English Class Practice

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Collocations: Take

We completed this first activity on Thursday.

Discussion Questions

1. Do you like to do nothing all of the time or do you like to stay busy?

2. Do you take lots of photos on your phone?

3. Do your neighbors make a lot of noise or is your home mostly quiet?

4. Do you make friends easily? Why or why not?

5. What do you prefer? Doing the dishes or doing the laundry? Why?

6. What do you usually make for breakfast?

7. What do you usually make for dinner?

8. What do you like to take pictures of?

9. Is it ok to make mistakes when learning English?

10. Do you take sugar in your coffee or tea?

On Friday, we will practice this next activity

Discussion Questions

1. Who do you take after in your family?

2. Have you taken the driving test at the DMV yet? Was it easy or difficult?

3. Does it take you a while to order food at a restaurant? Or do you know what you want immediately?

4. Have you ever taken back a product to the store? Why?

5. What do children take forever to do?

6. What new hobby do you want to take up?

7. What do you do when the plane takes off? Do you look out the window or try to distract yourself by doing something else?

8. Do you ever take baths? Why or why not?

9. Take a moment to look outside the nearest window. What do you see?

10. Which household chore does it take forever to do?

Collocations: Travel

Today we will discuss page 5 of your packet in Zoom class.

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Using CAN for Ability and Request

We will discussing this in our Zoom meeting today.

Can you? Questions

Directions: Which of these questions are asking about ability? Write A in the box.

Which ones are a request for information? Write R in the box.

Answer the questions.

A/R	#	Question
	1.	Can you tell us your name?

	2.	Can you type at least 35 words per minute?

	3.	Can you work on the weekends?

	4.	Can you tell us about a time you faced a difficult situation at work and how you handled it?

	5.	Can you lift at least 20 lbs.?

	6.	Can you submit to a drug test?

	7.	Can you start work by the end of this month?

	8.	Can you drive a forklift?

	9.	Can you write and speak English well?

	10.	Can you speak any other languages? If so, which ones?

Speaking Practice

Use "can you please", "could you please", or "would you mind" to make a request.

Practice saying "no" politely.

Read and practice saying the phrases below.

Read each request and practice saying "no politely".

Use the phrases above. Then, give an explanation or excuse.

Requests from Classmates

1. Can I copy your homework answers?

2. Could you drive me to the school tomorrow?

3. Would you mind watching my child tomorrow night?

4. Would you like to go to the mall with me after class?

5. Can I have your phone number?

Requests in the Workplace

6. Can you stay late today at work?

7. Can you submit the project to me by the end of the day?

8. Could you come in early tomorrow?

9. Would you mind filing all of these papers for me?

10. Can you attend the training next week?

Requests from Friends

11. Would you like to attend my party this weekend?

12. Could you lend me some money?

13. Could I borrow your car this weekend?

14. Can you watch my dog while I am out of town?

15. Can you help me move my furniture to my new apartment?

Want to learn more phrases to help you say "NO" politely?

Watch this video!

video link: https://youtu.be/8hpndhXOi0s

Thursday, August 4, 2022

Practice Using CAN

Part 1: Homework Review

Practice using "CAN".

page 12

Practice reading the dialogue.

What are some reasons someone may not be able to attend class? What are acceptable excuses? What should you say if you have a reason you don't want to tell the teacher?

What are some reasons someone may not be able to go to work? What are acceptable excuses? What should you say if you have a reason you don't want to tell the supervisor

page 13

Practice reading the dialogue.

Change the 3 last sentences.

page 14

Practice reading the dialogue.

Read the vocabulary explanations at the bottom of the page.

page 15

Practice reading the dialogue.

Part 2: Discussion Questions

Choose any of these questions below.

Ask the question. Then, ask a follow up question.

Example:

Question: Can you drive a car? (Yes, I can.)

Follow-up question: Do you have a driver's license? or How did you learn?

Can you ride a bicycle?
Can you swim?
Can you hold your breath for a minute?
Can you remember their names when you meet new people?
Can you cook anything delicious?
Can you sing?
What can you do better than other people?
What can’t you do at all?
What food can’t you eat?
What can you draw?
Who in your life can you go to for advice?
Where can we see beautiful scenery in Idaho?
Where can I go to get a good bargain on clothes or furniture?
How can you learn English more quickly?
How can you save money on groceries?

Homework - Thursday, April 4th

Review page 12-15.

Making Requests Practice

1. Complete page 10.

Polite Language

Offering to help

Answers

Shall I…? Should I...?

Shall I open the store to customers?

Would you like me to…?

Would you like me to unlock the front door?

Oh yes, please!

That’s very kind of you.

No, don’t worry. I can manage.
No, that’s ok. Thanks anyway!

Making Requests

Answers

Could you please…?

Could you please help me with this?

Please, could you…?

Please, could you tell me what time my break is?

Yes, of course!

Sure!

I’m sorry, I can’t because…

I’m afraid not…

Asking permission		Answers
Do you mind if I…? Do you mind if I take my break now?		No, I don’t mind at all. Go ahead.
Would anyone mind if I…? Would anyone mind if I clocked out early today? I’m not feeling well.		No, I don’t mind at all. Go ahead.
Would you mind if I…? Would you mind if I took next Friday off? It is my son’s birthday.		I’m afraid you can’t do that because.... Actually, no because…
May I…? May I go on break now?
Would it be possible to…? Would it be possible to change my work schedule to night shifts?