SATURDAY MORNING

You get up, *look at your mobile phone*, *7 a.m*, and.....

special for you

I made this meme from http://www.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk. just try it. :)

Let's Speak up!

Hi students, how are you?

In this post, we're going to learn speaking. But, first  i'll give you pictures and video about Halloween. We can call it "building your knowledge session".
Now, please look at the pictures and give your comment!

And then see the video bellow, read the script loudly because it is speaking lesson! 

It is only the warm-up. Now, I have a conversation script. I want you to read this script carefully, see?

conversation

Liz: Hey Paul! Happy Halloween! Are you ready for the costume party?

Paul: Hi Liz. Well, what do you think of my costume?

Liz: It’s…..  interesting. What exactly are you supposed to be?

Paul: I’m dressed as a corporate executive. Ready to take on the world with my briefcase, mobile phone, and palm pilot! I like your costume.

Liz: Eh, thanks… I decided to go as a mermaid. I designed the costume myself----bought the material and accessories to go with it, like these fish earrings. And I made this seaweed out of old cloth.

Paul: I’m sure we’ll wine prizes! We’re so creative and put so much effort into designing our costumes.

Liz: well…we’ll see. Paul, you know is all about fantasy, dressing unusually and have fun. It’s about leaving our normal lives behind.

Paul: yes of course. It’s wonderful opportunity to be free of the everyday routines.

Liz: Exactly! So Paul, why did you decide to dress as corporate executive when you are a corporate executive?

Paul: Oh, um… well, I guess us corporate executives aren’t so creative.

Liz: But Paul, aren’t you an advertising executive in charge of the creative team?

Paul: Well…yes. I see your point. Maybe I need a new career.

click here for the source and listen the audio format.

From the conversation above, we can get some useful daily expression. Can you find those expression?

Asking someone's Opinion

• What do you think of..?
• What's your view?
• How do you feel (about)?
• What do you reckon (about)?

Giving Opinion

• I think...
• I feel that..
• In my view...
• Interesting... / Nice .../  Cool..

Giving and Responding Compliment

• That’s a very nice …
• You look very good in …
• That … (tie) looks great on you.
• Thank you.
• I’m glad you like it.
• It was nothing really. (an expression of modesty and humility)

Well students, now you have learned some useful expressions. Try to use those expression in your daily life to make your English more fluent. Now, I'll give you some activities for you students. I want you to download the activity sheet by clicking link bellow, and do it with your partner.

Click Here

Good luck!

ciao.