/You can help you with Math.
I didn’t pretty get the lecture, would you
mind explaining it to me?
II- Sample Dialogue
A: Hello my name is Ashley, is this seat taken?
B: Have a seat please, my name is John. Are
you new here?
A: Yes I am. My family just moved- in the city
yesterday and I was admitted in this school
just this morning.
B: That’s pretty cool, I just got here too a
month ago, it’s rough at first. So if there’ anything I
can do to help you get by, don’t hesitate to ask
me.
A: Thank you, I think I could do that I am poor
in Math, maybe then you can help me with the
homework.
B: Sure thing Math is my favorite subject.
Day 11: Introducing Someone
Objective: To be able to introduce someone to
someone else respectively and to response
likely when introduced to someone else.
Detailed Content
I- Key Expressions
Introducing
someone to
someone
else.
I’d like you to
meet my
friend John.
This is my
friend Ashley.
John, this is
Ashley
What to say
when you
have been
introduced to
someone?
It is nice to
meet you.
What a
pleasure to meet
you.
I am glad to
meet you.
I am pleased to
make your
acquaintance.
What to say
after you
have met
someone?
Ashley has told
me so many
things about
you.
I have heard so
much about
you.
I did not catch
your name,
would you care
to tell me
again.
I am sorry.
What’s your
name again?
II- Sample Dialogue
A: Everyone I’d like you to meet my friend
Ashley she is new here, her family just moved-in
the city yesterday.
B: Hello Ashley we’re glad to make your
acquaintance.
C: I am glad to meet you all. I am looking
forward to having great times with you
from now on.
A: Ashley here is from Oklahoma they had to
move here because of her father’s business. So
how about let’s treat her to a fine Café?
B: That’s a good idea, let’s go!
Day 12: Telling the Time
Objective: To be acquainted with the time using
English expressions in telling time.
Detailed Content
I- Key Expressions
What time is it?
Excuse me.
Can you tell me the time please?
It’s half past…
It’s quarter past…
It’s ten/five/fifteen to…
O’clock
II- Sample Dialogue
A: Excuse me, can you tell me the time
please?
B: Yes, sure it’s half past two.
A: Thanks a lot; I still have time to catch the 3
o clock train to Moscow.
B: Well if that is so you’d better hurry the
train leaves not at three o’clock, but at 15
minutes before three.
A: Really I don’t know that. I’d better hurry
then, bye and again thank you.
B: You’re very much welcome.
Day 13: Starting a Conversation
Objective: To begin a conversation without
hesitation what to speak or pose, and
to make others point out the main topic
straight away.
Detailed Content
I-Key Expressions
Starting an
informal
conversation
Have you
heard the latest?
Did you hear
what happened?
Guess what I
just found out?
You won’t
believe this?
Get this.
Inviting
someone to a
conversation
You’ve got a
minute?
Can we talk?
May I have a
word with you?
Can I talk to
you?
Requesting
the speaker
to speak
directly to
the main
point
What’s your
point?
What are you
trying to say?
Get to the
point
II- Sample Dialogue
A: Did you hear what happened? Mr. Jones
caught Kevin cheating in the English Class’s
Midterm test.
B: No way! I heard he was trying to hide a
piece of paper where he wrote the key
answers at the back of his table when Mr. Jones
saw him.
A: Gee! That was terrible I am sure Kevin
won’t make to the finals, knowing Mr. Jones.
B: Exactly, I think it’s not the first time he did
it though.
A: What do you mean? Get to the point.
B: Well, Kevin and I were in the same class
last year, and he was seated next to me. I saw
him really copying his answers from pieces of
paper.
A: What a shame! Anyway we got nothing to
do with it.
Day 14: Ending a Conversation
Objective: To end a conversation in person and
in telephone without sounding
offensive to the person you speak to.
Detailed Content
I- Key Expressions
Signaling the
end of a
conversation
Oh, look at the
time!
It’s been fun
talking to you.
Well it’s really
good to see
you, but I
really must go.
It’s been nice
chatting with
you.
Ending a
conversation
abruptly
Sorry, but I
have to leave
now.
Wow! I am late
look I’ll call
you.
I am all out of
time I got to go,
bye.
Look at the
time. I have to
run!
Ending a
telephone
conversation
I really have to
go now; I will
give you a call
when I get
home.
Can I call you
back?
Something has
come up.
The doorbell is
ringing I’ll call
you back.
II- Sample Conversation
A: It’s nice to see you here Ashley, how have
you been?
B: I am fine thank you, look I have a class in
ten minutes I have to run I’ll call you.
A: Really, that’s too bad I am hoping we could
have coffee sometime.
B: I would love to, but I am really sorry, but I
have to leave now.
A: Right! So when will I see you again.
B: I am not sure I am vey busy this month, I
will call you when I am free, bye!
Day 15: Goodbyes
Objective: To bid goodbye to someone leaving a
place or to say goodbye when you
are the one leaving using English expressions.
Detailed Content
I-Key Expressions
Simple
Goodbyes
Goodbye until
next time
I’ll catch you
later
See you real
soon
See you later
alligator (slang)
Saying
goodbyes
when leaving
a place
Are you/we
ready to leave?
Are you/we
ready to go?
Keeping in
touch with
someone you
will leave
behind.
I will call you
when I get
home
Call me when
you get there?
Let’s keep in
touch.
I will be in
touch
Don’t forget to
call/send
mail/
II-Sample Dialogue
A: That’s my plane’s last call. I have to go, I
will miss you all.
B: Take care always; call me when you get
there.
A: Yes I will, you too don’t forget to send me
e-mails.
B: I won’t. I will keep in touch.
A: I hate to leave you, but I really have to go
now, bye.
B: Goodbye!
Day 16: Personal Matters
Objective: To be able to console and encourage
someone who is in despair using the right
words in English.
Detailed Content
I- Key Expressions
Asking why
someone
looks
unhappy
What’s the
matter?
Why are you so
blue?
Why is your
face so long? Or
why the long
face?
Expressing
despair and
depression
My heart is
heavy
I am down
hearted
I am feeling
blue
Encouraging
someone who
is not feeling
well
Need someone
to talk to?
I am here if
you want to talk
about it
Don’t let it get
you down
Cheer up!
Things will get
better.
Expressing
happiness
I am in cloud
nine
I am on top of
the world
I couldn’t be
happier
I am in seventh
heaven.
II- Sample Dialogue
A: John, are you okay? What is wrong?
B: I am feeling blue. I got the lowest score in
the last exam, I might fail this time.
A: Hey! Cheer up! I am sure things will get
better.
B: How? I got an F last quarter and another F
this time, no Ashley I won’t be able to make it.
A: Come on, you’re always in seventh heaven
this will pass soon.
B: I hope you’re right. I will try not to take
this so hard on myself.
A: That’s the spirit!
Day 17:
Apologizing/Forgiving/Gratitude
Objective: To be able to convey sincere apology
and to return thanks to others using the
most accepted English.
Detailed Content
I-Key Expressions
Apologizing
Please accept
my heartfelt
apology.
Words cannot
describe how
sorry I am.
I’m sorry I did
not mean to do
it.
You cannot
believe how sorry
I am.
I sincerely
apologize
Asking for
forgiveness
Please forgive
me
Can you
forgive me?
How can you
ever forgive me?
Can you find it
in your heart to
forgive me?
Forgiveness
Don’t worry
about it.
I’ll give you
another chance.
Forget about
it.
Don’t give it
another thought.
Let’s bring this
matter to a
close.
Saying thank
you
Thank you very
much.
I am deeply
grateful
Thanks a
million.
I owe you big
time
Returning
thanks
You’re
welcome
Don’t mention
it
All the time
No problem
The pleasure
was mine
Anytime
It was nothing
II- Sample Dialogue
A: Ashley thank you so much for the cake last
night, it was very delicious.
B: It was nothing John, I am should say I
sincerely apologize for not coming to your
party last night. Something came up and I was
not able to make it. Sending you the cake was
the least I could do.
B: That was so sweet of you. I am deeply
grateful you not forgetting my party
although you did not make it.
A: I did not know my grandparents would
come over for dinner last night. Mom asked
me to help her out with the cooking, and then
grandpa asked me to play chess, the next thing
I knew the party time was over.