1. Showing interest
As an active listener, we should show our interest by saying –
Really? Yeah? I see. And. Oh? Mmmm-hmm
Now – your turn to include these expressions in your dialogue
Activity topics
My favorite vacation
The best meal I’ve ever eaten
My first day of college/work
The day I met my boyfriend/girlfriend

2. Making, accepting, refusing invitation
To refuse invitation…not just say “No, thank you” but also give a reason which we call “an excuse” – making an excuse
Refusing Expressions:
No, thanks because I have to study at that night..
Well, thanks, Mary, but I just remember I have…
It sounds great but I am afraid I can not …
Accepting expressions:
It will be my honor to..
I am glad you invite me …
I would love to join you …
Activity topics
Speaker A invites speaker B to see a movie (refusing with an excuse)
Speaker A invites speaker B to join art performance in an hour driving (refusing with an excuse)
Speaker A invites speaker B to attend a holiday party at Speaker A’s house (accepting)

3. Frustration
Frustration is what people feel when they can not get what they want, even after many tries
Expressions:
I am fed up with her mess
I am sick of it
I’ve had it with your fighting..Just go away..I need/want some quiet in here (Leave me alone)
Activity topics:
One roommate complains about a messy room
A mother is fighting to her child

4. Saying you don’t understand
If you don’t understand the directions that someone gives you, you can simply say –
I don’t understand.
I don’t get it.
I am in the dark.
I am lost.
I didn’t get it.
I didn’t catch that.
I am not following you.
I am confused.

5. Saying you don’t understand
Topics:
Ask someone for a direction on campus
Ask someone how to get to train station from your school
Ask someone how to get to MRT (or HSR) from your school

6. Advice Asking advice: Can you give me any/some advice?
What should I do? What do you think I should do?
Giving advice:
I advise you to + verb..
Why don’t you + verb…
You should + verb

7. Advice Accepting advice Thanks your advice That sounds a good idea.
That sounds a good plan.
Thanks. I’ll do that.
Rejecting advice
Thanks, but I don’t think that is a good idea
Thanks, I’ll think about it.
Thanks, but I am not so sure…

8. Advice
Topics:
Speaker A is spending money each month than he/she is earning. Speaker B gives suggestions for managing money
Speaker A doesn’t trust banks and keeps all of his/her money in a box under the bed. Speaker B gives explanation to show that is not a good idea
Speaker A, an international student, is planning a vacation to Speaker B’s hometown (different city) Speaker A asks some suggestions from Speaker B how to save some money on the vacation (for example, inexpensive places to stay or eat)

9. Answering Negative Tag Questions
Tag with rising intonation:
A: You’re from Taiwan, aren’t you?
B: Yes, I am
(Meaning: Speaker A is correct)
A: We have homework today, don’t we?
B: No, we don’t.
(meaning: Speaker A is wrong.)

10. Answering Negative Tag Questions
Tag with falling intonation:
A: It’s really cold today, isn’t it?
B: Yes, and I forgot to bring my coat.
(meaning: speaker A agrees with speaker B)
Topics:
A dialogue about homework (with one rising tag and one falling tag questions)
A dialogue about weather (with one rising tag and one falling tag questions)

11. Favors Asking for a favor- Could/can/will you do me a favor…
Could you give me a hand(with something)….
Would you mind verb+ing ….
Responding
Sure/Yes/Ok
I’d be glad to.
Sure. What do you need?
Let me think about it.
I really can’t.
I’d like to but …
I wish I could, but..
I am sorry, but…

12. Favors
Topics:
Speaker A asks Speaker B if he/she can copy his/her lecture notes
Speaker A asks Speaker B if he/she can feed her/his cat for three days while speaker A is out
Speaker A asks Speaker B for $5000 (NTD)

13. Interrupting politely
Am I interrupting?
Can/May I interrupting?
Excuse me (for interrupting), but….
I’d like to say something…
I’m sorry to interrupt, but…
Pardon me, but…
Wait a minute. I have a question…

14. Interrupting politely
Topics:
Two colleagues (Speaker A and B) are talking about a computer problem in their department. An assistant enters, interrupts and tells Speaker B’s boss on the phone and is looking for the speaker B.
It is time for class to start, and several students are talking on their cell phones. The teacher interrupts and asks them to put away cell phone and take out the homework.

15. Interrupting politely
Topics:
3. Two friends are having coffee together. They are talking about travel plans. A third friend interrupts and asks if he/she can join them
4. A student is asking a teacher for questions. Another student interrupts and want to ask a question to the teacher immediately

16. Short presentation Dress up Smile and confident
Say hello and smile when you greet the audience
Speak clearly, firmly and confidently- Don't speak too quickly. If you think people at the back can't hear, ask them.
Do not read notes
Use silence to emphasize points. Before you make a key point pause: this tells the audience that something important is coming.
Eye contact

17. Short presentation Individual presentation (12/3)
You set your own topic by following some requirements (Greeting  Introduce topic  Explain structure of presentation  Present main body (points I, II, III)  conclude  summarize  take questions==> * Remember to use/include at least 1 sentence on each part from the handout) * You don’t need to go through your main body..just simply say “I divide my presentation into 3 points..first point is ..second is..third is..
Time: minute(s)
Dress up (if possible)

18. Short presentation Ending a section – Ok/Well/So/Right
That’s all I want to say about
I think that covers everything on..
I think that deals with..
To sum up..
To Summarize ..
In conclusion, I would like ..

19. Short presentation Offer/check clarification – Is that clear?
Is that clear for everyone?
Do you see my point?
Is that ok?
Questions –
Are there any questions?
If you have any questions, please feel free to interrupt.
Please interrupt me as we go along if you have any questions.
I’d be glad to take any questions at the end of my presentation.

20. Next time (12/3)…
The topics for next time will be focused on Interview skills