LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
1. What can you see in the picture?
2. Have you ever planned a surprise for a friend or family member? What was it and how did it go?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
Yumi and Luna are discussing a surprise birthday gift and a potential walk after work.
Yumi
Luna
Really? What’s the gift? I haven’t heard the details yet.
Yumi
Well, it’s a trip to Paris! But I’m not sure if we can pull it off. What do you say to a walk? We can chat more about it.
Luna
A trip to Paris sounds amazing! But when was your birthday again? I need to check if there’s any overlap with Jane’s surprise.
Yumi
My birthday was last month. Anyway, I’ve been thinking about whether we should go ahead with the trip. Think twice before you decide if we should go all out on this gift.
Luna
I’m definitely intrigued. But if it’s out of the question for some reason, we might need to come up with a backup plan.
Yumi
Yeah, and I agree. If it turns out to be too complicated, we can still do something special for Jane that’s more manageable. I’d be happy to do it.
Luna
Perfect! And if you need any help planning, just let me know. Your guess is as good as mine when it comes to organizing these things.
Yumi
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What is the surprise gift that Yumi and Luna are discussing?
2. What does Luna want to check regarding the surprise gift?
3. What does Yumi suggest to do if the trip to Paris turns out to be too complicated?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| Expressions of Invitations or Offers | Expressions of Caution or Advice | Expressions of Advice or Refusal |
|---|---|---|
-Be there or be square. (Join us or you’ll miss out)
“We’re having a party this Saturday. Be there or be square.”
“Can you assist with the project?” “I’d be happy to do it.”
The weather is nice today. What do you say to a walk?” |
“I won the lottery!” “Wow, that’s amazing. It’s too good to be true!”
“Do you know when the train will arrive?” “Your guess is as good as mine.” | -Think twice before you decide. ("Think carefully before you make a choice.")
“Are you sure you want to quit your job? Think twice before you decide.”
“Can we leave early today?” “That’s out of the question.”
“I want to get you a gift. When was your birthday again?” |
LET'S PARAPHRASE! 📖
Instruction: Replace the phrases in the following sentences with the expressions from the list.
1. Original: “Everyone should come to the party or they’ll miss out.”
Alternative: or they’ll miss out.”
2. Original: “I’m willing to help you with the project.”
Alternative: with the project.”
3. Original: “The offer seems unbelievable.”
Alternative: " ."
4. Original: “Can you remind me of your birthday?”
Alternative: about the situation.
5. Original: “I don’t know the answer either.”
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
You and your partner are discussing the planning of a surprise party for a mutual friend. Use the provided expressions you learned to guide 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 discussing the planning of a surprise party) | (Respond using the expressions from the lesson.) |
Hey Luna, did you hear about the surprise gift we’re getting for Jane? It’s too good to be true!