English Lessons that Speak. Self-access learning and development. Lesson A6. QT

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Say each sentence as many times as you like

Practise saying each sentence until it sounds right

The Theatre

If you wish to see a play, opera, ballet, musical or pop concert, you should book your ticket in advance.
The Cinema
Films are shown in the cinema, where you may be able to book in advance or just turn up and pay at the box office.
Clubs and Pubs
Many young people go in groups to the pub where they can chat and have a drink. They may go to a club where they can dance. They will have to pay an entrance fee and the drinks will probably be more expensive than in the pub.

The Restaurant

If someone is celebrating a birthday, an engagement or if someone has passed their exams, they may go to a restaurant for a meal.
    Listen to this conversation at the table when the waiter is taking
       the orders.

Waiter: Good evening Madam, what would you like to order?
Jane: To start with, I'd like soup and a roll please.
Waiter: We have vegetable soup and tomato soup. Which would you like?
Jane: Vegetable soup, please.
Waiter: And then to follow?
Jane: I'd like the chicken breast with a mixed salad.
Waiter: That comes with a jacket potato or fries. Which would you like?
Jane: Jacket please.
Waiter: Anything to drink Madam?
Jane: Yes! I'd like a glass of white wine please.
Waiter: Large or small?
Jane: Eh! Large please.
Waiter: Would you prefer red or white? We have a very nice house red and a choice of medium or dry white. Or would you like to see the wine list?
Jane: No, . . er . . your dry house white would be fine thanks.
Waiter: Thank you Madam. And you Sir?
Tony: I think I'll have prawn cocktail as a starter. Then I'll have the steak with green beans and potatoes.
Waiter: Jacket or fries Sir?
Tony: Fries please.
Waiter: Anything to drink?
Tony: Oh yes, can I have a pint of lager please?
Waiter: Thank you Sir. I'll bring the drinks first and then your meal will follow soon.
Tony: Thanks.
Jane: Thanks very much.

Writing a Letter

Here's how to write a simple letter.
Listen first, then you read it. Read it out loud.

The Crown Guest House,
Tower Road,
London,
March 16th, 2000

Dear Mum and Dad,
I hope that you and the family are all well. I met Pedro in London yesterday. You will remember him from my school days. We met for lunch at a pub on the River Thames and later went to the theatre to see the show 'Cats'. The theatre was packed and the performance was excellent. We hope to meet again soon before Pedro goes home.
Love,

Julie

Practise your writing skills by writing a letter of your own.

Ought to and Should

Here are two ways of saying the same thing.
   Practise saying each one.

You ought to go home.

You should go home.

He ought to pay his fare on the bus.

He should pay his fare on the bus.

Mr. Thomas ought to be here soon.

Mr. Thomas should be here soon.

My brother ought to know where the station is.

My brother should know where the station is.

Helen ought to telephone us when she gets home.

Helen should telephone us when she gets home.

   Note that instead of telephoning someone, you can phone them,
       ring them or call them.

For example:
I'll telephone the theatre.
I'll phone the theatre.
I'll ring the theatre.
I'll call the theatre.

Making a Date

Adam: Hi Donna!
Donna: Hi Adam!
Adam: Have you got your degree results yet?
Donna: Yes! I've passed!
Adam: Well done! What did you get?
Donna: I got a 2,1. It's such a relief that it's all over now. How about you?
Adam: I got a first.
Donna: Congratulations! What are you going to do now?
Adam: I'm not sure yet. I'd like to work for one of the big computer companies, but don't let's worry about that now! How about coming out with me tonight to celebrate?
Donna: Where to?
Adam: There's a gig on at the Students Union. The 'Whopper Whams' are playing live.
Donna: Sounds Great. Tony and Gemma are going I think. Perhaps we should make a foursome!
Adam: OK, we'll have a good laugh with them. Meet you at half past eight then, outside the Union.
Donna: Fine, I'll look forward to that. See you later then. 'Bye!
Adam: 'Bye!

MUST and MUST NOT (mustn't)

Click and listen to these sentences. Say them out loud.
In some countries you must drive on the left.
In other countries, you must drive on the right.
Motorists must always stop when the traffic lights are red.
You must put money in the machine at the toll booth.
He must arrive by 8pm.
You mustn't throw litter.
She mustn't eat those berries.
Students mustn't enter the Staff Room.
You mustn't drink the water.
You mustn't walk on the grass.

Booking Theatre Tickets on the Telephone

Lady in Box Office: Hello, Empire Theatre, how may I help you?
Anna: I'd like to book two tickets for next Thursday to see "Phantom of the Opera".
Lady: I'm afraid we're fully booked on Thursday. We have a few left for the Friday performance, is that any good?
Anna: Yes, that's alright, where are they?
Lady: I have a few in the stalls but the view isn't very good, or we have two in the circle. A little more expensive but you'll get a good view.
Anna: That sounds fine. Can I pay by credit card?
Lady: Of course. We will hold the tickets for you at the box office. Row C seats 7 and 8. What is the name please?

Might and Might Not (mightn't)
(when you are not sure what you are going to do).

Click and listen to these sentences. Say them out loud.
Might
    I might go to Corfu for my holiday.

My parents might come to see me.
David might have the key to the cupboard.
Anna might cook the meal.
The plane might be late.

Might Not
    It might not be the correct time.

They might not arrive on time.
The children might not go to sleep.
The driver might not know the way.
The dress might not be the right colour.

Mightn't
    It mightn't be the correct time.

They mightn't arrive on time.
The children mightn't go to sleep.
The driver mightn't know the way.
The dress mightn't be the right colour.

Questions

Click and listen to these questions and answers. Say them out loud.
Where will you go for your holidays?

I might go to Corfu for my holiday.

Will you have any visitors?

My parents might come to see me.

Who has the key to the cupboard?

David might have the key to the cupboard.

Who will cook the meal?

Anna might cook the meal.

Will the plane be on time?

The plane might be late.

Is the clock correct?

It mightn't be the correct time.

Will they be early?

They mightn't arrive on time.

Will the children be up?

The children mightn't go to sleep.

Why do you have a map?

The driver mightn't know the way.

Why are you taking the hat with you?

The dress mightn't be the right colour.

Useful Phrases

**Revise these Phrases**
		to book in advance just turn up box office to pass exams jacket potato half a pint of lager toll booth staff room to pay by credit card

Saying Ends of Words

Words ending "ed"
   Click and listen to these words. Say them out loud.

Spelling Speech
booked "t"

packed "t"

passed "t"

lifted "id"

filled "d"

Notice the different ways we say 'ed'.

   Listen to the words below - do we say 't', 'id' or 'd'?

asked
watched
needed
lived
wanted
Click (A) to see if you were right.
    Silent "e"
We often do not say the last 'e' in a word.
    Listen to these words:-

The letters in yellow are silent.
please
expensive
have
like
hope
machine
table
change

Practise the words until they sound right.
Consonants
    It is important that you do say the last consonant in a word.

Click and listen to these words. Say them out loud.

films
concert
pub
restaurant
soup
roll
breast
salad
medium
would
cocktail

Say these words until they sound right.
Then go back through the lesson to practise your pronunciation.

Spelling	Speech
booked	"t"
packed	"t"
passed	"t"
lifted	"id"
filled	"d"

Stress and Pronunciation

When a word has several syllables, one or more of the syllables is spoken with more emphasis or 'stress' than the others.
Practise saying the following words with the correct pronunciation and stress.
Place the emphasis on that part of the word which is THIS colour.
Be careful of differences between spelling and speech.
The letters in yellow are silent.
    theatre  cinema  advance  expensive  restaurant
engagement  yesterday  remember  performance
excellent  packed  telephone  congratulations  motorists
cupboard  holidays  vegetable  entertainment  family

Answers to the question on the different ways we say "ed".
Did you get them right?

asked - 't'
watched - 't'
needed - 'id'
lived - 'd'
wanted - 'id'

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Ta i l p i e c e

A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush.

Course A
End of Lesson A6

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