Oral English week 2 李蕊

New function part

dating 约会

propose 求婚

Marriage

婚姻

Dating

Propose

Marriage

Question 1

How to ask for a date in English?

Birthday Party

Question 2

If tomorrow were your birthday and you wanted to hold a birthday party, how to invite your friends to your party in English?

SoPart 1: How to make an appointment (extend an invitation)?

Useful expressions:1.“We are having a … party. Would you like to join us?” 2.“Would you like to come to …?”3.“How would you like to …?” 4.“Are you free this ….? I would like to invite you to …?” 5.“Would you by any chance be interested in …?” 6.“Do you want to …?”

Accepting an Invitation:“That sounds great/like fun.”

“I’d love/like to.”

“Yes, that would be great!”

“Sure. When would you like to … ?

Refusing an Invitation:“Oh, that sounds like fun. I would really like to, but …(I have other plans/I have to…)”

“I’m sorry. I would like to …, but …”

“What a pity! I can’t make it to your party, I …”

Pair Activity: 2 Circles

Administration building

Pagoda

Library

Golf course

Swimming Pool

Spanish Castles

SIAS Stadium

Roman Amphitheater

Russian Square

Italian Square

European Street

Track and Field

Fountain Square

Question:

－ How long have you had your cell phone? － What’s the use of your phone?

sending short messages, talking to other people, playing games, chatting online with friends, surfing the internet, taking photos, listening to music, etc..

• － What specifically do they use their cell phones for most of the time?

– sending short messages & chatting online)– make phone calls.

Question:

Part 2: Making an Appointment

on the Phone

Example: Transcript of a Phone Conversation

• A: Hello?• B: Hi. Am I talking to ______ (name)?• A: Yes …• B: Hey ______ (name), this is _____ (name). It's good to hear you!• A: Oh, hi ______ (name). I'm so glad you are calling! How are

you?• B: I'm fine. How are you?• A: Great! I haven't heard from you in such a long time!• B: Yes, but I will be in town this weekend, and this is why I'm

calling: Because I'm wondering, whether you would have time for us get together …?

• A: Are you serious? Of course, I would love to see you. What about Saturday? Would Saturday afternoon work for you?

Example: Transcript of a Phone Conversation

• B: Sure that would work. Except that I have an appointment on Saturday at 2. But if you have time later in the afternoon, maybe we could get together then. How does that sound?

• A: That's perfect! So, why don't we meet a little later. Would 4:30 be a good time?

• B: Yes, that sounds really good. And maybe we could go and have some ice cream together. I'll invite you.

• A: What? You are the guest! No, I'll invite you. Don't worry about it!

• B: Well (laughs), we can figure that out on Saturday. It was great talking to you!

• A: I'm so glad you called. See you Saturday then.• B: See you.• A: Bye.• B: Bye.•

Conclusion:

This is how you can make an appointment on the phone – by including– Greeting– Reason for call (appointment)– Approval/Disapproval – Approval (ie. setting up a

date for a meeting)– Set time & place to meet– Ending the conversation

Function:

Asking for Approval/Responses

Asking for Approval (agreement on a future plan)Does that work for you?Is that ok (with you)?Is _____ a good time?How does that sound?

ResponsesSure! That’s fine. I’ll see you then.Let me check my schedule (and I’ll get

back to you when I know for sure). That sounds really good.Sure, that’s fine.That’s perfect!I’m sorry, I don’t have time then. How

about at _________?That sounds great, but I already have

plans. Can I talk to you again?

Presentation Activity:

Making an Appointment on the Phone

Idiom part

• “Care to …?” 愿意。。。• (Would you) care to...?• a polite phrase introducing an inquiry as to

whether someone wishes to do something.• John: Would you care to step out for some air?

Jane: Oh, I'd love it. • Sue: Care to go for a swim? • Mary: Not now, thanks.

Idiom

• beat around the bush • 拐弯抹角，兜圈子• : Used when someone doesn’t say what he or

she means • Examples:• Stop beating around the bush and give us

your final decision.• - I wish Jack would stop beating around the

bush and tell me what he really thinks.

Idiom

Sounds part

/i:/ /i/

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tea three

cheese (奶酪 )Bean meal Meat

peach(桃子 )

Greek Pizza

coffeeplease

Cream(奶油 )beef

complete

/i:/

1. Steve doesn’t eat cheese.2. They order two meat pizzas and one

cheese pizza.3. Three people order Greek salad and

coffee.4. Really? I can’t believe it.5. I agree. Could you repeat that, please?6. Can I please speak to Lee?

• Is sick sit Mrs. listen fifteen • It’s think miss ticket minutes

beginning• If quick film begins fifty

interesting• Thirteen thirty fourteen forty• Sixteen sixty nineteen ninety

/i/

Listen to this.Do you speak English?Who is it?I think it is interesting.Com on in.Where do you live? I live in the city.

/i/

Minimal pairs

Sheep shipSeat sit

Heel(脚后跟 ) hillFeel fill

Sleep slip(滑动 )Peak(山峰 ) pick