Total duration: 01:30:47
BEGINNER UNIT 7 (B3)
Activity group(s): 1 Number of exercises: 92
Beginner Unit 7 (13 activity (ies) 01:30:47) Dialogue: Explore [1 exercises] 1
Bond Airtours. How can I help you? I would like to reserve some business-class tickets to Boston. Can I reserve some business-class tickets to go to Boston, please? A business-class ticket to fly to Boston, please.
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Yes, you can.
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Certainly.
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Yes, we do. Fine. Fine.
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O.K. No problem. Sure, sir.
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Fine. Yes, we do, sir. Fine.
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How long will you stay in Boston? From Saturday the 1st to Monday the 3rd. I will stay in Boston for 3 days. We would like to return from Boston on Sunday the 2nd.
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When would you like to arrive in Boston, sir? Do you have any flights on July the 1st? I would like to arrive on August the 1st. September the 1st in the afternoon, please.
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Certainly.
What time would you like to leave Boston, sir? We will leave Boston at 5:45 p.m. Do you have any planes at 5:15 p.m. from Boston? I'd like a flight at 5:30 p.m., please.
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Would you like to rent a car at the airport? 6 6 6
Yes, I would like to rent a car at the airport. No, I wouldn't, thank you. In fact, some people will meet me at the airport.
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Do you have any questions? How long is the flight? Do you have a shuttle bus service to downtown? No, I don't have any questions, thanks.
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That's fine. Yes, we do. That's fine.
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How will you pay for your reservation? I'll pay for my reservation by credit card. Do you accept credit cards? Our company will pay by credit card.
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The flight is three hours long. Yes, we do, sir. Fine.
You can pay for your reservation at the check-in desk. Fine, I'll pay for it at the check-in desk. O.K., I will pay for the reservation at the airport. We will pay at the check-in desk, then.
Fine. Can I take your name, sir? Fine. Can I take your name, sir? Fine. Can I take your name, sir?
Sentence Pronunciation [24 sentence(s)] I would like to reserve some business-class tickets to Boston. Can I reserve some business-class tickets to go to Boston, please? A business-class ticket to fly to Boston, please. Do you have any flights on July the 1st? I would like to arrive on August the 1st. September the 1st in the afternoon, please. From Saturday the 1st to Monday the 3rd. I will stay in Boston for 3 days. We would like to return from Boston on Sunday the 2nd. How long is the flight? I'd like a flight at 5:30 p.m., please. Do you accept credit cards? Yes, I would like to rent a car at the airport. I would like to reserve a room, please. Next weekend. I'd like a double room with a shower. A single room with a bath, please. We would like a suite with Internet access. I am going to stay two nights. Just 3 days and 2 nights. We are going to stay one night.
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Are there any conference facilities in your hotel? Yes, is there a conference room? Is there a parking lot near the hotel?
Dialogue: Expression [1 exercises] 1
That evening, you are invited to a cocktail party. Someone comes to you and says: "Meet Samuel!" Good evening, Samuel. How are you? Hi, pleased to meet you!
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No, I'm sorry. I don't recognize you. Well, now you do!
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I see. Oh, I thought he was.
And who's she? She's Mr. Timson's daughter, Jenny. She's a friend of mine, also from France. The hostess, I think.
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Who's he? I don't know him. He's a friend from France. He's not with us.
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Dual nationality... That's interesting! American from head to toe, yes!
Do I know you? Yes, I think we met this morning. No. I don't know you. I don't think so.
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Are you French? Yes, I am. I'm half French, half Italian. Yes. Are you American?
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Good evening. I'm fine, thank you. Hi!
Nice girl.
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Pleasure. I'm Samuel.
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Aren't you going to introduce us? Jenny, this is Samuel. Samuel, this is Jenny. How stupid of me... I forgot your name! You can talk to her!
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What's her name? She's Vivian. Ask her! She'll tell you!
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No, you are mistaken. It's not me!
You're right, I remember her now. Oh, is she?
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Aren't you? I'm getting all the names wrong! I'm sorry. Sorry about that!
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That's a shame. I'll wait for him, then. Is he?
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Isn't Alan coming? No, he's not. Yes, he should be here. He's always late!
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Now, you must be Alan... No, I'm not.
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I haven't. Where? Neither have I.
Was she on the train with you? Yes, she was sitting next to me. No, she was here last year. Of course! She's a very good friend!
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Have you seen this person before? I can't remember. Yes, I think I have. No, never.
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Okay, I will! Okay.
Your English is pretty good, you know. Oh no, my English is very poor! I've just taken an intensive course. Excuse me?
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Well done! I said: "You speak pretty good English!"
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Do you understand? I'm sorry, I don't! A little. Could you say that again, please?
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Yes, OK.
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Good! We'll see you again, then. That's not very long!
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How long are you staying? Just one week. Two weeks. I'm leaving on Tuesday.
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Never mind.
Well, I hope you'll have a nice stay! Thank you! I hope so too! See you soon anyway!
Bye! Goodbye! Yes, see you soon!
Keywords [11 word(s)] friend how do you do how long late party see you soon stay to ask (v.) to introduce (v.) to invite (v.) to remember (v.)
Phonetics Exercise [6 phoneme(s)]
f
office front from far beautiful
w
we would where what when
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city sell store office Thanks thirsty
tQ
much butcher's chops touch French cheese
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k
dZ
cook chicken candy take
vegetables Jamie just juice
Key grammar explanations [2 grammar point(s)] 1
Possessive adjectives
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Demonstratives
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Grammar Practice [5 exercises] 1
Reformulate as in the example. Example: he
his
I
my
you
your
she
her
it
its
we
our
they
their
Possessive adjectives
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Reformulate as in the example. Example: I
my
you
your
he
his
she
her
it
its
we
our
they
their
Possessive adjectives
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Reformulate as in the example. Example: she is
she's
Sheryl is
Sheryl's
Kobe is
Kobe's
they are
they're
the monster is
the monster's
the sock is
the sock's
the tie is
the tie's
Contraction of 'to be'
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Reformulate as in the example. Example: father (Jenny)
Jenny's father
wings (the plane)
the plane's wings
program (the university)
the university's program
pages (the books)
the books' pages
name (the Frenchman)
the Frenchman's name
car (Samuel)
Samuel's car
house (Regis)
Regis's house
The possessive
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Reformulate as in the example. Example: to fly (to / on) Boston
to fly to Boston
to return (to / on) Sunday
to return on Sunday
to go (to / on) the airport
to go to the airport
to arrive (to / on) September the 1st
to arrive on September the 1st to arrive on September the first
to fly (to / on) August the 2nd
to fly on August the 2nd to fly on August the second
to leave (to / on) Saturday
to leave on Saturday
to have a shuttle bus service (to / on) downtown
to have a shuttle bus service to downtown
Prepositions of time
Word Order with speech recognition [8 exercises] 1
one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
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my birthday is my birthday is in
eight
in November November
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my birthday is my birthday is in
in July July
The verb 'to be'
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the plane leaves at eleven thirty the plane leaves at eleven thirty
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the trip is three hours the trip is three hours long
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their train arrives at three o'clock. their train arrives at three o'clock.
long
Prepositions of time
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my suitcase is my suitcase is too
too heavy. heavy
Word Pronunciation [9 word(s)] to take to wear size large medium small color to like to look like
Sentence Pronunciation [22 sentence(s)] Jenny, this is Samuel. Samuel, this is Jenny. Good evening, Samuel. Hi, pleased to meet you! How stupid of me... I forgot your name! My name's Sonia. She's a friend of mine, also from France. Yes. Are you American? Yes, I am. I'm half French, half Italian. Excuse me? Could you say that again, please? Yes, I think we met this morning. I don't think so. Ask her! I don't know him. I can't remember.
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No, never. I'm sorry, I don't! A little. Thank you! See you soon anyway! I hope so too!
Dialogue: Comprehension [1 exercises] 1
Bond Airtours. How can I help you? I would like to reserve some business-class tickets to Boston. Can I reserve some business-class tickets to go to Boston, please? A business-class ticket to fly to Boston, please. We will pay at the check-in desk, then. I'll pay for my reservation by credit card. In fact, some people will meet me at the airport. Unfortunately, I cannot come on the 8th. Sorry, I don't have enough time in January.
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Yes, you can.
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Certainly. Fine. Can I take your name, sir? That's fine.
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No problem. No problem.
When would you like to arrive in Boston, sir? I would like to arrive on August the 1st. Do you have any flights on July the 1st? September the 1st in the afternoon, please. Yes, I am. Yes, I would like to rent a car at the airport. No, I don't have any questions, thanks. Unfortunately, I must cancel my meeting with your CEO today. No, I wouldn't, thank you.
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Certainly.
Fine. Yes, we do. Fine.
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Fine. No problem.
How long will you stay in Boston? I will stay in Boston for 3 days. From Saturday the 1st to Monday the 3rd. We would like to return from Boston on Sunday the 2nd. I would. Fine, I'll pay for it at the check-in desk. Certainly, I would. Good morning, my name is Mr. Montana. No, I can't.
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No problem. O.K. Sure, sir.
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Fine. Can I take your name, sir?
No problem.
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What time would you like to leave Boston, sir? We will leave Boston at 5:45 p.m. Do you have any planes at 5:15 p.m. from Boston? I'd like a flight at 5:30 p.m., please. Do you accept credit cards? I'll pay for my reservation by credit card. Sorry, I must cancel my appointment with your CEO today. I would. O.K., I will pay for the reservation at the airport.
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Fine. Can I take your name, sir?
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Fine. Yes, you can.
Do you have any questions? How long is the flight? Do you have a shuttle bus service to downtown? No, I don't have any questions, thanks. A quarter after 1 in the afternoon is fine. I will stay in Boston for 3 days. This is Mario Montana speaking. Yes, I am. No, it isn't.
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Would you like to rent a car at the airport? Yes, I would like to rent a car at the airport. No, I wouldn't, thank you. In fact, some people will meet me at the airport. Yes, I would like to reschedule. This is Mario Montana speaking. I would like to arrive on August the 1st. February the 15th is good for me. Can I reserve some business-class tickets to go to Boston, please?
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Fine. Yes, we do, sir. Fine. Yes, we do. That's fine. No problem.
The flight is three hours long. Yes, we do, sir. Fine.
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No problem.
How will you pay for your reservation? I'll pay for my reservation by credit card. Do you accept credit cards? Our company will pay by credit card. Yes, I am. I am free on February the 15th. Can I reserve some business-class tickets to go to Boston, please? This is Mario Montana speaking. Is 9:30 a.m. early enough for the CEO?
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That's fine. Yes, we do. That's fine.
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Yes, you can.
Sorry, that's too early.
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You can pay for your reservation at the check-in desk. Fine, I'll pay for it at the check-in desk. O.K., I will pay for the reservation at the airport. We will pay at the check-in desk, then. How about quarter to 1 in the afternoon? Unfortunately, I cannot come on the 8th. Yes, I would like to reschedule. September the 1st in the afternoon, please. Hello, I'm Mario Montana.
Fine. Can I take your name, sir? Fine. Can I take your name, sir? Fine. Can I take your name, sir? Sorry, 12:45 p.m. is too early. No problem. Fine.
Video and Questions [1 exercises] How many ways do you know how to say hello? Look at these friends greet each other. They arrive, smile, say hello, wave, kiss and hug each other. These young people have a very expressive body language. The number of kisses differs from country to country. In France, for example, it’s often two. If you give one or two extra, don’t worry, no one will tell you off. A kiss too many never did anybody any harm. Having a drink is a way of strengthening friendships. Again, body language has an important role. Look at this woman, for example, she’s leaning towards the man whom she seems to be attracted to. These people look like they get along well. Even if you’re expected, you can still surprise your friend. Put your hands over his eyes and say, 'Guess who?' The surprise is guaranteed. Especially if you’ve got very cold hands! Now, let’s see if you’re a gentleman . . . If you stand up to welcome the woman who arrives and offer her a seat, then your good manners will be noticed. You should not sit back down until the lady is comfortable. Now that everyone has arrived, toast to your old friendship. Cheers! If someone calls you in the street, you turn around and wave your hand. It’s one of your oldest friends. You are very happy to meet your old acquaintance again. It’s been a very long time since you’ve seen each other. How wonderful to find each other after so many years! You smile and relive all the memories you have in common. In the family, greetings are usually very happy. Even when the in-laws come to visit! The arrival of the grandparents is always a time for children to celebrate. They rush into grandma and grandpa’s arms, hoping they’ve brought presents and candy. Grandparents often give their grandchildren nicknames. This is a sign of affection. Children are very affectionate. They say hello by giving Eskimo kisses or rubbing cheeks. Fortunately, they don’t have the same social constraints as adults! They trust everybody. They are natural, spontaneous, run hand in hand and play ring-around-the-rosy. Adults, however, are less expressive: they shake hands. A firm and vigorous gesture says hello and a pat on the shoulder is a sign of friendship. Shaking hands for a long time means that a contract was signed, that the two people have come to an agreement or that a practical joker has put glue on his fingers! This gesture confirms the decision and isn’t solely reserved to men. It’s obvious that gestures say as much as words!
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What can we say about greetings? There is more than one way to greet someone. It is very important to exchange the right number of kisses. In some countries, people don't greet each other.
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What is 'Guess who?' A game. A formal greeting. A common greeting.
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Which of the following wouldn't a gentleman do? Asking a woman her age Standing up when a woman arrives Holding the door open for others
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'Cheers' is an expression used... before drinking a toast. to greet somebody. to wish somebody a good trip.
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An 'old friend' is... somebody you have known for a long time. a friend who is older than yourself. a friend who is more than 50 of 60 years old.
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Which of the following is not a sign of friendliness? Telling somebody off Giving a present Giving somebody a nickname
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Which of the following is not an example of body language? Offering a gift Shaking your fist Leaning towards someone
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Who are most likely to receive a lukewarm welcome? In-laws Grandparents Children
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To 'tell somebody off' means... to criticize. to laugh at somebody. to thank somebody.
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The difference between adults and children is that... adults are more restrained. only children have expressive body language. adults are more experienced at greeting others.
Dialogue: Expression [1 exercises] 1
Bond Airtours. How can I help you? I would like to reserve some business-class tickets to Boston. Can I reserve some business-class tickets to go to Boston, please? A business-class ticket to fly to Boston, please.
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Certainly.
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Yes, we do. Fine. Fine.
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O.K. No problem. Sure, sir.
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Fine. Yes, we do, sir. Fine.
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What time would you like to leave Boston, sir? We will leave Boston at 5:45 p.m. Do you have any planes at 5:15 p.m. from Boston? I'd like a flight at 5:30 p.m., please.
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Yes, you can.
How long will you stay in Boston? From Saturday the 1st to Monday the 3rd. I will stay in Boston for 3 days. We would like to return from Boston on Sunday the 2nd.
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When would you like to arrive in Boston, sir? Do you have any flights on July the 1st? I would like to arrive on August the 1st. September the 1st in the afternoon, please.
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Certainly.
Would you like to rent a car at the airport? Yes, I would like to rent a car at the airport. No, I wouldn't, thank you. In fact, some people will meet me at the airport.
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Do you have any questions? How long is the flight? Do you have a shuttle bus service to downtown? No, I don't have any questions, thanks.
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That's fine. Yes, we do. That's fine.
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How will you pay for your reservation? I'll pay for my reservation by credit card. Do you accept credit cards? Our company will pay by credit card.
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The flight is three hours long. Yes, we do, sir. Fine.
You can pay for your reservation at the check-in desk. Fine, I'll pay for it at the check-in desk. O.K., I will pay for the reservation at the airport. We will pay at the check-in desk, then.
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Fine. Can I take your name, sir? Fine. Can I take your name, sir? Fine. Can I take your name, sir?
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