LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
1. What can you see in the picture?
2. What is a recent event you’ve talked about with friends?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
Two friends, Clark and Luna, are catching up over coffee. They’re discussing a recent event in their lives.
Clark
Luna
Oh, yeah! I went there yesterday. How about that! The décor is really trendy.
Clark
I’ve heard mixed reviews. Some say it’s overpriced.
Luna
What gives? You seemed excited about it last week.
Clark
Well, the weather forecast is predicting rain. That does it! I might just stay in instead.
Luna
Well, I guess that’s true. I mean, it’s nice, but the coffee wasn’t anything special. No big deal, though.
Clark
That’s disappointing. I was hoping it would be great. I can’t complain about the café I go to, though. It’s pretty decent.
Luna
I’m like you. As long as it’s not terrible, I’m fine with it.
Clark
Did you see their prices for pastries? They’re outrageous! What a waste!
Luna
I agree. And speaking of overpriced, I’ve had it with these sky-high prices everywhere. I hear you; it’s getting out of hand.
Clark
Same here. Sometimes I just think, “That’s too much!” and it really gets on my nerves.
Luna
I’m not surprised. It’s a tough market out there. But at least we can still find some good deals occasionally
Clark
True. I guess it’s all about balancing it out. I mean it when I say, finding a balance is key.
Luna
Absolutely. Anyway, I’m glad we had this chat. It’s always good to vent a little.
Clark
Definitely. It’s nice to know I’m not alone in this.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What does Clark ask Luna about?
2. What was Luna’s opinion about the new café’s décor?
3. What do Clark and Luna both agree on regarding prices?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| Reactions and Opinions | Agreement and Understanding | Emphasis and Intensity |
|---|---|---|
-How about that! (Can you believe it?)
“She just won the lottery.” “How about that! ”
“Forgot your keys?” No big deal, I have a spare.
“How are things going?” “I can’t complain.”
“He forgot his appointment again.” “I’m not surprised.” -What a waste! (What a loss!)
“Throwing away all that food? What a waste!” -That’s too much! ( Too extreme!)
” He charged you $100 for a ride? "That’s too much!” | -I hear you. ( I know what you mean.)
I understand you’re frustrated. I hear you.
"You prefer quiet places?" "I’m like you."
"You have to be on time tomorrow. " "I mean it." | -I’ve had it. ( Enough is enough)
“ I’ve had it ” with your excuses. -Yes and no. ( It depends.)
"Do you like the new policy?" "Yes and no. " |
LET'S PARAPHRASE! 📖
Instruction: Replace the phrases in the following sentences with the expressions from the list.
1. Original: I understand what you’re saying about the high prices.
Alternative: about the high prices.
2. Original: I’m really done with the constant delays in the project.
Alternative: I’m really with the constant delays in the project.
3. Original: The new policy changes seem quite confusing to me.
Alternative: The new policy changes seem to me.
4. Original: The concert tickets were very expensive, but everything’s alright.
Alternative: The concert tickets were very expensive, but
5. Original: I know you don’t like the new policy, but I expected that.
Alternative: I know you don’t like the new policy, but
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
You and your partner are discussing a recent event or experience. Use the expressions from the list to guide your conversation and express your opinions.
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 recent events.) | (Respond using the expressions from the lesson. |
Hey Luna, did you hear about the new café that opened downtown?