LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
1. What can you see in the picture?
2. How do you feel when it rains during the workday?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
Kohei and Jane are having a casual conversation while waiting for their coffee.
Kohei
Jane
You said it! we should include more data on last quarter’s performance.
Kohei
I really wish it would stop raining.
Jane
Me too.
Kohei
I’ve got to head out for some sales calls later.
Jane
Good luck with that!
Kohei
(noticing how tired Jane looks) You look pretty sleepy.
Jane
Yeah, I hardly slept last night.
Kohei
Oh no, what happened?
Jane
No worries. There was a huge soccer match, and I stayed up to watch it.
Kohei
Yup, you’re right.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. How does Kohei feel about the weather?
2. Why does Kohei look tired?
3. What plans does Jane mention for later?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| What you can hear: | What you can say: |
|---|---|
Terrible weather, isn’t it? | You said it! |
I wish it would stop raining. | Me too. |
I have to go out on sales calls. | Good luck! |
You look sleepy. | I hardly slept last night. |
What happened? | There was a big soccer match. |
No wonder you’re sleepy. | You’re right. |
LET'S CHAT! 💬
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Person A
Terrible weather, Isn’t it!
Person B
Person A
Person B
Me too.
Person A
Person B
Good luck!
Person A
Person B
I hardly slept last night.
Person A
Person B
There was a big soccer match.
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
You are colleagues discussing the rainy weather's impact on your day at the office. Respond accordingly.
Instruction:
Pair up with a partner. One person will be Employee A and the other, Employee B. Use the provided expressions to guide your conversation.
| EMPLOYEE A | EMPLOYEE B |
|---|---|
Talk about the weather. | Reply to a comment about the weather. |
Complain about the rain. | Agree that the rain is frustrating. |
Bring up upcoming sales calls. | Wish good luck with the sales calls. |
Mention someone’s appearance. | Explain why you haven’t slept well. |
Ask about a noticeable event. | Respond to the noticeable event. |
Explain why you’re feeling sleepy. | Acknowledge the comment about feeling sleepy. |
*(glancing outside)* Terrible weather, isn’t it?