LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
1. What can you see in the picture?
2. How do you usually express frustration when someone is delaying or making excuses?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
Emma and Alex are catching up and discussing some recent frustrations and plans for the evening.
Emma
Alex
Sorry, Emma. I got caught up with some errands. I’m really fed up with his excuses. He keeps delaying things and it’s driving me crazy
Emma
I get that. It makes no difference to me if we go now or later, but I’m curious —do you mean to say you’ll quit working with him?
Alex
I’ve thought about it. But honestly, I’m not sure yet. I just need a break. Maybe catch me some other time if I decide to make a move.
Emma
I understand. Trust me when it comes to wine, a good glass might just help you unwind. What I wouldn’t give for a beer right now!
Alex
That sounds tempting. How could you be so mean about my wine preference though?
Emma
Oh, I’m just teasing! I actually think wine would be great. I’m just frustrated, and it seems like everything is dragging today.
Alex
I hear you. Let’s just enjoy the moment and not worry about the small stuff.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What is Jake’s opinion about his current situation in life?
2. What does Anna want to do for the person who recommended the book?
3. How does Jake know Sarah?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| Frustration or Annoyance | Indifference | Longing |
|---|---|---|
-I haven't got all day. (I don’t have time)
“Hurry up with the paperwork; I haven’t got all day.”
“I’m fed up with his excuses for missing meetings.”
“How could you be so mean to your friend like that?”
“Do you mean to say you’ll quit your job over this?” |
“It makes no difference to me whether we go to the park or the beach.”-Catch me some other time. (Talk to me later)
“I’m busy right now, so catch me some other time.”
“Trust me when it comes to wine; I know the best ones.” |
“After this long hike, what I wouldn’t give for a beer!” |
LET'S PARAPHRASE! 📖
Instruction: Replace the phrases in the following sentences with the expressions from the list.
1. Original: “I’m really tired of his excuses, and I want him to take responsibility.”
Alternative: " , and I want him to take responsibility.”
2. Original: “Whether we go out or stay in, it doesn’t matter to me.”
Alternative:" , it doesn’t matter to me.”
3. Original: “Are you actually saying you’re going to leave, or is this just a threat?”
Alternative: " , or is this just a threat?”
4. Original: “If you’re busy right now, let’s plan to meet another time.”
Alternative: " , let’s plan to meet another time.”
5. Original: “When it comes to selecting a good wine, believe in my recommendations.”
Alternative: " , believe in my recommendations.”
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
You and a friend are catching up and discussing recent frustrations and plans. Use 5 expressions you’ve 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 |
|---|---|
(Start the conversation about recent frustrations or plans.) | (Respond using the expressions from the lesson.) |
Hey Alex, I’ve been waiting for you for ages! I haven’t got all day. What’s taking you so long?