PRACTICAL ENGLISH
EPISODE 1: MEETING THE PARENTS
The story so far...
This story is based on two characters, Jenny Zielinski, an American journalist who works in the New York office of a magazine called NewYork24seven and Rob Walker, a British writer who worked in London for the same magazine, but who's now working in New York.
This story is based on two characters, Jenny Zielinski, an American journalist who works in the New York office of a magazine called NewYork24seven and Rob Walker, a British writer who worked in London for the same magazine, but who's now working in New York.
In this episode, Jenny takes Rob to meet her parents. They arrive late because Rob has forgotten the chocolates. Jenny tells her parents about her new promotion.
1. INTRODUCTION
Look at the photos. Describe Jenny and Rob. (try to describe them not only physically but also their personalities)
Where are Rob and Jenny now?
Who's Don Taylor?
Who's Don Taylor?
2. REACTING TO WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Where are Jenny and Rob?
How does Jenny look?
Who are Jenny and Rob saying hello to?
Where are Jenny and Rob?
How does Jenny look?
Who are Jenny and Rob saying hello to?
Remember that there are some words that change depending if you speak British English or American English.
Here are some examples:
Here are some examples:
British English
flat lift sweet biscuit mum the director the cinema car park driving licence film holiday lorry shop |
American English
apartment elevator candy cookie mom the principal the movies parking lot driver's license movie vacation truck store |
REACTING TO WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Something surprising
I don't/can't believe it!
You're kidding!/ You must be kidding (joking)!
Something interesting
Really?
Some good news
How fantastic!
That's great news!
What a great idea!
Some bad news
Oh no!
What a pity!
Never mind
Something surprising
I don't/can't believe it!
You're kidding!/ You must be kidding (joking)!
Something interesting
Really?
Some good news
How fantastic!
That's great news!
What a great idea!
Some bad news
Oh no!
What a pity!
Never mind
3. HARRY FINDS OUT MORE ABOUT ROB
Look at the photos in your book. What are they talking about?
SOCIAL ENGLISH PHRASES
How do you see...?
Not really
things like that...
How incredible!
nice guy
Go ahead!
Look at the photos in your book. What are they talking about?
SOCIAL ENGLISH PHRASES
How do you see...?
Not really
things like that...
How incredible!
nice guy
Go ahead!