4. DEVELOPING CONVERSATIONS/ CONVERSATION PRATICE
· Can / Could we make it ...?
· How / What about ...?
· Would ... suit you?
· Why don't we ...?
Going to a party
Questions related with going to a party:
Questions related with planing a party:
· How / What about ...?
· Would ... suit you?
· Why don't we ...?
Going to a party
Questions related with going to a party:
- When do you go to a party?
- What do you like to do at parties?
- Where do you like to have a party/
- Who do you invite to your parties?
- Do you let people smoke at your party?
- Do you let people drink at your party?
- What can people do at a party that will annoy you/
- Do you serve food at your parties?
- What kind of food do you serve?
- Would you rather go to someone else's house for a party or have it at yours? Why?
- Describe the best party that you have been to.
- Why was it the best?
- Do you get drunk at your parties?
- Would you mind if others get drunk at your party in your house?
- Do you play games at your party? If so, what games?
- Do you eat birthday cake at your birthday party?
- Do you buy a cake or do you make it at home?
- What is there to do at a party?
- What would you do if someone broke something at your party in your house?
- If you are invited to a party but you don't want to go, what do you tell the person inviting you?
- What does RSVP mean?
- What are some polite and impolite excuses to give for not going to a party?
- Did you ever have dance parties in your middle/high school?
Questions related with planing a party:
- Where would you like to have the party?
- Who is the party for?
- Why are you throwing this party?
- What kind of people go to parties? Obligatory guests? Guests of honor?
- What are some ways of describing guests at a party?
- What are some parties that you are expected to bring gifts?
- Who will you invite?
- Will you send out invitations?
- What do you need to think about if you are having a BBQ party outside?
- What time do you like for parties to start or to end?
- Do you like going to parties with a date or by yourself?
- What kind of decisions do you need to make when you plan a party?
- Do you enjoy hosting parties at your house?
- What are the characteristics of a good host?
6. READING
Watch the following videos about some people who made mistakes in different social settings. What are their mistakes?
Watch the following videos about some people who made mistakes in different social settings. What are their mistakes?
LANGUAGE PATTERS
We use even when we want to emphasize something and say that it surprises us.
..... even
vb. to be + even
It was even worse!!!
even + an ordinary verb
She never even wrote a letter.
auxiliary verb + even
She didn't even try to help.
even .......
modal verb + even
I couldn't even remember his name.
We use even when we want to emphasize something and say that it surprises us.
..... even
vb. to be + even
It was even worse!!!
even + an ordinary verb
She never even wrote a letter.
auxiliary verb + even
She didn't even try to help.
even .......
modal verb + even
I couldn't even remember his name.
7. VOCABULARY
Making mistakes
copying- send
live- stupid
pregnant- due
foot- surprise
crying- realised
politician- clue
see-meant
turned up- dressed
Making mistakes
copying- send
live- stupid
pregnant- due
foot- surprise
crying- realised
politician- clue
see-meant
turned up- dressed
8. SPEAKING
Now watch another video of a celebrity making a mistake. What mistake did she make?
10. LISTENING
fiancée- engaged to be married (female)
loss of form- not playing as well as they usually do
stuffy- no air in the room
thrashed- defeat an opponent in a game very easily
fiancée- engaged to be married (female)
loss of form- not playing as well as they usually do
stuffy- no air in the room
thrashed- defeat an opponent in a game very easily
12. VOCABULARY
break up- to dissolve or cause to dissolve; disrupt or be disrupted
chat up- to talk flirtatiously to (a person), especially with the intention of seducing him or her
drag alone- to pull or be pulled with force, esp. along the ground or other surface
fancy- (informal language) be attracted to, be captivated by, desire, favour, go for, have an eye for, like, lust after, prefer, take a liking to, take to
fortune- an amount of wealth or material prosperity, especially when unqualified, a great amount
get lost- (informal language) go away and stay away
host- a person who receives or entertains guests, especially in his own home
leave out- to omit or exclude
loads- a lot
marquee- a large tent used for entertainment, exhibition, etc.
out of hand- beyond control
set up- to build or construct
throw a party- to give or hold (a party)
turn up- to arrive or appear
chat up- to talk flirtatiously to (a person), especially with the intention of seducing him or her
drag alone- to pull or be pulled with force, esp. along the ground or other surface
fancy- (informal language) be attracted to, be captivated by, desire, favour, go for, have an eye for, like, lust after, prefer, take a liking to, take to
fortune- an amount of wealth or material prosperity, especially when unqualified, a great amount
get lost- (informal language) go away and stay away
host- a person who receives or entertains guests, especially in his own home
leave out- to omit or exclude
loads- a lot
marquee- a large tent used for entertainment, exhibition, etc.
out of hand- beyond control
set up- to build or construct
throw a party- to give or hold (a party)
turn up- to arrive or appear
Talking about parties
SMALL TALKS (ICE-BREAKERS)
- Weather
Kind of chilly this morning, isn’t it?
What a beautiful morning. A bit windy, but beautiful.
It’s never that hot at this time of the year.
It’s been raining for weeks. Is this never going to end?
- Weekend
How did you spend the weekend? Did you do anything special?
How was your weekend?
Any plans for the weekend?
What are you up to this weekend?
- Family
A: How’s Carol doing? I haven’t seen her for ages.
B: Oh, she’s fine. Just got a job with the Unilever.
A: That’s great news. We should get together one of these days. Annie would love to see you both, too.
B: Sure. That’d be great. …
How are the kids?
Give my regards to your husband.
Why don’t you come over for dinner one of these days?
- Sports
A: Did you see the game last night?
B: No, I missed it. Was it a good game?
- Films
A: Have you seen the Corpse Bride? We went to see it last night.
B: How was it?
A: Mark thought it was hilarious, but I was a bit disappointed.
You should definitely go for it.
You must see that!
- People
Have you heard? Monica is getting married.
Don’t tell anyone, but apparently Jennifer is going to be promoted
I've heard that Emma is pregnant with twins and not from her husband!
SMALL TALKS (ICE-BREAKERS)
- Weather
Kind of chilly this morning, isn’t it?
What a beautiful morning. A bit windy, but beautiful.
It’s never that hot at this time of the year.
It’s been raining for weeks. Is this never going to end?
- Weekend
How did you spend the weekend? Did you do anything special?
How was your weekend?
Any plans for the weekend?
What are you up to this weekend?
- Family
A: How’s Carol doing? I haven’t seen her for ages.
B: Oh, she’s fine. Just got a job with the Unilever.
A: That’s great news. We should get together one of these days. Annie would love to see you both, too.
B: Sure. That’d be great. …
How are the kids?
Give my regards to your husband.
Why don’t you come over for dinner one of these days?
- Sports
A: Did you see the game last night?
B: No, I missed it. Was it a good game?
- Films
A: Have you seen the Corpse Bride? We went to see it last night.
B: How was it?
A: Mark thought it was hilarious, but I was a bit disappointed.
You should definitely go for it.
You must see that!
- People
Have you heard? Monica is getting married.
Don’t tell anyone, but apparently Jennifer is going to be promoted
I've heard that Emma is pregnant with twins and not from her husband!
Read the lines in italics and then choose the most suitable response. Explain why you've chosen that answer
1. I’ve just bought a new car – Fiat Seicento.
a. Really? I’ve heard it is a very bad car.
b. Really? Why did you do that?
c. Really? Are you pleased with it?
2. My daughter Andrea has gone to Princeton University.
a. Really? What is she studying?
b.I don’t believe you!
c. Oh, that must be very expensive!
3. I’m afraid I have a bad cold.
a. Keep away from me! I don’t want to catch it.
b. I knew someone who died from a bad cold.
c. That’s very bad luck. But thank you for coming to the meeting.
4. Our national team will be in the World Cup if we beat Germany.
a. Germany has a good team. You’re not going to win.
b. Germany has a good team. I’m sure it will be a great game.
c. Anyone can beat Germany. They have a terrible team
1. I’ve just bought a new car – Fiat Seicento.
a. Really? I’ve heard it is a very bad car.
b. Really? Why did you do that?
c. Really? Are you pleased with it?
2. My daughter Andrea has gone to Princeton University.
a. Really? What is she studying?
b.I don’t believe you!
c. Oh, that must be very expensive!
3. I’m afraid I have a bad cold.
a. Keep away from me! I don’t want to catch it.
b. I knew someone who died from a bad cold.
c. That’s very bad luck. But thank you for coming to the meeting.
4. Our national team will be in the World Cup if we beat Germany.
a. Germany has a good team. You’re not going to win.
b. Germany has a good team. I’m sure it will be a great game.
c. Anyone can beat Germany. They have a terrible team
Types of people you might meet at a party
Try to guess the meaning of these words and then relate them to the pictures
Try to guess the meaning of these words and then relate them to the pictures
1. The conversation starter
2. The braggart
3. The complimenter
4. The wandering eye
5. The bore
6. The interrupter
2. The braggart
3. The complimenter
4. The wandering eye
5. The bore
6. The interrupter
13. SPEAKING