Hi Hypno!
See if you can remember how to use the Past Perfect Continuous. We will talk about this tense and other past forms again in the next lesson. ;)
- - English Exercise - -
Try writing sentences with the following verbs using the Past Perfect Continuous.
1) TO SLEEP + TO RING
2) TO WAIT + TO ARRIVE
3) TO READ + TO KNOCK
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Showing posts with label sl lesson blogwork. Show all posts
Sunday, April 8, 2007
Friday, April 6, 2007
SL Lesson: "EV Marketplace" - No thanks!
Station 4
At Station 4, you will learn how to show that you are not interested in buying something. Try to find the best answer for each question.
Remember, you are NOT interested!
1)
Salesperson:
Can I help you?
You say:
a) I'd rather look around on my own some. b) These cups look very nice! c) Wow! How much are these beautiful cups?
2)
Salesperson:
Would you like to try on those shoes?
You say:
a) That would be great! b) I most certainly would! c) No thanks - just looking.
3)
Salesperson:
Would you like a tie to go with that suit?
You say:
a) Yes, can you recommend one? b) Well, I think I've already spent enough money. c) Sure, could you tell me how it looks on me?
4)
Salesperson:
Can I interest you in our special offer?
You say:
a) I'm just here with a friend. b) Sure, tell me more! c) I'm always interested in special offers!
5)
Salesperson:
Can I help you find something?
You say:
a) Well, I'm looking for a green sweater. b) Oh, thanks for offering. c) I think I'd rather just look around.
At Station 4, you will learn how to show that you are not interested in buying something. Try to find the best answer for each question.
Remember, you are NOT interested!
1)
Salesperson:
Can I help you?
You say:
a) I'd rather look around on my own some. b) These cups look very nice! c) Wow! How much are these beautiful cups?
2)
Salesperson:
Would you like to try on those shoes?
You say:
a) That would be great! b) I most certainly would! c) No thanks - just looking.
3)
Salesperson:
Would you like a tie to go with that suit?
You say:
a) Yes, can you recommend one? b) Well, I think I've already spent enough money. c) Sure, could you tell me how it looks on me?
4)
Salesperson:
Can I interest you in our special offer?
You say:
a) I'm just here with a friend. b) Sure, tell me more! c) I'm always interested in special offers!
5)
Salesperson:
Can I help you find something?
You say:
a) Well, I'm looking for a green sweater. b) Oh, thanks for offering. c) I think I'd rather just look around.
SL Lesson: "EV Marketplace" - What if?
Station 3
The word "if" is very often difficult to use.
At Station 3, we will practice using "if".
Can you form sentences with the below words?
IF + WILL
1) I / buy / coat / that / lower / price / you/ will / if / the
2) I / purchase (buy) / the / scarf / discount / you / if / give / a / me / will
IF + WOULD
1) I / another / would / shoes / pair of / buy / had / if / money / more / I
2) I / new / suit / a / buy / would / if / didn't / I / have to / my bills / pay
The word "if" is very often difficult to use.
At Station 3, we will practice using "if".
Can you form sentences with the below words?
IF + WILL
1) I / buy / coat / that / lower / price / you/ will / if / the
2) I / purchase (buy) / the / scarf / discount / you / if / give / a / me / will
IF + WOULD
1) I / another / would / shoes / pair of / buy / had / if / money / more / I
2) I / new / suit / a / buy / would / if / didn't / I / have to / my bills / pay
SL Lesson: "EV Marketplace" - I'm interested!
Station 2
At Station 2, we will practice how to show interest in buying something.
Can you find the best answer for each question? Don't forget, you are interested!
1)
Salesperson:
Can I help you?
You say:
a) No thanks, I'm just looking. b) Do I look like I need help? c) Well, could you tell me how much these cups cost?
2)
Salesperson:
Can I be of assistance?
You say:
a) Would you mind just letting me look around some? b) That would be nice. c) This coat seems to be of poor quality.
3)
Salesperson:
Would you like to try on that shirt?
You say:
a) Sure, where's the dressing room? b) I don't think so. c) Perhaps later.
4)
Salesperson:
We have a special offer - buy one get one free.
You say:
a) No thanks. b) Well, I'm really not interested. c) You don't say!
5)
Salesperson:
Can I interest you in one of these ties?
You say:
a) Sorry, the price is far too high. b) Perhaps some other time. c) Well, they do look nice.
At Station 2, we will practice how to show interest in buying something.
Can you find the best answer for each question? Don't forget, you are interested!
1)
Salesperson:
Can I help you?
You say:
a) No thanks, I'm just looking. b) Do I look like I need help? c) Well, could you tell me how much these cups cost?
2)
Salesperson:
Can I be of assistance?
You say:
a) Would you mind just letting me look around some? b) That would be nice. c) This coat seems to be of poor quality.
3)
Salesperson:
Would you like to try on that shirt?
You say:
a) Sure, where's the dressing room? b) I don't think so. c) Perhaps later.
4)
Salesperson:
We have a special offer - buy one get one free.
You say:
a) No thanks. b) Well, I'm really not interested. c) You don't say!
5)
Salesperson:
Can I interest you in one of these ties?
You say:
a) Sorry, the price is far too high. b) Perhaps some other time. c) Well, they do look nice.
SL Lesson: "EV Marketplace" - Polite Talk 2
Station 1
Using the below words will help you to speak politely at the marketplace.
We will practice this language at Station 1. ;)
Try writing a few sentences to show that you can speak politely.
1) Is it possible...?
2) Would it be possible...?
3) Is it okay if...?
4) Would it be okay if...?
Using the below words will help you to speak politely at the marketplace.
We will practice this language at Station 1. ;)
Try writing a few sentences to show that you can speak politely.
1) Is it possible...?
2) Would it be possible...?
3) Is it okay if...?
4) Would it be okay if...?
SL Lesson: "EV Marketplace" - Polite Talk 1
Station 1
Using the below words will help you to speak politely at the marketplace.
We will practice this language at Station 1. ;)
Try writing a few sentences to show that you can speak politely.
1) Can I...?
2) Could I...?
3) Would you...?
4) Do you mind...?
5) Would you mind...?
Using the below words will help you to speak politely at the marketplace.
We will practice this language at Station 1. ;)
Try writing a few sentences to show that you can speak politely.
1) Can I...?
2) Could I...?
3) Would you...?
4) Do you mind...?
5) Would you mind...?
Thursday, April 5, 2007
SL Lesson: "EV Marketplace" - Marketplace Video
English Exercise:
1) When was the last time you went to a marketplace?
2) Have you ever sold anything at a marketplace?
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
SL Lesson: "EV Marketplace" - ?Question?
Next Second Life Lesson: EV Marketplace (Part 1)
What: Learn English you can use at a marketplace!
When: Friday - 6 April 2006 - 11:30 AM SL Time / 20:30 Berlin Time
Where: English Village Beach
What is a marketplace?
A marketplace is a location where goods and services are exchanged. The traditional market square is a city square where traders set up stalls and buyers browse the merchandise. This kind of market is very old, and countless such markets are still in operation around the whole world.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marketplace
?Question?
1) What goods can one often find at a marketplace in your city?
What: Learn English you can use at a marketplace!
When: Friday - 6 April 2006 - 11:30 AM SL Time / 20:30 Berlin Time
Where: English Village Beach
What is a marketplace?
A marketplace is a location where goods and services are exchanged. The traditional market square is a city square where traders set up stalls and buyers browse the merchandise. This kind of market is very old, and countless such markets are still in operation around the whole world.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marketplace
?Question?
1) What goods can one often find at a marketplace in your city?
Thursday, March 29, 2007
SL Lesson: "Discovering People 4" - Interjections
Below are some examples of the "interjections" which you could use in tomorrow's lesson about discovering people. Do you know what they mean? Do you know when to use them?
Many of them are difficult to understand. If you want, you can meet me in the >>ESL(English) in Second Life Chatroom<< before the lesson to discuss these interjections. I can give you examples and explain difficult words. I will be in the chatroom:
9:30AM-10:30AM SL Time / 18:30-19:30 Berlin Time
Where is the chatroom?
Look for the ESL (English) in Second Life chat window. I will message the group to let you know that I'm ready to chat. ;)
INTERJECTIONS
Are you joking?
Are you kidding?
Are you pulling my leg?
Are you serious?
Bummer!
Can you explain that?
Congratulations!
That's great news!
That's new to me.
Did you just say...
Exactly!
Get out of here!
Good luck with that.
Great!
How can that be!
How cool!
How did you do that?
How horrible!
How true!
How wonderful!
I can relate.
I can't believe it!
I don't feel sorry for you!
I feel so sorry for you!
I hated that!
I love that place!
I loved that!
I see what you mean.
I see where you are coming from.
I see your point.
I see.
I understand.
I wish you well.
I'd like to make a point.
It could be better!
It could be worse!
Let me think about that....
May I interject?
May I say something?
No doubt!
Oh no!
Oh, how interesting!
Oh, how interesting!
Oh, I didn't know that!
Oh, I didn't know that!
One minute!
One minute!
Precisely!
Really?
Right.
Sweet!
That can't be tolerated!
That can't be!
That has to change!
That sucks!
That's amazing!
That's awesome!
That's for sure!
That's my favorite!
That's not cool!
That's so cool!
That's stupid!
That's unacceptable!
True.
Wait a minute!
Well done!
What do you mean?
You are lucky!
You are so unlucky!
You deserve it!
You don't deserve it!
You rock!
You've got that right!
Many of them are difficult to understand. If you want, you can meet me in the >>ESL(English) in Second Life Chatroom<< before the lesson to discuss these interjections. I can give you examples and explain difficult words. I will be in the chatroom:
9:30AM-10:30AM SL Time / 18:30-19:30 Berlin Time
Where is the chatroom?
Look for the ESL (English) in Second Life chat window. I will message the group to let you know that I'm ready to chat. ;)
INTERJECTIONS
Are you joking?
Are you kidding?
Are you pulling my leg?
Are you serious?
Bummer!
Can you explain that?
Congratulations!
That's great news!
That's new to me.
Did you just say...
Exactly!
Get out of here!
Good luck with that.
Great!
How can that be!
How cool!
How did you do that?
How horrible!
How true!
How wonderful!
I can relate.
I can't believe it!
I don't feel sorry for you!
I feel so sorry for you!
I hated that!
I love that place!
I loved that!
I see what you mean.
I see where you are coming from.
I see your point.
I see.
I understand.
I wish you well.
I'd like to make a point.
It could be better!
It could be worse!
Let me think about that....
May I interject?
May I say something?
No doubt!
Oh no!
Oh, how interesting!
Oh, how interesting!
Oh, I didn't know that!
Oh, I didn't know that!
One minute!
One minute!
Precisely!
Really?
Right.
Sweet!
That can't be tolerated!
That can't be!
That has to change!
That sucks!
That's amazing!
That's awesome!
That's for sure!
That's my favorite!
That's not cool!
That's so cool!
That's stupid!
That's unacceptable!
True.
Wait a minute!
Well done!
What do you mean?
You are lucky!
You are so unlucky!
You deserve it!
You don't deserve it!
You rock!
You've got that right!
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
SL Lesson Blogwork: "Discovering People 3"
What is the best answer?
1) I've never been to Korea.
a) That's a pity. b) Too true! c) That's fine!
2) I prefer to work during the night and sleep during the day.
a) Bravo! b) Well done! c) Are you kidding?
3) You can live in my house for free.
a) Really? b) Shame on you! c) Yuck!
4) I think Second Life is a great place to meet new people.
a) Are you pulling my leg? b) Over my dead body! c) I agree!
5) People should only work 3 days a week.
a) Right on! b) Disgusting! c) Shame on you!
1) I've never been to Korea.
a) That's a pity. b) Too true! c) That's fine!
2) I prefer to work during the night and sleep during the day.
a) Bravo! b) Well done! c) Are you kidding?
3) You can live in my house for free.
a) Really? b) Shame on you! c) Yuck!
4) I think Second Life is a great place to meet new people.
a) Are you pulling my leg? b) Over my dead body! c) I agree!
5) People should only work 3 days a week.
a) Right on! b) Disgusting! c) Shame on you!
SL Lesson Blogwork: "Discovering People 2"
What is the best answer?
1) I wish I had a new car.
a) Terrific! b) I know the feeling. c) Wow!
2) I was in the middle of a traffic jam yesterday afternoon.
a) Great! b) Don't you just hate that? c) Why did you do that?
3) I can't cook at all!
a) That's it! b) Fantastic! c) Same here!
4) I relax by watching TV.
a) Don't talk rubbish! b) Not in a million years! c) That's not my thing.
5) I could eat pizza every day.
a) Ouch! b) Cool it! c) No way!
1) I wish I had a new car.
a) Terrific! b) I know the feeling. c) Wow!
2) I was in the middle of a traffic jam yesterday afternoon.
a) Great! b) Don't you just hate that? c) Why did you do that?
3) I can't cook at all!
a) That's it! b) Fantastic! c) Same here!
4) I relax by watching TV.
a) Don't talk rubbish! b) Not in a million years! c) That's not my thing.
5) I could eat pizza every day.
a) Ouch! b) Cool it! c) No way!
SL Lesson Blogwork: "Discovering People 1"
What is the best answer?
1) I don't really like eating meat.
a) Go home! b) Are you serious? c) I'm not so interested.
2) I prefer outdoor sports.
a) Me too! b) That's funny! c) With pleasure!
3) My favorite band is Coldplay.
a) Gosh! b) Not in a million years! c) You have good taste!
4) I'd marry for money.
a) You can't be serious! b) Too true! c) With pleasure!
5) I collect books.
a) Oh, that's interesting. b) Good Lord! c) Gee!
1) I don't really like eating meat.
a) Go home! b) Are you serious? c) I'm not so interested.
2) I prefer outdoor sports.
a) Me too! b) That's funny! c) With pleasure!
3) My favorite band is Coldplay.
a) Gosh! b) Not in a million years! c) You have good taste!
4) I'd marry for money.
a) You can't be serious! b) Too true! c) With pleasure!
5) I collect books.
a) Oh, that's interesting. b) Good Lord! c) Gee!
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