Learning phrasal verbs and collocations by reading a conversation and vocabulary, some questions for discussion. For example: Cant you put if off Clare: Hey Mark I just wanted to have a word with you before you’re off . Mark: I’m really pressed for time. Can’t you put it off? Clare: Please Mark I won’t hold you up. It really can’t wait Well; Jessie is inquiring about the position you told her about. Mark: Tell her not to hold her breath in the short run. It would be much better if she took matters into her own hands and searched for another job. Clare: Yeah; she wants me to ask you what she should take up. Mark: Well, I’ll look into it when I’m available. Please, don’t hold me back anymore. I need to dash.
GLOBAL ENGLISH FAMILY rd of August 2021 18:30 Indian time THE HOST: DR HUONG, N VIETNAM CO-HOSTS: MR JAY, MR SHASHIRAJ, INDIA https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81253870710 WHAT WILL WE PRACTISE TODAY? • PHRASES • MAKE SENTENCES AND EMPLOY PHRASES • EXERCISES AND CONVERSATIONS We expect our participants to: • Be polite and respectful to fellow members • Speak as much as possible • Be helpful and encourage others to speak • Mute your microphone whenever you are not speaking • Seek assistance if there’s any untoward incident in the breakout or the main room Just click the "Ask for Help" button inside the breakout room, private message the moderator or the host of the meeting • Turn the camera on if you have one The only exception to the rule is those are experiencing technical issues or if it is against their tradition Can’t you put it off? • Clare: Hey Mark! I just wanted to have a word with you before you’re off • Mark: I’m really pressed for time Can’t you put it off? • Clare: Please Mark! I won’t hold you up It really can’t wait! Well; Jessie is inquiring about the position you told her about • Mark: Tell her not to hold her breath in the short run It would be much better if she took matters into her own hands and searched for another job • Clare: Yeah; she wants me to ask you what she should take up • Mark: Well, I’ll look into it when I’m available Please, don’t hold me back anymore I need to dash Vocabulary • Have a word: speak briefly to someone • Off (adverb, adj): to leave a place • Put something off: to delay; to postpone • Hold up: to delay; to postpone • Something can’t wait: to be urgent • Hold one’s breath: to wait for something specific to happen • Take matters into one’s own hands: to deal with a problem yourself • Take up: begin an activity • Look into something: to investigate; to check • Hold someone back: to restrain people from moving forward • Dash: to run or travel somewhere in a great hurry Exercise: Fill in the gaps with the correct phrases • have a word; put off; something can’t wait; take matters into one’s own hands; look into; hold back; hold one’s breath; dash; take up • a I'll …………… doing the laundry until tomorrow I must talk to her about this • b At the scene of the fire all …………… towards the exit • c The electrician said he'd be here before noon, but I won't …………… • d She ……………… tennis at the age of 11 • e Your fears are really ………… you ………… in life • f When the police failed to catch her son's murderer, she decided to ……… • g I just ……………… with Stu and he said he'll join us tonight • h I wrote a letter of complaint, and the airline has promised to ………… the matter • i I ……………… to see you and the girls—it's been way too long! Warm-up • What is your name and country? • How long have you been attending English Globally? • How long have you been learning English? • What is your native language? What is the most difficult skill when studying your native language such as speaking, writing, listening or reading? Why? • Do you speak or learn any other languages? Which one(s)? Why? • Are you working or are you a student? Sport • Do you prefer individual or team sports/games? Why? • What you think is the most difficult sport? • Are they any famous athletes from your country? • Are there any sports you would like to try? • Do you think the Olympics should be postponed? • Do you have a favorite sports movie? • Is there a certain athlete you like watching? • Why you think countries like hosting the Olympics? • When and where would you like to see the Olympics held (winter or summer)? • 10 Do you think it is fair for an athlete that lives and competes outside their country to return to their home country to be part of the Olympics? THANK YOU FOR BEING WITH US! ... host of the meeting • Turn the camera on if you have one The only exception to the rule is those are experiencing technical issues or if it is against their tradition Can’t you put it off? •... Clare: Hey Mark! I just wanted to have a word with you before you’re off • Mark: I’m really pressed for time Can’t you put it off? • Clare: Please Mark! I won’t hold you up It really can’t wait!... I need to dash Vocabulary • Have a word: speak briefly to someone • Off (adverb, adj): to leave a place • Put something off: to delay; to postpone • Hold up: to delay; to postpone • Something