12 Idioms_For smooth communication with others Lesson 5

PART A_1

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

PART A_2

My name is ________________. What is your name?

PART A_3

I am ________________. Nice to meet you.

PART A_4

Nice to meet you too, ________________. Do you have any school club?

PART A_5

________________________________. How about you?

PART A_6

________________________________. Let’s begin our lesson!

PART B_1

We will read aloud the phrases below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and phrases to your student.)

PART B_2

1.
 To get back to the point…
2.
 Let’s get back on track. Where were we?
3.
 Let’s get back to what we were taking about before.
4.
 Well, let me see
5.
 How should I say this?
6.
 Um, the name is on the tip of my tongue!
7.
 Excuse me for interrupting, but…
8.
 Excuse me, may I interrupt you for a moment?
9.
 Excuse me, may I ask you a question?
PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART C_1

We will read aloud the dialogue below. After reading it once, we will switch roles. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART C_2

A: Ok, so I’ll reserve the restaurant.
B: I’ll make sure everyone will come on time.
A: To get back to the point, we need to think about how we’re going to surprise her.
B: I totally forgot about that.
PART C_3

A: Did you understand about the budget?
B: Yes, I did.
A: Then, let’s get back on track. Where was I?
B: You were talking about the promotion plans.
PART C_4

A: Do you think we can have a meeting tomorrow morning? We have to talk about the baseball team.
B: Well, let me see… Yes, I think everyone is open.
A: Great. I’ll reserve a conference room.
PART C_5

A: Well? What does it taste like?
B: It’s delicious but it has this taste at the end. How should I say this? …It’s sour but sweet and at the same time spicy.
A: Well that’s sort of goes for all Thai or Singapore food.
PART C_6

A: Excuse me for interrupting, but can you tell me where the nearest station is?
B: Sure. Go straight and then turn left on the first corner.
A: Thank you.
PART C_7

A: For my data analysis, I’ve taken surveys to about 200 people on this topic and…
B: Excuse me, may I interrupt you for a moment? Class, it’s getting too noisy. [A] is giving a presentation, so be sure to listen to her quietly.
A: Okay, as I was saying..
PART C_8

Now, let’s review some words and expressions.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions.)

PART C_9

PART D_1

Let’s do a role play with the given situations. You should use the phrases below during the conversation.

PART D_2

Situation 1: You are talking to your classmate but you want to return to the topic about the Science club meeting.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your classmate.)
Phrases to use: – Let’s get back to what we were taking about before.
– To get back to the point…
PART D_3

Situation 2: Your friend asks you about your opinion on the latest movie you watched.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.)
Phrases to use: – Well, let me see
– How should I say this?
PART D_4

Situation 3: You are in the supermarket and you want to ask where the dairy section is.

(Your tutor will pretend to be the sales assistant.)
Phrases to use: – Excuse me for interrupting, but…
– Excuse me, may I ask you a question?
PART D_5

Now, I will give you some advice to have better conversation.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the better expression or phrases. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART D_6