Write a quiz about yourself!

Tell me about one of your close friends.

Describe yourself. How tall are you?

is he how tall? >> How tall is he?

What does s/he look like? Match the picture with the words.

1. c
2. b
3. a
4. e
5. d
6. g
7. f
8. h

Take turns asking: Ask me if I am good at typing.

Simple Past Tense Practice

Match the picture with the words. beard pregnant scar

Part 1
1. c
2. g
3. e
4. b
5. f
6. a
7. d

Part 2
1. short
2. wavy
3. blond, gray (hair colors)
4. thin
5. attractive, good-looking
6. heavy
7. green (eye colors)

Warning: Don't open anything with this picture!

1. f
2. h
3. d
4. c
5. g
6. e
7. b
8. a

Shopping A-B: Ask me if there are any stores here that sell baby clothes

Bloom!

Have a wonderful break!

Dear Students,

A Happy Norouz (New Year) to our Iranian students, Happy Passover to our Jewish ones, and Happy Easter to our Christian classmates.

Sincerely,

Roland Trego 

More Housing Vocabulary e1 and e2

housing e1

http://speaking34.podomatic.com/entry/2011-01-01T09_21_13-08_00

 

housing e2

http://speaking34.podomatic.com/entry/2010-12-31T18_47_56-08_00

the security: 安全，平安，安全感, securidad, безопасность, надёжность ж защита
a security deposit: 押金，定金, залог

are included: are part of, not separate from, 被包括的，在…之内的, están incluídos, включены
Are utilities included in the rent?

the laundry facilities: a washer and dryer in the building

a laundromat: a business where you pay to do your laundry

Listening: Housing Vocabulary

housing d (recording says "c")

http://speaking34.podomatic.com/entry/2011-01-01T08_10_39-08_00

a landlord: 男房东, casero/dueño, домовладе́лец, хозя́ин

to require: 规定, 要求, necistar, приказывать, велеть несов требовать

the damage: 损 坏, daño, ущерб

a damage deposit: 押金，定金, fianza, залог

a lease: 租 约 , contrato de arrendamiento, арендный договор

is/are allowed: 允许, permitidos, допусти́мый, позволи́тельный.

a pet: an animal you keep in the house (cat, dog, bird)

the utilities: gas, electricity, heat, water, garbage 公用事业: PG&E, 水, 暖气, 电, 热, 收垃圾; los servicios/utilidades (PG&E, gas, electricidad, calefaccion, agua, recogida de basuras); PG&E, газ, электричество, нагревание, вода, мусор

9-1-1 Emergency: Some Vocabulary

an emergency

  紧 急 情 况 , кра́йняя необходи́мость, طارئ

is calm

  安靜, tranquilo, спокойствие,  هادئ

right away  immediately,

  立 即 地, prontito/de inmediato, неме́дленно, فوراً، حالاً

in danger 危 险, en peligro,

  в опа́сности, خَطَر

my stuff    my things

The person stole  偷了, robó, украл, سرق

Ask me how much stamps for Canada are.

Yes/No Questions: Did you get home at 5:30?

A Home Burglary

Double Dictation: 9-1-1. What is your emergency?

Ask me if we accept credit cards.

Shopping A                                        

1.  Ask me if we accept credit cards. Do you accept credit cards?
3.  Ask me what time we open. Excuse me, what time do you open?
5.  Ask me if we have these shoes in a seven and a half narrow.
     Excuse me, do you have these shoes in a 7-1/2 narrow?
7.  Ask me which floor the kitchen appliances are on.  Excuse me, which floor are the kitchen appliances* on?  an  appliance: 电器用具, 用具,  aparato doméstico eléctrico, جهاز
9.  I'm a sales clerk at Macy's. Tell me you would like to return this jacket and get a store credit. Excuse me, I would like to return this jacket and get a store credit.
11. a. At the supermarket, the tuna is on sale, but there's no more on the shelf. I'm a sales clerk. Tell me what the problem is.  Excuse me, the tuna is on sale, but there's no more on the shelf.   
     b. Ask me if you can get a rain check* for the tuna.  Can I (or Could I, May I) get a rain check for the tuna?
     *如果一个特價销售项目還在有效特價期內但店家已经沒貨了，你可以要求店家開"特價品證明", 以便日後回來按現在的特價购买該项目。Vale. Si hay rebaja ahora, y la tienda se han agotado todos los productos, puedes regresar en otro dia para comprarlos por el mismo precio bajo.  يعد بالبيع برسم البيع 

Shopping B                                        

2.  Ask me how late we are open. Excuse me, how late are you open?
4.  Ask me what our store hours are. Excuse me, what are your store hours?
6.  Ask me if this sweater is on sale.  Excuse me, is this sweater on sale?
8.  Tell me you would like to try on this shirt. Then ask me where the fitting room is.     Excuse me, I would like to try on shirt. Where is the fitting room?
10. There is a sale at your favorite store. I'm a clerk. Ask me how long the sale will last*. *continue, 继续, durar, يدوم، يستغرق  استمر Excuse me, how long will the sale last?
12. Ask me which aisle* the peanut butter is on. *Say: I'll /aɪl/
     Excuse me, which aisle is the peanut butter on?
14. I'm a sales clerk at Old Navy. Tell me you bought this shirt here, but it’s too big. Ask me If you can exchange it for a medium.
     Excuse me, I bought this shirt here, but it’s too big. Can I (could I) exchange it for a medium?

Why shouldn't I play with matches?

Student A.  Ask your partner why.

1.  Look at picture number one. Why shouldn't I play with matches?
     Answer:  Because you might get burned.
                    or: Because you might burn yourself.
                    or: Because you might start a fire.
                    or: You might set something on fire.

Tell me you're the same. He gets a yearly bonus, and I..., too.

Student A. Tell me you are the same. Repeat the sentence.

Then say, "and I ___, too" or "and mine ___, too."
1.    He gets a yearly bonus*, and I …                                                             and I do, too.            
        奖金, plus/prima, премиальные, علاوة، مكافئة
3.    He has to wear a uniform, and I …                                                           and I do, too.
5.    He worked overtime last night, and I …                                                   and I did, too.
7.    He was a salesperson in his country, and I …                                          and I was, too.
9.    His boss is impatient*, and mine …                                                    and mine is, too.
       不耐烦的, 缺乏耐心的, impaciente, нетерпеливый, نا
        فذ الصبر, ضيّق الصدر  حاد الطبع
11.  He got a raise, and I …                                                                            and I did, too.
13.  He doesn’t get dental benefits, and I …                                           and I don't, either.

Student B. Tell me you are the same. Repeat the sentence. Then say, "and I ___, too" or "and mine ___, too."

2.    He has health insurance, and I …                                                             and I do, too.
4.    His company has a dress code, and mine …                                    and mine does, too.
6.    He can wear jeans to work, and I …                                                        and I can, too.
8.    He would like to get a raise, and I  …                                                  and I would, too.
10.  He is punctual, and I …                                                                          and I am, too.
12.  He works the swing shift, and I …                                                            and I do, too.
14.  His job isn't stressful*, and mine …                                           and mine isn't, either.
       紧张的, estresante, напряжённый, مُرهِق، مجهد، باعث على القلق

Oral Exit: Community Services Version 2

some appliances: 电器用具, 用具,  aparato doméstico eléctrico, جهاز

is around here: nearby, 在附近, 不远, por aquí, cerca, بالقرب من

the entrance: 入口, entrada, مدخل 

a transfer: 转（车, 船, 机）票, traspaso, تذكرة تحويل

is valid: good, useable, 有效的, válido,  صالح

a Clipper Card

a restroom

the 4-1-1 operator

Student A:  Community Services Version 2            

1.  Ask me if there is any place to buy a Fast Pass around here*.   
   Answer: Excuse me, is there any place to buy a Muni Fast Pass around here?
3.  You are at Macy's and you want to know which floor the kitchen appliances* are on. I am a clerk. What do you ask me?  Answer: Excuse me, which floor are the kitchen appliances on?
5.   Ask me where the BART station entrance* is. 
   Answer: Excuse me, where is the BART station entrance?
7.  You are in a store. You need to go to the restroom. I am a clerk. Ask me if there is a restroom on this floor.  Answer: Excuse me, is there a restroom on this floor?
8.  Ask me where you can get a Clipper Card. 
     Answer: Excuse me, where can I get a Clipper Card?
11.    You are in a BART station.  You don't know how to use the ticket machine. Ask me to show you how.
   Answer: Excuse me, I don't know how to use the ticket machine. Can you show me how, please?

Student B:  Community Services Version 2            

2.   Ask me where the women’s restroom is.  Answer: Excuse me, where is the women’s restroom?
4.  I’m a 4-1-1 operator (telephone information). Ask me for the number for Mike Hondo. He lives at 88 Fourth Street in San Francisco.
   Answer: Hello, I would like the number for Mike Hondo. He lives at 88 Fourth Street in San Francisco. .  or:  May I have/Can I have the number for ....?
6.  You are waiting for a bus. I'm also waiting for the bus. Ask me how much it costs to ride the bus. Answer: Excuse me, how much does it cost to ride the bus?
8.  You are in a Muni station. I'm the station agent. Ask me how long your transfer is valid*.
     Answer: Excuse me, how long is my transfer valid?  
10.    You are in a shopping center, and you're getting hungry. I work at the information desk. Ask me if there are any cafés around here* where you can get something to eat.
     Answer: Excuse me, are there any cafés around here where I can get something to eat?

Double Dictation: Hello, this is Roland. I'm sorry I can't...

Student A. Dictate (=read) to your partner.

Hello. This is (your name). I'm sorry I can't come to the phone right now. Please leave a message, and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. Don't forget to leave your phone number!

Now listen and write.

Hi. ______ is _____________. _______ you _______ me?  At _______, my _______ is looking ____ some extra _______.  I told _____ about _______, and he _______ he would like to ____________ you.  _______ me a call as _______ as you _______, OK?  My ___________ is ____________.

 

Student B. Listen and write.

______.  This ___  ___________.  I'm ______ I can't ______ to the ______ right ______.  Please ______ a _________, and ____ get ______ to you ___ soon as ________.  Don't _________ to leave your phone _________!

 

Dictate (=read) to your partner.

Hi. This is (your name). Can you call me?  At work, my boss is looking for some extra help. I told him about you, and he said he would like to interview you. Give me a call as soon as you can, OK? My number is (your number).

Cats Misbehaving

Filoli Gardens, south of San Francisco

Postal Clerk

Dear Level 3/4 Speaking Students:

On your handout in class, I wrote the incorrect Chinese translation for the word 'postal clerk'.
Could somebody send me the both the Chinese word I wrote and the correct translation in Chinese?
(I need the word I wrote so I can search and replace on my computer.)

My email address is: rolandtrego@gmail.com

 Sincerely,

Roland Trego
ESL Instructor

Hazards and Accidents: He fell off his bike.

1. c
2. e
3. m
4. b
5. i
6. j
7. d
8. a
9. k
10. h
11. l
12. g
13. f

Yes/No Questions: Did he drink some bleach?

Wh-Questions in the Predicate: Where is John studying English?

Student A: Listen to the yes/no.  Ask me a wh- question. 

1.     Is John studying English at City College?  Where?
        Answer: Where is John studying English?
2.   Is he in Mr. Trego's class?  Whose class?   *谁 的 , de quién
        Answer: Whose class is he in?
3.     Does his class start at 10:00?   What time?
      Answer: What time does his class start?
4.     Can John speak a little English?   How much English?
        Answer: How much English can John speak?

Student B:  Listen to the yes/no.  Ask me a wh- question. 

5.   Did he study English for a year?  How long?
        Answer: How long did he study English? (You don't need to say for.)
6.     Does John work in a Mexican restaurant? 

        What kind of restaurant?

        Answer: What kind of restaurant does John work in?
7.   Does he play soccer in his spare time? Which sport?
       Answer: Which sport does he play in his spare time?
8.     Does he want to improve¹ his English so² he can be a waiter?  Why?    
                        ¹to improve something  改 进, mejorar, улучшать      
                        ² so... 为 的 是, a fin de que
        Answer: Why does he want to improve his English?