Key phrases

My favourite places are … and … The … is now in danger.

Starter unit
  It’s only (a few kilometres) from (the You can find information (on the
Talking about hobbies and interests sea). website).
I’m interested in … / I’m not interested
in … Unit 2 Unit 4
 
I’m into … / I’m not into …
Comparing answers Talking about school subjects
I like … / I don’t like …
What have you got for number 1? I’ve got no / a bit of / loads of
I’m good at … / I’m not good at …
I think it’s true / false. (maths) homework.
My favourite … is / are …
What about you? Our (art) teacher is / isn’t very / quite
Introducing people What do you think? (strict).
How are things? / How are you? Time expressions I’m great / not great at …
This is (Yasmin). In the holidays / the summer / the I’m really good at …
(Yasmin) is into … evening, … I enjoy …
See you later. At 6 a.m. / 2.30 p.m., … I’m OK at …
Adverbs of degree On weekdays / Monday / Tuesday, … I prefer …
It isn’t very (expensive). At the weekend / New Year …
Asking for help with languages
It’s very (expensive). Making plans and suggestions How do you spell that?
It’s quite (expensive). What’s on? How do you say (‘tomorrow’ in
It’s really (expensive). What do you want to do / see? French)?
Thinking of answers I’m not really interested in (the) … Can you say that again, please?
I think he / she / it’s … I like the sound of (the) … Can you help me with something,
And you? What about (the) … ? please?
I’m not sure. Let’s go to (the) …
Giving information about your
Yes, that’s right. Talking about a celebration school
I don’t know. There’s a celebration called … I’m really (happy) that …
Writing about yourself People celebrate … It’s a small / medium-sized / big
I’m a student at … There are … in the street. school.
I’m into … , especially … It’s a lot of (fun). Some subjects like (maths) and
Email or message me in (English). (English) are compulsory.
I speak / study … Unit 3
  Other subjects are optional.
Bye for now! Here’s a photo of …
Identifying things
What do you think it is? Maybe you can email me …
Unit 1
  It looks like a / an …
Unit 5
Talking about places It sounds like a / an …  
There’s a / an … I’ve got no idea. Likes and dislikes
There isn’t a / an … Maybe it’s a / an … ? I love …
There are some … / There aren’t Estimating I (quite / really) like …
many … (A new baby) is usually between I don’t mind …
My favourite place is … (2.5) and (4.5 kilos). I (really) don’t like …
Comparing opinions (Gorillas) can grow to around (250 I hate …
I think … kilos). Ordering food
Yes, you’re right. (Camels) can survive about (6 Can I help you?
Really? I think … months) without water. Can I have (a cheese sandwich),
Asking and saying where places are Requesting permission please?
Excuse me. Are we near the … here? Is it OK if I / we … ? Would you like (salad or chips with
Yes, look, we’re here. Can I / we / you … ? that)?
How far is it / the … from here? Anything else?
Giving permission I’ll have (a cola), please.
It’s about … minutes on foot / by bus.
Yes, of course you can. That’s (£5.50), please.
Thanks for your help.
You’re welcome. Refusing permission Writing a food blog
No, I’m afraid you can’t. It’s easy / fun / cheap / difficult
Describing a town or city
I’m sorry, but … to make.
It’s in the north / south / west / east
/ centre of …. Describing animals in danger They taste terrible / OK / great.
It’s a / an (interesting) town / city. They can weigh / grow to / be … Mmm! Delicious!
It’s got a population of about It’s one of the (biggest birds); Enjoy your meal!
(500,000). Join me next month.

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Unit 4
Unit 6 Unit 8
  Comparing pictures
Talking about sports Talking about means of transport What can you see (on the wall)?
I’m in a swimming club. I love/ like going on ... Is there a / an … in your picture?
I don’t enjoy (getting up early every When you go away, you should How many (pens) are there?
morning). choose a suitable ... What colour is / are the … ?
I’m in the (school) team. You should choose a ... when you What is / are the (teacher /
I’m a (basketball) fan. travel in a river. students) doing / wearing?
I want to try (skiing). You should go by ... when you go to In my picture, there’s a / an … / there
another country. are / aren’t some / any …
Past time expressions
You can avoid traffic jams when you
last Tuesday / weekend / week / Unit 5
go by ...
year/ August Saying weights
in August / 2014 Making offers and promises
100 g = a / one hundred grams
On Friday / Sunday I can bring (some pizzas).
325 g = three hundred and twenty-
when I was ten I can make (some sandwiches).
five grams
ten minutes / two weeks / a month I’ll ask (Hannah) to (bring some
675 g = six hundred and seventy-five
ago drinks).
grams
I’ll text (Jim) and see if he wants to
Talking about the weekend 1 kg = a / one kilo
come too.
How was your weekend? ½ kg = half a kilo
My (mum) can drive us (to the
That’s good / bad news! 2 ½ kg = two and a half kilos
beach).
Who were you with? ¼ kg = a quarter of a kilo
I’ll be (at your house at nine).
Why don’t you come next time? I won’t … , I promise. Buying things at the market
Sure. Why not? Good morning. What would you
Writing a postcard about your visit
Text me when you’re going. like?
I’m having ...
Profile of a sports star I’m ... with my friends. How much is / are … ?
His / Her full name is … I’m going to ... It’s / They are …
At the age of … he / she … It’s ... I’d like … , please.
He’s / She’s one of the most I will ... Is that everything?
successful … in the history of … How much is that?
He / She first competed / played in … Extra listening and speaking
He / She was born on …
  Unit 6
Unit 1 Talking about video games
He / She continued to …
What do / did you think of it?
He / She first … in … Asking for personal information
It is / was fun / great / exciting.
What’s your first name?
It is / was boring / complicated /
Unit 7 What’s your surname?
  How old are you?
terrible / violent.
Guessing answers What’s your score for it?
Where are you from?
I think it’s … (8)/10 = (eight) out of ten
When’s your birthday?
I’m not sure. What’s your (town) like? Unit 7
I don’t think it’s … Have you got any brothers or Talking about a photo
Maybe / Perhaps it’s … sisters? … in the middle.
I’m sure it’s …
Unit 2 … on the right.
Doing an interview … on the left.
Talking about timetables
I’ve got a few questions for you, if … next to (Mark).
What time does the (swimming
that’s OK. … at the back.
pool) open / close?
Sure. Go ahead.
What time does it start / finish? Unit 8
Good question!
At (eight o’clock). Talking about the weather
One more question.
From (quarter to five) to (quarter What will the weather be like
That’s a difficult one.
past six) on (Monday). (tomorrow)?
Thanks for your time.
Unit 3 There’ll be some (rain).
A description of a person in the north / south / east / west
He / She is a ... actor. Talking on the phone
on the (north) coast
He / She is ... for ... Do you want to meet later?
(twenty-two) degrees (22°C)
He / She is ... , ... and ... Where are you now?
He / She’s got ... Give me a call.
He / She is ... but he / she ... It’s (Dylan).
He / She becomes a ... Is it good there?
How are you?

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