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UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL A DISTANCIA
COLEGIO NACIONAL DE EDUCACIN A DISTANCIA
COORDINACIN ACADMICA
ANTOLOGA
CONED
MATERIA: INGLES CONVERSACIONAL 1

CDIGO: 80041
2010
El CONED agradece a: Mairene Durn Garbanzo por la eleccin y presentacin de los temas de
la presente antologa, as como el aporte a la educacin secundaria a distancia. Las denominaciones
empleadas en esta publicacin y la forma en que aparecen presentados los datos, no implican de
parte del CONED o la UNED juicio alguno sobre la condicin jurdica de personas, pases, territorios,
ciudades o de autoridades.
MATERIAL SIN FINES COMERCIALES PARA USO EXCLUSIVO DE

ESTUDIANTES DEL COLEGIO NACIONAL DE EDUCACIN A DISTANCIA
CONED
Direccin General: Clara Vila Santo Domingo
Coordinacin Acadmica: Jessica Ramrez Achoy
Coordinacin Administrativa: Jssica Vega
Coordinador de rea: Olman Alfonso Cantillo Badilla
Telfonos 22-58-22-09 / 22-55-30-42 / 22-21-29-95
Pgina Web: http//www.coned.ac.cr
2010
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PRESENTACIN
Descripcin General
Esta antologa de Ingls Conversacional nivel 1 tiene como objetivo general

desarrollar habilidades lingsticas, cognitivas y de comunicacin efectivas para que
los estudiantes del modelo a distancia logren hablar en Ingls en diferentes
situaciones de la vida real en donde ellos se desempeen. Para lograr este objetivo
es necesario que el aprendizaje se desarrolle en un ambiente natural, positivo de
bajo estrs y mucho entretenimiento y sobre todo alta calidad en la participacin en
clase. Adems el estudiante debe ser constante y responder positivamente al
proceso de enseanza y aprendizaje. Estar comprometido a trabajar en las diferentes
actividades del contenido y desarrollar los temas de cada seccin. Las cuales
cumplen con los objetivos y el contenido propuesto por del Ministerio de Educacin
Pblica (MEP) con el nico fin de que el aprendiz llene las expectativas y las
necesidades educativas que el pas requiere de los futuros profesionales bilinges.
Aprendizaje con el Contenido de la Antologa

La antologa est dividida en 7 temas diferentes que a su vez se relacionan para
reforzar el proceso de aprendizaje comunicativo. Las actividades de cada unidad
estn diseadas para que el estudiante practique e interactu con sus compaeros
y su profesor. Estas actividades son orales, la escritura y la lectura tambin se
desarrollan pero en menor nivel. Los temas se deben de realizar en clase; tipo taller
participativo para que el profesor gui y monitoree el conocimiento interactivo y
comunicativo.
Descripcin Especfica del Contenido
La antologa de ingls conversacional nivel 1; tiene un enfoque comunicativo. El

aprendiz desarrolla mucha prctica oral para adquirir el vocabulario, la expresiones,
la gramtica y el contenido de las diferentes trabajos prcticos que ofrecen las
secciones por medio de los temas y las situaciones reales en cada caso.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FIRST UNIT________________________________________________5
Building Personal Interaction at the Company ____________________5
SECOND UNIT ____________________________________________16
Daily Life Activities ________________________________________16
THIRD UNIT ______________________________________________39
Working Conditions and Success at Work ______________________39
FOURTH UNIT ____________________________________________55
Talking about Plans, Personal and Educational Goals_____________55
FIFTH UNIT_______________________________________________70
Communicating Effectively and Giving Presentations ______________70
SIXTH UNIT ______________________________________________78
Raising Economic Success__________________________________78
SEVENTH UNIT ___________________________________________88
Travel __________________________________________________88
BIBLIOGRAPHY __________________________________________108
Electronic Resources ______________________________________108
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FIRST UNIT
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Building Personal Interaction at the Company

THIS UNIT INTRODUCES YOU TO DIFFERENT SITUATIONS AT THE COMPANY
FUNCTIONS:
Identifying oneself to others in the company.

Expressing likes, dislikes and preferences and personal qualities in a
professional environment.
Asking for and giving information about personal skills.
Exchanging information about personal interaction at the company, ways of
interacting, meeting people, ethics, personal skills, cultural aspects.
Expressing opinions and concerns.
Approving or disapproving different practices in a working environment.
Asking for and giving information about occupations.
Solving problems.
Agreeing and disagreeing.
TOPIC: Personal Interaction at the Company Building
LEARNING STRATEGIES
1. Perform instructions given by the teacher or partners.

2. Participate in oral tasks such as oral interaction scenarios or other types of role
playing to fulfill the topic by giving the sets of rules.
3. Listen to input language.
4. Identify basic vocabulary from oral and visual stimuli.
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Section A: Perform Short Role Plays in Random Business Situations to
Talk about Your Abilities.
Activity A.1. Job Interview
Instructions: work in pairs, get divided into student A and student B.

Student A: you will ask all the questions below from 1 to 6.
Student B: you will answer all the questions orally.
Student A asks these questions to student B.
1. Can you speak another language?
2. Are you hardworking?
3. Are you good at making sales?
4. Are you able to work on Sundays?
5. Do you know how to use Excel?
6. Do you have a drivers license?
7. Do you like swimming?
8. Do you like talking on the phone?
9. Do you like working as a team?
10. Do you like reading books, news?
Student B: you might give positive or negative short answers to respond to

student A.
1. Yes, I can / no, I cannot.
2. Yes, I am / No, I am not.
3. Yes, I am / No, I am not.
4. Yes, I am / No, I am not
5. Yes, I do / No I dont.
6. Yes, I have / No, I dont.
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Activity A.2. Build questions and answers with the information in the chart
below and continue with the job interview.
Skill or Ability Your Answer Your Partners Answer
Can you . . . Yes/No Extra Info Yes/No Extra Info
use Power Point?
face new challenges?
speak advance English?
Are you . . .
neat?
organized?
punctual?
Are you good at . . .
statistics?
writing business letters?
making sales?
Are you able to . . .
work alone?
work under pressure?
translate correspondence?
Do you know how to . . .
use Microsoft Excel?
prioritize tasks?
use a word processor?
Do you have . ..
any experience?
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Activity A.3. Client and Secretary
WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEAVE A MESSAGE?
Take Roles A= Secretary and B= Business Client
Instructions: act out the sample conversation.
Student A: you work for the Stellar Corporation. You are a secretary. Your boss is
Mary Jenkins. She is at a meeting. She is expected back at 1:30.P.M.
Student B: you are a business client of the Stellar Corporation. You want to call
the manager, Mary Jenkins, to let her know some important information and to
discuss some details. If she is not there, leave a message with her secretary.
Sample Conversation: Would You Like to Leave a Message?
A: Good Afternoon. Stellar Corporation.
B: Hello. Can you put me through to Mary Jenkins please?
A: Im sorry. Shes at a meeting with a client.
B: Do you know when shell be back?
A: She should be back by 2:00.P.M.Would you like to leave a message for her?
B: Yes. Could you tell her the new ads are finished?
A: Certainly. Can I have your name please?
B: My name is Jack Felspar. Thats F-E-L-S-P-A-R. Im with Spectrum Printers. And

could you have her call me when she has a spare moment. I need to discuss the
billing details.
A: Does she have your number?
B: I think so, but I better give it to you just to be sure. Its 314-274-5464.
A: All right, Mr. Felspar. Ill have her call you when she gets a minute/shes back in the
office.
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B: Thanks. I appreciate it. Have a nice day.
A: You too.
Activity A.4. Conversation on the Phone

Student A = secretary / Student B= Client
Instructions: Student A: you work for the Stellar Corporation.
1. You are a secretary.
2. Your boss is Mary Jenkins.
2. She is away on maternity leave.
3. She is expected back at the beginning of next month.
4. The client wants to leave her a message.
5. Take notes of his/ her message to complete the chart.
6. Ask questions to get the information from the client.
What is your Name?

Client s name Extra Information
Company that he/ she

represents.
Company location
Clients phone number
Time and day of the

meeting
Place for the meeting.
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Student A sheet
Questions to ask to client
What is your name?
What company do you represent?
What is your phone number?
What time do you need to settle the meeting?
Which day are you available for the meeting?
Where would you like to meet?
Student B: you are a client of a company calling Mary Jenkins.
She is not in her office.

You want to leave a message
Explain the situation to secretary that you need to have a business meeting with
her as soon as possible to discuss the new advertising campaign.
Student Student B: give this information to the secretary
Name:..
Company: BPC Technology
Phone Number: 345-67-897
Meeting time: 7.A.M. next Monday only.
Place: at the Hotel Royal and Arts, room 34, 10th, floor.
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Activity A.5. Banking Role - Play (class activity)

Instructions: Your teacher will divide you all into Bank tellers and Bank clients.
Bank Tellers Activity Sheet:
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You are a teller in a bank. Bank clients are going to enter your bank and make
transactions at your window. Write down their name, the transaction, the amount, and
their ID in the table below.
Bank Transactions:
Name. the transaction. the amount. ID..
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B=Customer Activity Sheet:
Sample Conversation
A: Good Afternoon. How may I help you today?
B: Hi. Id like to cash this check.
deposit this money into my account

withdraw $500.00 from my account.
change this into American money.
pay this bill.
A: Can I have your bankcard please?
B: Ok. Here you are.
A: And, Ill need some picture ID as well.
B: Is my drivers license OK?
A: Thatll be fine. Thanks.
Teller Counts money
A: Here is your ID and here is your money
.your receipt
A: Will there be anything else for you today?
B: No, thats all thank you.
A: Have a nice day.
B: You too.
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Passport Name:
Nationality: France
Expiry Date: 2007
Number:AB35242
Personal information
What is your name?
Which is your place and country of birth?
What is your Nationality?
Are you male or female?
What job position are you interested in?
What is your email address?
What is your postal code?
What is your mobile number?
Education:
Which is your highest academic or technical degree?
Language Skills
Do you speak basic, intermediate or advance English?
Do you speak other Languages?
Working Experience
What did you do in your last job?
What are your salary expectations in a new job?
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Section B: Outbound Call Center.
General Instructions: Read and answer the quiz by
discussing the questions.
Directions: answer the questions by writing a check mark.
Activity B.1.
Above Below
Average Average Average
1. Are you efficient problem solving? x
2. Do you engage to clients?
3. Are you persisten?
4. Do you have adaptability during a call?
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SECOND UNIT
Daily Life Activities

THIS UNIT INTRODUCES YOU TO USE INFORMATION ABOUT DAILY LIFE
ACTIVITIES IN DIFFERENT SCENARIOS: AT HOME, SCHOOL AND WORK
PLACES.
FUNCTIONS:
Interpreting and communicating information.

Participating as a member of a team.
Acquiring and evaluating information.
Making appointments.
Communicating schedule information at home, school and work.
Identifying and listing daily activities.
Responding to basic information in the target language.
TOPIC: Daily Life Activities

LEARNING STRATEGIES
1. Identify sounds, words, and vocabulary to carry out actions.

2. Participate in dialogues and role-plays.
3. Describe activities and routines.
4. Identify clues, and main ideas from texts.
5. Use vocabulary to make descriptions in a written way.
6. Use information in contexts.
7. Produce short pieces of writing.
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Section A: Classroom English
Important vocabulary terms, phrases and questions in the classroom to
communicate with the teacher and classmates
Activity A.1. Important Questions in the Classroom
Instructions: the students ask the questions below to their teacher
a. What does Do you agree with ... mean?

b. What is the meaning of Find arguments?
c. What is the meaning of Give good reasons for your opinions?
d. Can you give me an example of Swap your folder with your partner?
e. How do you spell chart?
f. Can you explain what does Make up more conversations with a partner
mean?
g. What does absence mean?
Now ask More Questions
1. What does the term statement mean?
2. Can you repeat that please?
3. How do you spell ________?
5. What does __________ mean?
6. Can you give me an example?
7. How do you say _______ in (my Language)?
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Section B: Classroom Vocabulary
Activity B.1
Instructions: Repeat these words after your teacher. If you do not understand the meaning
of a word use the questions above to get the information from your teacher.
For Example:
1. What does_________ mean?

2. How do you say ..in (my
Language)?
3. Can you give me an example
of.?
friends exams desk

teacher grade choose
supplies freedom crayons
vacation attendance pens
bag summary strict
blackboard back notebooks
goals erasers year
explains glue
scissors
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Activity B.2. Back to School
Instructions: fill in the spaces with the words given above.
Back to School
In North America, sometimes at the beginning of _________________, the summer

________________ ends and kids go ___________ to school and enter a new
_____________. Although many students will miss the _____________ they had
during the vacation, many of them are eager to see their ______________ again.
Getting Ready for School

To get ready for the new school _____________, students will need to buy some
school __________________. They will need ____________ to write with,
________________ to write in, _________________ to color with,
_________________ to cut with, ________________ to erase with, and
______________ to paste things together. Finally, theyll need a _____________ to
carry everything in.
The New Teacher

Most students are anxious to meet their new ______________. Generally speaking,
they dont want a teacher that is too ______________. The teacher usually writes her
or his name on the ________________ before introducing herself or himself. Then the
teacher takes _______________ to make sure everybody is in the right room. Some
teachers assign their students a ___________. Other teachers let the students
____________ where they want to sit.
The New School Year

Once the class is settled in, the
teacher _____________ the
class rules. Then to get things
rolling, the teacher has the
students write a
______________ of their
vacation or write a list of their
_______________ for the coming
year.
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Game Board All About You!. Play with a classmate. Use a dice to split it and
advance on the board. side
Start here!
Do
you What is
How old Where do have your
are you? you work? your favorite
own place?
room?
What
Whats Where How
What are Do you have color
your are manypeople
your an mp3 are
favorite you are in your
hobbies? player? your
color? from? family?
eyes?
Does What
Is there
your Do you work is the Can you
something Do like to Do you
computer for the best use the
you dont like travel? play ?
have government? car for computer?
eating?
skype? you?
Do you
want to What
What do What is your Can Have you ever Do you
get television
you do to favorite you fix swum in the surf the END
married programs do
relax? sports team? a car? sea? interent?
in the you like?
future?
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Section C: Questions to Know about Common Things in Class.
Instructions: walk around the class and ask the next questions to your classmates.
1. What time do you leave your house for school in the morning?
2. How do you get to school?
3. Are you ever late for school?
4. How many hours a week do you study English?
5. Do you make excuses when you dont do your homework?
6. Have you ever cheated on a test?
7. Are you good at sending text messages?
8. Are you good at making new friends?
7. Do you get nervous when you have a test?
Now what are some things that your classmates have in common among them? Make
a list class of names and things in common.
(1) __________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Complete the space with things you have in common with three persons in the class.
Name of the Person:
Things we have in common: ___________________________________
Name of the Person:
Name of Person:
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Now present your results to the class:
I have a lot in common with ____________________
We both leave. . . We both play make. . . We both are. . .
Section D: English at Home.

Activity D.1. Read Home Situations
Make Sure You Turn Off the TV
A: Im going to bed.
B: Make sure you turn off the TV before you go
to bed. And dont forget to set your alarm.
Now name two things that you should remember to do before you . . .
go to the airport to catch

a flight
leave your house
go to school
go hiking
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go swimming
go to a birthday
Now practice the dialogue starting with Im going . . .or Im heading for . . .
Activity D.2
The Phone is For You/ Wrong Number
A: Hello.
B: Hello. Can I speak to Chris, please?
A: Just a minute please. Hey! Chris!
The phone is for you!
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A: Hello.
B: Hello. Can I speak to Wyatt, please?
A: Im sorry you have the wrong number.
B: Oh. Sorry to bother you.
Now write the names of your group members down and then write the names of some
people that are not in your group. When you pick a name call somebody in your group
and that person will have to answer with one of the above conversations.
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Activity D.3. Comment what is happening in the picture below.
Im Fed Up with the Mess
A: Hey. Can I talk to you for a minute?
B: Sure. Whats on your mind?
A: Im fed up with this mess.
B: Oh. Sorry. Ill tidy up tomorrow.
If you are fed up with something, you cant stand it anymore. Here are some
similar expressions:
Im fed up with
Im tired of
Im sick of
Im sick and tired of
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Now imagine you are roommates with someone. What do you think roommates get
fed up with? Make a list:
(1) Im fed up with . . . .
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Now using your list pretend your partner is your roommate and write similar
conversation using the expressions:
Im fed up with
Im tired of
Im sick of
Im sick and tired of
Student Write a dialogue expressing that you cannot stand situations anymore.
Now present your conversation to the class.
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Activity D.4. Home Phrases and Expressions
Instructions: read the conversation in the bubble. Are there expressions that are
strange for you? For example: Im heading for home or Pick Up something ask
your teacher for the meaning of those phrases by using the next questions.
1. What does_________ mean?

2. How do you say ..in (my Language)?
3. Can you give me an example of.?
On Your Way Home
Practice the conversation
A: Im heading for home.
Do you need anything?
B: Yes. On your way home, could you
stop by the bakery and pick up some
bread?
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Now what could you pick up from these places?
bakery ___________ toy store ___________
fruit market ___________ post office ___________
coffee shop ___________ music store ___________
pet store ___________ computer store ___________
butcher shop ___________ supermarket ___________
bike shop ___________ pharmacy ___________
hardware store ___________ library ___________
Practice the conversation On Your Way Home by using the places and items above.
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Activity D.5. Asking for Items at Home
Practice this conversation with some friends from your class:
A: Do you know where the juice is?
B: Its in the fridge next to the milk.
A: Thanks. I found it.
Now complete the sentences using its for singular nous or theyre for plural
nouns.
Its/Theyre in the fridge next to the ________________.
Its/Theyre in the cupboard next to the ________________.
Its/Theyre on the stove next to the ________________.
Now create different conversations to answer the following questions:
Do you know where the grapes are?
Do you know where the butter is?
Do you know where the peanut butter is?
Do you know where the salt is?
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Activity D.6. Getting information at Home
Pretending to Sleep
A: Honey. Are you asleep? Or are you just
pretending to sleep?
B: Im really asleep.
A: If you can hear me, you must be faking it. Good.
You can give me a hand with the chores.
Answer these questions in pairs.
1. Have ever pretended to be asleep?
2. Have you ever faked an injury?
3. Have you ever pretended not to know about a homework assignment

because you didnt do it?
4. Have you ever faked being sick so you didnt have to go to school or work?
5. As a child, what did you pretend to be?

(a)
(b)
(c)
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Activity D.7 Likes and Dislikes
Instructions: work in pairs to practice the Conversations of This Topic.
A: Whoa, look at all those ice cream choices!

B: Yes, that is a lot of choices. What is your favorite?
A: I love anything with chocolate the best.
B: I like chocolate myself.
A: Is there any kind of ice cream you don't like?
B: I really don't like any ice cream with nuts in it.
A: I haven't ever cared for that myself.
B: Have you ever had garlic ice cream?
A: That sounds absolutely disgusting!
B: It was. Let's stick with the regular choices today, though.
A: There are so many flavors of ice cream to choose from!

B: Yes, there must be about a hundred. Do you have a favorite?
A: I love fruit flavored ices the best.
B: Yes, fresh fruit flavored is the best ever.
A: What is your least favorite ice cream?
B: I don't like peppermint ice cream.
A: Yeah, I know what you mean.
B: One time, I tried garlic ice cream.
A: That could be interesting.
B: That doesn't sound like a good choice for today. Let's order!
A: I have never seen so many flavors of ice cream in one place!

B: There certainly are a lot. Can you choose a favorite?
A: Vanilla with toppings is my favorite.
B: Is there anything as good as a hot fudge sundae?
A: No way!
B: I don't like ice cream with too many different flavors in it.
A: I agree with that, it just doesn't work for me.
B: I saw garlic ice cream on the menu once.
A: I think that that would be horrible!
B: I think I'll stick with a more traditional choice today!
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Section E: English At Work
Activity E.1. Could You Do Me a Favor?
A: Could you do me a favor?
B: Sure. What do you want?
A: Could you pass me a brush?
Now what favor would you ask for in these situations? Practice the conversation
using each situation below.
You are broke.
You are cold.
You are late.
You are out of milk.
You are wet.
You are bleeding.
You are sick.
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Activity E. 2 At the Airport: Customs
Airport Role-play
Instructions: you are going to be a traveler going

through customs. Visit as many countries as you
can and write down which countries you visited.
A: Welcome to Canada. May I see your passport

please?
B: Sure. Here it is.
A: Where are you coming from?
B: Im coming from Seoul, Korea.
A: What is the purpose of your visit?
B: Im here on business.
visiting relatives.
here as an exchange student.
here as a tourist.
A: How long are you planning to stay?
B: Ill be staying for three weeks.
for 1 month.
until tomorrow.
until next Tuesday.
A: Where will you be staying?
B: Ill be staying at a hotel.
at my aunts house.
at a dormitory.
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A: Have you ever been to Canada before?
B: No, this is my first time.
A: Do you have anything to declare?
B: No, nothing.
A: Enjoy your stay.
B: Thank you.
Countries Visited:
_____________________________ _____________________________
_____________________________ _____________________________
_____________________________ _________________________
Section F: English to Solve Problems at the Hotel

Activity F.1. Problems and Solutions
Problems:
One problem is that . . . (sentence)
One problem is . . . (noun)
Solutions:
One solution is to . . . (verb)
We could . . . (verb)
I think we should . . . (verb)
I recommend that . . . (verb)
Agreeing: Disagree:
I think its a good idea. Its a good idea but ___________
I agree with _______. I disagree with ______ because
I am for __________. I am against it because ________
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The problem with that is . . .
Activity F.2. Solving a Problem at the Hotel

Instructions: you are the management staff of a large resort hotel. Lately, you have
had a lot of problems. You must discuss these problems with the other managers and
then come up with solutions.
Description of the Hotel
The hotel is on an island surrounded by beautiful beaches, coral reefs, and mountains. It
seems like the perfect place to have a hotel but . . . .
Problem Cards
Theft: There is a lot of theft at the hotel. Someone is stealing food from the kitchen,
money from front desk, and sports equipment from the gym. Guests have also
complained that somebody stole their wallets.
Guests are bored: Guests have complained that there is nothing to do. There are no
activities at night. In the day, there are few sports and nothing to see.
Complaints about the food: The guests have complained that the food tastes
terrible. They also complained that the food is the same every night. Some
vegetarians were very angry because every dinner has meat.
There are few guests: Very few people know about the hotel. And the guests who do
come say it is too expensive.
Complaints about the staff: Many guests say that the staff is rude and unhelpful.
The staff members argue with each other. Sometimes they swear at the managers.
Many things are broken: The roof leaks and many TVs in the room dont work.
Sometimes there is no electricity or hot water.
The hotel is difficult to get to: There are no buses coming from the airport to the
hotel. The taxi from the airport to the hotel is very expensive.
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Activity F.3. Management Discussion
Instructions: walk around the class and to six of your classmates for the next
information.
Problem:
Management Recommendation:
Possible Solutions:
Problem:
Possible Solutions:
Problem:
Possible Solutions:
Problem:
Possible Solutions:
Problem:
Possible Solutions:
Problem:
Possible Solutions:
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Activity F.4. Management Meeting
Instructions: Take role and Practice the Sample Dialogue
Manager 1: Thank you for coming. I wish to discuss the problems that we have been
having recently. And then if anybody has some ideas, please share them.
Manager 2: One problem is theft. Somebody is stealing money from the front desk
and food from the kitchen. As well, somebody is going into the guest rooms and
stealing their luggage.
Manager 3: One solution is to change the locks. If we do that the thief wont be able
to get in.
Manager 4: I disagree. The problem with that is that we already have locks and the
thief can get into the rooms. Even if we change the locks we may still have problems.
Manager 2: We could hire a security guard for each floor. Then we would have no
problems.
Manager 4: I think thats a good idea.
Manager 3: Thats a good idea, but security guards are very expensive. We cant
afford one security guard on each floor. I think we should hire a few security guards
and install some video cameras.
Manager 1: I agree with installing cameras. Itll be a lot cheaper.
Manager 2: I am for installing cameras too.
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Manager 3: Good. Then why dont we recommend installing cameras and hiring a few
security guards.
ActivityF.4. Identify Solutions, Agreement and Disagreement

Instructions: underline the phrases on problems, solutions, agreement and
disagreement and fill in the spaces of the letter below.
Dear Mr. Gunn,
At the latest management meeting, we discussed the problems we are having at the
hotel and possible solutions to these problems. I am writing this letter to give you our
recommendations.
One problem we have is
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Another problem we have is
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I hope this discussion will help to solve our problems. I look forward to hearing your
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THIRD UNIT
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Working Conditions and Success at Work

THIS UNIT INTRODUCES YOU TO KNOW ABOUT SOMEONESJOB, WORKING
TASKS, JOB POSITIONS AND RESPONSIBILITES
FUNCTIONS:
Expressing likes, dislikes, preferences and personal qualities in a professional

environment.
Exchanging information about the company structure and working conditions.
Identifying important issues.
Solving problems.
Describing facts and situations.
Contrasting and comparing information.
TOPIC: Working Conditions and Success at Work
LEARNING STRATEGIES
1. Practice having a job interview.

2. Participate in oral tasks such as oral interaction, scenarios or other types of role
playing to fulfill the topic by giving the sets of rules.
3. Ask and answer questions about work responsibilities, schedules, benefits and
requirements for jobs.
4. Read newspaper job ads.
5. Negotiate and communicate information.
6. Acquire and evaluate information.
7. Organize and maintain information.
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Section A: Likes and Dislikes, Preferences and Personal Qualities in
a Professional Environment
Activity A.1. Practice having a job interview.
Instructions: practice each of these conversations with three different

classmates.
Greeting by Receptionist
1.
A: Hi, I am here for my job interview.

B: Fine, have a seat. May I get you some water or coffee?
A: Sure, thank you.
B: Ill get that for you right now.
A: Thank you. What a nice office this is!
B: Yes, could you come in now? I am going to take you back to meet your interviewer,
Mr. Gotcha.
2.
A: Hello, I have an appointment for an interview today.

B: Great, have a seat. Would you like some tea or coffee?
A: Id love some tea.
B: The coffee area is right over there. Please help yourself.
A: Thank you. What a beautiful view from this office!
B: Yes. Oh, here comes Mr. Gotcha now. Ill show you to his office.
3.
A: Good morning. I have an interview scheduled this morning.

B: The interviewer will be with you in a moment. Would you care for some water?
A: Yes, that would be great.
B: Just help yourself to whatever you would like from the table in the waiting area.
A: Thank you. This is a very lovely office building!
B: Yes. Why dont you come straight through the door and well walk down to Mr.
Gothas office together.
Now underline the different phrases and expressions in each dialogue with the same
meaning.
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Activity A.2. Working Scenario
Instructions: interact in the job scenario by taking roles of student A and

B
A: Hello, I really appreciate the opportunity to interview for this position.

B: I was wondering if you like team projects, or projects that you work on alone.
A: I like to work on group projects that value and need each individuals contributions.
B: Are you most interested in a good steady job with benefits or one that will allow you
to quickly advance?
A: I have children so a steady job is important but I would like a chance to advance.
B: How would you feel about relocating to another state?
A: I could not relocate in the next year, but might be open to it in the future.
B: Do you know how much this job offers per year?
A: A minimum of 75,000 per year.
B: OK, well, thats all I need to know for now. If something comes up, well be
contacting you.
Now complete the dialogue by using the expressions and phrases below; then,
present it in class.
A: Thank you for the opportunity to interview for this position.

B: Im Bill Gotcha. I am assuming you found your way here with no
trouble?
A: Actually, . so there was absolutely no problem.
B: I am curious as to why you want to leave your current employer.
A: .switching fields.
B: Do you feel that you are exceptionally good at anything in particular?
A: ..pulling together teams of people to accomplish a task.
B: What are you not good at?
A: .at times and I am hard on myself.
B: We appreciate hearing that about you!
Good afternoon. I am interested in
Hello, have a seat. I am impatient with myself
I am eager to get the job I am impatient with other people
I am very familiar with the area I am good at
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Section B: Company Structure and Working Conditions
Activity B.1. Exchanging information about the company structure

and working conditions.
Instructions: ask and answer questions about work responsibilities,

schedules, benefits and requirements for jobs.
Benefits and Qualifications
A benefit is something you receive from a job
A qualification is something you need to do a job.
Look at the following list of vocabulary items. Classify them into benefits of a job or
qualifications for a job?
__________________ promotion
__________________ work experience
__________________ medical insurance
__________________ vacation
__________________ bachelor/masters/doctor
degree
__________________ references
__________________ salary
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__________________ wage
__________________ housing
__________________ license
__________________ commissions
__________________ tips
__________________ bonus
__________________ being well-spoken
__________________ being hardworking
__________________ discount on goods
__________________ training courses
__________________ dental insurance
__________________ creativity
__________________ report card/transcript
__________________ raise
__________________ neat appearance/dress
Now in a group, decide what the most important qualifications and benefits are?
Most Important Benefits Most Important Qualifications
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Activity B.2. Work Responsibilities, Schedules, Benefits and
Requirements for jobs.
Job Requirements
Instructions: look at the list of jobs below and check off the requirements
for the jobs. Finally, list the benefits and drawbacks of the jobs.
Requirements
Job have to have must be need a cant must be have Need to
have a to physically license have a sociable to be be
university wear fit criminal good Creative
degree a record at
suit math
Teacher
Taxi
Driver
Farmer
Police
officer
Scientist
Graphic
Designer
Engineer
Pilot
Now in a group decide what the benefits and drawbacks of each job are.
Ask your teacher: What does it mean drawbacks?
Benefits Drawbacks
Job
Teacher
Taxi Driver
Farmer
Police
officer
Scientist
Graphic
Designer
Engineer
Pilot
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Activity B.3. Identifying Important Issues
Instructions: read newspaper job ads. Look at the newspaper classifieds

then share information about the help-wanted ads with your partner.
A Sheet See Anything Interesting in the Paper?
1. What jobs are there?
2. How much does the job pay?
3. What are the requirements?
4. What are the drawbacks of the job?
5. Which are the benefits?
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B Sheet
See Anything Interesting in the Paper? Complete the following job
adds with the information that student A will give you.
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Section C: Acquire and Evaluate Information
Activity C.1. How to Find a Part-Time Job

Part-Time Jobs
Part-time jobs are available for teens, college students, moms, retirees, and anyone
seeking to earn extra money. Employers often prefer to hire part-time workers since
they typically don't have to provide benefits. Many leading employers of part-time
workers accept online applications. In other cases, it's better to apply in person. Here
are part-time jobs to apply for.
Now your teacher will divide you all into teams: employees and employers.
Employers: you are going to hire people for the jobs above. You need to ask
questions to the workers depending on the job requisites to select the best candidate
for the job.
Workers: you are looking for a part time job. You are interviewed by the employers
you will answer many questions the best you can to get the job.
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Job Descriptions
Job Title: Volunteer teacher in Africa Job Title: Tree Planter
Description: Volunteer teachers teach children Description: Tree planters go into the wilderness
in small villages in Africa. and plant trees in areas that have been logged.
Benefits: The job satisfaction is high. Benefits: The location is great!
Requirements: You must have a university Requirements: You must be physically fit. You
degree. You need to have all of your shots. have to enjoy working outdoors.
Drawbacks: The pay is low. Drawbacks: You have to spend long hours
working alone.
Job Title: River Rafting Guide Job Title: Flight Attendant
Description: Rafting guides take groups of Description: Flight attendants serve people food
people down fast flowing rivers. and help people on airplanes.
Benefits: Its an exciting job. Benefits: You can travel the world for free.
Requirements: You have to know first aid. You Requirements: You have to be clean. You have to
must be physically fit. be friendly.
Drawbacks: Its dangerous work. Drawbacks: You have to spend a lot of time away
from family and friends.
Job Title: Bank Teller Job Title: Lawyer
Description: Bank tellers help customers in a Description: Lawyers help people with legal
bank. problems.
Benefits: Its a stable job. Benefits: The pay is high.
Requirements: You have to wear a suit. You Requirements: You have to wear a suit. You need
have to be polite and friendly. to pass an exam.
Drawbacks: Its a bit boring. Drawbacks: You have to work long hours.
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Job Title: Graphic Designer Job Title: Tour Guide
Description: Graphic designers make images Description: Tour guides take tourists to
for books, ads, websites, and magazines. interesting places.
Benefits: Its interesting work. Benefits: You meet a lot of people.
Requirements: You have to be creative. You Requirements: You have to be friendly.

must know how to use computers.
You need to have a drivers license.
Drawbacks: You sit in front of a computer all
day. Drawbacks: Its not a stable job. The job ends
when the tourist season ends.
Job Title: Logger Job Title: Currency Trader
Description: Loggers cut down trees. Description: Currency traders buy and sell foreign
money.
Benefits: The pay is high.
Benefits: The pay is high.
Requirements: You have to be physically fit.
You need to have your own equipment. Requirements: You have to keep up with the
news. You must understand financial markets.
Drawbacks: Its dangerous.
Drawbacks: Its very stressful.
Job Title: Librarian Job Title: Middle School Teacher
Description: Librarians help people find books Description: Middle School teachers teach
and information in a library. teenagers.
Benefits: Its a low stress job. Benefits: You get lots of vacation time.
Requirements: You must know how to find Requirements: You must have a teaching license.
information. You have to be computer literate. You must enjoy working with teenagers.
Drawbacks: The pay is low. Drawbacks: Its very stressful work.
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Job Title: Security Guard Job Title: Play School Teacher
Description: Security guards protect people Description: Play school teachers teach young
and property. children.
Benefits: Its an easy job (most of the time). Benefits: You work short hours.
Requirements: You have to have special Requirements: You have to enjoy working with
training. You cant have a criminal record. children. You cant have a criminal record.
Drawbacks: You have at work at night. Drawbacks: The pay is low.
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Section D: Describing Facts and Situations
Activity D.1. Reading
Instructions: Read the dialogue in pairs.
The Meeting
(Two workers in an office)
James: Hi Alice. How are you today?

Alice: Hi James. I'm fine, and you?
James: Great, thank you. Remember, the meeting is at 3 o'clock.

Alice: Excuse me, which meeting?
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James: Which meeting?! The meeting with the boss!
Alice: Are you sure there is a meeting today?
James: Alice, Alice, every month there is a meeting with the boss. This month that
meeting is this afternoon.
Alice: Calm down. OK, there's a meeting this afternoon. What time is it?
James: Alice, this is important. The meeting is at three o'clock sharp!

Alice: Thank you James... By the way, what time is it now?
James: It's quarter past eleven.

Alice: It's time for lunch!
James: Lunch, now? Lunch time is at twelve.

Alice: Well, I'm hungry now.
James: You're funny Alice. This is an office.

Alice: I'm hungry ... it's just a snack...
Now describe the situation between the two employees.
What is wrong with one of the workers?
Has it happened to you? Explain.
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Activity D.2. Solving Problems
Instructions: Read the next story and discuss a solution to the problem
with someone in your classroom. Then report your solution to the class.
Diego works as a cleaner. He usually works 40 hours a week. Last week his
supervisor asked him to work overtime, and he agreed. When he got his pay stub, he
noticed a problem. The overtime work was not paid.
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Section E: Adverbs and Adverbial Phrases of Frequency
Activity E.1. Reading and speaking about works at an advertising

company
Instructions: Read about Roberts day, and fill in the table below.
Roberts day
I usually get up very early - at about 6 oclock. I have breakfast with my wife, and then
leave for work at 7:15. I go to work by train, and get to the office just before nine.
When I arrive at the office, I always check my email. I get a lot of messages from our
overseas offices. Then I usually have a meeting with my team from 11 to 12 oclock.
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I have lunch in the office cafeteria at 12. The food isnt very good, but its cheap.
After lunch I sometimes meet clients, or write reports. I usually finish work at about 6
oclock, although I occasionally work overtime. I get home about an hour later, and
have dinner with my family. In the evening, I help my children with their homework,
and watch television with my wife.
Now complete the Time Activity

At 6:00 He gets up.
At: 7:15
At:11:00 - 12:00
At:12:00
At: 6:00
At:7:00
Preposition check. Cover the previous exercises, and fill in the blanks.
1) Robert gets up 6:00.
2) He goes work train.
3) He has a meeting 11 12 oclock.
4) He has dinner his family.
5) He watches television the evening.
A Day in the Life
Vocabulary Choose a verb, and write it in the correct form.

GET WRITE HAVE CHECK WORK MEET
1) He .. breakfast with his wife. 4) He sometimes .. reports.
2) He his email. 5) He occasionally . overtime.
3) He . clients in the afternoon. 6) He . home at about 7 oclock.
Question Writing Practice

Write the questions to the following answers
1).. .? He gets up at about 6 oclock.
2).. ? He has breakfast with his wife.
3)... ? He goes to work by train.
4) ...? He gets to the office just before nine.
5) ? He has lunch in the office cafeteria.
6) ? The food isnt very good, but its cheap.
7) ? He meets clients in the afternoon.
8) ? He finishes work at about six.
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Activity E.2.Speaking Practice
Instructions: Interview your partner about his/her day! Make notes below.
When.?
Where?
What time.?
Whowith....?
Why....?
How?
Do you?
What time does your................. usually get up?
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Activity E.3. Reading to discuss
I usually go to the supermarket about once or twice a week to buy groceries. Since I
do a lot of shopping, I often need a shopping cart to carry everything. I first stop by the
deli counter to pick up some sliced cheese. Then, I look for some fruits and vegetables
in the produce section, but I make sure they are fresh. My kids like milk, so I swing by
the dairy section and grab a few gallons of milk. Also, there are times when I don't
have much time to cook, so I always pick up some microwaveable meals in the frozen
food section. If the store is out of stock of any of the items I need, then I drop by a
different supermarket on my way home. I generally pay with cash at the checkout
counter.
Now form groups and discuss the following questions
1. How much grocery shopping do you do every week?

2. How concerned are you about a healthy diet and is your concern reflected in
what you buy?
3. What tips can you think of to make sure you are getting the best buy at
supermarkets (e.g., testing the products, using coupons for items, comparing
prices at different stores, etc.)
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FOURTH UNIT
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Talking about Plans, Personal and Educational Goals

THIS UNIT INTRODUCES YOU TO EXCHAGE INFORMATION ABOUT DIFFERENT
LEISURE ACTIVITIES, HOLIDAYS, SPECIAL OCCASIONS AND PLANNING
EDUCATIONAL GOALS
FUNCTIONS:
Planning for the immediate and long term future activities.

Setting personal and professional goals.
Setting a schedule for leisure activities with friends and family.
Applying for enrollment in college.
TOPIC: Talking about Plans, Personal and Educational Goals

LEARNING STRATEGIES
1. Use prior knowledge to carry out tasks.

2. Use expressions to talk about something.
3. Extract main points and details in written and oral texts.
4. Present short speeches about holidays and celebrations in English speaking
countries.
5. Produce short pieces of writing, descriptions, and others.
6. Identify cultural features and values in different cultures from a written text.
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Section A: Planning goals for the Immediate Future
Activity A.1. Reading to Discuss
Instructions: Read the text about Judiths free time activities.
In my free time, I really enjoy watching movies with my friends or alone at my

house. In most cases, I drop by a local movie rental shop and rent a few DVDs for
the evening. Before I rent a movie, I usually read some reviews to find out what
critics think about the movie. I recently joined an online movie rental club, and the
company delivers the movies directly to my house. However, if I go to a movie theater,
I try to arrive a few minutes early so I get a good seat. I generally like to watch science
fiction or classic movies; I can't stand horror movies. I really like movies with a good
story line, great acting, and realistic special effects.
Now discus these questions:
1. What are you going to do in your free time?

2. Would you rather watch a movie at home or go to a movie theater? Give at
least three reasons for your answer.
3. What kind of movies will you watch in your free time, why?
4. When do you watch TV?
5. How often do you watch TV?
6. Who do you watch TV with?
Activity A.2. Talking about the Future
Instructions: write two sentences after each pattern.

Im going to
Im going to visit my Grandmother on the weekend.
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Ive decided to
Ive decided to buy a new computer.
I intend to
I intend to move to Seoul.
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Im planning to Im planning on - ing
Im planning on getting a part-time job.

_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Im thinking of ing.
Im thinking of learning Japanese.

_____________________________________________________
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I might
I might go fishing.
___________________________________________________
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I may
I may study math.
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I will
I will visit my friend in U.S
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Activity A.3. Setting Future Goals
I will Make a Decision
Instructions: Ask your teacher for the meaning of:
1. A king-size mattress
2. saggy
3. a life-time warranty
4. good brand
5. a ten percent discount
6. a very good financing plan.
Now: carry out the following conversation between John and Lucy. Look
at the different ways to refer to the future.
John: Hi, can I help you?
Lucy: No, thanks. I'm just looking.
John: All right. If you need any help, just let me know. My name is Greg.
Lucy: Sure. I'll let you know if I need anything. (A king-size mattress attracts Karen.)
Hm, this mattress is very firm. Jack will probably like it.
John: Did you find something you like?
Lucy: Yes, this mattress is very good. It's pretty firm. The mattress I'm now sleeping
on is saggy. I may buy this one.
John: You're right. This is a very good brand. It doesn't sag easily. And we are
going to offer a life-time warranty, so you don't have to worry about its quality.
Lucy: Does it come with a frame?
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John: Unfortunately, it doesn't. However, we might offer a ten percent discount on
that. And also, if you're really interested, we will have a very good financing plan for
our clients. There's no payment, no interest until next November.
Lucy: That's an attractive plan. I'll think about it.
John: Well, you've got to hurry. This mattress sells pretty well and this promotion is
going to end tomorrow.
Activity A.4. I Want to Rent an Apartment
Introductory Telephone Conversation
A: Hello.
B: Hi, Im calling about the apartment for rent. I want to know if it is it still available ?
A: Yes, its available. Do you want to see it?
B: Yes, I need to see it. But would you mind if I ask you a few questions over the
phone first?
B: No, not at all. What do you need to know?
Questions to for B to Ask:
I want to know where it is located.
I need to know how much the rent is
I want to have an idea of how big is it.
I need to travel to school so I want to know how far it is from the school
I really need to get the bus so how close is it to public transportation?
I have a dog, therefore I need to know if pets are allowed.
I also need to have facilities in the building.
I need to park my car so is there any private parking?
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Now start your discussion about what you need to know before renting or buying an
apartment or a house. Use these expressions: I need to know and I need to
Activity A.5. Planning Leisure Activities with Friends

Instructions: Read the dialogue and infer the meaning of:
I want to browse
I am broke
You're such a dog
I am broke
Spencer: Doris, do you want to come to the mall with me?

Doris: I'd love to, but I'm broke.
Spencer: So am I, but I like browsing through the music store there.
Doris: Are you sure you only want to browse?
Spencer: Yeah. I like to listen to new albums there. I don't have money to buy them,
but I can go there and listen. You know you don't have to pay for listening.
Doris: You're such a dog.
1. What is the meaning of browse?

2. What is the meaning of I am broke?
Activity A.6. Describing Personal situations

Instructions: Divide the class into Psychiatrists and Patients.
Psychiatrists Worksheet:
Listen to each patient. Record their problems and advice them on what they need to
solve their situations.
(1) Patient name..

(2) Problem:
Psychiatrists Advice: you need to.
If you want to you need to
..
Patients Worksheet:
You have the following problems:
(1) You have been drinking a lot.
(2) You have a test tomorrow but is playing computer games.
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(3) Your mom is gambling all her money.
(4) You want to go hiking but it looks like snow.
(5) You want to go fishing but heard a hurricane warning.
(6) You are in trouble because your spouse overuses credit cards.
Activity A.7. Survey What are your classmates going to do?
-What are you going to do after class?
-Im going to play soccer.
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Now walk around the class and get the answers of the following
questions from all your classmates. Start by:
A: Excuse me, Im doing a survey on __________
Would it be OK if I asked you a few questions?
B: Sure. Go ahead.
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1. What are you going to do after class?
I am going to meet with my friends
2. What are you going to do tomorrow?
3. What are you going to do on the weekend?
4. When are you going to go to bed tonight?
5. What are you going to read?

Im going to read a comic book.
6. Who are you going to meet?
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7. What are you going to eat for dinner?
8. Where are you going to go

tomorrow?
9. What are you going to study

tomorrow?
10. What are you going to watch tonight?
11. When are you going to get up tomorrow?
12. What are you going to wear tomorrow?
13. Who are you going to meet tomorrow?
14. When are you going to go home today?
15. What are you going to read tonight?
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Reporting Results:
The majority of the people in this class . . .
Most people in this class . . .
Quite a few people in this class . . .
About half of the people in this class . . .
Hardly any of the people in this class . . .
Almost no one in this class . . .
Write up your results:
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
______________________________
ActivityB.2. Personal Goals

Instructions: Complete the Blanks with your Goals
This time next year, I will ___________________________

In five years, I might _____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
To achieve these goals, I need to ________________________
In ten years, I will_____________________________

_____________________________
To achieve these goals, I am going to ________________________
I want to have _________ children.
When I have a family, I will raise them in __________.
When I retire I will live _______________________.
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ActivityB.3. Write a short composition about your future plans and
report it orally to the class.
_______________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
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Activity B.4. Expressing Dreams of the Future
Instructions: complete the letter to Santa with your personal dreams
Dear Santa Claus,
Christmas is coming and I am looking forward to your visit. This year, I want to
have many things for Christmas:
First of all, I need_____________________________________
As well, __________________________________________
Finally, I am asking for _________________________________________
I have been a good ________ this year, so I think I deserve these presents. Three
good things I have done are:
(1) ______________________________________________
(2) _____________________________________________
(3) _____________________________________________
When you come down the chimney, please look in the kitchen. I am going to
leave ________ and ________ on the table for you to have. Thank you Santa, I
am very excited.
Signed _________________
Now: Report your letter to the class.
Discuss: do you usually write letter to Santa?
Do the children of your country write letters to Santa?
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Activity B.3. Use of Will for future Predictions
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Activity B.3. Getting out on Town
Instructions: You are going to walk around the class and make plans to
get together with friends sometime in next week. Suggest a good
restaurant/caf/pub/bar to meet at.
Do You Feel Like Getting Together?

Introduction:
A: Hi, Chris. Long time no see.
B: How have you been?
A: Good. Keeping busy. You?
B: Me too. I could use a break! Get together
Food and
for/
Name: Drink Served/
Suggesting Dinner or Drinks: Location/
Atmosphere
A: Do you feel like getting together . . . . . . Date
for dinner/coffee/drinks? chicken wings/
drinks
B: Sounds good. Do you have a place in burgers
mind? pub near the
Chris draught beer
A: Yes. I know a good caf/pub/bar. . . university
. . . in/near/around (the university) next lively/ usually
Wednesday packed
Describing a Restaurant/Caf/Pub
B: What do they serve there?
A: They serve . . . chicken
wings/pasta/burgers, draught
beer/wine/coffee.
You'll like the chicken wings.
They are really good/spicy/cheap
/fantastic.
The atmosphere good/lively/quiet/relaxing.
It's usually crowded/packed/empty.
Arranging a Time:
B: When do you want to meet?
(What day is good for you?)
A: I'm free on Tuesday.
B: Tuesday is good for me.
Or:
B: I'm busy on Tuesday.
How about Wednesday?
A: Wednesday is good for me.
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Section C. Using English Expressions in Public Places
Activvity. C.1. English in the Bus
Instructions: write a list of the expressions used in the bus: example:

This bus ride is thirty minutes of so
Now create your own conversation between you and your classmate. Ask
for different places to go and to get off.
A: Does this bus really go to the mall?

B: It goes all the way there.
A: Are you sure?
B: I know it does. I catch this bus a lot.
A: How long does it take for the bus to get there?
B: The bus ride is only thirty minutes or so.
A: Where do we get off the bus?
B: Right behind Macy's is a bus stop.
A: The stop is really at the mall?
B: It's in the middle of the parking lot.
A: That's perfect.
B: I know it is.
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FIFTH UNIT
Communicating Effectively and Giving Presentations
THIS UNIT INTRODUCES YOU TO INTERPRET AND COMMUNICATE

INFORMATION ABOUT: DAILY ACTIVITIES AT HOME, SCHOOL AND JOB
FUNCTIONS:
Getting peoples attention and introducing a speaker.

Talking about improving English skills when giving a speech.
Making a short speech.
Distinguishing speeches for different occasions.
Responding to criticism when giving a presentation.
TOPIC: Communicating Effectively and Giving Presentations

LEARNING STRATEGIES
1.Prepare a presentation by using all the material presented by the professor.
2.Give oral performances by speaking from notes.
Gain audience attention through the use of words and visuals.
Listen carefully to the material presented by the professor to identify specific
information.
Complete dialogues by using specific information.
Practice oral interaction using proper pronunciation and language.
Apply background and new knowledge to interact in interviews, dialogues, and
speeches.
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Section A. Improving English Skills when Giving a Speech
Activity A.1. Oral Presentations
Instructions:
1. In pairs Investigate one of the following Topics:

2. Friends A Mans Best Friend is His Dog
2. Successful Relationships
Instructions for Topic # 1. Friends, A Mans Best Friend is His Dog
Orient this topic to answer the following questions and present it to the class.
1. Who is your best friend? What is he or she like? Describe him or her to your
partners.
2. Why is he or she your best friend?
3. What special qualities does he or she have?
4.What is more important to young people nowadays, friends or family?
5. Which is more important to you, and why?
6. Are you a good friend? What qualities do you offer your friends?
Instructions for Topic # 2 Successful Relationships

Try to orient your topic as much as you can be based to the next information.
1. What do you think the most import factors are for choosing a partner?
2.
3.
4.
5.
6. Having a successful relationship with your partner?

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Section B. Interact Fluently
Activity B.1. Sleep, Dreams and Nightmares

Instructions: walk around and ask these questions to your classmates
as fast as you can
Sleep, Dreams and Nightmares

Can you sleep during the day?
7. What time do you usually go to bed?
8. What time do you usually get up?
9. Do you ever stay up all night? Why?
10. Do you usually sleep in on the weekend?
11. Are you a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper?
12. Do you snore?
13. Do you ever drool in your sleep?
14. Do you use an alarm clock? What time is it set for?
15. Who usually wakes you up in the morning?
16. Do you ever have insomnia?
17. What is a good cure for insomnia? What do you

usually do when you have insomnia?
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18. What do you usually do just before you go to bed?
19. What do you usually do as soon as you wake up?
20. Do you ever take naps during the day?
21. What do you do when you are tired but you have work to do?
22. Do you drink coffee in the morning?
23. Are you an early bird or a night owl?
24. When you were young did you sleep with a stuffed animal?
25. When you were young did you sleep in the same bed as your parents?
26. Describe your bed:
27. Describe a nightmare that you have had:
28. Describe a pleasant dream that you have had?
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Section B. Indentify Specific Information
Activity B.1.Getting Specific Information to Solve Riddles.
Instructions: Listen carefully to the riddles presented by the professor
and identify specific information to solve the riddles.
Crossing the River Riddles # 1. A family was hiking in the forest. In the
family there was the father, the mother, and two children. They came to a river and
wanted to cross the river.
They looked for a way to cross the river. At

last, they found a small boat. But the boat was too small to carry the whole family.
It could only carry one adult or two children. How can the whole family cross the
river? Write your answer below:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
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# 2.
There was a farmer who wanted to go across a river. The
farmer had a dog, a goat, and some cabbage. The farmers
boat was very small so the farmer could only take one thing
across the river at a time.
The problem was that if the goat were left alone with the
cabbage, then the goat would eat the cabbage. If the dog
were left alone with the goat then the dog would eat the goat.
How can the farmer get everything across the river?
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
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Section C. Reactivating Background and New Knowledge to
Interact.
Instructions: Take one of the jobs below and prepare a role play to
present it.
EXPERIENCED Farm Caretaker
Experienced farm caretaker. Costa Rican

male looking for full time live in employment.
Excellent references. Please call Olber 8822-
3183 or 8330-1242 horecords@yahoo.com
HEAD CHEF
Head chef for popular Tamarindo

restaurant. Formal culinary training,
experience. English required. Send resume
to tebales54@yahoo.com
Seeking Bilingual Office Manager

Contact Info
MelaniePondmelanie@palmcoastinteriors.com
Phone: 2643-2174.Established full service
Interior Design firm Palm Coast Interiors in
Jaco is seeking full time bilingual
(spanish/english) Office Manager for
immediate employment. Must have strong
customer service skills and be proficient in
computers (Mac preferred). Experience
needed. Starting Base Salary $800. Please
send Resume to
melanie@palmcoastinteriors.com
http://www.ticotimes.net/Classifieds/Employment
Note: While you are performing your job role play; your classmates are
going to criticize your performance by completing the following
evaluation rubrics:
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Critics Sheet
The presentation had a good ending because
The language was easy to understand because .
The topic had good content because.
The presenter had a good sense of humor because
The vocabulary was appropriate and accord to the topic because..
In my opinion the presentation was: Sufficient / insufficient, deficient

because
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SIXTH UNIT
Raising Economic Success

THIS UNIT INTRODUCES YOU TO USE APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE FOR
COMPARING GOODS, DISCUSSING ADVERTISEMENTS, DESCRIBING
PRODUCTS AND PREFERENCES.
FUNCTIONS:
Shopping for appliances.

Interpreting job ads.
Examining alternatives and choosing.
Discussing advantages and disadvantages of borrowing money to different sources.
TOPIC: Raising Economic Success
LEARNING STRATEGIES
1. Listen actively using prior knowledge.

2. Use expressions to talk about advertisements.
3. Present short speeches contrasting and comparing products.
4. Speak fluently so others can understand.
5. Read a list of risks and distinguish daily risks from business risks.
6. Use prior knowledge to read with understanding.
7. I extract main points and details in written and oral texts
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Section A: Talk about Products and Compare its Prices
Activity A.1. Contrasting and Comparing Products
Instructions: Work in pairs asking your partner for prices and products.
EANTES
What did Dan buy for his big date?
What did he buy at London Rolls Bakery?
How much was it?
How much was the total?
How did he pay for it?
He bought a chocolate cake and two pastries.
It was $12.50 for the cake and $2.00 for the pastries?
With tax, the total came to 13.25?
He paid $20.00 cash and got $6.75 change.
(He put it on his credit card/He wrote a check.)
Comparing Information:
So if a chocolate cake costs $12.50 and and pastries $2.00. It means that a cake
is more expensive than pastries.
Now in pairs compare the rest of the products below and form sentences like the
one above.
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Section B: Talking about Shopping
Activity A.1. Vocabulary about Products
Instructions: Read and the paragraphs to fill in the blanks with the words
in the box below:
(1) (2) cash (3) fit (4) (5)

reasonable discount than
check tight
cheap tip as
credit baggy
expensive card tax for
(1) The price:
If something costs a lot of money then it is ____________. But if its on sale then it is
usually ____________. A ____________ price is the price that you would expect to
pay for something.
(2) Payment:
When you pay for something, if you have enough money in your pocket you can pay
with ___________. If you dont, you can put it on your _____________ or write a
_____________.
(3) Sizes:
If you have gained some weight, your clothes might be a little ____________. On the
other hand, if you have lost some weight, they might be a little _____________. If your
clothes ___________, then they are not too big and they are not too small.
(4) The Bill:
When you go to a restaurant, it is nice to get a ____________. Its also nice to get
service. But if the service isnt good, then you dont have to leave a ___________. In
some countries, when you order food you also have to pay a _____________.
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(5) Comparison Shopping:
Forty dollars __________ a meal is a

little expensive. Of course, there are
some restaurants that are much more
pricey ____________ that. On the other
hand, there are some really good
restaurants that are not as costly
________ that.
Section B. Expressions Talking about Shopping
Activity B.1. In your Opinion
Instructions: discuss the following questions.

(A) (money) for (something)
What do you think is cheap?
(1) Ten dollars for a shirt is cheap.
(2)
What do you think is expensive?
(1)
(2)
What do you think is a reasonable price to pay for a pair of shoes?
(1)
What do you think is a reasonable price to pay for a dinner with a date?
(2)
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Activity B: be (adjective)+er than,
Instructions: Make three sentences using some of the following adjectives:

cheap easy healthy roomy high spicy
fast big safe tight low cozy
(1) Fish is healthier than beef or pork.
(2)
(3)
Section C. Comparatives
Activity C. Be more (adjective) than
Instructions: Make three sentences using some of the following adjectives:
delicious important reliable affordable environmentally

friendly
filling powerful durable compact
comfortable
(1) Compact cars are more environmentally friendly than gas guzzlers.
(2)
(3)
(D) be not as (adjective) as
Using any adjectives from (B) and (C) above, make three sentences:
(1) Motels are not as expensive as hotels.
(2)
(3)
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Activity C2. Going Shopping
Instructions: work in pairs to complete and discuss the sentences:

(1) If something is ______________ than you have enough money to buy
it.
(a) affordable (b) cheap (c) expensive
(2) A ______________ product is one that lasts for a long time.
(a) powerful (b) environmentally (c) durable

friendly
(3) When you buy software you want something that is

___________________.
(a) unreliable (b) easy to install (c) roomy
(4) If a building has a lot of space than we say it is _________________.
(a) comfortable (b) roomy (c) tight
(5) When you wear stylish clothing, you are _________________.
(a) fashionable (b) snobby (c) cozy
(6) A _____________ friend is a friend who doesnt break their promises.
(a) powerful (b) important (c) reliable
(7) When your clothes are too ______________, maybe you need to go
on a diet.
(a) comfortable (b) baggy (c) tight
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(8) A ____________ blanket is very comfortable.
(a) tight (b) cozy (c) itchy
Now use the adjectives and the comparatives from the sections above to
form conversations for each bubble
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Section D. Shopping Expressions
Activity D.1. English in a Store
Thats like comparing apples and oranges. What is the meaning of this
expression?
This means that two things are so different that you cant compare them.
Now Look at the conversation below.
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So thats about an $8.00 difference.
Thats right.
Ill take the Cool Walkers.
How would you like to pay?
Ill put it on my credit card.
...
Alright, heres your receipt. Have a nice

day.
Thanks.
Activity D.2. Role Play Shopping
Instructions: Divide the class into clients and salespersons

The sales persons open a store with different products
(1) The sales: You are going on a vacation and you need to do some
shopping before you go.
(2) Make a shopping list: include as many different products as you

can.
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(2.1) Write down the items on your shopping list:
(1) ______________________ (5) _______________________
(2) ______________________ (6) _______________________
(3) ______________________ (7) _______________________
(4) ______________________ (8) _______________________
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SEVENTH UNIT
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Travel
THIS UNIT INTRODUCES YOU TO INTERPRET AND COMMUNICATE
INFORMATION ABOUT TRAVELLING
FUNCTIONS:
Finding out about a city.

Making recommendations.
Travelling for business and pleasure.
Making flight reservation.
Renting a car.
Giving and asking for directions.
Attending business events.
TOPIC: Travel
LEARNING STRATEGIES
1. Listen to statement about what people are doing in a business travel.

2. Role play about a visitor that is coming from abroad to your international
marketing company and you are going to help organize her/his visit.
3. Discuss with a partner about entertainment and leisure activities for a visitor in a
foreign country.
4. Develop different reading skills interpreting information related to travelling
5. Write a short note suggesting what someone might enjoy in Costa Rica and
offering your help while a business travel.
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Section A. Flight Reservation
Activity A.1 Calling your Travel Agent
Instructions: Use the words to complete the dialogue:

Take, Need, flight, see, time, help, have, airport, direct, check,
seats, leave.
Agent: Cathay Pacific Airways. Can I______ you?

Ani : Yes. I ______ a _____ from Tokyo to New York on Friday.
Do you have any_______?
Agent: Let me ____. Yes. I ______one on the 5: 30 flight.
Ani: Five thirty! Whats the check-in _____?
Agent: One hour economy. Thirty minutes business class. Will you ____that?
Ani: No. I wont get to the________ in time. When will the next flight ______?
Agent: There wont be another ______ flight on Friday. There will be one on Saturday
at the same time.
Ani: Fine. Ill _____ that.
Agent: Just let me ______. Oh, Im sorry, that flights full.
Phrases to make flight reservations
Phrases
Can I help you?
Do you have any seats?
Check-in time
Direct flight
Let me check
Be in time
New Words
Flight
Airport
Direct
Check-in
Check
Economy
Business
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Now check and Practice your Dialogue
Agent: Cathay Pacific Airways. Can I help you?

Ani : Yes. I need a flight from Tokyo to New York on Friday.
Do you have any seats?
Agent: Let me see. Yes. I have one on the 5: 30 flight.
Ani: Five thirty! Whats the check-in time?
Agent: One hour economy. Thirty minutes business class. Will
you take that?
Ani: No. I wont get to the airport in time. When will the next
flight leave?
Agent: There wont be another direct flight on Friday. There will
be one on Saturday at the same time.
Ani: Fine. Ill take that.
Agent: Just let me check. Oh, Im sorry, that flights full.
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Section B Checking in At the Hotel
At the hotel
Useful Vocabulary at the Hotel
checking in, hotel reservation, passport, car license, number, nationality, company
address, zip code, date of arrival, date of departure, method of payment, signature,
date.
Instructions: Interview another student and fill in the form below. Create
the questions to get the information you need to complete the form.
Guest Registration Card
Room Number:
Family Name:
First Names:
Home Address:
Street:
City:
Zip code:
Nationality:
Passport number:
Company name:
Company address:
Car license number:
Date of Arrival:
Date of departure:
Method of payment:
MasterCard
American Express
Visa card
Cash
Check
Other
Signature:
Date:
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Section B: at
the Airport
Activity B.1.
Role-play Instructions: You are customs and immigration
officers at an airport. Fill in the blanks with the
information according to the conversation.
Welcome to _________.
Where are you coming from?
What is the purpose of your visit?
How long are you planning to stay?
Where will you be staying?
Is this your first time to ________?
Do you have anything to declare?
..
Enjoy your stay.
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Activity B.2. Reservations (airline)
Instructions: In pairs read this dialogue
Do you have any flights to Sydney next Tuesday afternoon?
Reservations
Northwind Airways, good morning. May I help you?
clerk:
Mary Jones: Yes, do you have any flights to Sydney next Tuesday afternoon?
Reservations One moment, please... Yes. Theres a flight at 16:45 and one at

clerk: 18:00.
Thats fine. Could you tell me how much a return flight costs? Ill
Mary Jones:
be staying three weeks.
Reservations
Economy, business class or first class ticket?
clerk:
Mary Jones: Economy, please.
Reservations
That would be $346.
clerk:
Mary Jones: OK. Could I make a reservation?
Reservations
Certainly. Which flight would you like?
clerk:
Mary Jones: The 16:45, please.
Reservations
Could I have your name, please?
clerk:
Mary Jones: My name is Mary Jones, thats M-A-R-Y J-O-N-E-S.
Reservations
How would you like to pay, Ms. Jones?
clerk:
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Mary Jones: Can I pay at the check-in desk when I pick up my ticket?
Reservations Yes, but you will have to confirm this reservation at least two

clerk: hours before departure time.
Mary Jones: I see.
Now you have been booked, Ms. Jones. The flight leaves at
Reservations
16:45, and your arrival in Sydney will be at 9:25 a.m., local time.
clerk:
The flight number is NWA 476.
Mary Jones: Thank you.
Now use the following information in the cards to complete the missing
information from the conversation. At passport control
A: You are on a plane heading for B: You are on a plane heading for
Chicago. You have some business Chicago. You have some business there.
there. Introduce yourself and your Introduce yourself and your business to
business to the person sitting beside the person sitting beside you. Here are
you. Here are the details of your the details of your business:
business:
You work for a law firm.
You work for a pharmaceutical
company. The name of your company is Black &
White.
The name of your company is Glebco.
You specialize in corporate law
You specialize in vaccines for
diseases such as mergers and acquisitions.
such as Malaria and West Nile Virus. You are based in Bombay
You are based in Madrid. Your company has offices in Karachi and
Kabul.
Your company has offices in Paris and
Hamburg. You are a lawyer
You are a researcher.
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C: You are on a plane heading for D: You are on a plane heading for
Chicago. You have some business Chicago. You have some business there.
there. Introduce yourself and your Introduce yourself and your business to
business to the person sitting beside the person sitting beside you. Here are
you. Here are the details of your the details of your business:
business:
You work for a construction company.
You work for a construction company
The name of your company is Candu
The name of your company is Bob and Builders.
Sons.
You specialize in residential
You specialize in commercial development
development
such as houses and condos.
such as shopping malls and
restaurants. You are based in Santiago.
You are based in Kuala Lumpur. Your company has offices in Lima and
Bogota.
Your company has offices in Jakarta
and Hanoi. You are a purchasing agent.
You are an engineer.
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Activity B.3. At the Passport Control

Instructions: Complete the missing part of the conversation
Do you have a return ticket?
Immigration Good evening. Where have you come from?
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officer:
You: ...
Immigration
May I have your passport and form I-94, please?
officer:
You: ...
Immigration
Whats the nature of your visit? Business or pleasure?
officer:
You: ...
Immigration
How long are you going to stay in the United States?
officer:
You: ...
Immigration
What is your occupation?
officer:
You: ...
Immigration
Do you have a return ticket?
officer:
You: ...
Immigration
Thats fine. Thanks. Enjoy your trip.
officer:
You: ...
Activity B.4. Role Play Introducing your Business
Instructions:
1. You are heading to Chicago on business. Find an empty seat on the plane and
introduce yourself and your business to the person you are sitting beside.
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2. Find out about their firm and get the missing information from the table below.
Introducing Your Company
A: Excuse me. Is this seat taken?
B: No, it isnt. Please have a seat.
A: Thanks. John Burg. Pleased to meet you.
B: Jenny Myers. Are you heading for Chicago?
A: Yes, I have some business there. I work for a law firm. Henderson and Marly.
B: Henderson and Marly? Ive never heard of them.
A: Were a small firm. We specialize in intellectual property rights? Mostly copyrights

and trademarks. That kind of thing. We are based out of Detroit, but we have offices in
New York and Toronto.
B: What do you do for them?
A: Im a lawyer. How about you? What brings you to Chicago?
B: I have some business there as well? I work for . . .
Name/ Type of Specialty/ Base/

Firm/
Position Examples Offices
Name of
Firm
Law Firm intellectual property Detroit

John Burg
Lawyer Henderson copyrights, trademarks New
& Marley York,
Toronto
2007 www.bogglesworldesl.com
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Activity B.5. Rent-A-Car
Instructions: complete the missing information of the conversation:
Id like to rent a car
Rent-A-Car
Good morning. May I help you?
Clerk:
You: ...
Rent-A-Car
Okay. Full-size, mid-size or compact, maam?
Clerk:
You: ...
Rent-A-Car
78 dollars a day with unlimited mileage.
Clerk:
You: ...
Rent-A-Car
Is there an additional driver?
Clerk:
You: ...
Rent-A-Car If you want full coverage insurance, it will be 8 dollars per day. It

Clerk: includes collision damage waiver and personal accident insurance.
You: ...
Rent-A-Car Here is our brochure, maam. Err... full-size... OK. Please choose a

Clerk: model in this section.
You: ...
Rent-A-Car
All right. How many days would you like to use it?
Clerk:
You: ...
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Rent-A-Car
May I see your drivers license and credit card please?
Clerk:
You: ...
Yes, it is.
(...)
Rent-A-Car
Thank you. Please fill in this form. Can you check this box, and put
Clerk: your initials here, and again here.
Now use the cards below to create your own conversations: you can use
the sample conversation above.
You are a businessman/businesswoman. You are a student. You are flying to

You have an important business meeting your home in Osaka for the holidays.
in Osaka Japan next Thursday. You need You are broke so you need the
a roundtrip ticket to Osaka Japan before cheapest ticket you can find. You would
Thursday. You are traveling alone and prefer to fly on Monday or Tuesday, but
you would prefer a business class ticket price is the most important thing. You
since your boss is paying for the ticket. would like to return in September.
You would like to return the following
Monday.
You are a businessman/ businesswoman. You are an English teacher. You have
You have some important business in a teaching job in Osaka, Japan. You
Incheon, South Korea. You need to be in need to be in Osaka next Friday to start
Incheon for a Tuesday morning business your job. You want a one-way economy
meeting. You are not sure when your ticket.
business will be finished so you only want
a one-way ticket, preferably business
class. You are traveling with two other
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people from your company.
Section C. Find out about Services in a Foreign Country
Activity C.1. Where Can I get some coffee?

Instructions: Practice the following conversation by asking your partner
where you can do the following and using the substitutions in the box.
A: Do you know where I can get a cup of coffee buy some steaks.
coffee?
get some hiking see a movie
B: Sure. You could try the Starry Caf. boots
order some sushi
A: Wheres that? get some cat food
rent a bike
B: Its on 2nd Avenue across from the buy some milk
pharmacy. pick up a bathing
work out suit
A: Thanks.
buy some pants get some aspirin
B: No problem
grab a hamburger purchase some
software
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Activity C.2. Giving Directions
Use this map to give your partner suggestions and directions about
the different places
Language Points
Giving Street Names
Its on Pine Street
Its on 2nd Avenue.
Its on the corner of 2nd and Pine.
Giving Nearby Landmarks
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Its across from the bank.
Its next to the park.
Its opposite the library.
Now make a conversation between a tourist asking for directions and a

local person giving recommendations: use the sample conversation.
A: Do you know where I can get a book?
B: Sure. You should go to the library.
A: Wheres that?
B: Its on First Avenue across from the hospital.
A: Thanks.
B: No problem
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Section D.2. Recommending Touristic Places to the Foreigners
Katie Onheiber / Tico Times.
Wallflower: Cach, about 15 km east of Cartago, offers a rock climbing challenge.
Cach, about 15 km east of Cartago, offers some of the best rock climbing in the
country. Gear is available for rent and climbs cater to all abilities. The dramatic canyon
set amid green hills creates a beautiful backdrop for a day of thrills.
Activity D.1. Places of Costa Rica to be Recommended to a Tourist
Instructions: In pairs discuss the picture and the reading above: you and
your partner recommend this sport and place to a tourist who wants to
know more about Costa Rica.
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Now: Discuss what you can see in the pictures: what do you think of
them?
Monday, October 18, 2010 - By The Tico Times
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Sheet A: you are going to use this information to sell your house to
student B who is a foreign coming to Costa Rica and is looking
forward to buy a house.
Student A: give this information to student B. Welcome to a Costa Rica real estate
consulting company. With over 10 years experience in Costa Rica real estate, I can
help you find your perfect place in paradise. Whether you are looking for a home or a
business opportunity or to rent or buy in the Central Valley or the beaches in exotic and
beautiful Costa Rica you have found the right place.
You can browse properties by the main provinces of Costa Rica, which are Alajuela,
Cartago, Heredia, San Jose all located in the Central Valley, or beach properties
located in the provinces of Guanacaste, Puntarenas and Limon. My name
is.. I am from Costa Rica. Please let me show you this
property.
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Description of the house student A is going to sale to student B
Located in country side in Montana de Luna, Santa Ana
1020 sq. m. of construction
2232 sq. m. of land
3 bedrooms, all with walk-in closets and bathrooms.
3 visitor bathrooms
Laundry room
Dining room
Living room
Eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, island; all countertops

with granite.
Lower level with panoramic views.
One bedroom apartment with separate entrance
Heated swimming pool
Jacuzzi and sauna
23/9 gated community with guard.

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Convenient location to Forum/Multiplaza, etc.

B Sheet
Student B: you are looking for a house with the following description.
One apartment with separate entrance.
Heated swimming pool
Jacuzzi
Steam room
Pool area bathroom
Barbeque
Satellite TV with all U.S. channels
Panoramic views from all rooms
Fully furnished move-in condition
Convenient location to Forum/Multiplaza, etc.
Three telephone lines.
Completely fenced in
Price: $1. million
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UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL A DISTANCIA

COLEGIO NACIONAL DE EDUCACIN A DISTANCIA

MATERIA: INGLES CONVERSACIONAL 1

MATERIAL SIN FINES COMERCIALES PARA USO EXCLUSIVO DE

Direccin General: Clara Vila Santo Domingo

Coordinacin Acadmica: Jessica Ramrez Achoy

Coordinacin Administrativa: Jssica Vega

Coordinador de rea: Olman Alfonso Cantillo Badilla

Telfonos 22-58-22-09 / 22-55-30-42 / 22-21-29-95

Pgina Web: http//www.coned.ac.cr

Esta antologa de Ingls Conversacional nivel 1 tiene como objetivo general

Aprendizaje con el Contenido de la Antologa

Descripcin Especfica del Contenido

La antologa de ingls conversacional nivel 1; tiene un enfoque comunicativo. El

Building Personal Interaction at the Company

Identifying oneself to others in the company.

TOPIC: Personal Interaction at the Company Building

1. Perform instructions given by the teacher or partners.

Activity A.1. Job Interview

Instructions: work in pairs, get divided into student A and student B.

Student A asks these questions to student B.

1. Can you speak another language?

2. Are you hardworking?

3. Are you good at making sales?

4. Are you able to work on Sundays?

5. Do you know how to use Excel?

6. Do you have a drivers license?

7. Do you like swimming?

8. Do you like talking on the phone?

9. Do you like working as a team?

10. Do you like reading books, news?

Student B: you might give positive or negative short answers to respond to

Skill or Ability Your Answer Your Partners Answer

Can you . . . Yes/No Extra Info Yes/No Extra Info

use Power Point?

face new challenges?

speak advance English?

Are you good at . . .

writing business letters?

Are you able to . . .

work under pressure?

Do you know how to . . .

use Microsoft Excel?

use a word processor?

Instructions: act out the sample conversation.

Sample Conversation: Would You Like to Leave a Message?

A: Good Afternoon. Stellar Corporation.

B: Hello. Can you put me through to Mary Jenkins please?

A: Im sorry. Shes at a meeting with a client.

B: Do you know when shell be back?

A: Certainly. Can I have your name please?

B: My name is Jack Felspar. Thats F-E-L-S-P-A-R. Im with Spectrum Printers. And

A: Does she have your number?

Activity A.4. Conversation on the Phone

Instructions: Student A: you work for the Stellar Corporation.

1. You are a secretary.

2. Your boss is Mary Jenkins.

2. She is away on maternity leave.

3. She is expected back at the beginning of next month.

4. The client wants to leave her a message.

5. Take notes of his/ her message to complete the chart.

6. Ask questions to get the information from the client.

What is your Name?