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Functional English

Saying
Thank You
Let's Learn
In this lesson, you will learn how to say thank you
a few different ways. You will also learn how to
respond to thank-yous and how to say "no thank you."
Let's begin!

Warm-Up
BRAINSTORM
In English, we say "thank you" a lot!
What are some reasons to thank someone?
Brainstorm with your classmates:
Thanks for…(+ noun) Thanks for…(+ gerund)
the call calling
the help helping
the coffee bringing coffee

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Useful
UsefulExpressions
Expressions
Listen to your teacher say these common expressions
Listen
Thento your them
recite teacher say these
together as acommon
class. expressions.
Then recite them together as a class.

A. Saying "Thank You"

Thank you!
Thanks!
Thank you for_____ (+ noun/gerund)
*Note:
THANKS A LOT!
Thanks a lot!*
The expression "Thanks a lot!" can be sarcastic.
Thanks so much. The sarcastic meaning is the opposite of “thank you.”
I really appreciate it. Listen to the tone and watch for body language.
That was so kind/nice of you.
You are so sweet.
You're the best.
You shouldn't have!

B. Responding to "Thank You" C. Saying "No Thank You"

You're welcome. No thank you.
No problem. I'm not interested, thank you.
Anytime. Not today, thank you.
My pleasure. Thanks anyway.
It was no big deal. Thanks, though.
Don't mention it! Maybe another time.
Thanks, but no thanks. (informal, impolite)

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Dialogues
Dialogues
Read
Read thethe dialogues,
dialogues, and practice
and practice with a with a partner.
partner.

Dialogue 1 Dialogue 2
THANK YOU THANKS AGAIN
A: Here is a little gift for the baby. A: It's snowing. You can work from home today.
B: Thank you so much! B: Okay, thanks! I realy appreciate it.
A: You're welcome. I hope you like it. A: No problem. See you Monday.
B: It's beautiful. You're so sweet. B: Thanks again.

Dialogue 3 Dialogue 4
THANKS FOR… NO THANK YOU
A: Your report was excellent. A: Do you want to buy a rose?
B: Thanks! And thanks for helping me. B: No thank you.
A: Anytime! See you tomorrow. A: They are only five dollars each.
B: Bye. Thanks again for your help. B: Not today, thank you.

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Speaking Practice
Speaking Practice
Complete the dialogues, and then practice with a partner,
Complete the dialogues, and then practice with a partner,

A. Cookies
A: I baked some cookies for you.

B: !

A: You're . I hope you like chocolate chip.

B: I do! You're so l

B. Clothes
A: I folded your clothes for you.

B: Thank you! I really. it.

A: No . You're busy this week.

B: again. I'll fold yours next week.

A: Thanks the ride.

B: welcome. Thank you for coming with me.

A: My l

D.A Discount Card

A: Do you want a discount card?

B: No .

A: Are you sure? It's free.

B: I'm not . thank you.

A: It only takes a minute to sign up.

B: Maybe .

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ListeningPractice
Listening Practice
A. Syllables & Stress
Listen to your teacher say these words and phrases.
Divide the syllables with lines. Circle the stressed sounds.
Then practice the examples on page 2 again.

1. Thank you. 4. I appreciate it. 7. You're welcome.

2. Thanks. 5. You're the best. 8. No problem.
3. Thanks again. 6. You are so sweet. 9. Anytime.

B. Choose the Correct Response

Listen to the recording.
Circle the best response to each question or statement.

1. a) Anytime. Talk to you later. 4. a) Yes, thank you! 7. a) We're thankful.

b) Yes, 'll call. b) Anytime. b) 339-9909, thanks.
c) Maybe tomorrow. Bye! c) No thank you. c) l appreciate it.
2. a) Youre welcome. 5. a) Thanks again. 8. a) My pleasure.
b) I do. You're so sweet. b) Thanks a lot! b) Anytime.
c) No problem. c) My pleasure. c) Aw. Thanks so much.

3. a) Don't mention it. 6. a) It's no big deal. 9. a) Yes. Thanks again.

b) That's fine, thank you. b) No thank you. b) My pleasure.
c) Thanks again. c) No problem. c) Not today, thank you

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 Functional English

Asking for Help

Let's Learn
Being able to ask for help is an important language skill. In this lesson
you will learn a few different ways to ask for help. You will also learn
how to offer asistance to others and how to tell others you can't help.

Warm-Up
A HELPING HAND Note:
The phrase to give a hand
In English, "a hand" sometimes means "help." You can say "I needa hand" an also mean to give a
when you need help. You can ask "Do you need a hand?" when others round of applause (to dlap).
seem to need assistance. Have you offered a helping hand recently?

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Useful
UsefulExpressions
Expressions
Listen to your teacher ask for and offer help.
Listen
Thentorecite
your teacher ask for and
these phrases offer help.
together as a class.
Then recite these phrases together as a class.

A. Questions
Asking for Help Offering Help
Could you give me a hand? Can I help you?
I could use some help. Do you need a hand?
Help me, please. What can I do for you?
Do you have a minute? Is there anything I can do to help you?
Would you mind lending me a hand? Is there anything else?
Can l ask a favor? Can I be of assistance?
Can you do me a favor?
I have a favor to ask you.
I need a big favor.
Can you help me… (base verb)?
Could you… (base verb) for me?

B. Responses
Agreeing to Help Accepting Help Declining Help

Of course. Thank you! I'm okay, thanks.

No problem. I appreciate it. That's okay.
Sure. Thanks for your help. Thanks for offering.
You're the best. I'm all right.
I'm fine. Thanks, though.

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Dialogues
Dialogues
Read the dialogues, and practice with a partner.
Read the dialogue and practice with a partner.

Dialogue 1 Dialogue 2
ASKING FOR HELP OFFERING TO HELP

A: Would you mind lending me a hand? A: Is there anything I can do to help?

B: Sure. What can I do for you? B: Not at the moment, thank you.
A: Could you hold the door open for me? A: Really? You look so busy.
B: No problem. Is there anything else? B: There is one thing you could do.
A: Actually, there's a door downstairs too. A: Just say the word.
Could you get that one as well?
B: Would you mind closing the windows?
B: Of course.
A: No problem.
B: I appreciate it.

Dialogue 3
DECLINING HELP

A: Those boxes look heavy. Can I give you a hand?

B: I’m okay. You could hold the door for me, though.
A: No problem. Can I take something for you?
B: That's okay. They aren't as heavy as they look.
A: ls there anything else l can do?
B: I’m fine. Thanks for offering.

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WritingPractice
Writing Practice

A. Complete the Dialogue

Complete the dialogue, and practice with a partner.

A: Those heavy. Can I give you a hand?

1.
B: I’m okay. Would you mind holding for me, though?
2.
A: No problem. Can I for you?
3.
B: .
4.

B. Sentence Building
Choose the correct word below each line to complete the requests for help.

1. I ask you a favor?

(Do / Can)
2. Could you me a hand?
(to lend / lend)
3. I wonder if you could me.
(help / to help)
4. you have a spare moment?
(Can / Do)
5. I could your help for a second.
(use/ to use)

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Speaking Practice
Speaking Practice
Take turns asking for help with these tasks.
1. Moving boxes 3. Doing homework 5. Picking up mail
2. Making dinner 4. Looking after a pet 6. Watching luggage

Further Learning
A. Declining
There are different expressions to use when you can’t help a person.
You can choose whether or not to add a reason.

Useful Phrases Example

I'm sorry. I can't. A: Can l ask you a big favor?
(Add a reason if you want to.) B: Sure, what is it?
I wish I could, but I can’t.
(Add a reason if you want to.) A: I need to borrow 20 dollars.
I'm sorry. I’m busy right now. B: Oh, I'm sorry. I'm broke.
(Use this for an immediote request.)
I'm sorry. I'm not available.
(Use this for a request in the future.)

B. Practice
Change the dialogue to a request that you made recently.
Try your dialogue with a partner.
Me: I have a favor to ask you.
: What can I do for you?
Me: I need you to .
: I wish I could help, but .
Me: Oh, that's okay. Don't worry about it.

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Expressing
Confusion
Warm-Up
I’M SO CONFUSED!
Work with a group to make a big list of
things that often cause confusion to
newcomers (e.g., roundabouts).

Asking Someone to Using Common

Repeat Something English Phrases
Read the dialogue, and practice with a partner. Listen to your teacher read these common English
phrases. Then recite them together as a class.
A: How do I pay for my parking?
Could you repeat that?
B: Pay at the machine in the lobby
before you exit. It's on level L. Could you say that again?
A: I’m sorry. Could you say that again? I'm sorry. I don't understand.
B: The ticket machine is in the lobby. Would you mind repeating that?
Level L. Pay there. English is not my first language.
A: l apologize. English is not my first language. I didn't catch that. (I didn't hear what you said.)
Could you repeat that slowly?
I don’t get it. (I don't understand.)
B: (slowly) Pay at the machine. Level L.
Show your receipt at the exit. You have Please excuse my English.
15 minutes to exit after you pay. Sorry for the confusion.
I see.(I understand.)

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Asking for Apologizing for

Clarification the Confusion
Complete the dialogue, and practice with a partner. Fill in the blanks with a word that makes sense.
Practice the new dialogues with a partner.
A: Can you tell me where to
find the spaghetti sauce? 1. A: I’m . I thought you
said the washrooms were downstairs.
B: It's three rows down. Head all the way to the end. B: No, I said upstairs.
The sauces are next to the dried pasta.
2. A: Nice to meet you Shaun.
A: I’m . I didn’t that. B: It's john, with a j.
B: Aisle 3. (points) At the very end A: Oh, pardon me. Hi .
of the row. Beside the pasta. 3. A: Did you sign the form?
A: Thank you. Aisle 3. Beside the…pesto? B: No. I don’t get it. Can you
this part to me?
B: Pasta.
A: Oh, pasta! Sorry, English is 4. A: Didn't you read the sign?
B: Sorry, I don't the sign.
not my language. A: You can take pictures before or after the show.
B: No problem. That's what I'm here for. B: Oh, I see. No photography during the show.
Sorry for the confusion.

Thinking about the Situation

When might you hear someone say this?
Write down one possible situation or setting.

1. Can you please repeat the last four digits? 4. l apologize for the confusion.
English is not my first language.
toking down a telephone number

2. I'm sorry, she didn't understand your instructions.

5. I didn't catch what he said.
Can you ask him to speak a bit slower?

3. I don't get it. What is this part for?

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Functional English

Using -ed/-ing Adjectives Practicing Word Forms

In English, some adjectives have -ed/-ing endings. Look at the following sentences. Write down the word
These are feeling adjectives: interested/interesting, form (noun, verb, or adjective) of the word in bold.
bored/boring, confused/confusing, excited/exciting

Use the -ing ending when a noun is the # Sentence Word Form
reason or cause of the feeling adjective.
This map is confusing. 1 I am confused. adjective
(The map is the reson for my feeling of confusion.)
2 She is confused.
Use the -ed ending to show the result or effect.
I am confused. 3 Don't confuse the child.
(This is how l am feeling becouse I con’t read the map.)
Note that the noun (cause) is sometimes a person. 4 This is confusing.
The teacher is confusing. The students are confused.
(The teacher didn't explain the grammar properly = 5 Sorry for the confusion.
couse. The students feel confused = effect)

Work as a class. Practice making sentences with

the following feeling adjectives: confused/confusing,
Interested/interesting, excited/exciting, bored/boring.

Matching
Match up sentences that have the same meaning.
1. I get it. a) l apologize for my poor English.
2. I'm confused. b) l understand.
3. Sorry for the mix up. c) I did not understand a word.
4. Sorry about my English. d) l apologize for the confusion.
5. I didn’t catch any of it. e) I don’t get it.

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Saying Sorry
Let's Learn
In this lesson, you will learn how to apologize
in different situations. You will also learn
how to respond to apologies.
Let's begin by looking at these word forms.
Do you know how to pronounce these words?

apology - noun (singular)

apologies - noun (plurol)
apologize - verb

Warm-Up
BRAINSTORM

In English, it is polite to say that you're sorry for your mistakes.

Mistakes are things you say or do by accident
What are some examples of things people do by accident?
Brainstorm with your classmates:

taking a person's pen

bumping into a person
forgetting

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Useful
UsefulExpressions
Expressions
Listen to your teacher say these common apologies and responses.
Listen to your teacher say these common apologies and responses.
Then recite them together as a class.
Then recite them together as a class.

A. Apologizing
Everyday Formal
*Note:
Sorry.* My apologies. OTHER USES FOR “SORRY”
I'm so sorry. I owe you an apology. In spoken English, “Sorry?”
I didn't mean to… (pronounced as a question)
Informal is not an apology. It means
It was my fault. “Pardon? I didn’t hear you.”
It was an accident. Oops. We also say sorry to offer
sympathy to someone who
That wosn't on purpose. Oopsie! has experienced a loss, such
My bad! as a death in the family, as in
That was my mistake. “I’m sorry for your loss.”
I feel so bad.

B. Responding to an Apology
Everyday Formal
It’s okay. I forgive you.
It’s fine. I accept your apology.
That’s okay. I’m partly to blame.
No problem. I know you didn’t mean it
No apology necessary. We all make mistakes.
It’s no big deal.
Informal
Don’t worry about it.
Don’t even mention it. No worries.
That’s understandable. It’s all good.
I understand.

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Dialogues
Dialogues
Read
Read thethe dialogues,
dialogues, and practice
and practice with awith a partner.
partner.

Dialogue 1 Dialogue 2
EVERYDAY DIALOGUE FORMAL DIALOGUE

A: Sorry I didn't call last night. A: I owe you an apology.

B: That's okay. B: You do?
A: I was cleaning the house. A: Yes. I Iost my patience in that meeting.
B: That's understandable. You had a busy week. B: I'm partly to blame.
A: Thanks for understanding. A: No. It was my fault. I'm very sorry.
B: It's okay.I forgive you.

Dialogue 3
INFORMAL DIALOGUE

A: Oops. I stole your pen. My bad.

B: No worries.
A: I forgot your birthday last week too. I'm so sorry.
B: It’s all good.
A: I always forget your birthday!
B: Don’t worry about it. I always forget yours too.

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Listening
ListeningPractice
Practice
A. Syllables & Stress
Listen to your teacher say these words and phrases.
Divide the syllables with lines. Mark the stressed sounds with a circle.
Then practice the examples on page 2 again.

1. Sorry. 4. Oopsie. 7. My bad.

2. It's okay. 5. I didn't mean to. 8. My apologies.
3. No problem. 6. I feel so bad. 9. It's fine.
B. Choose the Correct Response
Listen to the recording.
Circle the best response to each question or statement.
1. a) That's okay. 4. a) I'm sorry about that. 7. a) it was on purpose.
b) I didn't mean to. b) Feel better soon. b) Don't worry about it.
c) like it. c) It was just an accident. c) Fine, thank you.
2. a) This morning. 5. a) No worries. I'm fine now. 8. a) My apologies.
b) I will call you. b) I'm okay with her. b) My bad.
c) Sorry, I forgot. c) Thank you for coming. c) It's fine.
3. a) We all make mistakes. 6. a) it's no big deal. 9. a) My bad.
b) Sometimes. b) By mistake. b) I owe you an apology.
c) They are no problem. c) I feel so bad. c) Don't worry about it.

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Asking
Askingfor
forForgiveness
Forgiveness
A. Introduction
People don't always accept an Asking for Forgiveness Note:
apology right away. Sometimes Can you forgive me? A small wave between
you have to apologize more drivers or between a driver and
than once for their forgiveness. How can I make it up to you?* a pedestrian is an apology and
Sometimes you have to offer to a response. It means I'm sory
How can I make things better? and I forglive you. It can also
make things up to someone.
I promise I'Il make it up to you. mean thank you or I see you.
I will fix this.
*make up (verb)
It won't happen again. I
To "make up" means
to repair o broken relationship. promise/swear.
Please forgive me.
Please don't kill/hate me.
(informol)

B. Complete the Dialogue C. Change the Dialogue

Complete the dialogue, and practice with a partner. Read the dialogue, and practice with a partner.
Then change the information in bold to another
A: Why didn't you call when you got home? situation. Practice again.

B: .I forgot. A: I'm so sorry I missed your birthday.

1.
B: You always miss my birthday.
A: Forgot! I waited all night for your call.
A: I know. l apologize. How can I make it up to you?
B: Please .
2. B:Take me out for dinner tonight.
A: I worried all night! A:I'm really sorry. I'm working tonight.

. B:That's fine. Take me out some other time.

B: It won't happen
3.
I .
4.

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ListeningPractice
Listening Practice

A. Syllables & Stress

Listen to your teacher say these words and phrases.
Divide the syllables with lines. Mark the stressed sounds with a circle.
Then practice the examples on page 2 again.

1. Sorry. 4. Oopsie. 7. My bad.

2. It's okay. 5. I didn't mean to. 8. My apologies.
3. No problem. 6. I feel so bad. 9. It's fine.
B. Choose the Correct Response
Listen to the recording.
Circle the best response to each question or statement.
1. a) That's okay. 4. a) I'm sorry about that. 7. a) it was on purpose.
b) I didn't mean to. b) Feel better soon. b) Don't worry about it.
c) like it. c) It was just an accident. c) Fine, thank you.
2. a) This morning. 5. a) No worries. I'm fine now. 8. a) My apologies.
b) I will call you. b) I'm okay with her. b) My bad.
c) Sorry, I forgot. c) Thank you for coming. c) It's fine.
3. a) We all make mistakes. 6. a) it's no big deal. 9. a) My bad.
b) Sometimes. b) By mistake. b) I owe you an apology.
c) They are no problem. c) I feel so bad. c) Don't worry about it.

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Askingfor
Asking forForgiveness
Forgiveness

A. Introduction
People don't always accept an Asking for Forgiveness Note:
apology right away. Sometimes Can you forgive me? A small wave between
you have to apologize more drivers or between a driver and
than once for their forgiveness. How can I make it up to you?* a pedestrian is an apology and
Sometimes you have to offer to a response. It means I'm sory
How can I make things better? and I forglive you. It can also
make things up to someone.
I promise I'Il make it up to you. mean thank you or I see you.
I will fix this.
*make up (verb)
It won't happen again. I
To "make up" means
to repair o broken relationship. promise/swear.
Please forgive me.
Please don't kill/hate me.
(informol)

B. Complete the Dialogue C. Change the Dialogue

Complete the dialogue, and practice with a partner. Read the dialogue, and practice with a partner.
Then change the information in bold to another
A: Why didn't you call when you got home? situation. Practice again.

B: .I forgot. A: I'm so sorry I missed your birthday.

1.
B: You always miss my birthday.
A: Forgot! I waited all night for your call.
A: I know. l apologize. How can I make it up to you?
B: Please .
2. B:Take me out for dinner tonight.
A: I worried all night! A:I'm really sorry. I'm working tonight.

. B:That's fine. Take me out some other time.

B: It won't happen
3.
I .
4.

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Functional English

Saying Goodbye
Let's Learn
The word hello is a "greeting." The word goodbye
is a "leave-taking." In this lesson, you wil learn and
practice how to say goodbye in a few different ways.
You will also learn some body language.

Warm-Up
WAVING GOODBYE

When we say hello and goodbye, we sometimes wave.

Wave at your classmates. Now say "bye" as you wave.
Wave at someone close and at someone far away.

Ways to Say Goodbye

Listen to your teacher say these common leave-takings.
Then recite them together as a class.
Goodbye.
Bye.
Bye for now.
See you later.
See you.
Keep in touch. (call/write to/meet me again)
Later. (informal)
Catch you later. (informal)
Take care.
Talk to you soon.
Thank you. / Have a nice day. (e.g., to a bus driver)

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Dialogues
Dialogues 1 Dialogues 2

Practice saying goodbye to a person Now Practice saying a casual

You just met for the first time. Goodbye to someone you know.

A : I need to get going. It was great meeting you. A : I need to go now.

B : You too. B : I have to go too.
A : Keep in touch. A : When will I see you again?
B : Okay. You have my number, right? B : Maybe on the weekend.
A : Yes, Bye for now. A : Okay, Bye (waves)
B : See you later. Take care. B : Talk to you soon. (waves)

Dialogues 3

It’s hard to say goodbye to some people!

In English, close friends and loved ones often say “bye” more than once.
Practice a conversation between two close friends.

A : I need to get going now.

Reduced Forms
B : Already?
In spoken English, People
A : Sorry. I really have to go. often change “you” to “ya”
B : Okay, Call me when you get home.
A : I will, Bye for now. In written English, use the
B : Bye. formal spelling.
A : See you soon!
B : I’ll miss you, Bye! (waves) See you.
See ya.
A : Bye! (waves)
Catch you later.
Catch ya later.

Talk to you soon.

Talk to ya soon.

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Practice
Practice
A. Complete the Dialogue
Complete the dialogue, and practice with a partner.

A: I need to get . It was great you.

1. 2.
B: You .
3.
A: Keep in .
4.
B: Okay. You have my number, ?
5.
A: Yes. for now.
6.
B: See you .
7.

B. Sentence Building
Fill in the blanks with vocabulary from pages 1 and 2.

1. A: I need to get going.

B: .
2. A: I’ll talk to you later.
B: .
3. Catch .
4. Keep .
5. Take .
6. Have day.

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Pronunciation
PronunciationPractice
Practice
A. Listening B. Pair Activity
Listen to your teacher read one word from these groupings. Now work with a partner.
One sound is different from the other two. Circle the word you hear. Take turns reading one word
from each grouping from Part A.
1. a) bay 3. a) soon 5. a) now Point to the word you hear.
b) bye b) sun b) know
c) bee c) seen c) knew
2. a) later 4. a) talk 6. a) you
b) lighter b) tack b) ya
c) liter c) tuck c) yay

Body Language
Goodbyes can be happy and sad. We smile when we are happy.
We pout when we are sad. Leave-taking may include waving, smiling,
and/or pouting. When a person is far away, you may also mouth the
word "bye" as you do a high wave (or wave with both hands).

Practice using body language while saying goodbye to:

your best friend

a person you met today
a person you see every day
a bus driver
a store clerk
a friend who is already on a train
a family member who is going back home to another country

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• job interview
• business meeting
• communicating with top management or CEO
• chatting with a new colleague
• having a conversation with clients
• showing respect to an older person
• speaking with someone you barely know

How do you do?

Nice to meet you / Pleased to meet you

How have you been?

Good Morning / Good Afternoon / Good Evening

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ตัวอย่างบทสนทนา
Formal greetings:

James: Good morning, Professor Austin. How are you doing?

Professor Austin: Good morning, James. I am doing well. And you?

James: I’m great, thank you. This is my friend Emma. She is thinking about applying
to this college. She has a few questions. Would you mind telling us about the pro-
cess, please?

Professor Austin: Hello, Emma! It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m more than happy to
speak with you. Please stop by my office next week.

Emma: It’s a pleasure to meet you, professor. Thank you so much for helping us.

Professor Austin: Don’t mention it. Hopefully, I will be able to answer your
questions!

Formal introduction:
MARGARET: Mr. Wilson, I’d like you to meet Dr. Edward Smith.
MR. WILSON: It’s nice to meet you, Dr. Smith.
DR. SMITH: Pleasure to meet you, too.
MARGARET: Dr. Smith is an economist. He just finished writing a book on
international trade.
MR. WILSON: Oh? That’s my field, too. I work for the United Nations.
DR. SMITH: In the Development Program, by any chance?
MR. WILSON: Yes. How did you guess?
DR. SMITH: I’ve read your articles on technical assistance. They’re excellent.

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Formal greetings:
Robert: Good afternoon, teacher, how are you today?

Teacher: Good afternoon, Robert. I am doing well. And you?

Robert: I’m great, thank you. This is my best friend Jane. She wants to apply to
come to this university. She would like to ask you a few questions. Would you mind
taking the time and telling her what process she would have to do, please?

Teacher: Hello, Jane! It’s a nice to meet you. I am very busy today, as I am going to
class now for the next 3 hours. Can you come to my office for 9am tomorrow
morning?

Jane: Yes, that will be no problem. Thank you for making time for me and speaking
to me today.

Teacher: Hopefully we will be seeing you at this university soon. See you tomorrow
at 9.

การทักทายแบบไม่เป็นทางการ (Informal greetings)

• a casual meeting with colleagues
• having a conversation with your team at work
• networking events
• greeting neighbors
• chatting to a friend

- Hello / Hi / Hey
- Morning / Afternoon / Evening
- How are you doing? / How’s it going?
- Nice to see you / It’s great to see you / Good to see you
- Long-time no see / It’s been a while

Slang Greetings:
Yo!
What’s up?
Sup
Heyyy

ตัวอย่างบทสนทนา:
Informal greetings:

Bob: Hey, John! Long-time no see. How are you?

John: I’m fine, thanks! What’s new?
Bob: Hi, Taya. How’s it going?
Taya: Good thanks.
Bob: I haven’t seen you for ages.
Taya: Yes, it’s been a while.

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Informal Greetings and farewells:
JANE: Hi, Helen! How’s it going?
HELEN: Fine, thanks — and you?
JANE: Just fine. Where are you off to?
HELEN: To the library. I’ve got a history exam next week and need to start
studying. Ugh.
JANE: Oh, no. Well, I’ll see you later then. Good luck!
HELEN: Thanks. See you later.

Informal introductions:
JIM: Who’s the tall woman next to Barbara?
CHARLES: That’s her friend Mary. Didn’t you meet her at Steve’s party? JIM: No,
I wasn’t at Steve’s party.
CHARLES: Oh! Then let me introduce you to her now. Mary, this is my friend Jim.
MARY: Hi, Jim. Nice to meet you.
JIM: You, too. Would you like a drink?
MARY: Sure, let’s go get one.

QUIZ
Anna: Tom, what’s up?
Tom: Hi Anna. Nothing much. I’m just hanging out. _______________________
Anna: It’s a good day. I’m feeling fine.
Tom: How is your sister?
Anna: Oh, fine. Not much has changed.
Tom: Well, I have to go. Nice seeing you!
Anna: _______________

John: Good morning.

Alan: Good morning. __________________
John: I’m very well thank you. And you?
Alan: I’m fine. Thank you for asking.
John: Do you have a meeting this morning?
Alan: Yes, I do. Do you have a meeting as well?
John: Yes. Well. ______________________________
Alan: Goodbye.

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ถ้าอยากสือสารกับฝรังได้

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1. Help yourself! เชิญตามสบาย
2. Absolutely! อย่างแท้จริง
3. What do you do for a living? คุณทำ�อาชีพอะไร
4. Nothing much. ไม่มีอะไรมาก
5. What’s on your mind? คุณคิดอะไรอยู่
6. See you around ไวเ้ จอกัน
9. Is that so? อย่างนั้ นหรือ
10. How come? ทำ�ไมล่ะ
11. How’s it going? เป็นอย่างไรบ้าง
12. Definitely! อย่างแน่ นอน
13. Of course! แน่ นอน
14. I guess so ฉั นเห็ นด้วย
่
15. This is too good to be true! มันดีเกินกว่าที่จะเป็นจริง (เหลือเชือ)
16. No way! (Stop joking!) ไม่มีทาง
17. I got it. ฉั นเข้ าใจแล้ว
18. Right on! (Great!) ถูกต้อง!
19. I did it! (I made it!) ฉั นทำ�ได้แล้ว
20. Got a minute? มีเวลาไหม?
21. About when? เมื่อไหร่?
22. I won’t take but a minute. ฉั นใช้เวลาไม่นานหรอก
23. Never mind! ช่างมันเถอะ
24. Come here. มานี่
25. Go for it! ลงมือทำ�เลย
26. Don’t forget อย่าลืมนะ
27. How cute! ช่างน่ ารักอะไรอย่างนี้
28. Be good! อย่าซน ทำ�ตัวดีๆ
29. What a small world โลกกลมจัง
30. Me? Not likely! ฉั นหรอ? ไม่น่าจะใช่นะ

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Example:

A: “Hi, my name is Steve. It’s nice to meet you.”

B: “I’m Jack. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Steve.”
A: “What do you do for a living,Jack?”
B: “I work at the bank.”

Bob: Hi Jason, it’s great to see you again.

Jason: Wow, it’s great seeing you, How long has it been? It most be more than 6 months.
I’m doing good. How about you?
Bob: Not too bad.
Jason: What movie are you and the family going to see?
Bob: I came here to see the Simpsons movie. How about you?
Jason: I’m going to watch Terminator 4.
Bob: I have to go now. See you around.
Jason: Ok see you.

Bob: Do you see that guy over there?

May: Yes, what about him.
Bob: We used to play football in high school.
May: Wow, what a small word.

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เทคนิคการถามทางและบอกทาง
่
เพือเอาตว
ั รอด
(Asking and Giving Directions in English)

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Asking for Directions Giving Directions
• How can I get to …? • Go straight ahead.
• Where is the …? • Turn back./Go back.
• How far is the … from the …? • Turn left/right.
• Is there a … around here? • Go along …
• Could you tell me how to get to …? • Cross …
• How do I find …? • Take the first/second road on the left/
• Pardon me, I’m lost. how do I get to …? right.
• Which is the best way to …? • It’s on the left/right.
• Could you direct me to …? • Go past.
• Which way do I go to get to …? • The easiest way is to …
• What’s the best way to …? • The best way is to …
• Excuse me, do you know where the … is? • It’s on the corner
• Is this the right way for …? • It’s in the middle of the block.

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Examples of Asking and Giving Directions
A: Excuse me sir. Is there a bank around here?
B: Yes, there is one right across the street next to Library.
A: Can you give me directions to the petrol station?
B: Of course I will, just follow this road until you come to the main road. Turn
right and then continue for about 100 metres. You will see the petrol station
on the left.
A: Is there a bank near here?
B: Yes, there is one in Orange Street. Orange Street is the third road on your
right.
A: Excuse me, where is the School?
B: It is across from the police office.
A: Excuse me! Could you tell me where the nearest bank is, please?
B: Walk two blocks and turn left at the bookstore. The bank will be across the
street, next to the post office.
A: Is it far from here?
B: No, it’s just a ten-minute walk.
A: Thank you very much.
B: You’re welcome.

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แตต ำ ราไม่มีสอน!

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a hard nut to crack

Meaning | Synonyms
• a problem that is difficult to solve
• a person that is difficult to deal with
• someone or something that is difficult to understand
• a person hard to get to know or to get close to

ความหมายภาษาไทย คือ ________________________________

ระดับภาษา:
สุภาพ ปานกลาง ไม่สุภาพ

Example Sentences
1. She’s such a tough nut to crack. Nobody seems to be able to
get through to her.
2. The game on Saturday is against the current champions, so it
will be a hard nut to crack.
3. The new boss is really hard to figure out. He’s going to be
a tough nut to crack.
4. Good luck trying to get the new guidelines past the head
teacher. He’s a hard nut to crack.

ลองแต่งประโยคจากภาษาไทย:

___________________________________________________

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a necessary evil

Meaning | Synonyms
• something unpleasant that must be done in order to achieve
a goal or objective
• something displeasing that must be accepted just to achieve
a desired result
• anything bad that has to be carried out or condoned in order
to achieve something good

ความหมายภาษาไทย คือ _________________________________

ระดับภาษา:
สุภาพ ปานกลาง ไม่สุภาพ

Example Sentences
1. Mike saw his going to work for his father as a necessary evil
if he was ever to own his own company someday
2. Getting a good education is seen by some as a necessary evil
to get a chance at a better life.
3. David’s marriage to Ann is simply a necessary evil.
4. No matter the lawyer’s strong case of self-defence, the
judge just couldn’t see the murder as a necessary evil.

ลองแต่งประโยคจากภาษาไทย:

___________________________________________________

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apples to apples

Meaning | Synonyms
• having a fair comparison between the two things
• comparing the things which can be compared with
each other, not the ones which don’t fit the specific
criteria of each other
• contrasting the similar things
• finding out the difference between the two similar things
• items that can be practically compared with each other

ความหมายภาษาไทย คือ _________________________________

ระดับภาษา:
สุภาพ ปานกลาง ไม่สุภาพ

Example Sentences
1. To find out who is stronger is the apples to apples measure
their capability to win the first prize in the field of Olympics.
2. I have no idea who is going to win the fashion show, both
the girls dress up so well, it is the apples to apples measure
of their styling techniques.
3. Finding out the speed of the two big cars which are equal
in size and possess other similar attributes is the apples to
apples.

ลองแต่งประโยคจากภาษาไทย:

____________________________________________________

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buy the farm

Meaning | Synonyms
• to die
• to pass away
• depart from the world
• lose life all of a sudden
• meet the death
• to get perish
• ending up in the grave
• kick the bucket

ความหมายภาษาไทย คือ _________________________________

ระดับภาษา:
สุภาพ ปานกลาง ไม่สุภาพ

Example Sentences
1. Mister Jack was really ill from the past two months and
yesterday he bought the farm.
2. Sara is just eighteen years old, too young to buy the farm.
3. Don’t worry! John will survive this heart attack, he won’t
buy the farm.
4. Michal lived for a few days after her collapse and then she
bought the farm.

ลองแต่งประโยคจากภาษาไทย:

______________________________________________________

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catnap
also written as cat nap

Meaning | Synonyms
• a short sleep, usually during the day
• a short nap to boost your energy

ความหมายภาษาไทย คือ _________________________________

ระดับภาษา:
สุภาพ ปานกลาง ไม่สุภาพ

Example Sentences
1. I had a very late night last night. I think that I will have a
catnap during my lunch hour.
2. Since I am on vacation I take a catnap every day.
3. “Aside from a great selection of plants, Oak Street Garden is
also a haven for a few felines who can regularly be found
curled up in the garden taking a mid-day catnap.”
– Birmingham Magazine, AL.com, “Spruce up for spring at
these Birmingham home and garden shops,”

ลองแต่งประโยคจากภาษาไทย:

____________________________________________________

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earworm

Meaning | Synonyms
• a situation when a song that comes to your mind again and
again
• a song that has a very catchy tune – it makes people listen
to it repeatedly
• a song that is stuck in your head that you cannot get rid of
– usually a song that it very annoying

ความหมายภาษาไทย คือ _________________________________

ระดับภาษา:
สุภาพ ปานกลาง ไม่สุภาพ

Example Sentences
1. This new PitBull song is a real earworm. I haven’t been able
to get it out of my head since last week.
2. I have an earworm! That tune from the new car
commercial keeps playing in my head.
3. Isn’t it odd how an earworm is usually a song that you
hate? I wouldn’t mind hearing a song that I like the whole
day.
4. The new jingle for our breakfast cereal proves to be an e
arworm.
5. I can’t get rid of the earworm of the song I heard today
morning.

ลองแต่งประโยคจากภาษาไทย:

___________________________________________________

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easy peasy lemon squeezy

Meaning | Synonyms
• very easy
• very straightforward
• simple to do or understand
• presenting no difficulty

ความหมายภาษาไทย คือ _________________________________

ระดับภาษา:
สุภาพ ปานกลาง ไม่สุภาพ

Example Sentences
1. Just copy what I do. It’s easy peasy.
2. Sam always thought it would be challenging to ride a bike,
but it was easy-peasy once you get the hang of it.
3. Come and join the course. The classes are easy-peasy at
the start.
4. It’s easy-peasy to book online; a child could do it.
5. You show us all up when you make it look easy-peasy.

ลองแต่งประโยคจากภาษาไทย:

___________________________________________________

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eat words
(eat your word, eat my words)

Meaning | Synonyms
• to take back what was said
• to admit that you were wrong
• to force someone to retract what they have said
• to admit that a statement you made before is wrong (often
publicly)
• to feel foolish about something that you have said

ความหมายภาษาไทย คือ _________________________________

ระดับภาษา:
สุภาพ ปานกลาง ไม่สุภาพ

Example Sentences
1. I can’t believe that he didn’t trust that we could win.
He will have to eat his words.
2. You said that I would never finish this race. You will have
to eat your words.
3. I can’t believe that my husband remembered to bring
home sugar. I will have to eat my words.
4. I didn’t think that you could do it. I will have to eat my
words.
5. I have had to eat my words about it never snowing in our
town.

ลองแต่งประโยคจากภาษาไทย:

_______________________________________________

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eye candy

Meaning | Synonyms
• attractive visually but uninteresting in other ways
• aesthetically pleasing to look at or pleasing to the senses
• something nice to look at but has little substance or use

ความหมายภาษาไทย คือ _________________________________

ระดับภาษา:
สุภาพ ปานกลาง ไม่สุภาพ

Example Sentences
1. The company website was pure eye candy because it looks
good, but nothing is interesting when you dig deeper.
2. Although Pete was eye candy and dressed very smartly,
he was, unfortunately, the most boring man she’d ever met.
3. She had paid an excessive amount for these shoes, but they
were eye candy only, seeing as she couldn’t walk in them.

ลองแต่งประโยคจากภาษาไทย:

__________________________________________________

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fair and square

Meaning | Synonyms
• done according to the rules
• as it should be
• honestly and legitimately
• with perfect accuracy
• no cheating or lying involved

ความหมายภาษาไทย คือ _________________________________

ระดับภาษา:
สุภาพ ปานกลาง ไม่สุภาพ

Example Sentences
1. The supporters for the other team were angry but we won
the game fair and square.
2. We picked the lottery numbers random and won fairly and
squarely.
3. Steve hit the pheasant fair and square. smack in the
middle of the windscreen.

ลองแต่งประโยคจากภาษาไทย:

__________________________________________________

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Extra lessonแถมให้
้
เนือหาจากEnglish for parents

15ประโยคพูดคุยกับลูก

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1.Good morning. / สวัสดีตอนเชา้
2.Did you sleep well? / หลับสบายไหมจ๊ะ
3.Brush your teeth. / แปรงฟั น
4.Wash your face. / ล้างหน้ าล้างตา
5.Put on your clothes. / ใส่ เสื้ อผ้าจ้ะลูก
่ ยไหมจ๊ะ
6.Do you need help? / ให้ชว
7.Yes, please. / ค่ะ (ครับ) ได้โปรด
8.No, thank you. / ไม่ต้องค่ะ (ครับ) ขอบคุณ
9.Eat your food. / กินข้าวนะลูก
10.Is it yummy? / อร่อยไหมลูก
11.Are you hungry? / หิวไหม
12.Do you want more? / เอาเพิ่มไหม
13.What do you want? / อยากได้อะไรคะ
14.Let’s play. / มาเล่นกันเถอะ
15.Please come over here. / มาตรงนี้ หน่ อยค่ะ

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 How to be
more polite in English
ี ารพูดภาษาอังกฤษให้สุภาพมากขึ้ น)
(วิธก

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Excuse me…
You say Excuse me when you want to go past somebody. You also
say excuse me to somebody you do not know when you want to
attract their attention.
• Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the station?
• Excuse me, is anyone sitting here?

Sorry…
You say sorry when you need to apologize for something small:
• Sorry I’m late.

I beg your pardon is a formal expression:

• I beg your pardon! I must have picked up the wrong bag by
mistake.

Sorry or I’m sorry is used frequently in Britain English:

• I’m sorry, but do you think you could move your car? (I apologize
in advance for any inconvenience.)

In American English Pardon me and Excuse me are used for

apologies:
• Excuse me/ pardon me, I didn’t see you there.

I’m afraid…
• I’m afraid there’s been an accident.
• Nina’s not here at the moment, I’m afraid. Can I take a
message?
• ‘Do you have any decaffeinated coffee?’ ‘I’m afraid not.’
• ‘Has the last bus gone?’ ‘I’m afraid so.’

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I wonder if…
You use expressions which show hesitancy when you are asking
somebody to do something or asking for a favor:
• Could you just help me move this box, please?
• I wonder if I could have a copy of that letter.
• Would you mind if I felt a few minutes early today?
• Do you think I could borrow your car this evening?

Please…
You say Please when you ask for something. In British English it
introduces or ends a request:
• Please could I have the menu?
• Could I have the menu, please?

You also use please when you ask somebody to do something:

• Could you post this letter for me, please?
• Please could you post this letter for me?

Thank You…
You say Thank you or Yes. Please when you want to accept
something:
• ‘How about another cup of coffee?’ ‘Thank you.’ / ‘Thanks.’ /
‘yes, please.’

You say No, thank you or no, thanks when you want you want to
refuse something:
• ‘ Would you like some more cake?’ ‘No, thank you.’ / ‘No, thanks,’

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