Making Invitations, Describing Character

Spoken English II, Class 1 & 3Dr. Janet Sio

Fujian Normal University

Homework Review: Future Tense

What do you plan to do this year to improve yourself?

Share in pairs

Change partners

Share your plan 2 more times

Hand in your homework.

InvitationsIndefinite InvitationsKate: It was nice talking with you, but I have to go to class now.

Deb: Okay, maybe we can meet sometime soon.

Kate: Yeah, I’d love to. Come over and visit me sometime.

Deb: Sure. See you later.

Definite Invitations Kate: Would you have time to get together for lunch before the Christmas holiday?

Deb: Sure. I’d love to.

Kate: How about Friday? Maybe about 12:30 at my place?

Deb: Okay. See you then.

 

Definite or Indefinite Invitations?

• You will be given 6 invitation situations. Discuss in pairs, is the invitation definite or indefinite?

• Pairs will act the invitation out at the front of the class

• Discuss why you think it is a definite or indefinite invitation

Definite and Indefinite InvitationsPatrick: I’d like to have you over to my place sometime this semester.Judy: Great.Patrick: How about if I call you sometime and we’ll figure out a good time?

Judy: Hi, Pat. When are we going to get together?Patrick: Let’s do it soon.Judy: Sounds good.

Patrick: Are you free next Saturday to come to dinner at our place?Judy: Sure, I’d love to come. Can I bring anything?

Judy: It’s been a long time since we’ve seen each other. Let’s get together soon.Patrick: I’d love to, but February is very busy and March is full, too.Judy: Well, let’s decide in April, then.

Definite and Indefinite Invitations

Judy: Hey Pat! Why don’t you drop by Friday night. I’m having a party.Patrick: Okay. I’ll try to come.

Patrick: Good talking to you. Let’s get together soon.Judy: I’d love to.Patrick: Good. I’ll give you a call and we’ll set a date.Judy: If you want, we can set a date now.Patrick: Yeah, let’s do that. I’m free any evening next week. What about you?Judy: Wednesday evening is fine.Patrick: Okay. Let’s make it Wednesday.Judy: Great. See you then.

Invitations: DialogueRebecca Liang, a Chinese student, meets her American teacher, Emily Wilson, in the hallway after class one day by chance. Rebecca decides to take this opportunity to invite her teacher to see a movie.

Emily: Hello, Rebecca.

Rebecca: Oh hi, Ms. Wilson. How’re you doing?

Emily: Oh, not bad.

Rebecca: Say, would you like to go to the new Steven Spielberg movie tomorrow evening?

Emily: Oh, that’s a great idea, but I already have plans.

Rebecca: What about Saturday evening?

Emily: That would be fine. Where should we meet?

Rebecca: Why don’t I pick you up at your house?

Emily: Okay. What time?

Rebecca: Is 6:30 okay?

Emily: Sure. See you on Saturday!

Sentence Patterns: InvitationsINVITING Do you feel like going to (activity) (time)?

What about going to (activity) (time)?How about going to(activity) (time)?Do you want to (go to) (activity) (time)?Would you like to (go to) (activity) (time)?I wonder if you’d like to (go to) (activity) (time)?

ACCEPTING Sure. (falling tone)Okay. (falling tone)I’d love to.That would be (very) nice.That’s a good/great/ terrific idea.

REFUSING Gee, I’m really sorry, but ... ... I already have plans.Oh, I’d love to but ... ... I’m afraid I’m busy.Sorry, ... ... I can’t.

Practice: Making and Accepting Invitations

• English Corner• a class party• a movie• a soccer game• a concert• a play• dinner• an outing to a park

Make an invitation! Refuse or accept

Meet Me in the Morning Jazz ChantMeet me in the morning.

Meet me at noon.

Meet me in September.

or in the middle of June.

Meet me at midnight.

Meet me in the hall.

Meet me in the summer.

Meet me in the fall.

Meet me in the evening

Meet me at eight.

I’ll meet you anytime you want,

but please don’t be late

Adjectives to Describe Character

1. What does a “friend” mean?

2. What English words would you use to describe your best friend?• Start with :

“I like my best friend because they are.......”

Positivefriendly

polite

courteous

hospitable

considerate

respectful

kind

quiet

helpful

thoughtful

responsible

Negativeunfriendly

impolite

discourteous

inhospitable

inconsiderate

disrespectful

unkind

noisy, loud

unhelpful

thoughtless

irresponsible

Describing Character

Other Affixes

1. in- :

2. im- :

3. un- :

4. dis- :  

5. ir- :

6. -less :

You will be given a group of words describing character.

In groups of 4, determine which affix should be added to the word to make it have the opposite meaning.

Other Affixes

1. in- : inactive, indirect, independent, insensitive

2. im- : imbalanced, immature, impatient, impossible

3. un- : uninteresting, undecided, ungraceful, unloving

4. dis- : disinterested, disloyal, displeased, dissatisfied 

5. ir- : irresponsible, irrational, irresistible

6. -less : hopeless, helpless, powerless, harmless

Describing Character

What kind of boyfriend/girlfriend do you want?

I want a _______ kind of boyfriend/girlfriend

What kind of person is your mother? father?

My mother/father is ___________

When you die, how do you want to be remembered?

I want to be remembered as a ______ person

What character flaw do you wish to change about yourself?

Sometimes, I’m too ______. I wish I could be more _______

Homework

• Practice jazz chant: Meet Me in the Morning• Practice using words to describe character by

writing 3-4 sentences to describe yourself.

Mid term Exam

• Date: April 22, 2013• Value: 30% of final mark• Write a speech about “I am…..” which will be

about 18-20 sentences • Each line should begin with “I am…”• Use the instructor’s speech “I am” as a guide

to preparing your assignment• Written part must be submitted• Pronunciation, Fluency, Vocabulary,

Grammar, Depth, Length will all be part of the assignment grade.