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Here is your DailyStep on Monday, 26 March 2012

- Hello, can I speak to Peter Bradshaw, please? - This is Peter Bradshaw speaking. - Hi, Peter, its Sally here. . How to see the text: Click on black to show text: click again to hide text .. . Notes: Hello, can I speak to, please? This is speaking. Hi its here. . Audio file name: DailyStep-1_telephone-calls-004_01 . . Please click the save icon below to download this free MP3 file: Slow speed:

Here is your DailyStep on Tuesday, 27 March 2012

- Hello? - Hi, can I speak to Mary, please? Its Jane here. - Im sorry Jane, but Mary is out. . How to see the text: Click on black to show text: click again to hide text .. . Notes: Hello Hi, can I speak to , please? Its... here Im sorry , but is out Is out = is not here . Audio file name: DailyStep-1_telephone-calls-004_02 . . Please click the save icon below to download this free MP3 file: Slow speed:

Here is your DailyStep on Wednesday, 28 March 2012

- Can I leave a message for Mary, please? - Yes, of course. - Please tell her that I will call her tonight. . How to see the text: Click on black to show text: click again to hide text .. . Notes: Can I leave a message for, please? of course Please tell her that I will call her tonight . Audio file name: DailyStep-1_telephone-calls-004_03 . . Please click the save icon below to download this free MP3 file: Slow speed:

Here is your DailyStep on Thursday, 29 March 2012 This audio is for members only, please click here to subscribe

- Hello, is Rupert there please? - Im sorry, this is the wrong number. - What number is this, please? - This is O two O seven three double four eight seven nine six. (0207 344 8796). . How to see the text: Click on black to show text: click again to hide text .. . Notes: Hello, is there please? Im sorry this is the wrong number What number is this? double . Audio file name: DailyStep-1_telephone-calls-004_04 . Please subscribe to hear and download this audio file: Slow speed: Here is your DailyStep on Friday, 30 March 2012

- Hello can I speak to John, please? - John is out now. Can I take a message? - Yes, please tell him that Susan called.

. How to see the text: Click on black to show text: click again to hide text .. . Notes: Hello can I speak to, please? is out now Can I take a message? Yes please tell him that called. . Audio file name: DailyStep-1_telephone-calls-004_05 . Please subscribe to hear and download this audio file: Slow speed: Web design, hosting and programming by ModeZero Home Information Try Audio Lessons Subscribe Teacher's Blog Tell a friend Extra Lessons Welcome, el yosa Hello el Here is your level 4 free audio lesson. You can also visit the page on How should I use the lessons? I hope you enjoy this free lesson. If you would like to have regular audio lessons from me , please subscribe here. Your audio lesson is here:

Here is your DailyStep on Monday, 26 March 2012 - Hello, Graphics. - Hi, I was trying to get in touch with Barry Craven but I understand hes on the phone. Could I leave him a message please? - Sure, go ahead. - Could you please tell him that Karen from Smiths and Sons Ltd called, and ask him to call me back on 0203 778 4922? - Of course. Could I ask what the call is about?

- Im sure its nothing that Barry wont be able to figure out. Its just that he emailed me some files and I havent been able to open them on any of our office computers. - Oh. I see. Well, Barrys the expert. Ill get him to call you back. . How to see the text: Click on black to show text: click again to hide text .

Situation: During her business telephone call to Fosters Ltd., Karen decides to leave a message with someone else in Barrys department, leaving her name and number so that he can call her back. Style: Professional and quite formal . Functions: 1. Giving permission: Sure, go ahead. (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 2. Leaving a telephone message: Could you please tell him that Karen from DailyStep .called, and ask him to call me back on 0203 778 4922? (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 3. Making polite enquiries: Could I ask what the call is about? (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 4. Giving an explanation: Its just that he emailed me some files and I havent been able to open them... (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 5. Saying that you have understood: Oh. I see. (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 6. Saying that you will ask someone to return a call: Well, Barrys the expert Ill get him to call you back. . Notes: 1. I was trying to get in touch with (idiom) = I wanted to contact (but I now realise that this is not possible at the moment) 2. hes on the phone = he is speaking to someone on the telephone

3. Could I leave him a message please? = Can I leave him a message? (more direct) / Would it be possible for me to leave him a message, please? (more formal) 4. Sure, go ahead = Please, begin (much more formal we never say it like this.) 5. Could you please tell him that...? = Can you tell him that...? (more direct) / Would you mind telling him that...? (more formal) 6. call me back (phrasal verb) = return my call (more formal) 7. to figure out (phrasal verb) = to investigate and resolve / to understand 8. Its just that = The thing is that (more emphatic) / the issue is that (more formal) 9. he emailed me some files = he sent some files by email 10. Barrys the expert = Barry knows everything about this subject 11. Ill get him to (informal) = Ill ask him to 12. to call you back (phrasal verb) = to return your phone call (more formal) . Audio file name: DailyStep-4_business-telephone-002_02 Please click the save icon below to download the MP3 file: Slow speed: Print Web design, hosting and programming by ModeZero Home Information Try Audio Lessons Subscribe Teacher's Blog Tell a friend Extra Lessons Welcome, el yosa Hello el Here is your level 5 free audio lesson. You can also visit the page on How should I use the lessons? I hope you enjoy this free lesson. If you would like to have regular audio lessons from me , please subscribe here. Your audio lesson is here:

Here is your DailyStep on Monday, 26 March 2012 - So, was your friend a qualified sailor? - Well, he assured me that he knew what he was doing and I didnt press him on it too much although I should have done because I know from experience that you have to take anything that Tarquin says with a pinch of salt. So, we set off from the quay and I must admit to a certain trepidation and a slight nagging doubt in the back of my mind about Tarquins seamanship. But he deftly negotiated his way past the harbour enclosure and through the maze of buoys that led out to the open sea. He seemed quite at home behind the wheel with his captains hat set on his head at a rakish angle. If he had had a big, bushy beard he would have even looked the part. - So, you were lulled into a false sense of security? - You could say that! Though outright conned would be more accurate! But the sun was out and the sea was as calm as a mill pond. I stretched out on the deck and thought to myself This is the life!, and then dozed off. And so did Tarquin.

How to see the text: Click on black to show text: click again to hide text . . Situation: John explains how he was quite impressed with Tarquins sailing skills as he manoeuvred his yacht out of the harbour. Style: General / Informal . Functions: 1. Referring to a promise: Well, he assured me that he knew what he was doing and I didnt press him on it too much... (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 2. Expressing regret: ... although I should have done because I know from experience that you have to take anything that Tarquin says with a pinch of salt. (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 3. Emphasising a negative opinion: and I must admit to a certain trepidation 4. Hypothetical sentence: If he had had a big bushy beard he would have even looked the part. 5. Agreeing partially or doubtfully: You could say that! (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.)

6. Correcting someone in their choice of words: Though outright conned would be more accurate! (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) . Notes: 1. a qualified sailor = an experienced sailor who has passed sailing examinations 2. he assured me that = he promised me that 3. I didnt press him on it too much = I didnt ask him too much about it / I didnt push for too much information about it 4. to take anything that Tarquin says with a pinch of salt (idiom: to take something someone says with a pinch of salt = to be doubtful about the veracity of someones statement) = to not always accept as the truth everything that Tarquin says 5. we set off (phrasal verb) = we left / we sailed away / we started our journey 6. the quay = the harbour side 7. I must admit to a certain trepidation = I must admit, I had a certain trepidation (note: this use of must is explained in meaning 2 of the Audio Word Study in my blog at http://www.dailystep.com/content.asp?id=27974 ) 8. trepidation = fear or worry that something might happen 9. a slight nagging doubt in the back of my mind about (idiom) = a persistent worry that it was difficult for me to stop thinking about 10. seamanship = ability and knowledge of sailing 11. he deftly negotiated his way past the harbour enclosure = he expertly and efficiently sailed past the harbour wall 12. the maze of buoys = the confusing pattern of buoys 13. a maze = labyrinth / paths or walkways laid out (phrasal verb) in a confusing pattern 14. buoys = plastic ball-shape floats that are tied to the seabed and used to guide boats and ships along the deep channels and prevent them from running aground 15. He seemed quite at home (idiom) = He seemed relaxed and capable, as if he knew what he was doing 16. the wheel = the ships wheel which controls the rudder 17. with his captains hat set on his head at a rakish angle = wearing his captains hat in a way that made him look interesting or enigmatic

18. rakish = displaying a dashing, cheeky or slightly disreputable quality or appearance (You might describe Casanova or Don Juan as being rakish.) 19. a big, bushy beard = a very full, hairy beard 20. he would have even looked the part (idiom) = he would have even looked like a ships captain 21. you were lulled into a false sense of security (idiom: to lull somebody into a false sense of security = to falsely make someone feel relaxed. For example a boxer might pretend that he is not a good fighter in order to lull his opponent into a false sense of security, therefore making his opponent vulnerable) = you were deceived into feeling confident about his abilities 22. You could say that! = = Yes, that is one way of describing the situation (note: the phrase you could say that is usually followed by a more accurate choice of words.) 23. Though outright conned would be more accurate = But completely deceived might be a better way to describe it 24. the sun was out (phrasal verb) = the sun was shining 25. the sea was as calm as a mill pond (simile) = the sea was very flat and calm, just like the water in a mill pond 26. I stretched out on (phrasal verb) the deck = I lay on the deck 27. the deck = the floor of a ship or boat 28. This is the life! = Life is very good! / This is how I want to live my life! (note: we often use this phrase when we are in a lovely situation, feeling happy and relaxed. ) 29. then dozed off (phrasal verb: to doze off = to fall asleep unexpectedly or suddenly. We often use the phrasal verb doze off if you are sitting in a chair and you fall asleep, or if you fall asleep after a meal.) = then fell asleep because I was feeling relaxed 30. And so did Tarquin (using only the auxiliary) = And Tarquin also dozed off 31. The sound that you can hear at the end is a gasp. When she hears that Tarquin also dozed off, Eva gasps in horror or shock at the thought of what might have happened next! . Audio file name: DailyStep-5_story-boat-001_03 Please click the save icon below to download the MP3 file: Slow speed: Print Web design, hosting and programming by ModeZero Home Information Try Audio Lessons Subscribe

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Here is your DailyStep on Monday, 26 March 2012 - Which country are your parents from? - They are from Australia. They are Australian. How about yours? - They are from Ireland. Theyre Irish.

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Notes: Which country? ... are your parents from They are from Australia Australian How about yours? from Ireland Irish . Audio file name: DailyStep-1_countries-nationality-003_04

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Here is your DailyStep on Monday, 26 March 2012 - Hello, Fosters Limited (Fosters Ltd). - Hello, Im calling to speak to Barry Craven in Graphics. - One moment please, Ill just put you through. Im afraid his lines busy. Would you like to hold? - No thanks, I would prefer not to as Im a bit pushed for time at the moment. Could you put me through to his answer machine, please? - Im afraid its not working right now. Weve just had the department refurbished and were having a few teething problems with the new telephone set-up.

- OK, in that case could you please put me through to someone else in his department? . How to see the text: Click on black to show text: click again to hide text . Situation: Karen calls Fosters Ltd to speak to Barry but he is talking to someone else on another line and the answer machines are broken so she cant leave a voice message. Style: Professional and quite formal . Functions: 1. Opening a telephone call: Hello, Im calling to speak to Barry Craven in Graphics. (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 2. Dealing with a business telephone call: One moment please, Ill just put you through. (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 3. Requesting a telephone connection: Could you please put me through to someone else in his department? (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 4. Introducing unwelcome information : Im afraid its not working right now. (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 5. Responding to a negative reply with a different request: OK, in that case could you please put me through to someone else in his department? (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) . Notes: 1. Im calling to speak to = I would like to speak to 2. in Graphics = in the Graphics department 3. Ill just put you through (phrasal verb) = I will connect you now 4. Im afraid his lines busy. = I am sorry but his telephone is engaged on another call (more formal) 5. Would you like to hold? = Would you like to wait on the telephone? (note: we never actually say it like this!)

6. Im afraid (more professional) = Im sorry, but 7. right now = at this moment 8. Weve just had the department refurbished = We recently got someone to refurbish the department 9. refurbished = modernised and redecorated 10. teething problems (idiom) = start-up (phrasal noun) problems / problems that arise when something is very new. (note: the origin of this idiom is that babies having teething problems when their first teeth appear and cause them pain. When a babys first teeth are appearing, the baby is teething. Note that in the pronunciation of teething, the /th/ sound in the middle is soft (), as in the, but in the noun teeth, the /th/ sound is hard (), as in think.) 11. the new telephone set-up (phrasal noun) = the new telephone system 12. in that case = taking into account what you have just told me / in view of the information that I have just been given (much more formal) 13. put me through to (phrasal verb) = connect me to 14. someone else = another person .. Audio file name: DailyStep-4_business-telephone-002_01 . . Please click the save icon below to download the MP3 file: Slow speed: Print Here is your DailyStep on Tuesday, 27 March 2012 - Hello, Graphics. - Hi, I was trying to get in touch with Barry Craven but I understand hes on the phone. Could I leave him a message please? - Sure, go ahead. - Could you please tell him that Karen from Smiths and Sons Ltd called, and ask him to call me back on 0203 778 4922? - Of course. Could I ask what the call is about? - Im sure its nothing that Barry wont be able to figure out. Its just that he emailed me some files and I havent been able to open them on any of our office computers. - Oh. I see. Well, Barrys the expert. Ill get him to call you back. .

How to see the text: Click on black to show text: click again to hide text . Situation: During her business telephone call to Fosters Ltd., Karen decides to leave a message with someone else in Barrys department, leaving her name and number so that he can call her back. Style: Professional and quite formal . Functions: 1. Giving permission: Sure, go ahead. (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 2. Leaving a telephone message: Could you please tell him that Karen from DailyStep .called, and ask him to call me back on 0203 778 4922? 3. Making polite enquiries: Could I ask what the call is about? 4. Giving an explanation: Its just that he emailed me some files and I havent been able to open them... (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 5. Saying that you have understood: Oh. I see. (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 6. Saying that you will ask someone to return a call: Well, Barrys the expert Ill get him to call you back. . Notes: 1. I was trying to get in touch with (idiom) = I wanted to contact (but I now realise that this is not possible at the moment) 2. hes on the phone = he is speaking to someone on the telephone 3. Could I leave him a message please? = Can I leave him a message? (more direct) / Would it be possible for me to leave him a message, please? (more formal) 4. Sure, go ahead = Please, begin (much more formal we never say it like this.) 5. Could you please tell him that...? = Can you tell him that...? (more direct) / Would you mind telling him that...? (more formal) 6. call me back (phrasal verb) = return my call (more formal)

7. to figure out (phrasal verb) = to investigate and resolve / to understand 8. Its just that = The thing is that (more emphatic) / the issue is that (more formal) 9. he emailed me some files = he sent some files by email 10. Barrys the expert = Barry knows everything about this subject 11. Ill get him to = Ill ask him to 12. to call you back (phrasal verb) = to return your phone call (more formal) . Audio file name: DailyStep-4_business-telephone-002_02 . . Please click the save icon below to download the MP3 file: Slow speed: Print Here is your DailyStep on Wednesday, 28 March 2012 - Hi, Karen, its Barry here, returning your call. - Hi, Barry. Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. The reason I was calling is that theres a mix-up with the proofs you emailed me the other day. I cant open them. - Oh, dear! Ill look into it straightaway. Didnt we come across this problem once before? - Now that you mention it, I do remember. It was something to do with a virus and corrupted files. - I took steps to make sure that couldnt happen again. So, it cant be anything to do with that. Ill look into it and get straight back to you. . How to see the text: Click on black to show text: click again to hide text . Situation: Barry returns Karens call, and she explains the problems that shes been having with the computer files that he sent her. Style: Friendly but business-like. . Functions:

1. Telephoning: its Barry here, returning your call. (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 2. Thanking: Thanks for getting back to me so quickly (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 3. Reacting: Oh, dear! Ill look into it straightaway. (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 4. Asking if a problem has occurred before: Didnt we come across this problem once before? (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 5. Realising during conversation: Now that you mention it, I do remember it was something to do with a virus... (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 6. Saying that action has been taken: I took steps to make sure that couldnt happen again. (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 7. Saying that something is unrelated: So, it cant be anything to do with that. (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 8. Promising to investigate and respond to a query as soon as possible: Ill look into it and get straight back to you. (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) . Notes: 1. Its Barry here, returning your call. = It is Barry speaking, and I am calling because you called me earlier. 2. getting back to me (phrasal verb) = contacting me after I asked you to do so 3. a mix-up = some confusion / a problem 4. the proofs = the sample documents or pictures 5. the proofs you emailed me (omitting the relative pronoun that or which)= the proofs that you sent to me by email 6. the other day (idiom) = very recently 7. look into it (phrasal verb) = investigate it 8. straightaway = immediately 9. Didnt we come across (phrasal verb)...? =Didnt we experience...? / Didnt we find...? (note: a negative question expects a positive answer and is therefore often used as a way of checking or confirming information.) 10. Now that you mention it, I do remember = Now that you have said that, I do recall

11. it was something to do with (phrasal verb) = it was something related to 12. a virus = a computer problem that can be passed from one computer to another (like an virus is from one person to another) 13. corrupted files = computer files which are damaged so that the files cannot be open or read 14. I took steps (idiom) to make sure that couldnt happen again = I took action to ensure that the problem could not re-occur (more formal) 15. to make sure (phrasal verb) = to ensure that (more formal) 16. it cant be anything to do with that = it is not possible that it is related to that (phrasal verb) 17. Ill look into it (phrasal verb) = I will investigate it (more formal) 18. and get straight back to you (phrasal verb) = and speak with you again very soon / and call you back very soon (phrasal verb) . Audio file name: DailyStep-4_business-telephone-002_03 . Please subscribe to hear and download this MP3 file: Slow speed: Print Here is your DailyStep on Thursday, 29 March 2012 - Karen, I have a feeling the mix-up with the proofs must have been something to do with the file naming protocols. It appears the ones we sent through had the extension .mcw rather than .doc. - That would explain it. We use PCs, not Macs. No wonder I couldnt open them! - Its a problem we come across fairly often. I do hope it doesnt set back the release date for the new book youre publishing. - No, dont worry. It shouldnt affect it as we havent even agreed a provisional launch date for the novel yet with the author. . How to see the text: Click on black to show text: click again to hide text . Situation: Barry and Karen get to the bottom of the problem that Karen had with opening the computer files, and she assures Barry that so far it hasnt caused any serious delays in the project release date.

Style: Friendly but business-like . Functions: 1. Giving an opinion: Karen, I have a feeling the mix-up with the proofs (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here. 2. Identifying the cause of a problem: . must have been something to do with the file naming protocols. (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here. 3. Accepting an explanation: That would explain it. (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 4. Prefacing a very unsurprising statement: No wonder I couldnt open them! (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 5. Emphasising: I do hope it doesnt set back the release date for the new book youre publishing. (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 6. Giving reassurance: No, Dont worry. (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 7. Expressing expectation: It shouldnt affect it... . Notes: 1. I have a feeling = my view is (more formal) 2. the mix-up = the confusion / the problem (more formal) 3. must have been something to do with = was, I assume, something to do with (more formal) 4. something to do with (phrasal verb) = something connected with / something related to 5. the file naming protocols = the system by which the computer files were named 6. It appears the ones we sent through (omitting the relative pronoun that or which) = It seems that the files that we sent through 7. sent through (phrasal verb) = sent by fax or email (in this case, by email) 8. That would explain it = what you have just said explains the cause of the problem (note: we never actually say it like this!) 9. PCs = Personal Computers. This terms is often used for describing any computer that is not made by Apple Computers

10. Macs = Apple Macintosh computers. The term Mac is often used for describing any computer that is made by Apple computers 11. No wonder! (more emphatic) = Its not at all surprising that! 12. we come across (phrasal verb) = we experience / we find 13. I do hope (more emphatic) = I hope that 14. set back (phrasal verb) the release date = delay the launch date 15. the new book youre publishing (omitting the relative pronoun that or which) = the new book that you are releasing / the new book that you are bringing out (phrasal verb) 16. It shouldnt affect it = I dont think that it will have any effect on it / I do not expect it to affect it 17. a provisional launch date = a proposed but as still unconfirmed release date 18. the novel = the fictional story (novel = book containing a long story about fictional characters and events) 19. the author = the writer (of books) . Audio file name: DailyStep-4_business-telephone-002_04 . Please subscribe to hear and download this MP3 file: Slow speed: Print Here is your DailyStep on Friday, 30 March 2012 - Hi Barry, Karen here again. Im just calling to thank you for getting to the bottom of the proofs problem so quickly. I really appreciate it. - I was relieved that we could sort it out because when you first mentioned it, I went into a bit of a panic. - Why? - I was really worried that someone had hacked into our computer system again. Im in charge of keeping the companys anti-virus and firewall software updated. - Well, it all worked out fine in the end. Thanks a lot. - Any time! Glad I could help. Any more problems, just give me a call. . How to see the text: Click on black to show text: click again to hide text

. Situation: Karen calls Barry to thank him for getting to the root of the problem so quickly, and he tells her why he was relieved that it turned out to be a simple issue. Style: Friendly but business-like . Functions: 1. Thanking on the telephone: Im just calling to thank you for getting to the bottom of the proofs problem so quickly. (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 2. Thanking: I really appreciate it. (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 3. Expressing relief: I was relieved that we could sort it out... (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 4. Expressing concern: I was really worried that someone had hacked into our computer system again. (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) 5. Describing earlier alarm: ... when you first mentioned it I went into a bit of a panic. 6. Expressing relief: Well, it all worked out fine in the end. 7. Accepting thanks: Any time! Glad I could help. (note: please copy the tone and emphasis carefully here.) . Notes: 1. Im just calling to = My reason for calling is to (more formal) 2. getting to the bottom of (idiom) = resolving / getting to the root of (idiom) 3. the proofs problem = the problem with the proofs 4. the proofs = the sample documents or pictures 5. I really appreciate it.= I am very grateful for your help 6. I was relieved that = I was happy and less worried because 7. sort it out (phrasal verb)= resolve the problem 8. when you first mentioned it = when you first told me about it 9. I went into a bit of a panic = I started to become very worried and anxious

10. I was really worried that = I was very concerned that 11. someone had hacked into (phrasal verb: this word is only used in connection with computers. A hacker is a person who hacks into or illegally enters someone elses computer) our computer system = someone had illegally entered or taken information from our computer system 12. Im in charge of (phrasal verb) = I have the responsibility for / I am responsible for 13. anti-virus software = software that protects the computer from viruses 14. firewall = software that prevents hackers from entering your computer system 15. keeping the companys anti-virus and firewall software updated = making sure that the companys computers are maintained free from viruses, and that the firewall contains defence against the latest threats 16. it all worked out (phrasal verb) fine = Im pleased that everything was OK, after previous problems 17. Any time! = no problem! / Ill help you any time! (note: we never actually say it like this!) 18. Glad I could help. (very friendly) = I am glad that I could help you. (more formal) 19. Any more problems, just give me a call. (very friendly) = If you have any more problems, please call me (more formal) .

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RENCANA PELAKSANAAN PEMBELAJARANRENCANA PELAKSANAAN PEMBELAJARAN( R P P ) (RPP) PENDIDIKAN BUDAYA DAN KARAKTER BANGSA Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris Satuan Pendidikan : SMA / MA Kelas/Semester :X/ Nama Guru : ................................................ NIP/NIK : ................................................. Sekolah : .................................................

RENCANA PELAKSANAAN PEMBELAJARAN (RPP)Nama Sekolah:SMA/MA .............................Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa InggrisKelas/Semester: X / 1Alokasi Waktu: 2 x 45 menit ( 1x pertemuan )Topik Pembelajaran:Responding to initial greetingsPertemuan Ke:A.Standar KompetensiMendengarkan 1. Memahami makna dalam percakapan transaksional dan interpersonaldalam konteks kehidupan sehari-hari. Berbicara 3. Mengungkapkan makna dalam percakapan transaksional daninterpersonal dalam konteks kehidupan seharihari. B.Kompetensi Dasar 1.1 Merespon makna yang terdapat dalam percakapan transaksional (to getthings done) dan interpersonal (bersosialisasi) resmi dan tak resmi yangmenggunakan ragam bahasa lisan sederhana secara akurat, lancar danberterima dalam konteks kehidupan sehari-hari dan melibatkan tindaktutur: berkenalan, bertemu/berpisah, menyetujui ajakan/tawaran/undangan, menerima janji, dan membatal-kan janji3.1 Mengung-kapkan makna dalam percakapan transaksional (to get thingsdone) dan interpersonal ( bersosiali-sasi) resmi dan tak resmi secaraakurat, lancar dan berterima dengan mengguna-kan ragam bahasa lisansederhana dalam konteks kehidupan sehari-hari dan melibatkan tindaktutur: berkenalan, bertemu/ berpisah , menyetujui ajakan/ tawaran/undangan, menerima janji, dan membatalkan janji C.Indikator Pencapaian KompetensiIndikator Pencapaian KompetensiNilai Budaya DanKarakter Bangsa Merespon dengan benar terhadap tindak tutur:berkenalan, bertemu dan berpisah .Religius, jujur, toleransi, disiplin, kerjakeras, mandiri, demokratis, rasa ingintahu, semangat kebangsaan, cintatanah air, menghargai prestasi,bersahabat, cinta damai, gemar membaca, peduli lingkungan, peduliMelakukan berbagai tindak tutur dalam wacanalisan interpersonal / transaksional: berkenalan,bertemu dan berpisah. 3

sosial, tanggung jawab, mandiri Kewirausahaan/ Ekonomi Kreatif : Percaya diri (keteguhan hati, optimis). Berorientasi pada tugas (bermotivasi, tekun/tabah, bertekad, enerjik). Pengambil resiko (suka tantangan, mampu memimpin) Orientasi ke masa depan (punya perspektif untuk masa depan) D.Tujuan Pembelajaran Pada akhir pembelajaran siswa dapat : Merespon dengan benar terhadap tindak tutur: berkenalan, bertemu danberpisah . Melakukan berbagai tindak tutur dalam wacana lisan interpersonal /transaksional: berkenalan, bertemu dan berpisah.

E.Materi Pokok Responding to initial greetings very well, thank you and how are you. Im good/okay/alright Very well. Thank you Oh, pretty good Not to bad, thanks Fine, thanks. exellent F.Metode Pembelajaran/Teknik: Total Physical Response G.Strategi PembelajaranTatap MukaTerstrukturMandiri Bertanya jawabtentang tindak tutur:berkenalan, bertemudan berpisah. Membahas unsur danlangkah retorikadalam pertanyaan Dengan kelompokbelajarnya, siswa diberitugas untuk melakukanhal-hal berikut, danmelaporkan setiapkegiatan kepada guru,a.l. tentang tempat, siapa Siswa melakukanberbagai kegiatan terkaitdengan wacanaberbentuk naratif di luar tugas tatap muka danterstruktur yangdiberikan guru. 4

teks tindak tutur:berkenalan, bertemudan berpisah. Membahas ciri-cirileksikogramatika. Membacakan ceritakepada kelompok ataukelas (monolog). Menceritakan kembalicerita kepadakelompok atau kelas(monolog). Membahas kesulitanyang dihadapi siswadalam melakukankegiatan terstruktur dan mandiri.saja yang datang,kesulitan yang dihadapi. tindak tutur: berkenalan,bertemu dan berpisahdengan kelompokbelajarnya Membahas unsur danlangkah retorika dalamteks naratif. Membahas ciri-cirileksikogramatika. Membacakan ceritakepada kelompok(monolog).

Menceritakan kembalicerita kepada kelompok(monolog). Siswa mengumpulkansetiap hasil kerja dalamportofolio, danmelaporkan hal-hal yangsudah diperoleh sertakesulitan yang dihadapisecara rutin kepadaguru. Langkah-langkah Kegiatan Pembelajaran Kegiatan Awal (10) Mengucapkan salam dengan ramah kepada siswa ketika memasukiruang kelas (nilai yang ditanamkan: santun, peduli) Mengecek kehadiran siswa (nilai yang ditanamkan: disiplin, rajin) Mengaitkan materi/kompetensi yang akan dipelajari dengankarakter Dengan merujuk pada silabus, RPP, dan bahan ajar,menyampaikan butir karakter yang hendak dikembangkan selain yangterkait dengan SK/KD Siswa berdiskusi mengenai pertanyaan yang tertera di buku teks Kegiatan Inti (70) Eksplorasi Dalam kegiatan eksplorasi guru: Memberikan stimulus berupa pemberian materi pertanyaan teks tindak tutur:berkenalan, bertemu dan berpisah. Mendiskusikan materi bersama siswa (Buku : Bahan Ajar Bahasa Inggrismengenai pertanyaan teks tindak tutur: berkenalan, bertemu dan berpisah . 5