Welcome back to English Conversation 2

Attendance Please raise your hand and say “HERE!”

Class List

Does everyone have the student book?

What does “firsthand” mean?

“firsthand” means coming directly from actually experiencing, seeing, or using something

Example: In this course, you will learn English firsthand. You will learn English by using English!

Course Syllabus Handout

English Nicknames Name Daniel Nicholas Dennis Jennifer Kate Whitney Meaning Ruler of the World Victory Wild or Crazy White Wave Pure Island

English Nicknames Male names: Female names:

Classroom English 1.Can you repeat that, please? 2.How do you spell __________? 3.What does __________ mean? 4.Can you give me an example? 5.How do you say __________ in Korean? 6.How do you pronounce this word?

Classroom English Small Group Speaking Activity 1.Get into small groups of 5 students each. 2.One student picks up a card and reads a sentence with a strange word. 3.The other group members need to ask for the spelling, meaning, examples, Korean translation, and pronunciation. 4.Practice asking ALL of the questions even if you already know the word!

Demonstration

Real World English Expressions for conversation

I don’t understand. Excuse me. Again, please. I’m sorry. I didn’t catch that. Louder, please. Slower, please.

I don’t know. I’m not sure. I have no idea. I have no clue.

How are you? How are you doing? How’s it going? What’s up?

I’m fine. Everything’s cool. I’m cool. I’m great!/fantastic!/terrific! I’m doing well.

I’m relaxing. I’m taking a break. I’m chilling out. I’m recharging my batteries.

Good-bye. See you later! See you next time! Take care! Take it easy! Bye-bye!

That’s great! Wow! Awesome! Cool! No kidding!

That’s too bad. I’m sorry to hear that. That’s terrible/horrible.

I don’t believe you. No way! Yeah, right! Whatever! In your dreams!

Thank you. Thank you very much. Thanks a lot. I really appreciate it (your help).

You’re welcome. No problem. My pleasure. Anytime. Don’t mention it.

Privacy That’s personal. No comment.

I made a mistake. Oops!

Practice with a partner 1.Say hi to your partner and ask how he/she is doing? 2.Say something interesting or exciting! 3.Say something sad or shocking. 4.Tell a lie. 5.Ask your partner a difficult question that he/she probably doesn’t know the answer to. 6.Say thank you to your partner for doing something nice. 7.Ask your partner a personal question. 8.Say good-bye!

Demonstration

Homework 1.Choose an English nickname and make a nametag. Bring it to class next time. Be sure to write down three activities you like. 2.Choose three English words and write sentences in your notebook using each word. We will practice Classroom English again next time using your words.

Take it easy! See you next time!