A 2 Communication Companion
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A.2Introductions All Around
Groups of 3. Meet the other students in your group. Use the conversation below as a model.
Laura: Luis, this is Jiao-Long Chow. He’s a designer.
Luis: Glad to meet you, Jiao.Laura: And this is Luis Mendez.
Luis is a programmer.Jiao: Good to meet you.
Student-to-Student Dictation
Pairs. Student A, look at this page. Student B, look at page 9.
Student A, say the following sentences to Student B.
1. She’s a nurse.2. He’s an artist.3. They’re programmers.4. I’m a doctor.5. She’s a designer.
Now write the sentences Student B says.
1. ____________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________________
5. ____________________________________________________________
Check your answers with Student B.
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Meeting People
Level 1 • Unit A.2 7
Board Game: What Do They Do?
Groups of 4. Two pairs will compete. Each pair needs 1 marker. See appendix for complete instructions.
ExamplePair 1, toss the coin. Move 1 space.Pair 1, Student A: Look at the cue (Mary/designer). Ask: “Is Mary a designer?”Pair 1, Student B: Find the picture of Mary. Say: “Yes, she is.”
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Mary/designer Carol/nurseSue and Bill/doctors
Peter and Marco/students
David/artistJane/programmer
John/actor
FINISH
you/engineer
you/student
Grace/travel agent
Roy and Gail/
teachers
Roy and Gail DavidJane
John Peter and MarcoMary
Carol Sue and Bill Grace
Longman English Online Communication Companion8
Hidden Conversations
Pairs. Cover your partner’s side of the page. There are 2 conversations. Listen carefully to yourpartner, then choose the next sentence. Student A, to begin, choose either “Is this your first dayhere?” or “How are you doing?”
Student A Student B
Is this your first day here? Yes, it is. I’m Ken.or orHow are you doing? Fine, thanks. And you?
Very well, thank you. How is the new office?or orGlad to meet you. I’m Jane. Good to meet you, too.
What do you do here? And the people?or orGreat! I like it. I’m a designer. And you?
I’m an artist.orThey’re very nice, too.
Now practice the other conversation. This time Student B begins.
Sort Out the Words
Groups of 4. Each group uses 1 piece of paper. Make 2 columns. Write “1st Syllable” and “2nd Syllable” at the top of the columns.
Listen to your teacher say each word. Is the stress on the first syllable or on the second syllable?Decide together. Write the word in the correct column.
travel excuse tomorrow teacher
hello doctor OK computer
meeting professor agent designer
office morning people today
Pairs. Now write a conversation, using 2 words from each column on your paper.
Level 1 • Unit A.2 9
Student-to-Student Dictation
Pairs. Student B, look at this page. Student A, look at page 6.
Student B, write the sentences Student A says.
1. ____________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________________
5. ____________________________________________________________
Now say these sentences to Student A.
1. Is she a travel agent?2. Is he an actor?3. Are you a teacher?4. Is she a student?5. Are they designers?
Check your answers with Student A.
WebTalk
Groups of 4. Imagine you are the person you found on the web. Introduce yourself to the otherstudents in your group. Tell them your name and your job.
Use these instructions for the games on pages 7, 15, 19, 27, 35, 39, 43, 47, and 51.
Groups of 4 (2 pairs). Use 1 book and 1 coin. Pairs compete against each other. Eachpair needs 1 marker.
Pairs 1 and 2: Put your markers on the “Start” square. To move forward on theboard, toss the coin. One side of the coin = move 1 space; the other side ofthe coin = move 2 spaces.
Pair 1: Begin playing. Toss the coin and move your market to the correct square.Use the cues and pictures in the square and/or in the middle of the boardto ask and answer a question. Look at the example on the page for moreinformation.
Pair 2: Make sure Pair 1 asks and answers the question correctly. If you aren’t sure,ask your teacher.
Pair 1: If you are correct, your marker stays on the square. If you are not correct,move the marker back to where you started.
Pair 2: Toss the coin and move to the correct square. If you land on the squarewith Pair 1’s marker on it, move to the next square. Ask and answer a question.
Pairs 1 and 2: Take turns. Play until one pair gets to the “Finish” square.
Use these instructions for the game on page 11.
Groups of 3. Use 1 book and 1 coin. Students A, B, and C will compete against eachother. Each student needs 1 marker.
Students A, B, and C: Put your markers on the “Start” square. To move forward onthe board, toss the coin. One side of the coin = move 1 space; the other sideof the coin = move 2 spaces.
Student A: Begin playing. Toss the coin and move your marker to the correctsquare. Use the cues and pictures in the square to make up your sentence.Look at the example on the page for more information.
Students B and C: Make sure Student A is correct. If you aren’t sure, ask your teacher. Student A: If you are correct, your marker stays on the square. If you are not
correct, move the marker back to where you started. Students A, B, and C: Take turns. Toss the coin and move to the correct square.
If you land on a square with another student’s marker on it, move to the nextsquare. Play until one student gets to the “Finish” square.
Instructions for Board GamesAppendix
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