Language in use.doc

Language in use1. Getting to know someoneInitiating conversation You were in my class, werent you? Excuse me. Havent we met before? Excuse me. Dont I know you from somewhere?ResponseOh, yes, I remember you now.Im not sure. Have we?Im not sure. Do you?2. Confirming that you know someoneYou dont know the persons name: Excuse me, but havent we met before? Excuse me, but I think weve met before. Excuse me, dont I know you from somewhere?You know the persons name:Arent you Marc Adams?Is your name Marc?Marc? Marc Adams?3. RespondingThe person recognizes you, but you dont recognize the person: Yes, Im Marc. Im sorry.have we met before? Yes, thats right. Im sorry.do I know you? Yes, thats right. And you are.?You recognizes the person , but cant remember the name:Yes I think we met at Brunos party. Im sorry, but I cant remember your name.Yes Im sorry. You look familiar, but I cant place you.You recognizes the person :Hi! How are you?Hi! How have you been?Frank! Its great to see you again!Frank! Fancy meeting you here!4. IntroductionGeneral Introduction May I introduce myself? Could I say a few words about myself? Allow me to say a bit about myself.Introducing Your Name My name is It means Call me Everyone calls me Introducing Hometown I live in I am from I was born in and lived in until I moved to when I was My hometown is Introducing Study I am a sophomore at HPU. I major in My major is I study at HPU in Jiaozuo. Introducing Family There are three members in my family. My family members are I have one older brother and two younger sisters. Introducing Hobbies My hobby is listening to rock music. I usually go to the movies on weekends. I enjoy playing basketball in my spare time. 5.Keep a conversation goingNews: I just got the new schedule. Im going on vacation next week. My grandfather died last week.Giving feedback:Oh?/Oh, really?/Ah./Uh-huh./I see. /So?Good for you! That sounds like fun./Thats wonderful./Great!How awful./Oh, no! Sorry to hear that./ Im really sorry.6. Asking Follow-up QuestionsNews: I was at a business conference in Washington.Asking follow-up questions:How was it?How did it go?Did you have a good time?What was it like?7. Catching up on thingsOpening: Hi, So, Say, Hey, Um,Catching up on things:Whats happening?What going on (with the report)?Whats up?Whats the story?8. Linking backLinking back: Also,/ As I was saying, By the way, And another thing, To get back to the meeting Oh, about the meetingAdditional Information:I thought the meeting went really well.I thought it went well.9. Changing the subjectChanging the subject: By the way,/ Incidentally, Before I forget, Oh, I keep meaning to tell you,/ In case you didnt know,/ Oh, I wanted to tell you, I dont mean to change the subject, butNew topic:Im going to be late tomorrow.10. Describing familyAsking about family: Whats the size of your family? How many brothers and sisters do you have? Do you have any nieces or nephews? How big is your family?Talking about family history:My family name is Wang. It is the most popular family name in my hometown.My grandpa used to live in, so some say that we bear the character of that district.Describing family member: I am married and have two children. My family members are I have one older brother and two younger sisters. There are seven people in my family. I love my family very much. My brother goes to the University of Maryland.12. Making appointments What time is convenient for you? May I expect you at six? Would tomorrow be OK ? Whats the best place to meet?Where do you prefer to go?.Ill be available the whole day.Shall we meet at?Id like to make an appointment to see.13. Describing an apartment This is a great location. Its really close to the subway station, and theres a bus stop right across the street! Thats convenient. High ceilings, large windows, very spacious. It has two bedrooms./ Its a great place. It has a lovely view of the ocean.14. Talking about jobsKinds of jobs: What do you do for a living? Whats your job? Im a photographer. Im in the catering business. Im a secretary./ I work as a secretary. Ive been a teacher for ten years.15. Changing or finding a jobChanging a job: I got a job offer from You gotta do what you gotta do. Yeah, I just cant pass this up. Ill be .It is a big step up for me.What are you going to do in the new company?So, youre going to take it?Have you told Mr. (Mrs.)?When do you start?16. Talking about vacationAsking about vacation: Did you have a good time on your vacation? How was your weekend/holiday? Where were you?/ What did you do?/ Who did you go with? How did you get there?/ Where did you guys stay?Talking about sightseeing: Italy is a great country. The Great Wall is a great attraction for visitors. It is a glamorous city!/ The view was breathtaking. Vienna is the city of song. It is said that music always fills the air there.17. Getting someone newIntroduction: Id like to/ Let me/ Allow me to introduce Bob Robertson, our new managing director. This is Bob Robertson. Jane, Id like you to meet Bob Robertson. This is my wife Brenda./ Come and meet, hes just joined us. Sorry to interrupt, but let me introduce our presenter todayResponse: (How do you do?) Im delighted to meet you, Mr. Robertson. How do you do?/ Pleased to meet you. Its nice/good meeting you./ Its a pleasure meeting you. My pleasure./ Hi/ Hello./ Glad to see you.18. Ending a conversationResponse: