Writing - Skill Building Activity: Short Conversations (CLB 3–4)
Goal: Write three short conversations using vocabulary and expressions from this module.
Instructions:
Work with a partner or in a group of 3.
Write three short dialogues (3–4 turns each).
Use at least 2 vocabulary words or phrases from the unit in each conversation. Underline your vocabulary words.
Conversation 1: Formal
Scenario: Speaking to a landlord, supervisor, or doctor's receptionist.
Prompt: You need to call or visit a landlord, manager, or receptionist to ask for information or report a small problem (for example: asking to fix a leaking sink, reporting an absence, or booking an appointment).
Tone: Polite and formal.
Useful Starters:
"Hello [Name / Title], excuse me..."
Conversation 2: Informal (Friends or Classmates)
Scenario: Making plans after class or at work break.
Prompt: Talk to a classmate or co-worker. Ask them about their weekend plans or invite them to get a coffee together after class.
Tone: Friendly and casual.
Useful Starters:
"Hi! How are you doing today?"
Conversation 3: Informal (Family or Neighbors)
Scenario: Talking about daily routines or helpful favors.
Prompt: Talk to a family member or next-door neighbor. Ask them for a small favor (like borrowing an item) or talk about what you are making for dinner.
Tone: Casual and relaxed.
Useful Starters:
"Hey! Do you have a minute?"
SB
Part 1 Instructions: Listen to the five greetings and
introductions. Which one did you hear?
Audio Link: Greetings and Introductions
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a. Hi. How are you doing? b. Hey. How’s it going? c. Hello. How are you? |
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2. |
a. Good morning. How are
you doing? b. Good afternoon. How’s
it going? c. Good evening. How are
you? |
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3. |
a. Hey, how are you? b. Hi, how are you? c. Hello. How are you? |
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4. |
a. Hi, my name is Tim. b. Hi, I’m Tim. c. Hello. My name is Tim. |
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5 |
a. Sam, this is my
friend, Jane. b. Sam, have you met
Jane? c. Sam, I’d like to
introduce you to Jane. |
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6 |
a. Dan, this is my
friend, Lily. Lily, this is my co-worker, Dan. b. Dan, have you met
Lily? Lily, this is Dan. c. Dan, I’d like to
introduce my friend, Lily. Lily, this is my co-worker, Dan. |
Part 2 Instructions: Listen to the short conversations.
Think about the tone. Are they casual (easy and relaxed) or a little
more formal (very polite and careful)?
For
each conversation, check (þ) casual or formal. Write a word or phrase in the box that makes the
conversation casual or formal.
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Conversation 1 |
¨ casual ¨ formal |
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Conversation 2 |
¨ casual ¨ formal |
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Instructions: Read the messages. Choose the correct answer.
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Dear Lena, Thanks so much for dinner last
night! We had a wonderful time. It was really nice to meet Marco and your
beautiful children. My son, Paul, had a very good time with your kids, and
Sam and I enjoyed talking with you and Marco! You have a lovely home, and
the food was so delicious. Excellent pasta! We would love to have you,
Marco, and the kids over to our house for dinner soon. Are you free on
Saturday, Nov. 12? You could come over around 5:00 to give the kids a
chance to play before dinner. Please let me know if you can make it. Maria
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Message 1 |
1. What is the main idea of the
message?
a. Maria enjoyed meeting Lena’s
family.
b. Maria is thanking and inviting
Lena.
c. Maria wants their kids to play together.
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Hi Jake, I hope you’re doing well. I’m really sorry, but I
can’t make it to the hike on Saturday. I hurt my ankle last night, and the
doctor says I should stay off my feet for at least a week. I can’t do any
exercise at all. I won’t be able to drive you on Saturday, but you
can borrow my car. And why don’t you stay for dinner after the hike when
you bring the car back? Let me know if that works for you, and sorry
again! Hopefully I’ll be back on my feet in a few weeks. Cheers, Ahmed
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Message 2 |
2.
What is the main idea of the message?
a.
Ahmed can’t go on the hike and is offering Jake his car and dinner.
b.
Ahmed is letting Jake know he can’t exercise.
c.
Ahmed is apologizing for not driving Jake on Saturday.
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Hey Ben, It’s been a long time! I’ve been really busy the
last few months. I started teaching at a new school in September. It’s high
school close to my house and I love it. I’ve also been doing a lot of work
on my house. I put a new floor in the bathroom, and I painted the bedrooms
and the living room. And, I’ve been volunteering at the food bank downtown.
I even met a nice guy there. His name is Andreas. I hope we can get
together soon so you can meet him. Let me know how things are going with you. How is
everyone at the school? What are you teaching this year? Be sure to say hi
to everyone for me. Looking forward to hearing from you. Danny
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Message 3 |
3.
What is the main idea of the message?
a.
Danny is telling Ben about a man he met.
b.
Danny is apologizing for not writing in a long time.
