Notions & Functions 1

-This is my friend, Peter. -Pleased to meet you, too.

-Pleased to meet you, Peter.

-Mu name's Irene.

-Nice to meet you, Irene. -Nice to meet you, too.

-Let me introduce my colleague. -Tony, this is Jane. -How do you do?

-How do you do?

-Please call me Jenny.

-Then you must call me Pam.

-Excuse me, do you speak English?

-Yes, I do./A little.

-Excuse me. Are you...?

-Yes, I am./No, I'm...

-How are you?

-I'm fine, thanks.

-It was nice talking to you.

-It was nice talking to you, too.

-See you later.

-See you. Bye.

-Thanks. -Thanks a lot.

-You're welcome. -It was pleasure.

-Thank you very much.

-Don't mention it.

-What time do you get up in the morning?

-I usually get up at 7:00 am.

-What do you like doing in your free time?

-I like/enjoy listening to music/reading books/etc.

-What do you do at the weekend?

-I sometimes go shopping/visit my grandparents/etc.

-What are your hobbies?

-I play chess and collect DVDs.

-Are you in the school basketball team?

-Yes, I'm training for the championship.

-I'm sick. I feel awful.

-I'm sorry to hear that.

-I'm sleepy/tired.

-How about taking a nap?

-I failed my test.

-Don't worry. You'll do better next time.

-I won first prize!

-Really? Congratulations! -That's great/wonderful!

-I'm moving to Britain next weekend.

-Are you serious? -You must be joking/kidding!

-What do/did you think of...?

-I think (she's lovely!) -If you ask me... -I don't think.../In my view...

-Did you like (my new haircut?)

-Yes, it looks great!

-How was your weekend?

-Great! I had fun.

-I think... Do you agree? -I belive... -How about you?/And you?

-Yes, of course./Certainly! -Exactly/Absolutely. -I think you are right. -That-s true, but it seems to me that.../Perhaps, but... -No way!/No chance! You must be joking! -I'm afraid I can't agree with you./I'm afraid you are wrong. -I'm afraid that won't be possible./I don't think so.

-Who's that girl/boy?

-He's/She's my best friend.

-Can you tell me the way to the metro station?

-Yes, turn left into King Street and it's next to the post office.

-Where should I get off?

-You can get off at Cross Station.

-How much does it cost?

-That's 12 pounds.

-Why didn't you come to school yesterday?

-I was too ill/I was sick/I had to go to the doctor's.

-Have you been to England?

-Yes, I went last year.