Lesson 21: Discussing Projects and Experiences

LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬

conversation

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:

Alex and Jamie are discussing their recent visit to a science museum and a new project Jamie is working on.

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Alex

Hey Jamie, it’s nice of you to stop by. I wanted to ask about the new project you mentioned last time. How’s it going?

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Jamie

Oh, it’s going well! I know what I’m doing, but it’s been quite a challenge. You don’t know the half of it. There’s a lot more involved than I initially thought.

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Alex

I can imagine. What’s been the biggest challenge so far?

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Jamie

Well, for one, I’ve been dealing with some complex calculations. But on the bright side, I’m relieved it stopped raining today. I was worried the weather might affect my equipment.

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Alex

That’s good to hear. I remember how it was when we visited the science museum. You haven’t seen anything yet compared to the advanced setups they have there.

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Jamie

Absolutely! The museum had some incredible exhibits. Did you hear about Carol’s work on the new exhibit? She’s done an amazing job.

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Alex

I didn’t hear about that! What exactly did she do?

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Jamie

She was in charge of the interactive displays. I’d rather you didn’t do anything that could potentially interfere with those. They’re very delicate.

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Alex

Understood. It’s impressive how she managed everything. I’m excited to see the final results of your project too.

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Jamie

Thanks, Alex. It’s a work in progress, but I’m hopeful it will turn out great.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. What does Jamie say about the new project?

2. What has been Jamie’s biggest challenge with the project?

3. Why is Jamie relieved that it stopped raining?

LET'S LEARN! 📖

Surprise or Emphasis	Request or Instruction	General Conversation or Relief
-You haven't seen anything yet. (You’ll see more later) “Just wait until you see the final performance; you haven’t seen anything yet.” -You don't know the half of it. (You don’t know the full story, There’s more to it) “You don’t know the half of it; the situation is much worse than you think.”	-I'd rather you didn't do anything ( I’d prefer if you did nothing) “I’d rather you didn’t do anything while I’m working on this.” -I know what I'm doing. ( I’ve got this) “Don’t worry about me; I know what I’m doing.”	-How did the interview go? (How was the interview?) “How did the interview go? Did you get the job?” -I'm relieved it stopped raining. ( I’m glad the rain stopped,) “I’m relieved it stopped raining; we can finally go outside.” -It's nice of you to stop by. ( I appreciate your visit) “It’s nice of you to stop by and check on me.” - Did you hear about Carol? (Did you find out about Carol?) “Did you hear about Carol? She just got a new job.”

Surprise or Emphasis

Request or Instruction

General Conversation or Relief

-You haven't seen anything yet. (You’ll see more later)

“Just wait until you see the final performance; you haven’t seen anything yet.”

-You don't know the half of it. (You don’t know the full story, There’s more to it)

“You don’t know the half of it; the situation is much worse than you think.”

-I'd rather you didn't do anything ( I’d prefer if you did nothing)

“I’d rather you didn’t do anything while I’m working on this.”

-I know what I'm doing. ( I’ve got this)

“Don’t worry about me; I know what I’m doing.”

-How did the interview go? (How was the interview?)

“How did the interview go? Did you get the job?”

-I'm relieved it stopped raining. ( I’m glad the rain stopped,)

“I’m relieved it stopped raining; we can finally go outside.”

-It's nice of you to stop by. ( I appreciate your visit)

“It’s nice of you to stop by and check on me.”

- Did you hear about Carol? (Did you find out about Carol?)

“Did you hear about Carol? She just got a new job.”

LET'S PARAPHRASE! 📖

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

1. Original: “We haven’t started the project yet, and there’s still a lot to do.”

Alternative:" , and there’s still a lot to do.”

2. Original: “I would prefer it if you didn’t interfere, and I’d like to handle this on my own.”

Alternative: " ,and I’d like to handle this on my own.”

3. Original: “You only know a small part of the story, and there’s so much more to it.”

Alternative: " , and there’s so much more to it.”

4. Original: “I’m interested in hearing how the interview went, and I hope it went well.”

Alternative: " , and I hope it went well.”

5. Original: “I’m confident in my abilities, and I believe I can handle the task.”

Alternative:" , and I believe I can handle the task.”

ROLE PLAYING! 🎬

MSE_Role Playing

Situation:

You and a friend are catching up and discussing recent projects and personal experiences. 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 discussing recent projects )	(Respond using the expressions from the lesson.)