Lesson 8: Sharing Recent Life Changes

LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬

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1. What can you see in the picture?

2. How do you feel about attending family gatherings or reunions?

DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧

Situation:

Hiroshi and Stacy are catching up over coffee and talking about some recent life changes and family news.

Hiroshi

Stacy, did you hear about the family reunion this weekend?

Stacy

Yes, I did! There’s nothing like family, right? It’s always great to catch up with everyone.

Hiroshi

Absolutely. I agree. It’s been a while since I saw everyone. I’ll drink to that! You seemed excited about it last week.

Stacy

Me too! So, what’s become of Justin? I heard he’s been up to something new.

Hiroshi

Oh, Justin? He’s actually moved to a new city for a job. He’s always been the adventurous type.

Stacy

Really? That’ll be the day I move away from here. Not on your life would I leave this town!

Hiroshi

I know what you mean. It’s tough to leave behind what you’re used to.

Stacy

Exactly. I’ve been thinking about taking up a new hobby, but I’ve been so busy. If only I could find the time!

Hiroshi

I hear you. Life can get so hectic. But you know, it’s no use complaining. We just have to do our best with what we have.

Stacy

True. And hey, I just finished a big project, and I’m so relieved. That’s more like it, feeling accomplished!

Hiroshi

That’s great to hear! You deserve a break.

Stacy

Thanks! And by the way, remember me to your family at the reunion. I wish I could join you.

Hiroshi

Will do! And if you ever want to catch up or need any help, just let me know.

Stacy

Will do! Talk to you later, Kohei.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. What event are Hiroshi and Stacy discussing?

2. What recent change has happened in Stacy's life?

3. How does Stacy feel about family reunions?

LET'S LEARN! 📖

Agreeing or Accepting	Doubt or Questioning
-That’ll be the day (I doubt that will ever happen) “You think he’ll arrive early? ” “ That’ll be the day.” -That’s more like it. (That’s better) “Your room looks cleaner now. ” That’s more like it! -It’s no use complaining. ( Complaining won’t help. ) We missed the bus; it’s no use complaining. -There’s nothing like family. (Family is the best.) ” After a long day, there’s nothing like family to cheer you up. -I’ll drink to that! (I agree with that) “Here’s to a great year ahead. I’ll drink to that!”	-Not on your life! (Absolutely not!) “Would you swim with sharks?” “Not on your life!” -If only I could! (I would love to, but I can’t.) “You should come to the party.” “If only I could!” -What’s become of Chris (someone)? (What’s happened to Chris?) "I haven’t heard from him lately. What’s become of Chris?"

Agreeing or Accepting

Doubt or Questioning

-That’ll be the day (I doubt that will ever happen)

“You think he’ll arrive early? ” “ That’ll be the day.”

-That’s more like it. (That’s better)

“Your room looks cleaner now. ” That’s more like it!

-It’s no use complaining. ( Complaining won’t help. )

We missed the bus; it’s no use complaining.

-There’s nothing like family. (Family is the best.)

” After a long day, there’s nothing like family

to cheer you up.

-I’ll drink to that! (I agree with that)

“Here’s to a great year ahead. I’ll drink to that!”

-Not on your life! (Absolutely not!)

“Would you swim with sharks?” “Not on your life!”

-If only I could! (I would love to, but I can’t.)

“You should come to the party.” “If only I could!”

-What’s become of Chris (someone)? (What’s happened to Chris?)

"I haven’t heard from him lately. What’s become of Chris?"

LET'S PARAPHRASE! 📖

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

1. Original: I doubt I will ever leave this town.

Alternative: I leave this town.

2. Original: I feel like my room looks better now.

Alternative:

3. Original: Complaining about our situation won’t help.

Alternative:

4. Original: I really enjoy spending time with family.

Alternative:

5. Original: I agree with your idea for the project.

Alternative:

ROLE PLAYING! 🎬

MSE_Role Playing

Situation:

You and a friend are discussing recent life changes and any new activities or hobbies you've taken up. 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 adiscussing recent life changes and any new activities or hobbies you've taken up.)	(Respond using the expressions from the lesson.)