UNIT ONE AFTER VACATION IN FOCUS: asking for and reporting information, giving descriptions
Situational dialogues
Notes
Additional words and sentences
Differences between British English and American English
Beware — common problems
Role play
Culture check
Group discussion
Review and selfevaluation
UNIT TWO AT THE POST OFFICE IN FOCUS: asking for and reporting information, expressing preference, giving instruction
Situational dialogues
Notes
Additional words and sentences
Differences between British English and American English
Beware — common problems
Roleplay
Culture check
Group discussion
Review and selfevaluation
UNIT THREE AT THE BANK IN FOCUS: giving instruction, discussing possibility, describing ability
Situational dialogues
Notes
Additional words and sentences
Beware — common problems
Roleplay
Culture check
Group discussion
Review and selfevaluation
REVIEW (1)
UNIT FOUR GOING SHOPPING IN FOCUS: giving advice, expressing preference, disapproval, regret, hesitating
Situational dialogues
Notes
Additional words and sentences
Differences between British English and American English
Beware — common problems
Roleplay
Culture check
Group discussion
Review and selfevaluation
UNIT FIVE INVITATIONS AND BEING A GUEST IN FOCUS: giving/accepting/declining invitations, giving gifts, expressing agreement, leavetaking, showing concern/ care
Situational dialogues
Notes
Additional words and sentences
Differences between British English and American English
Beware — common problems
Roleplay
Culture check
Group discussion
Review and selfevaluation
UNIT SIX AT A RESTAURANT IN FOCUS: expressing preference, asking for and reporting information, apologizing, promising
Situational dialogues
Notes
Additional words and sentences
Differences between British English and American English
Beware — common problems
Roleplay
Culture check
Group discussion
Review and selfevaluation
REVIEW (2)
UNIT SEVEN TRAVELLING (1) IN FOCUS: asking for and reporting information, discussing intention
Situational dialogues
Notes
Additional words and sentences
Differences between British English and American English
Beware — common problems
Roleplay
Culture check
Group discussion
Review and selfevaluation
UNIT EIGHT TRAVELLING (2) IN FOCUS: asking for and reporting information, checking, asking for repetition
Situational dialogues
Notes
Additional words and sentences
Differences between British English and American English
Beware — common problems
Roleplay
Culture check
Group discussion
Review and selfevaluation
UNIT NINE AT THE HOTEL IN FOCUS: asking for and reporting information, complaining, apologizing
Situational dialogues
Notes
Additional words and sentences
Differences between British English and American English
Beware — common problems
Roleplay
Culture check
Group discussion
Review and selfevaluation
REVIEW (3)
UNIT TEN SIGHTSEEING IN FOCUS: asking for and reporting information, praising and showing regret
Situational dialogues
Notes
Additional words and sentences
Differences between British English and American English
Beware — common problems
Roleplay
Culture check
Group discussion
Review and selfevaluation
UNIT ELEVEN JOB (1) IN FOCUS: asking for and reporting information, discussing your abilities, asking for and giving advice
Situational dialogues
Notes
Additional words and phrases
Differences between British English and American English
Beware — common problems
Roleplay
Culture check
Group discussion
Review and selfevaluation
UNIT TWELVE JOB (2) IN FOCUS: showing disappointment, expressing want/desire, apologizing, asking for help, showing appreciation
Situational dialogues
Notes
Additional words and sentences
Differences between British English and American English
Beware — common problems
Roleplay
Culture check
Group discussion
Review and selfevaluation
REVIEW (4)
APPENDIX KEY TO THE EXERCISES IN THE REVIEWS