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Speaking: A1 Checking understanding In this video, Paul has problems understanding Bob Listen to the language they use for checking understanding and practise saying the useful phrases Before watching Do the preparation task first Then watch the video and the exercises Preparation task Put the words and phrases in order to make sentences sorry I’m very well that hear you Could don’t say understand more slowly, you Is Do it? that’s Can I can’t again, please? you I please? the hammer? that you repeat mean this Yes, right! Tasks Task Are the sentences true or false? Bob wants the hammer Paul is ill The hammer is in the toolbox The hammer is on the right Paul gives Bob the scissors Paul thinks Bob spoke clearly © British Council 2020 Answer True True True True True True False False False False False False www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Task Complete the dialogue with words from the box repeat slowly this right hear sorry understand mean well Bob: Excuse me, Paul, could you pass me the hammer? Paul: I’m (1)……………………………… , Bob, my ears are blocked I can’t (2)……………………………… you very (3)………………………………… Could you say that again, please? Bob: The hammer Please could you pass it to me? Paul: Sorry, Bob, I don’t (4)……………………………… Bob: No, Paul – I need the hammer It’s in the toolbox, on the left, under the scissors Paul: Sorry, Bob Can you (5)……………………………… that more (6)……………………………… , please? Bob: The hammer in the toolbox on the left under the scissors Paul: On the left under the scissors Ah! Do you (7)……………………………… the hammer? Is (8)……………………………… it? Bob: Yes, that’s (9)……………………………… ! Task Complete the dialogue Receptionist: (Phone ringing) Good morning Caller: Good morning Is Noelia there, please? Receptionist: I’m (1)……………………………… I can’t (2)……………………………… you very well Caller: Noelia I have a package for her I’m in a van in the street Receptionist: I’m sorry Could you (3)………………………………… that (4)……………………………… , please? Caller: I’m in a van I’ve got a package for Noelia Receptionist: Ah! OK You can park here The code is 367HGV57 Caller: OK Do you (5)……………………………… the company car park? Receptionist: Yes Caller: OK Sorry, can you (6)……………………………… the code more (7)……………………………… , please? Receptionist: Yes, sorry! H G V Caller: OK 367 HGV 57? Receptionist: Yes, that’s (8)……………………………… ! Discussion Did you find the video useful? © British Council 2020 www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Transcript Ana: Hi, I’m Ana Welcome to What to Say! Do you know what to say when you want to check your understanding? Listen out for useful language for checking your understanding Then, we’ll practise saying the new phrases – after this Bob: This isn’t right Hey! Excuse me, Paul, could you pass me the hammer? Paul: Sorry, Bob, my ears are blocked I can’t hear you very well Could you say that again, please? Bob: The hammer Please could you pass it to me? Paul: The spanner? Bob: No The hammer! Paul: Sorry, Bob, I don’t understand This is the spanner! Bob: No, Paul, I need the hammer It’s in the toolbox, on the left, under the scissors Paul: Sorry, Bob Could you repeat that more slowly, please? Bob: The hammer … in the toolbox … on the left … under the scissors Paul: On the left … under the scissors … Oh! Do you mean the hammer? Is this it? Bob: Yes, that’s right! Paul: Ah! Why didn’t you say so? Bob: I did! Ana: Hello again! Oh dear I think Paul needs to go home and sleep So, did you notice the useful phrases used for checking your understanding? Listen to me and then repeat I’m sorry? I can’t hear you very well Could you say that again, please? I don’t understand Can you repeat that more slowly, please? Do you mean the hammer? Is this it? Yes, that’s right! Ana: Try and use some of these phrases the next time you want to check your understanding in English Bye for now! © British Council 2020 www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Speaking: A1 Making suggestions In this video, Noelia and Yuna have a very good meeting Listen to the language they use for making suggestions and practise saying the useful phrases Before watching Do the preparation task first Then watch the video and the exercises Preparation task Decide which five sentences are suggestions a Shall we go to Italy this summer? b Why don’t you ask Jack to help you? c How about starting the meeting with coffee and cakes? d Let’s finish this project first e You must that today f He works four days a week g It’s important to enjoy your job h Do you want to help me finish this project? Tasks Task Decide which sentence gives the best summary of the video a Yuna and Noelia have a long meeting and don’t make any decisions b Yuna and Noelia share lots of ideas and work very well in a short meeting c Yuna and Noelia both get phone calls during the meeting © British Council 2020 www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Task Put the words and phrases in order to make sentences starting about for next month to make you go for need to help you? we We’ll Why present it Can with social media? Let’s see it first? 20 per cent some extra help don’t Shall How ask Vanya at the it work you next team meeting? let Paul Task Put the phrases (a–h) into the correct groups (1–2) Positive ………………………………… Negative ………………………………… a b c d e f g h Agreed, good idea No, I don’t think so It’s going to be difficult Yeah, sure Good plan No, I don’t think that’s a good idea OK, no problem I’m not really sure Discussion Do you ever switch off your mobile phone to help you focus? © British Council 2020 www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Transcript Ana: Hi! I’m Ana Welcome to What to Say! Do you know what to say when you make suggestions? Listen out for useful language for making suggestions Then, we’ll practise saying the new phrases – after this! Yuna: OK, this time let’s focus Phones off Noelia: Yes, and in my bag! Yuna: Ready? Noelia: I’m ready Yuna: We have half an hour Noelia: OK, let’s go! Yuna: How about starting with social media? Noelia: Sure Engagement is up 15 per cent this month Yuna: Good So let’s go for 20 per cent for next month Noelia: Yeah, sure I’ll tell the team We’ll need some extra help to make it work Yuna: Agreed Good idea … Yuna: Why don’t you ask Vanya to help you create a new social media plan? Noelia: OK, no problem Shall we present it at the next team meeting together? Yuna: Good plan Can you let Paul see it first? Noelia: Sure, I’ll that Yuna: Anything else? Noelia: No, that’s it Yuna: And that’s half an hour! We did it! Noelia: We’re really good at this! Ana: Hello again! Wow, that was a good meeting! So, did you notice the useful phrases used for making suggestions? Listen to me and then repeat Let’s focus How about starting with social media? Yeah, sure © British Council 2020 www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish We’ll need some extra help Agreed Good idea Why don’t you ask Vanya? OK, no problem Shall we present it at the meeting? Good plan Ana: Try and use some of these phrases the next time you make suggestions in English Bye for now! © British Council 2020 www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Speaking: A1 Meeting new people In this video, Vanya meets Emir and Yuna Listen to the language they use for meeting new people and practise saying the useful phrases Before watching Do the preparation task first Then watch the video and the exercises Preparation task Put the words in the correct order to make sentences Vanya I You Yes, Nice be must am you to journey? How It’s be to is This meet your great was here! Vanya I’m Hi, Yuna the to Welcome team! Tasks Task Are the sentences true or false? Paul meets Vanya when she arrives Emir offers to show Vanya the office Vanya had a bad journey Vanya is happy to be at the office Emir offers Vanya a glass of water Emir introduces Vanya to Yuna © British Council 2020 Answer True True True True True True False False False False False False www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Task Write a number (1–9) to put the sentences in the correct order It was fine and it’s great to be here! Are you Paul? No, I’m not I’m Emir You must be Vanya Ah, Yuna, this is Vanya Yes, I am! Nice to meet you Perfect Thanks Hi, I’m Yuna Nice to meet you – welcome to the team! So how was your journey? You too Can I show you the office? Task Complete the dialogue Omar: Hi (1)……………………………… you Gabriella? Anna: No, (2)……………………………… not But she asked me to meet you I’m Anna You (3)……………………………… be Omar Omar: Yes, I am! Nice to (4)……………………………… you Anna: You (5)……………………………… Can I show you the school? Omar: Perfect (6)……………………………… Anna: So (7)……………………………… was your journey? Omar: It (8)……………………………… OK, thanks Anna: Ah, Matt, (9)……………………………… is Omar Matt: Hi, I’m Matt Nice to meet you, Omar (10)……………………………… to the class! Discussion Do you like meeting new people? © British Council 2020 www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Transcript Ana: Hi! I’m Ana Welcome to What to Say! Do you know what to say when you meet new people? Listen out for useful language for meeting new people Then, we’ll practise saying the new phrases – after this Vanya: Hi Emir: Hello Vanya: Are you Paul? Emir: No, I’m not But he asked me to meet you I’m Emir You must be Vanya Vanya: Yes, I am Nice to meet you Emir: You too Can I show you the office? Vanya: Perfect Thanks Emir: So how was your journey? Vanya: It was fine and it’s great to be here! Emir: Well, it’s great to have you here Can I get you a coffee? Vanya: Oh, yes, please Emir: Ah, Yuna, this is Vanya Yuna: Oh, hi, I’m Yuna Nice to meet you Welcome to the team! Ana: Hello again! That went well OK, did you notice the useful phrases used for meeting new people? Listen to me and then repeat Hi, I’m Yuna You must be Vanya Nice to meet you You too This is Vanya So how was your journey? It’s great to be here! Welcome to the team! Ana: Try and use some of these phrases the next time you meet new people in English Bye for now! © British Council 2020 www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 10 Transcript Ana: Hi! I’m Ana Welcome to What to Say! Do you know what to say when you want to apologise? Listen out for useful language for apologising Then, we’ll practise saying the new phrases – after this Paul: Noelia! I am so sorry! Are you OK? Noelia: I think so That was lucky Paul: I’m really sorry! I didn’t see you! Noelia: That’s all right I shouldn’t have been running Paul: No, no, I should have been paying attention Noelia: And they teach you not to run inside at school! Paul: Still, it was my fault and I’m sorry Noelia: I’m sorry too It was both of us Honestly, it’s fine I’m fine Don’t worry about it Hey, I saved the laptop though! Bob: Yeah, I’ll be there in … Noelia: Oh no! Bob: Uh oh! Paul: Ahhhh … Ana: Hello again! Ooh, I hope Noelia’s OK So, did you notice the useful phrases used for apologising? Listen to me and then repeat I’m so sorry! I’m really sorry! That’s all right It was my fault I’m sorry too Honestly, it’s fine Don’t worry about it Ana: Try and use some of these phrases the next time you want to apologise in English Bye for now! © British Council 2020 www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 20 Speaking: A2 Giving instructions In this video, Vanya helps Emir learn how to use a new coffee machine Listen to the language Vanya uses to give instructions and practise saying the useful phrases Before watching Do the preparation task first Then watch the video and the exercises Preparation task Write a number (1–6) to put the instructions for replying to an email in the correct order Correct any mistakes you see and read it again to have a last check Then think carefully about what you need to say Next, write the email First, choose ‘reply’ on the email you need to respond to Finally, choose ‘send’ After that, check the email by reading it carefully Tasks Task Are the sentences true or false? Emir doesn’t know how the new coffee machine works Vanya arrives and offers to show Emir how it works Vanya’s instructions are long and complicated Vanya tells Emir to try to make a coffee Emir doesn’t want to try to follow the instructions himself The coffee Emir makes is terrible © British Council 2020 Answer True True True True True True False False False False False False www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 21 Task Put the words and phrases in order to make sentences put First, with this put the coffee here you you Then this here you just press OK, clear right that’s I anything press it down Next, After that, seems button this that Yes, What Is you have to next? else? there Task Complete the sentences First, you ……………………………… to put the coffee here After ……………………………… , you just press this button OK, that ……………………………… clear Is this ……………………………… ? Yes, that’s ……………………………… You’re ……………………………… well ……………………………… I next? Is there anything ……………………………… ? Discussion When was the last time you gave instructions in English? © British Council 2020 www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 22 Transcript Ana: Hi! I’m Ana Welcome to What to Say! Do you know what to say when you give instructions? Listen out for useful language for giving instructions Then, we’ll practise saying the new phrases – after this Emir: Argh! It’s not working Vanya: Are you OK? Emir: Do you know how to use this machine? Vanya: Yeah, I’ll show you Emir: Ah, thanks Vanya: OK First, you have to put the correct amount of coffee in here Emir: Aha Vanya: Then you press it down with this Emir: I see Vanya: Right, OK Next, you put this here and turn it until it’s quite tight Emir: Right Vanya: After that, you just press this button Emir: OK, that seems clear Vanya: Great! Now it’s your turn Emir: Is this OK? Vanya: Yes, that’s right Now press it down Emir: Like this? Vanya: Yeah, you’re doing well Emir: Thanks! What I next? Vanya: Connect it to the machine Emir: Is there anything else? Vanya: That’s it Just press the button Vanya: Well? Emir: Delicious! Thank you Vanya: You’re welcome Ana: Hello again! Oh, I love a good coffee! So, did you notice the useful phrases used for giving instructions? Listen to me and then repeat © British Council 2020 www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 23 First, you have to put the coffee here Then you press it down with this I see Right, OK Next, you put this here After that, you just press this button OK, that seems clear Is this OK? Yes, that’s right Like this? You’re doing well What I next? Is there anything else? Ana: Try and use some of these phrases the next time you give instructions in English Bye for now! © British Council 2020 www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 24 Speaking: A2 Showing interest In this video, Bob tells Noelia about when he broke his leg Listen to the language Noelia uses to show interest and practise saying the useful phrases Before watching Do the preparation task first Then watch the video and the exercises Preparation task Put the phrases (a–i) in the correct group (1–3) Groups Phrases What to say when you hear good news a b c d e f g h i ……………………………… What to say when you hear bad news ……………………………… What to say when you hear surprising news ……………………………… Really? That’s brilliant! No way! Poor you How cool! Oh no! That’s great! I’m sorry to hear that You’re joking! Tasks Task Are the sentences true or false? Noelia thinks that the weather in the UK is horrible Bob has always lived in the UK Bob broke his leg in the summer Bob still has problems with his leg today Bob met his wife when he was in the hospital Bob and his wife have been together for 14 years © British Council 2020 Answer True True True True True True False False False False False False www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 25 Task Match the two parts of the phrases First part Second part a b c d e f …… I didn’t know that …… How …… You’re …… I’m sorry …… Oh no Poor …… No to hear that joking! you you lived in Canada! way! cool! Task Complete the dialogue no didn’t know that Really way you joking that’s to hear A: It’s so rainy today B: Yes, but the weather was even worse when I was on holiday last week A: (1)……………………………… ? I (2)……………………………… you were on holiday last week! B: We went to the beach but we had a horrible time A: Oh (3)……………………………… ! You’re (4)……………………………… ! B: I wish I was The hotel was terrible and the food was really bad A: No (5)……………………………… ! I’m sorry (6)……………………………… that Poor (7)……………………………… B: But something good happened We met some really nice people A: Oh, (8)……………………………… great! B: Yes, I suppose it is! Discussion Have you ever broken an arm or a leg? What happened? © British Council 2020 www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 26 Transcript Ana: Hi! I’m Ana Welcome to What to Say! Do you know what to say when you want to show interest? Listen out for useful language for showing interest Then, we’ll practise saying the new phrases – after this Noelia: Morning, Bob Bob: Oh, good morning Noelia: It’s so rainy today The weather in this country is horrible! Bob: Yes … yes … The weather was even worse when I lived in Canada Noelia: Oh, I didn’t know that you lived in Canada, Bob How cool! Bob: One winter it was so cold and windy that I fell on the ice and broke my leg in three places Noelia: Oh no! You’re joking! Bob: I wish I was, Noelia, I wish I was I was never the same after that winter And my leg is still bad today Noelia: Really? I’m sorry to hear that Poor you Bob: But it’s not all bad I met my wife in the hospital She was the doctor who looked at my leg! Noelia: No way! Bob: It was love at first sight! Noelia: Ah, that’s brilliant! Bob: Yes, and we’re still in love 40 years later … Noelia: So in the end, breaking your leg was the best thing that could have happened Bob: Yes, I suppose it was! Ana: Hello again! Aww, I love a story with a happy ending! So, did you notice the useful phrases used for showing interest? Listen to me and then repeat Oh, I didn’t know that you lived in Canada! How cool! Oh no, poor you You’re joking! Really? I’m sorry to hear that © British Council 2020 www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 27 Speaking: A2 Talking about personal interests In this video, Emir asks Paul about his hobbies Listen to the language they use for talking about personal interests and practise saying the useful phrases Before watching Do the preparation task first Then watch the video and the exercises Preparation task Match the two parts of the sentences First part Second part a b c d e f …… What you …… Have you got …… How often …… I practise …… I normally meditate once …… Sometimes it’s hard any hobbies? you practise? or twice a week to find time when you’re not working? most mornings Tasks Task Decide which sentence gives the best summary of the video a Emir and Paul talk about all the different things they when they aren’t working b Paul asks Emir if he would like to try meditation c Emir and Paul find out that they have the same hobby – meditation Task Put the words and phrases in order to make sentences when at in working? weekends doing started know meditation I © British Council 2020 not you I’m always meditation you did What you’re the evenings recently too! and really tired I’ve I didn’t www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 28 How practise? but sometimes meditate have a time I than that you it’s hard week I often twice more mornings usually, normally never Most to find once or to it enough time Task Complete the dialogue How often I See you What you enough time What about recently hard to find A: (1)……………………………… when you’re not working? B: I’ve (2)……………………………… started swimming A: I didn’t know you go swimming (3)……………………………… too! B: (4)……………………………… you swim? A: I swim most evenings, usually (5)……………………………… you? B: Once or twice a week I don’t have (6)……………………………… to go more than that A: I know what you mean It’s (7)……………………………… the time I’m going swimming this evening B: Me too! (8)……………………………… at the swimming pool! Discussion What you when you’re not working? © British Council 2020 www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 29 Transcript Ana: Hi! I’m Ana Welcome to What to Say! Do you know what to say when you talk about your personal interests? Listen out for useful language for talking about personal interests Then, we’ll practise saying the new phrases – after this Emir: Hi, Paul I made you a cup of tea Just how you like it, milk and two sugars Paul: Oh, thanks, Emir Emir: You’re welcome So what you when you’re not working? Paul: Oh, umm, not much I’m always really tired in the evenings and at weekends Emir: Haven’t you got any hobbies? Paul: Well, I’ve recently started doing meditation Emir: I didn’t know you did meditation I too! Paul: Oh, right So, um, how often you practise? Emir: Most mornings usually, but if it’s really busy, then sometimes it’s hard to find time Paul: Yeah, I know what you mean I normally meditate once or twice a week I never have enough time to it more than that Emir: What are you doing now? Paul: Nothing much, just drinking my tea … Ana: Hello again! Now that’s something you don’t see in the office every day! So, did you notice the useful phrases used for talking about your personal interests? Listen to me and then repeat What you when you’re not working? I didn’t know you did meditation I too! How often you practise? Most mornings, usually Sometimes it’s hard to find time I normally meditate once or twice a week I never have enough time Ana: Try and use some of these phrases the next time you talk about your personal interests in English Bye for now! © British Council 2020 www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 30 Speaking: A2 Talking about your job In this video, Vanya, Emir and Paul have a training session Listen to the language they use for talking about their jobs and practise saying the useful phrases Before watching Do the preparation task first Then watch the video and the exercises Preparation task Put the questions (a–h) in the correct group (1–2) Groups Questions About your job a b c d e f g h ……………………………… General questions ……………………………… How are you? What you do? Where you live? What’s your role in the company? Do you like the people you work with? How was your weekend? What you like doing in your free time? What’s the best part of your job? Tasks Task Circle the best answer The trainer is there to help them ……… a relax Emir is head of ……… a design b writing Paul is responsible for ……… a design b win b writing Vanya does ……… a graphic design © British Council 2020 b social media www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 31 Vanya ……… a loves her job b thinks her job is OK The training session is ……… a an hour long b four hours long Task Match the sentences that have the same meaning Sentence Sentence 2 a b c d e f …… What you do? …… I’m the head of design …… I’m responsible for writing content …… What’s your role in the company? …… What’s the best part of your job? …… Do you like the people you work with? I manage the design department What exactly you do? Do you like your colleagues? What’s your job? I’m a content writer What you like most about your job? Task Complete the dialogue A: What (1)……………………………… you do? B: I work in a primary school I’m (2)……………………………… teacher A: What’s (3)……………………………… role (4)……………………………… the school? B: I’m (5)……………………………… head of Year One I’m responsible (6)……………………………… all the children in their first year A: Do (7)……………………………… like your job? B: I It’s hard work but I love (8)……………………………… A: What’s (9)……………………………… best part (10)……………………………… your job? B: The children! They’re great A: Do you like (11)……………………………… people you work (12)……………………………… ? B: Yes I manage some excellent teachers, and the head of the school is great Discussion What you do? Do you like your job? © British Council 2020 www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 32 Transcript Ana: Hi! I’m Ana Welcome to What to Say! Do you know what to say when you talk about your job? Listen out for useful language for talking about your job Then, we’ll practise saying the new phrases – after this Patrick: Life is hard Business is harder I’m here to help you win Do you want to be the best? Vanya: Yeah Patrick: I said, DO YOU WANT TO BE THE BEST? Paul, Emir, Vanya: Yes Patrick: Good You – what’s your role in the company? Emir: I’m the head of design I manage artists and graphic designers Patrick: Good What about you? Paul: I’m a content producer Patrick: What does that mean? Paul: It means I’m responsible for writing Patrick: Nice And you – what you do? Vanya: Social media and marketing Patrick: Do you like your job? Vanya: Yeah, I love it! Patrick: Good BUT NOT GOOD ENOUGH! Now listen I’m here to make you the best And I’ve got four hours to it Stand up! Let’s all close our eyes, breathe deeply and think about these two important questions One: What’s the best part of your job? And two: Do you like the people you work with? Keep those eyes closed … breathe deep … and think … Ana: Hello again! I don’t think Emir is enjoying the training very much So, did you notice the useful phrases used for talking about your job? Listen to me and then repeat What’s your role in the company? I’m the head of design I manage artists and graphic designers What about you? I’m a content producer I’m responsible for writing What you do? © British Council 2020 www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 33 Do you like your job? Yes, I love it! What’s the best part of your job? Do you like the people you work with? Ana: Try and use some of these phrases the next time you talk about your job in English Bye for now! © British Council 2020 www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 34 ... understanding in English Bye for now! © British Council 2020 www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Speaking: A1 Making suggestions In this video, Noelia and Yuna have a very good meeting Listen to the... suggestions in English Bye for now! © British Council 2020 www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Speaking: A1 Meeting new people In this video, Vanya meets Emir and Yuna Listen to the language they... people in English Bye for now! © British Council 2020 www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 10 Speaking: A1 Talking about other people In this video, Noelia and Yuna talk about someone they know Listen