 I CAN talk about music

Electric guitar
acoustic

Church
Pop
Rock
Techno music
Hip hop
Heavy metal

Always + ++++
Usually ++++
Often +++
Sometimes ++
Rarely +
never -

Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 8th edition

uku lele •

BrE / ˌjuːkəˈleɪli /
NAmE / ˌjuːkəˈleɪli /
noun
WORD ORIGIN
a musical instrument with four strings, like a small guitar

tango noun, verb

BrE / ˈtæŋɡəʊ /
NAmE / ˈtæŋɡoʊ /
noun
WORD ORIGIN
( pl. tangos / BrE ˈtæŋɡəʊz ; NAmE ˈtæŋɡoʊz / )
a fast S American dance with a strong beat, in which two people hold each other closely; a piece
of music for this dance
verb
VERB FORMS
WORD ORIGIN
( tango ing , tan goed , tan goed ) [ intransitive ]
• • •

to dance the tango

it takes ˈtwo to tango ( informal ) used to say that two people or groups, and not just one,
are responsible for sth that has happened (usually sth bad)

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Music in your country Do you know the steps of tango?
We have a local music called tango.

A special instrument What does it look like?

We have our own instrument called the
charango.

A type of music you like Do you sing in a choir?

I’m fond of church music.

Music in your childhood When did you learn to play the acoustic
I was brought up to play the acoustic guitar. guitar?

Music in your life now Is it too difficult?

Nowadays I play more the bongo.

Something you’d like to learn Really? Why?

I would love to be able to play the violin.

 I CAN talk about what to do in my free time

Imagine you are going to Cosquin Rock. Which performer would you like to see?

Party

Festival

Go to the cinema/the movie (NAmE)

Have a look

To come and see

Get together (with somebody) (informal): We must get together for a drink sometime.

Be into something (informal): Sebastian’s really into computers.

A good idea / that sounds good

Hang on a minute
Word building

Perform (V) + -er  Performer (N) / pəˈfɔːmə(r) /

/ pəˈfɔːm / /ә/
+ -ance  Performance (N) / pəˈfɔːməns /
/әns/

INVITING SOMEONE TO DO SOMETHING

(?) Would you like to + Vinf

Would you like to come to the festival?

(?) What/how about + V-ing

What about a nice swim?

(?) have you got + NP

A- Have you got any plans for tonight?
B- I was thinking about going to the festival.

(?) expressing want (see introductory unit)

A- Do you want to / wanna (inf.) go?
B- Sure.

(?)
A- When’s best for you?
B- It doesn’t really matter.

(+) You must + Vinf

You must come to dinner with us.

(?) Will you join us for lunch?

Why don’t you come and see us tonight?
We’re having a party tonight.
A- So, have you got any plans for the weekend?
B- I was thinking about going to the festival.
A- Do you want / wanna go?
B- Sure
A- When’s best for you?
B- It doesn’t really matter.
A- Why don’t we have a look online?
B- Hang on a minute.
A- I’d love to see her.
B- I’m not really into reggae.
A- What do you think about Agapornis?
B- That sounds good!
A- Do you want me to see if there are any tickets?
B- Good idea!
A- And, do you wanna ask anybody else?
B- Maybe Santi.

DVD-rom: Talking about music 1-2 ; Discussing what to do 1-2

Language Practice Intermediate (VINCE): Vocabulary unit Interests and free time