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CONTENTS

Part 1 : Introduction Lesson 1 Introducing myself Lesson 2 My Family Lesson 3 My Family Lesson 4 My Best Friend

Part 2: Home Lesson 5 My House Lesson 6 Things in My Room Lesson 7 Around My Home

Part 3: Neighborhood Lesson 8 My Neighbor Lesson 9 My Neighbor Lesson 10 My Neighbor in the Past Lesson 11 My Favorite Place

Part 4: Work Lesson 12 My Work Lesson 13 My Work Lesson 14 Commuting to Work Lesson 15 My Boss Lesson 16 Working with Others

Lesson 17 My Daily Work

Part 5: School Lesson 18 A Day at School Lesson 19 My Class Lesson 20 My Favorite Teacher Lesson 21 My Major Lesson 22 My Major

Part 6: Activities Lesson 23 My Favorite Restaurant Lesson 24 My Favorite Movie Lesson 25 My Favorite Movie Lesson 26 My Weekend Lesson 27 Shopping Lesson 28 Shopping Lesson 29 Housework

Part 7: Interests and hobbies Lesson 30 Hobbies Lesson 31 My Favorite Music Lesson 32 Food I can Cook Lesson 33 My Favorite Book

Part 8: Sports

Lesson 34 My Favorite Sport Lesson 35 Baseball

Part 9: Travel Lesson 36 My Vacation Lesson 37 My Memorable Trip Lesson 38 Next Vacation Lesson 39 Going Abroad

Part 10: General Questions Lesson 40 Weather Lesson 41 Seasons Lesson 42 My Favorite Season

Part 11: Role-play Lesson 43 Asking Questions Lesson 44 Asking Questions Lesson 45 Making a Reservation Lesson 46 Giving Invitations Lesson 47 Ordering a Book Lesson 48 Asking for Help

Lesson 1 Introducing Myself

Todays Objective You will be able to make your own answer about yourself using useful expressions and practice.

Todays Question: Tell me a little bit about yourself. My name is Gill-Dong Hong. I am 24 years old. I was brought up in Busan. Then I moved Seoul to go to university. I have two brothers and I am the youngest daughter. I just finished university this year, majoring in economics, while I was in school, I had the chance to work as a part-timer in a trading corporation for two years. I acquired basic office administrative skills there. I really liked the job and I am seeking full-time employment. . 24 . . . 2 .

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Useful Expression . My name is ~ = I am ~ : ~ . . I am ~ years old. : ~ .

Essential Points . , , , , , , .

Lesson 2 My Family

Todays Objective You will be able to introduce the members of your family and give details about each member.

Todays Question: You indicated in the survey that currently you are living with your family. Introduce your family to me and tell me all the details about them. There are three members in my family. My mom, dad, and myself. I have no brothers and sisters. My father works in an office. He is an accountant. He works hard and is very busy. My mother is a doctor. My mom makes breakfast for me every day does my laundry. I like to eat

dinner with my family. It is good to live with my family. , 3 . . . . . . . . .

Useful Expression . There is / are ~ : ~, ~ cf.) I have three members in my family. . My father works in ~ : ~ . . accountant : . do ones laundry : . (=wash ones laundry)

Essential Points . . . .

Lesson 3 My Family

Todays Objective You will be able to talk about your family and experiences that you have shared with them.

Todays Question: When was the last time you had dinner with your family? What did you talk about?

I ate with my family last week. We went to a barbeque restaurant and ate beef. We mostly talked about work and school. I have been working really hard, so I had a lot to say about my office. My mother is taking an English class, and she wanted to talk about her teacher. Her teacher is a foreigner, and she has really enjoyed getting to know him. I think that this makes my father a little jealous. . . . . . . .

Useful Expression . We mostly talked about ~ : ~ . . have a lot to say about ~ : ~ . I had a lot to say about ~ : ~ . . take a ~ class : ~ . e.g.) My mother is taking an English class. ( .) . get to know (a person) : ~ . .

Essential Points . , . . , . (What did you do? I played computer games.)

Lesson 4 My Best Friend

Todays Objective You will be able to describe the best friend what he/she looks like using proper adjectives

Todays Question: Describe one of your closest friends. What do you do to keep in touch with them? Do you chat on the phone? Do you go to movies? Tell me about it as detail as you can.

My best friend is named Kim Dae-gun. We are both students attending Seoul National University. In fact, we met there. We both study business, and enjoy it a lot. We talk on the phone almost every day. On weekends we like to go to movies. Last weekend we watched Iron Man. I liked it a lot, but he thought it was not so good. . . , . . . . . .

Useful Expression . both A and B : A B e.g.) Both men and women have complained about the advertisement. . talk on the phone : e.g.) We speak on the / by phone about twice a week. cf.) pick up the phone, put down / slam down the phone, hang up the phone, be on the phone (=using the phone) . on weekends : (=every weekend)

. go to movies(films) : . (=see a movie, watch a movie)

Essential Points . . . .

Lesson 5 My House

Todays Objective You will be able to describe the place you live using useful expressions and practice.

Todays Question: Where do you live? Can you tell me about your house? I live in a big apartment building near Jam-Shil with my family. My house has three rooms, two bathrooms and a kitchen. I have a nice view of Lotte World from my room. We have a new TV in the living room. I really like living in my apartment. . , . . TV . .

Useful Expression . I live in (a place) with my family. : ~ . . My house has (number) rooms. : ( ) .. . I have a nice view of (a place / thing) from my room. = My room has a nice view of () : ~ . / ~ . . There is (a thing) in the living room. : ~ .

Essential Points . . (apartment, a villa, a studio, a house with a yard, etc.) . . (living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, etc.)

Lesson 6 Things in My Room

Todays Objective You will be able to describe what your room looks like and give details about the items in it.

Todays Question: Can you tell me about the things you have in your room? I have a bed, desk, chair, and computer. Next to my desk, I have a wardrobe. In the wardrobe are all my clothes. Next to my bed there is a lamp, hamper and trash can. Under my bed is where I keep my shoes. There is a chair by the desk. , . . . , . . .

Useful Expression . I have (things) in my room. : ~ .

= There is / are (a thing / things) in my room. . next to A I have / there is B. : A B . = There is B by A. . on ~ : ~ ( ) / in front of ~ : ~ / under ~ : ~ . wardrobe : . hamper :

Essential Points . . .

Lesson 7 Around My Home

Todays Objective You will be able to describe the place where you live.

Todays Question: Where do you live? Is it good place to live? Give me a good description the area around your house. I live in Ban-Po. It is nearby Express Bus terminal. It is very convenient to travel around Korea. Also, the subway station is very convenient. However, I think it is not good for hanging out with friends. I always go to Gang-Nam to meet my friends

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Useful Expression . nearby : ~ e.g.) If there's a cafe nearby, we could stop for a snack. . express bus terminal : . convenient : e.g.) It's very convenient that you live near the office. . I think (that ) ~ : ~ . e.g.) I think (that) I'll go swimming after lunch. . hang out with : ~ e.g.) I hang out with friends all the time whenever I have time.

Essential Points . . .

Lesson 8 My Neighbor

Todays Objective You will be able to introduce your neighbors or acquaintances and explain where they live and what they do.

Todays Question: Please tell me about your neighbors. Who is your closest neighbor? I dont know my neighbors well. A lot of senior citizens live near me. I know Mr. Park who lives next door. His wife died two years ago and his children have their own families. We invite Mr. Park to dinner sometimes. These days Mr. Park talks about moving in with his sons family. We will miss Mr. Park. . . . 2 . . . .

Useful Expression . I dont know my neighbors well. : . . (people) live near me : ~() . . (a person or a family name) lives next door : ~() . . His children have their own families. : . . invite (someone) to dinner : .

Essential Points . . . , .

Lesson 9 My Neighborhood
Todays Objective

You will be able to describe your neighborhood and introduce some interesting things about it.

Todays Question: Can you tell me about your neighborhood? What is there to see in your town? Buildings, people etc. Tell me about it. I live in a small town outside of Seoul. There is not much to see really. We have a couple of parks and some historical sights there. There is an old castle on top of a mountain close to my house. I like to go there with my family. We also have a new movie theater, but the screens there are very small. I like the old one better. . . . . . .

Useful Expression . There is not much to (see / say / do). : ( / / ) . . a couple of + : . on top of : ~ . movie theater : / go to a movie (the movies) : . . I like ~ better : ~ . I like the old one better. ( .)

Essential Points . , .

Lesson 10 My Neighborhood in the Past

Todays Objective You will be able to discuss memories of your childhood neighborhood.

Todays Question: Where did you live when you were young? What do you remember about your childhood neighborhood? I live in Seoul now, but when I was young I lived in a small town near Jin-Ju. It was very different. I could play outside and spend a lot of time in the mountains near my home. I miss it now because it was so much cleaner there. Seoul is so busy all the time. My hometown was not this way. It was a good place to relax and have a family. I wish my family lived in a place like that today. , . . . . . . . .

Useful Expression . when I was young : . play outside : . / in the mountains near my home : . miss : , e.g.) I missed the train. ( .) / We will miss you badly. ( )

. so much cleaner : . I wish my family lived in a place like that today. wish : ~ , ( .)

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Lesson 11 My Favorite Place

Todays Objective You will be able to describe your favorite place in your neighborhood.

Todays Question: Tell me about your favorite place in your neighborhood. How often do you go there? Why do you like that place? In my neighborhood there is a place called Blue Sky. It is a bar. I like to go there with my friends. My friends father owns it. He gives us good deals on drinks. I and my friend meet at this bar after work almost every day. . . . . . .

Useful Expression . there is a place called ~ : ~ . . own : ~ , . . good deal : , . after work : . almost everyday :

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Lesson 12 My work

Todays Objective You will be able to describe what you do at work including things that you like and dislike.

Todays Question: Tell me about your work. What do you like about your job and what do you dislike about it? Why? My company is called [COMPANY]. I like my job pretty well because I have a good boss who is very nice to me. I am a programmer, and my company also does interesting work. I am usually pretty happy at work, and I do not have to do too much overtime. This lets me spend time just relaxing at home, which is important in a high-stress job like mine.

 [COMPANY] . . . . .

Useful Expression . do not (dont) have to : ~ . e.g.) I do not have to do too much overtime. ( .) . spend time ~ing : ~ . e.g.) spend time just relaxing at home. ( .) . boss (), co-workers (), meeting (, ) e.g.) My co-workers and I work well as a team. ( .) . I like having meetings. ( .) . I have a team meeting on Monday mornings. ( .)

Essential Points . , . .

Lesson 13 My work

Todays Objective

You will be able to describe your work.

Todays Question: Tell me about your job. How did you land your current job? What is your role at work? Tell me as many details about your job as possible. I have a part time job at a shoe store in Gang-Nam. I like people, so I like my job. I work in the afternoon, after my classes. I started there last year because my friends father owns it so he gave me that job. He lets me work and go to school, so that is very helpful. I am a clerk there, so my job is helping people find the best shoes for them. . . . . .

Useful Expression . have a part time job : . cf.) part timer full timer . own a place : ~ e.g.) We own our house. cf.) owner Are you the owner of this car? / run () own ones business . Let ~ do : ~ . e.g.) If he needs money, let him (= he should) earn it! . clerk : e.g.) Mrs. Wilson is one of our regular customers. cf.) desk clerk customer.

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Lesson 14 Commuting to Work

Todays Objective To describe how you get to your workplace by explaining the transportation system.

Todays Question: How do you commute to work? How long does it take? I take the bus to work. The subway is faster, but I like the bus. It is good to see the sun before going into my company all day. The bus takes about thirty minutes. If I am late then I take a taxi. Taxis are fast but they are more expensive. . , . . 30 . . , .

Useful Expression . I take () to work. : ~ . e.g.) bus, subway, taxi cf.) I go to work on foot. ( .) . The subway is faster / slower than ~ : ~ , . . The bus takes () to get to my office : ~ . e.g.) It takes 15 minutes to get to my workplace. ( 15 .)

Essential Points . . . , , .

Lesson 15 My Boss

Todays Objective You will be able to introduce your boss using expressions describing their personality or appearance.

Todays Question: What was your first impression of your boss? What did he/she look like? My boss is very tall and big. She doesnt smile easily. Frankly, the first time I saw her I was scared. However, she has a soft and kind voice, just like her real personality. She is shy to meet new people, but my company really needs her. . , . , . . , .

Useful Expression . tall and big : . . frankly (speaking) : . . The first time I saw her, ~ : . . just like ~ : ~ . . She is shy to ~ : ~ .

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Lesson 16 Working with Others

Todays Objective You will be able to express your feelings in regards to working with others.

Todays Question: Do you like working with others? Why or why not? I like working with others. It is harder to work alone. Coworkers help me work better. They give me new ideas and I help them finish work. I think working alone is very boring. I like to talk to people. My coworkers all talk a lot at work. We talk about many different things. This is why I like to work with other people. . . . . . . . . .

Useful Expression . work alone ( .) work with ~ (~ .) . I like + ing / to : ~ . . harder : , (hard ) . better : , (good ) - + er : ~ (: good- better / bad- worse )

Essential Points . .

Lesson 17 My Daily Work

Todays Objective You will be able to talk about your job and workplace.

Todays Question: Can you tell me about your workday? I work at a bank. My daily work is very hard. I have many customers. They have many questions about their financial plans. My job is helping them make future plans. It can be very stressful. It is rewarding though. I think I do a lot of good things for people. . . . .

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Useful Expression . work at ~ : ~ . . make plans : . . financial plan ~ : . rewarding : ~ , ~ . though : ,

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Lesson 18 A Day at School

Todays Objective You will be able to talk about your daily routine at school.

Todays Question: You indicated that you are in school. Please describe your school day.

My classes are in the afternoon. I get to campus about one p.m. for my first class. During the day I study in the library or coffee shop in between classes. My classes are finished by eight p.m. Im tired of studying after class, so I hang out with friends or go home to watch TV and go to bed. . 1 . , . 8 . TV .

Useful Expression . My classes are in the afternoon(morning). : () . . I get to campus by ~ : ~ . . during the day : . in between classes : . My classes are finished by ~ : ~ .

Essential Points . . . , , .

Lesson 19 My Class
Todays Objective

You will be able to talk about your favorite class at school.

Todays Question: What class did you like the most? Tell me about your favorite class. My favorite class is history. This is because my major is history. I like to learn about the past. I am studying Chinese history now. The teacher is very good. He is passionate about history. . . . . . .

Useful Expression . history : , . I am +ing. : ~ . . He is passionate about ~ : ~ .

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Lesson 20 My Favorite Teacher

Todays Objective To introduce the teacher you like the most by giving his or her personality.

Todays Question: Tell me about your favorite teacher in school. Why did you like him or her? My favorite teacher in school is Mr. Kim. Mr. Kim is my literature teacher in High School. He is very kind to the students. I also like it when he smiles during his lecture. I worked with him in making the school newspaper for three years. He teaches me many things and always tells me to cheer up. Therefore, Mr. Kim is like a father to me. . . . . 3 , . , . .

Useful Expression . My favorite person is ~ : ~. . I like it when he smiles during ~ : ~ , . . I work with him in ~ing. : ~ . . tell (someone) to cheer up. : .

Essential Points . .

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Lesson 21 My Major

Todays Objective You will be able to describe the major you studied in college using useful expressions and practice.

Todays Question: Can you tell me about your major? Do you like it? Why did you choose it? My major is Chemical Engineering. It is very interesting. I like it a lot. It is very challenging to me. It is hard also, so I am very busy at school. I have to study all the time. . . . . . .

Useful Expression . My major is ~ : ~. . at school : cf.) at work : / at home : . all the time : ,

Essential Points

. . e.g.) economics: , mechanical engineering: , civil engineering: . . . .

Lesson 22 My Major

Todays Objective You will be able to describe your major in college.

Todays Question: You indicated that you are a college student. Tell me about your major and the reason you choose it. Do you have any regrets? After high school, Korean students choose a University. I didnt study very hard, so my choices were bad. I didnt want to study any of my choices, so I chose business. I think that it was the best one for getting a job after school. I regret this choice a little though. I might have done better if I had picked something more interesting. These days, I wish I had studied English because it might be better. . . . . .

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Useful Expression . choose : (=make a decision) e.g.) Katie chose (= decided) to stay away from work that day. The company will reach / come to / make a decision shortly. . might : ~ ( ) e.g.) Driving so fast, he might have had a nasty accident. . I wish : ~ e.g.) We wish you every success in the future. . Something interesting : -thing e.g.) There's something sharp in my shoe. Essential Points .

Lesson 23 My Favorite Restaurant

Todays Objective You will be able to describe your favorite restaurant by explaining the atmosphere and your favorite menu.

Todays Question: Can you describe one of your favorite restaurants in detail?

My favorite restaurant is Italia. It is in my apartment building so it is convenient. I love to go there when the weather is bad. I see all my neighbors there and talk for hours. It is great to go to a restaurant and see it full of friendly people. The food is good too. Every time I walk by the restaurant I can smell the garlic bread. . . . . . . .

Useful Expression . My favorite restaurant is ~ : ~. . I love to ~ = I love ~ing : ~ . . talk for hours : . . The food is good. : . cf.) The service is very kind. ( .)

Essential Points . , , . . . e.g.) sweet, spicy, creamy, chunky, cold plate, etc.

Lesson 24 My Favorite Movie

Todays Objective You will be able to introduce your favorite movie through describing the storyline and characters.

Todays Question: What is your favorite movie? Why do you like it? My favorite movie is Bridget Jones' Diary. I like the movie because my favorite actor, Colin Firth, is in it. The genre of the movie is romantic comedy which is also my favorite. I like the story about the love triangle between Bridget, Mark and Daniel. It was released in 2001 and it was very successful. . .

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Useful Expression . My favorite movie is ~ : ~. . I like the movie because ~ : ~ . . Colin Firth is in the movie : . cf.) Rene Zellweger stars in the movie. : . . The genre of the movie is ~ : ~. . It was released in ~ : ~ .

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Lesson 25 My Favorite Movie

Todays Objective You will be able to express thoughts about your all the time favorite movies.

Todays Question: Tell me about your all-time favorite movie. You can include ideas such as, the genre of movie, the actors in the movie. Give as much detail as you can. My favorite movie ever was Fight Club. People say its an action movie, but I disagree. It was a really smart movie. The acting was very good. The music was also very good. The best thing was the story. Brad Pitt and Edward Norton were the stars. . . . . . . .

Useful Expression . People say : ~ . People[They] say that ~ = It is said that ~ : ~ , ~ . e.g.) Some people say that laughter is the best medicine. . disagree : . e.g.) I profoundly / strongly disagree with (= do not accept) the decision that has been taken. cf.) have a disagreement = I am against something. Spicy food disagrees with me. = Spicy is bad for me. . the star : e.g.) movie (film) star, TV star, rock star SuRoh Kim starred in the film 'My School, ET'.

cf.) co-star . Aniston is still quite close with her Friends costars, but not as close as they were at the beginning. cf.) supporting actor (part, role) : ()

Essential Points . . . .

Lesson 26 My Weekend

Todays Objective You are capable of describing your everyday life using useful expressions and practice.

Todays Question: Please tell me about your typical weekend. What do you usually do on the weekend? First, I like to read on the weekend. I usually go to a park near my house with a book and read for a couple hours. I used to go to the gym to exercise, but I am lazy nowadays. Since I dont have time on the weekdays, I try to hang out with my friends on the weekend. I like to go to dinner or a singing room with them. . . , . . .

Useful Expression . I usually ~ on the weekend : ~ . . go to A near B : B A .

. I used to ~ : ~ . . since ~ : ~

Essential Points . usually/always/never . . .

Lesson 27 Shopping

Todays Objective You will be able to explain what you like to do or buy when you go shopping.

Todays Question: How often do you go shopping? What do you usually buy? I go shopping after salary day. First, I buy a lot of groceries and pay bills. Next, I like to buy something small for my mom. Its usually clothes. Sometimes I go out to eat with my boyfriend. I save the rest of my money. Next year I will take a trip to Germany. . . , . . .

Useful Expression . after salary day : cf.) When I get my salary

. I buy a lot of ~ : ~ . . I go out to A with B : B A . . I save the rest for ~ : ~ .

Essential Points . 6 , , , , . . .

Lesson 28 Shopping

Todays Objective You will be able to describe if you like shopping or not using useful expressions.

Todays Question: Do you like to go shopping? Why or why not? I do not like shopping. I never have money because I hang out with my friends often. I also get tired of shopping. I have to walk too much and it is hard. So I guess I really hate shopping. . . . . .

I like shopping so much. I go shopping with my friends once or twice every month. I usually go to Myungdong. Because the price is pretty cheap. I can buy many things there, too. Shopping makes me happy. . . . . , . .

Useful Expression . I like ~ verb + ing : ~ . . too much : ( ) . I hate ~ verb + ing : ~ . . hang out with ~ : ~ . . I love ~ verb + ing : ~ . . once / twice : . go shopping : . make + + / : ~

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Lesson 29 Housework

Todays Objective You will be able to describe what kinds of housework you do and describe your feelings about those chores.

Todays Question: What kind of housework do you like to do? What do you hate to do?

I like cooking a lot. My mom calls me the family chef. But I hate washing dishes. Im happy to cook every day if someone else washes the dishes. Usually my mother or father will wash the dishes. Sometimes I have to do it. Also, I like to wash clothes, but I hate ironing! . . . . . .

Useful Expression . I like cooking. = I like to cook. : . . I hate washing dishes. : . . I am happy to ~ : ~ . . wash clothes = do laundry : . . do ironing :

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Lesson 30 Hobbies

Todays Objective

You will be able to use useful expressions to describe what you usually do in your free time.

Todays Question: What do you like to do in your free time? I like to go skating in my free time. I like to in-line skate. It is really exciting. I do this by the river. There is a big river near my house. It is called the Han River. There is a park that I skate in. It is big and it has a lot of trees. I really like to go there all the time. I sometimes take my family. They like to skate too. . . . . . . . . . . .

Useful Expression . I like to ~ : ~ . . free time : . There is / are ~ : ~ . . be called ~ : ~ .

Essential Points . . (, , )

Lesson 31 My Favorite Music

Todays Objective You will be able to discuss your favorite music by describing and giving reasons for your personal tastes.

Todays Question: Can you tell me about your favorite music? Why do you like it? I love pop music. It has so much energy and feels free. Fast music makes me feel awake. I listen to pop music before a test. Jazz music is good for relaxing. I go to Jazz clubs with my friends on the weekend. You can talk and enjoy the conversation because the music isnt too loud. I would say that pop music is my favorite though. . . . , . . . .

Useful Expression . My favorite person is ~ : ~. . The music has so much energy. : . . It makes me feel awake. : . . A is good for B : A B . . I would say that ~ is my favorite though. : () ~ .

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Lesson 32 Food I can Cook

Todays Objective You will be able to describe the food you are good at cooking and introduce your preferred cooking methods.

Todays Question: What kind of food do you make well? I am good at making any kind of pasta. Pasta isnt very difficult to make so now Im practicing on cooking lasagna. I make vegetable and beef lasagna. Making lasagna is a good way to learn to cook. You need different skills. Someday I will be a chef famous for making Italian food. . . . . .

Useful Expression . I am good at making(cooking) ~ : ~ . . Pasta is(is not) difficult to make. : . ( .) . I am practice on cooking ~ : ~ .

. ~ is a good way to learn to cook : ~ . . You need different skills to make ~ : ~

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Lesson 33 My Favorite Book

Todays Objective You will be able to describe a book that you have read or are reading.

Todays Question: What kind of books do you like to read? Tell me about a book you recently read. I dont read many books. But I do like essay books. I am reading one now. The author is foreign and the title is Love Stories. I like essays because they are short and easy to read. They also teach a lot. Sometimes they are funny, too. I like the funny ones the most. . . . . . . . .

Useful Expression . essay book : essayist . novels : cf.) romance novels : / science fiction / poem : a poetry book . author : / title : . short and easy to read : , the most : (),

Essential Points . . (e.g. essay, novel, drama .) . .

Lesson 34 My Favorite Sports

Todays Objective To describe what sports you like to play using expressions about the rules of the game.

Todays Question: What sports do you like to play and why? I like to play beach volleyball. It is special because you can play by the ocean. There are two teams divided by a net and when the ball touches the ground of the opponent, you score. You can use your hands and arms but you cant use your feet or legs. It is hard to play because the court is too big to cover with only two players. I like to challenge myself with difficult sports.

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Useful Expression . I like to play ~ = I enjoy playing ~ : ~ . . It is special because ~ : ~ . . divided by a net : . . opponent : . I like to challenge myself with ~ : ~ .

Essential Points . . . . (e.g. active, pushing, assertive, dynamic, passive, etc.)

Lesson 35 Baseball

Todays Objective You will be able to describe your reasons for liking a sport.

Todays Question: You mentioned in your survey that you enjoy Baseball. Do you prefer watching it on TV or going to the stadium? What makes you enjoy watching baseball so much? Please tell me details. Baseball is very interesting to watch. I enjoy statistics, and statistics are very important to baseball. It is more fun to go to the baseball park and relax with friends but in the summer it is too hot so I stay home. There is a lot of history and strategy in baseball but people dont really understand it. I used to think baseball was boring me until I studied statistics. .

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Useful Expression . statistics : e.g.) Statistics show / suggest that women live longer than men. . more fun : ~ e.g.) I ran but just for fun. . relax : e.g.) After work she relaxed with a cup of tea and the newspaper. . a lot of + ( , ) : . strategy : e.g.) We're working on new strategies to improve our share of the market. . used to + : ~ e.g.) She used to love cats but one attacked her and she doesn't like them anymore. . boring :

cf.) bored : e.g.) The history teacher is so boring. Her class is so boring so most of my classmates fall asleep during it.

Essential Points . . . .

Lesson 36 My Vacation

Todays Objective To describe a memorable vacation using useful expressions.

Todays Question: Tell me about your memorable vacation. I went to Russia last year. It was a lot of fun. I visited Moscow. I saw Red Square there. It was very beautiful. I went with my friend, so we had a lot of fun. They have vodka. It was really good. . . . . . . . .

Useful Expression . last year : cf.) this year : / next year : . had a lot of fun :

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Lesson 37 My Memorable Trip

Todays Objective You will learn expressions about travel and vacations.

Todays Question: Tell me about your most memorable trip. Where did you go? What did you do there? Last year I went to Hawaii. It was great. I met my cousins for the first time. They live in Chicago. I had never seen them before. We had a big family reunion. We ate a lot of good food and saw some amazing things. Hawaiis forests and beaches were beautiful. We plan to have another reunion next year in Mexico. . . . . . .

Useful Expression . Last year I went to ~ : ~ .

. I met ~ there : ~ . . I had never seen(met) ~ : ~ ( ) . . We plan to ~ next time. : ~ .

Essential Points . 6 , , . . .

Lesson 38 Next Vacation

Todays Objective You will be able to describe future plans and practice with the future tense.

Todays Question: Where do you want to go for your next vacation? Why? Im going to Je-Ju Island for my next vacation. My husband and I are taking a vacation alone. Our daughters will stay with my sister. It will be our first vacation alone since our children came along. We cant be gone a long time, so we chose to stay within Korea. It will be my first time to go to Je-Ju so I am excited. . . . . .

Useful Expression . Im going to ~ for my next vacation. : ~ . . take a vacation : . . It will be my(our/ his/ her/ their) first vacation to ~ : ~ . . be gone a long time : . . We chose(decided) to stay within ~ : ~ .

Essential Points . , . . .

Lesson 39 Going Abroad

Todays Objective You will be able to talk about vacationing abroad speculate about possibilities.

Todays Question: You are going to travel another country. Tell me three things you want to bring with you.

I have never traveled to another country, so I would bring a guide book. I would also bring a passport. I would also bring a lot of money. Money is very important. What if it rains? I might need an umbrella. I will also bring some food, because I dont like foreign food. . . . . ? . .

Useful Expression . I have never traveled to~ : ~ . . another (foreign) country : () . need : / bring : ~ . What if ~? : ~ ? . might : ~ .

Essential Points . . . .

Lesson 40 Weather

Todays Objective

You will be able to describe the weather in detail.

Todays Question: Tell me about the weather today. The weather is very nice today. It is sunny, but not too hot. I think it may rain tonight. That is too bad because I want to go walking with my family tonight. I dislike rain. It always ruins my plans. I hope that it stays nice. . . . . . . .

Useful Expression . It is ~ : ~ . ( it .) . may : ~ . () . go walking : cf.) go +ing ~ : ~ . . dislike : . ruin : ,

Essential Points . . (sunny, windy, cloudy) . .

Lesson 41 Seasons

Todays Objective You will be able to give a description of the features of the seasons in your country using key expressions.

Todays Question: Tell me about all the seasons in your country. In Korea we have spring, summer, fall and winter. Winter is too cold. In the spring pollution is bad. The summer is hot, humid and rainy. Fall in Korea is very nice. Trees turn into yellow and red, so the streets become colorful with beautiful leaves. , , , . . . . . . .

Useful Expression . In our country we have ~ = In our country there are ~ : ~ . . In the spring(summer/fall or autumn/winter) : (//) . Fall in Korea is ~ : ~. . Trees turn into ~ : ~ .

Essential Points . . . . (e.g. cold, hot, humid, rainy etc.)

Lesson 42 My Favorite Season

Todays Objective To introduce your favorite season through describing the seasonal activities.

Todays Question: What is your favorite season? Why do you like it? What do you usually do in that season? My favorite season is spring. It is so beautiful because everything is so green. I really like to go hiking in spring. I spend time outdoors. There is fresh air outside in the spring. It is the best season. . . . . . .

Useful Expression . My favorite season is ~ : ~ . spend time : . in spring : cf.) in summer : , in fall/autumn : , in winter :

Essential Points

. because . . ..

Lesson 43 Asking Questions

Todays Objective You will be able to learn to ask questions with useful expressions.

Todays Question: This is a situational question . Your friend bought a new computer. Call your friend and ask three questions about his new computer. Hello? This is Katie. Yes, hi. How are you today? Oh, you bought a new computer? Wow. What kind is it? I see. Where did you buy it? Hmmm How much was it? Oh, thats cheap. I should buy one too! . . ? , ? ? . ? ? , . .

Useful Expression . This is ~ : , I am This is . . What kind of a computer is it? : ? . Where did you buy it? : ? . Hmmm : .

Essential Points . . . Now, Well or Let me see. .

Lesson 44 Asking Questions

Todays Objective You will learn expression useful to making questions.

Todays Question: You indicated in the survey that you watch movies. I also enjoy watching movies. Please ask me three or four questions about the movies that I like. Oh, I didnt know that you liked movies. Do you like watching DVDs or going to the theater? What is your favorite movie? Who are your favorite actors? Did you like the new James Bond movie? How about the one that Hugh Grant starred in? , . DVD ? ? ? ? ?

Useful Expression . I didnt know that ~ : ~ . . Do you like A or B? : A B ? . What is your favorite ~? : ~ ? . How about ~? : ~ ?

Essential Points . . . , , , , .

Lesson 45 Making a Reservation

Todays Objective You will be able to learn to make a reservation with useful expressions.

Todays Question: You are going to have a family dinner this weekend. Call a restaurant and ask three questions to make a reservation. Hello. This is Kim DaeGun. I would like to make a reservation. Can you let us come today? I need to have dinner with my family tonight at 7:30. We have 10 people. Is that ok? Also, what is the cost of the meals there? Thank you.

. . . ? 7 30 . 10 . ? , ? .

Useful Expression . I would like to ~ : ~ . . make a reservation : . I need to ~ : ~ , ~ . . since ~ : ~

Essential Points . . . .

Lesson 46 Giving Invitations

Todays Objective You will be able to invite someone to an event.

Todays Question: You have free tickets for a concert. Call your friend and invite him to her to go with you. Hello Friend! This is Lee Bo-Mi. I have some tickets to Britney. We should go together. I think it will be very fun. We can get dressed up and ride in a taxi. After the concert, we can go dancing. You should come with me. I think this band is modern. The concert is at Olympic Park and it starts at 7:00. Maybe we can have dinner first. , ! . Britney . . . . . . . 7 . .

Useful Expression . I have tickets to ~ : ~ () . . get dressed up : . . You should come with me. : . ( ) We should go together. ( .) . go dancing : . . It starts at (). : ~ .

Essential Points . . . , , .

Lesson 47 Ordering a Book

Todays Objective You will be able to learn to order a book with useful expressions.

Todays Question: You are going to buy a book on line. Call the company and ask 3 questions about ordering the book. Hello. This is Lee San-gil. I want to order a book. It is called The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire. Do you have this book? How much does it cost? How long is the shipping time? Thank you! . . . . ? ? ? !

Useful Expression . order ~ : ~ . Do you have this book? : ? . How much does it cost? : ? . How long is the shipping time? : ?

Essential Points . , , . . on-line .

Lesson 48 Asking for Help

Todays Objective You will be able offer suggestion in order to solve problems and to request assistance.

Todays Question: You are preparing for a party, but you cant finish it alone. Call your friend and ask him or her for help. Hey Jenny, its Min-ho. You are still coming to the party tonight, right? Great! Can you come early and help me? My car isnt working and I need to buy some things. Oh really? Thats very nice of you. Can you just pick up some drinks for everyone? Thanks so much! , . ? , ? , . ? . ? !

Useful Expression . You are still ~, right? : . . Can you ~? / Could you~? / Would you~? : ~? () . Thats very nice of you. : . . pick up ~ : ~ . () .

Essential Points . .

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