Lesson 1: Everyday Expressions in Conversation

LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬

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1. What can you see in the picture?

2. Have you ever had an unexpected conversation in public? What happened?

DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧

Situation:

William and Yumi are chatting over lunch about their evening plans and work.

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William

Hey Yumi, are you coming to the party tonight?

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Yumi

I’m game! I heard it’s going to be awesome.

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William

For sure! I’m positive it will be a blast. What about that new restaurant? Are you still planning to check it out?

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Yumi

I’ll pass on that. I’m not sure if I’m in the mood for something new tonight.

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William

No worries, it happens. So, are you ready for the big presentation tomorrow?

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Jane

Oh, I’m speechless. I haven’t even started preparing yet. I think I’ll bite the bullet and get to work on it later.

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William

Shake it! I’m sure you’ll do great. Just try not to stress too much.

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Jane

Say what? I’m a bit nervous, but thanks for the encouragement.

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William

Drop it! You’ve got this. If you need any help, just let me know.

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Jane

Thanks, William. I really appreciate it. I’m gone for now, but I’ll see you at the party!

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William

So long, Yumi. Don’t bother stressing too much. It’ll all work out fine.

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Jane

Sounds good. See you later!

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. What does William ask Yumi at the beginning of the conversation?

2. What does Yumi say about the new restaurant?

3. How does Yumi feel about the party?

LET'S LEARN! 📖

Positive Responses	Neutral Responses	Dismissive/Negative Responses
-For sure. (Definitely.) “Are you coming to the party?” “For sure.” -I’m positive. (I’m sure.) “Is this the right address?” “I’m positive.” -Awesome. (Great.) "Your new car is" "awesome!" -I’m game. (I’m interested.) "Do you want to try the new restaurant?" "I’m game." -I’ll bite. (I’m interested.) Tell me the secret. I’ll bite.	-It happens. (It’s normal.) Don’t worry about the mistake; it happens. -I’m speechless. (I’m at a loss for words.) When I heard the news, I was speechless -Say what? (What did you say?) I didn’t catch that. Say what? -Not exactly. (Not really.) Is that what you meant? Not exactly.	-Drop it! (Stop discussing it.) Forget about the argument. Drop it! -Shake it! (Forget about it.) Feeling stressed? Just shake it off. -I’ll pass. (I’m not interested.) Do you want to go to the movie? I’ll pass. -I’m gone. I’m leaving.) I have to leave now. I’m gone. -So long. (See you later.) I’m leaving now. So long. -Don’t bother. (It’s pointless.) "Don’t bother trying to fix it." "It’s too late."

Positive Responses

Neutral Responses

Dismissive/Negative Responses

-For sure. (Definitely.)

“Are you coming to the party?” “For sure.”

-I’m positive. (I’m sure.)

“Is this the right address?” “I’m positive.”

-Awesome. (Great.)

"Your new car is" "awesome!"

-I’m game. (I’m interested.)

"Do you want to try the new restaurant?" "I’m game."

-I’ll bite. (I’m interested.)

Tell me the secret. I’ll bite.

-It happens. (It’s normal.)

Don’t worry about the mistake; it happens.

-I’m speechless. (I’m at a loss for words.)

When I heard the news, I was speechless

-Say what? (What did you say?)

I didn’t catch that. Say what?

-Not exactly. (Not really.)

Is that what you meant? Not exactly.

-Drop it! (Stop discussing it.)

Forget about the argument. Drop it!

-Shake it! (Forget about it.)

Feeling stressed? Just shake it off.

-I’ll pass. (I’m not interested.)

Do you want to go to the movie? I’ll pass.

-I’m gone. I’m leaving.)

I have to leave now. I’m gone.

-So long. (See you later.)

I’m leaving now. So long.

-Don’t bother. (It’s pointless.)

"Don’t bother trying to fix it." "It’s too late."

LET'S PARAPHRASE! 📖

Instruction: Replace the phrases in the following sentences with the expressions from the list.

1. Original: I’m sure it will be a great event.

Alternative: it will be a great event.

2. Original: I’m not interested in that idea.

Alternative: it will be a great event.

3. Original: I haven’t prepared anything yet, but I will work on it.

Alternative: I haven’t prepared anything yet, but the bullet and get to work on it.

4. Original: I’m a bit confused about the situation.

Alternative: about the situation.

5. Original: Original: Don’t worry too much about the presentation; you will do fine.

Alternative: You will do fine.

ROLE PLAYING! 🎬

MSE_Role Playing

Situation:

You and a friend are discussing your weekend plans and work responsibilities. Use at least 5 expressions from the lesson in your conversation.

Instruction:

Pair up with a partner. One person will be Person A, and the other, Person B. Use the provided expressions to guide your conversation.

PERSON A	PERSON B
(Begin the conversation by asking about weekend plans and work.)	(Respond using the expressions from the lesson.)