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English with Stamy
L1 Viewing and vocabulary
He is sitting alone.
He looks disappointed.
He may be a quiet person.
be eager to have/eat food
quarrel
short-tempered
delighted
hospitable
clumsy
be eager to have/eat food
quarrel
short-tempered
delighted
hospitable
clumsy
The Enneagram of personality
What happened in each situation?
What do the 3 conversations have in common?
What would you do in similar situations? Why?
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What should you do in the following situations and why?
1 You forgot your best friend’s birthday, and you feel bad about it.
2 Your neighbour always makes a lot of noise late at night. You cannot stand it.
3 I slipped at art class and spilt some paint on my classmate’s favourite jeans.
4 Your friends have asked you to watch a boxing match with them, but you don’t like boxing.
5 Your colleague says that a person’s sex matters a lot in the workplace but you don’t agree.
apologize
complain
apologize
refuse
Don’t lie.
Oh, what a tangled web we weave,
When first we practice to deceive!
-- Walter Scotte
criticize
discuss
What can you see in each picture?
Predict what will happen in each situation based on the topic.
Listen to 3 conversations and match them to pictures.
conversation 1
conversation 2
conversation 3
next week
one month
a few days/a couple of days
come to the party
Saturday
prepare for the trip
project
do her project by herself
Tips for saying no
politely
Give your reasons.
Refuse
immediately and directly with a statement of regret.
Suggest an alternative.
Listen again and complete the table.
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Conversation 1
Tina: Hi Kerry, have you got a minute?
Kerry: Yeah, sure, Tina. What's up?
Tina: Well, the thing is, I've got to leave my flat next week, but my new place won't be ready until next month. Could I stay at your place for a while?
Kerry: You mean for a couple of days?
Tina: Er... not exactly. For a month.
Kerry: A month? I'm afraid one month is just too long.
Tina: Oh, come on, please…
Kerry: I'm sorry, but my room is ju