Oral English week 2 李蕊
dating 约会
propose 求婚
Marriage
婚姻
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?
SoPart 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..
• - What specifically do they use their cell phones for most of the time?
– sending short messages & chatting online)– make phone calls.
Question:
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)Does that work for you?Is that ok (with you)?Is _____ a good time?How does that sound?
ResponsesSure! 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
• “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.
Idiom
Sounds part
/i:/ /i/
/i:/
tea three
cheese (奶酪 )Bean meal Meat
peach(桃子 )
Greek Pizza
coffeeplease
Cream(奶油 )beef
complete
/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?
• 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.
/i/
Minimal pairs
Sheep shipSeat sit
Heel(脚后跟 ) hillFeel fill
Sleep slip(滑动 )Peak(山峰 ) pick
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