Lesson 2: Everyday Casual Conversations

LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬

express

1. What can you see in the picture?

2. Have you ever had a conversation where someone used expressions you didn’t understand? What happened?

DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧

Situation:

Justin and Hiroshi are catching up at their favorite coffee shop. They’re discussing weekend plans and reflecting on some recent events.

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Justin

Hey Hiroshi, are you planning to hit the new hiking trail this weekend?

Hiroshi

Not likely. I heard it’s been overcrowded lately.

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Justin

Fair enough. I was thinking of checking it out, but I’m not so sure now.

Hiroshi

What gives? You seemed excited about it last week.

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Justin

Well, the weather forecast is predicting rain. That does it! I might just stay in instead.

Hiroshi

Good call! What about the movie night on Friday? Are you in for that?

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Justin

Come again? I didn’t catch that.

Hiroshi

The movie night! We’ve been talking about it.

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Justin

Oh, right. Go figure! I almost forgot. I’m definitely up for it

Hiroshi

Awesome. Well said! It’ll be a great way to end the week.

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Justin

Yeah, I’m looking forward to it.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. What is Justin thinking about doing this weekend?

2. Why might Justin decide not to go hiking?

3. What does Justin ask Hiroshi about Friday night?

LET'S LEARN! 📖

Agreeing or Approving	Expressing Confusion or Inquiry	Expressing Disapproval or Finality
-Same here. (Me too) “I feel the same way about the movie.” “Same here.” -Fair enough. (That makes sense.) “If you prefer to stay in,” fair enough. -Good call! (Great decision!) Choosing the new restaurant was a good call! -Well said! (Exactly right) ” I think we should focus on teamwork.” ” Well said!”	-Come again? (What did you say?) I didn’t catch that. Come again? -What gives? (What’s happening?) "Why is the meeting canceled?" "What gives?" -Go figure! (It’s surprising!) "He managed to win the lottery twice." Go figure! -What about it? (What’s your opinion?) “We need to discuss the budget.” “What about it?”	-Not likely (Not probable) “Will she change her mind?” “Not likely.” -I’ve been there. (I know how it feels) "You’re struggling with the project? I’ve been there." -That does it! (That’s enough!) I’m done with the arguments.That does it!

Agreeing or Approving

Expressing Confusion or Inquiry

Expressing Disapproval or Finality

-Same here. (Me too)

“I feel the same way about the movie.” “Same here.”

-Fair enough. (That makes sense.)

“If you prefer to stay in,” fair enough.

-Good call! (Great decision!)

Choosing the new restaurant was a good call!

-Well said! (Exactly right)

” I think we should focus on teamwork.” ” Well said!”

-Come again? (What did you say?)

I didn’t catch that. Come again?

-What gives? (What’s happening?)

"Why is the meeting canceled?" "What gives?"

-Go figure! (It’s surprising!)

"He managed to win the lottery twice." Go figure!

-What about it? (What’s your opinion?)

“We need to discuss the budget.” “What about it?”

-Not likely (Not probable)

“Will she change her mind?” “Not likely.”

-I’ve been there. (I know how it feels)

"You’re struggling with the project? I’ve been there."

-That does it! (That’s enough!)

I’m done with the arguments.That does it!

LET'S PARAPHRASE! 📖

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

1. Original: I agree with your plan.

Alternative:

2. Original: I didn’t understand what you said.

Alternative:

3. Original: We probably won’t see any snow this weekend.

Alternative:

4. Original: I've reached my limit! I’m finished with this project.

Alternative:

5. Original: That’s a great suggestion!

Alternative:

ROLE PLAYING! 🎬

MSE_Role Playing

Situation:

You and a friend are discussing your plans for the upcoming week and any changes that have occurred. 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 the friend’s plans for the upcoming week and any changes they might have experienced.)	(Respond using the expressions from the lesson.)