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Table of Contents:

Unit 1 - .................................................... page 1

Do you have a favorite TV show?

Unit 2 -
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How can I help you?

Unit 3 - Where do you see .................................................... page 25

yourself in 10 years?

Unit 4 -
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Are You Single?

Unit 5 - .................................................... page 47

Do you like pop music?

Unit 6 - Do you think you .................................................... page 57

have a healthy lifestyle?

Unit 7 - Excuse me! You are .................................................... page 68

the manager here, aren’t you?

Unit 8 - .................................................... page 78

I have a degree in Journalism.

Unit 9 - .................................................... page 88

Don’t forget to wear a mask!

Unit 10 - I’m afraid we can’t .................................................... page 98

agree with you on that topic

EXTRA - .................................................... page 108

Review of all Verb Tenses
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Unit 1
Do you have a
favorite TV
show?

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Speaking

. What is your favorite movie or tv show?

. What show have you been watching lately?

. Do you have a favorite genre?

. Have you been to the theater lately?

Vocabulary

Language reference: likes and dislikes

Asking for preferences: What kind of movies do you like?

Strong likes: I really like... I'm really into... It was really good /
absolutely brilliant.

Partial likes: I quite like... It wasn't bad.

Dislikes: I'm not really into / keen on... I don't really like... I really don't
like... It wasn't very good. / What other genres are there? It was really
bad / absolutely terrible.

MOVIE TV SHOW GENRE

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ACTION THRILLER ROMANCE

TEEN SCI-FI DRAMA

COMEDY FANTASY

Listening

Questions Audio 1:

What is Mary’s favorite genre of movie?

⬜ Action ⬜ Comedy ⬜ Drama ⬜ Horror

Does Mary like action movies?

⬜Yes, she does. ⬜ No, Mary likes thriller movies ⬜No, Mary loves drama
movies. ⬜ Yes, and she’s watching an action movie later with her
friends.
When Mathew says: “I’m watching one with my friends later today,”
what does he mean?
⬜ He is watching a movie right now. ⬜ He is going to watch a movie
later today. ⬜He always watches that movie. ⬜He already watched that
movie before.

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Audio 1

- Hi Mathew!
- Hey Mary!
- Tell me again, What type of movie do you like to watch?
- I love action movies! I’m watching one with my friends later today.
- That’s really nice.
- Do you like action movies too?
- Not really, I prefer drama movies. Today, I’m going to send you a list
of my favorite ones, so you can watch them too!

Audio 2

- Mary, today I had a lot of homework. But I’m watching one of the
movies you sent me, tonight! I don’t think I’m going to like it a lot. I
prefer action and horror movies.
- I watch action movies sometimes, but I prefer watching comedies.
- I know, I know… But we’re going to watch something I like tomorrow,
since you chose the movie last time. I’m stuck between a thriller or a
horror movie haha
- Noooo, you know I get scared easily!
- I’m just kidding! It can be one of those romances that you like so
much!

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Questions Audio 2:

What did Mary and Mathew decide to watch?

⬜ Action ⬜ Romance ⬜ Comedy ⬜ Horror

Did Mathew watch the movie Mary had sent to him ?

⬜ Yes, and he really liked it. ⬜ No, he was too occupied with college.
⬜Yes, but he disliked it. ⬜No, but he is going to watch it tomorrow.

When Mary says “I watch action movies sometimes”, what does

she mean?
⬜ It’s part of her routine. ⬜She is watching an action movie right
now. ⬜ She already watched an action movie. ⬜ She watches action
movies frequently.

Reading

Marcus: So, I have been thinking, wouldn’t it be nice for us to go to the

movies someday?
Mary: Definitely, but what movie genre do you guys like? I love to
watch sci-fi movies.
Dean: I usually watch action movies. Have you seen any lately, Anne?
Anne: No, I haven’t. I usually watch detective movies. I find them super
fascinating!
Marcus: I’m the one that invited everyone but no one has asked me
what I like!
Dean: OK...OK.. What do you like to watch Marcus?
Marcus: I’m watching this serial killer documentary and I’m loving it.
Anne: Alright, it's clear that everybody likes something different.
Once we get to the theater we can take a vote.

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Fill in the blanks

WATCHING - SEEN- HAVE - WATCH - YET - SEEN -

HAVEN’T BEEN - WATCHING - YET - GOING

Marcus: Have you ___________ that new detective show?

Anne: I ___________ detective movies and shows all the time, you

have to be more specific!

Marcus: I am ___________ it online, It’s the new Sherlock show

with Benedict Cumberbatch.

Anne:OH! I ___________ heard of it but I haven’t ___________

the show yet! Is it good?

Marcus: It’s really interesting! But I ___________ ___________

able to finish it ___________ .

Anne: Humm. I’m ___________ to watch it later today then.

Marcus: Alright! Let me know what you think once you’re done

___________ .

Use of English

Grammar Review

> HE,SHE,IT are used with IS, DOES, HAS and VERB+S.

> I,YOU,WE,THEY are used with DO, HAVE and VERB.

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Verb Simple Present

Tense: Present Continuous

To state a FACT or to talk To talk about something

about ROUTINE. you are doING NOW or in
When do you use To describe a permanent the NEAR FUTURE.
each: situation or something To describe TEMPORARY
you do regularly. actions.

The verb stays in its root

How to use it: Verb+ING
form!

I’m working right now!

I work at a school! (FACT)
(ACTION IN PROGRESS)
Example:
I sometimes play soccer! I’m playing soccer
(ROUTINE) tonight! (NEAR FUTURE)

Expressions that mean

Adverbs of Frequency: “now” or “around now”:
Can be used
Often, sometimes, usually, These days, this
with: never, always... week/month, or at the
moment...

I’m going to wake up at 7

tomorrow because I need
Example: I usually wake up at 8.
to walk to work. My car
broke down.

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Verb Present Past

Tense: Perfect Simple

To talk about past actions

or events when time is not
When we mention or ask
mentioned.
When do you use about when something
Or unfinished situations,
each: situations that started in
happened. Time is
mentioned.
the past and have not
finished.

Subject + HAVE;HAS + Subject+Verb in past form

Past participle + time expression
How to use it: Use of HAVE or HAS for Regular: +ED, and
questions and answers. Irregular Verbs.

I have broken my arm. I broke my arm last year.

We have been married for We were married for 20

Example:
20 years. years.
(UNFINISHED SITUATION, (Finished situation, they
they are STILL married). are not married anymore)

+“For” (specific period of

time, 2 hours, 20 yars…)
+“Since” (a moment in the +Past expressions:
Can be used with: past when it started). Yesterday, last week,
And also expressions: when I was a child...
Lately, all day, all
afternoon...

Example: I have been very busy I was very busy last week
lately.

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Text

A Critics Review

The new action movie, The Longest Hour, is a work of modern art. The
main character is a very tough, hard-working female lead that shows
the power of modern femininity. There is nothing that this woman can’t
do. The scene where she enters the bank will go down as one of the
best action movie scenes in modern history.

Fans of other genres might not enjoy the movie as much. The movie is
noticeably missing comedy, romance, or mystery aspects, but it
makes up for it with frequent car chase and shootout scenes. If you
enjoy action movies, you’re going to love The Longest Hour for sure. I
couldn’t take my eyes off the screen!

As I am writing this, I can see the scenes replay in my head. If you are
planning to watch the movie, I suggest watching the director’s cut. It is
even more entertaining. I plan on going back to the movies to watch it
again! I think The Longest Hour will be the best movie of the year. I
don’t think any other movie will come close.

Questions - Written Exercise

Is there a movie or show that you often rewatch ? For how long
have you been watching it?

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If you could live inside of any movie or TV show, which one would
you choose? Why?

Describe your favorite movie and TV show using the grammar you
learned in this Unit.

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Unit 2
How can I help
you?

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Speaking

Do you have a favorite restaurant?

What is your favorite food?

Do you prefer to order food or cook it

yourself?

Vocabulary

I WOULD LIKE = I'd like

I would like a glass of water.

I’d like a glass of coke.

I’ll have a piece of cake.

Can I have today’s special?

How would you like to pay?

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Snack With cash By card

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Meals:

BURGER LASAGNA

PASTA PIZZA
Sweets-Desserts:

CAKE CHEESECAKE

BROWNIE PIE

Drinks:

SODA COFFEE

WINE JUICE

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Listening

Who ordered a Cesar Salad, Kim or John?

⃞ Just one of them ordered a Cesar Salad, and it was Kim.

⃞ They both ordered a Cesar Salad.
⃞ Neither one ordered a Cesar Salad.
⃞ One of them ordered a Cesar Salad, and it was John.

When John says “you must try their Cesar Salad”, what does he
mean?

⃞ That Kim should strongly consider having the Cesar Salad.

⃞ It’s an advice.
⃞ John is telling her to avoid having that salad.
⃞ John isn’t sure about what she should have.

“Should”, “must” and “might” are some of the MODAL VERBS present
in the dialogue, match them with their explanation:

Should Possibility

Must Advice

Might Obligation

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Audio

Waiter: Hello, Can I help you?.

Kim: Yes, we’d like to have some lunch.
Waiter: What would you like?
Kim: What should I have John?
John: You must try their Cesar salad! That’s what I’ll have first.
Kim: Alright, can I have the Cesar Salad too?
Waiter: Sure! 2 Cesar salads. And what would you like for your main
course?
Kim: I'd like a grilled cheese sandwich. You should try it too John, you
might like it.
John: Well, I was thinking about having a burger, but I can have both.
Waiter: Humm, Ok. Would you like anything to drink?
Kim: Yes, I'd like a glass of Coke, please.
John: Are there other options? Can I have some juice?
Waiter: Yes. We have orange juice and Lemonade.
John: Orange juice sounds really good.
Waiter: Ok. A coke and an orange juice.
~Kim and John have lunch~
Waiter: Can I bring you guys anything else?
Kim: Would you like some dessert, John?
John: Yes, we have to try the cheesecake!
Waiter: 2 pieces?
John: Yes. Can we have the bill as well?
Waiter: Certainly.
Kim: I don't have my glasses. How much is it?
Waiter: That's $28.50.
John: Here you are. Thank you very much.
Waiter: You're welcome. Have a good day.
Kim: Thank you. Same to you.

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Reading

Waiter: Good evening, how can I help you?

Dean: I would like a Coke, please.

Waiter: Would you like to order anything else?

Dean: No, that's it, thank you.

Waiter: No problem, call me when you're ready to place the rest of

your order.

Dean: I would like to order my food now.

Waiter: Of course, what would you like to order?

Dean: Can I get a cheeseburger and some fries?

Waiter: Sure. Can I get you anything else?

Dean: That'll be all, thank you.

Dean: Can I have the check please?

Waiter: Absolutely, It will be 10$. How would you like to pay?

Dean: With cash. Here it is. Have a nice one!

Waiter: You too sir!

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Fill in the blanks

SOME - FEW - WOULD - SHOULD - WINE - NEED -

SHOULD - RECOMMEND - MIGHT

Waiter: ______________ you like to place an order?

John: Sure! For now, we would like a bottle of your best

______________ !

Waiter: Certainly, I’ll be right back!

Mary: This is such a nice restaurant! I’m happy that you came for a

______________ days to see me.

John: Me too. What ______________ we order?

Mary: Maybe ______________ pasta!

John: That sounds incredible.

Waiter: Are you all ready to place an order?

Mary: Yes! Which pasta ______________ we get?

Waiter: I ______________ the pesto. You ______________

like it.

John: Ok, pesto could be what we ______________ .

Thank you!

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Use of English

Modal Verbs: Have to: It’s not

Grammar:
Must a Modal Verb

Must: Obligation. Have to: Obligation.

When do you
The speaker thinks it’s Another person thinks
use each: necessary. it’s necessary.

Example: I must quit drinking. I have to quit drinking.

The doctor or a friend

This person thinks it’s
Explanation: thinks it’s time for this
time to stop drinking.
person to stop drinking.

Don’t have to: No

How to use in Mustn’t: Prohibition. Obligation. It’s not
the negative: You CAN’T do it. something you need to
do.

You don’t have to wait

Example: You mustn’t wait here
here.

You can wait somewhere

You are not allowed to be
Explanation: else, you are NOT
there.
obligated to wait there.

Modal Verb: Example: You should see

Should: Advice or opinion
Should a doctor.

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Modal verbs of Negative

Grammar:
deduction: form:

Must: When you’re 90% to Can’t be: 90% to 100% NOT

When do you use 100% sure of something sure.
each: May/Might: 30% to 50% May/Might NOT: 30% to
Sure. 50% NOT sure.

Must: She must be tired. Can’t be: He can’t be too

(I know she is tired, she far. He just left.
worked all day). (You KNOW that he isn’t
Example: May/Might: He might be far).
busy. May/Might NOT: Call him,
(I don’t know if he is busy he might not be busy.
or not) (maybe he isn’t busy)

Another way to You can use the modal deduction to speculate about verb
use it: of actions in progress: Modal Verb+Be+ ING verb.

The lights are on, they

They went to the movies,
Example: might be watching a
they must be having fun!
movie.

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Grammar: Quantifiers:

When you Distribution

Type: Countable: Uncountable:
have options:

Both: one and

the other are an
Much Large
option. A and B. Many
...Quantity
When do Either: Just one
of the options.
you use
Just A or just B.
each: (A) little of Small
Neither: None of (A) few
A bit of ...Quantity
the options.
Not A and not B.

Both: Can be used Sentence: Examples:

I like with countables
strawberries and and
bananas. I want uncountables:
both! A lot of food
A lot of + Lots of good
Lots of moments
Either: Plenty of Plenty of time
I can only have
one fruit in the Some:
morning, either Something, I have some
+
banana or someone, questions.
Example: strawberry. somewhere…

Any:
Neither: Anything, -Or ? Is there any
I’m on a diet, I anyone, news?
can eat neither anywhere.
bananas nor
strawberries, No:
only salads. Nothing, I have no
+
no one, questions.
nowhere.

None. + Means ZERO.

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Text

Food and restaurants

Are you looking for somewhere special to go this weekend? Do you

want to try something new? Check out one of these new restaurants.

The Indian Way:

A centrally located Indian restaurant, perfect for eating before or after
the movies or a show. In summer you might enjoy your meal in one of
our beautiful gardens. Our most popular dishes are lamb and chicken,
with either medium or hot spice. But if you like really spicy foods, you
must order our Pork Vindaloo.

The Tuscan cuisine:

If you like either a relaxed evening in a stylish restaurant or a true
cultural experience, this is the place for you. There’s nothing our chefs
can’t cook! They make both, traditional and contemporary dishes. We
could suggest many dishes, but you should definitely try our pasta
and seafood.

The Orange house:

This pretty restaurant serves food that has both things that we are
always looking for: tasty AND healthy food. If you are vegetarian you
might love our snacks! You should also try either one of our great fruit
smoothies or our cappuccinos, they both go really well with our
delicious cakes. You’ll fall in love with any of our products.

The Chocolate Industry:

The owner of this small café realised that desserts were her passion. If
you come to this cafe expecting either sandwiches or croissants, you’ll
find none. They only do desserts! Lots of different kinds of sweets.
Chocolate lovers can’t leave without trying at least two pieces of our
famous chocolate cake. Be careful, you might fall in love with our
cinnamon rolls too!

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Questions - Written Exercise

Now it’s your turn! Recommend your favorite restaurant to a friend

and talk about the foods you love ordering:

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Let’s remember all we learned and practice one last time! Create a
dialogue with a friend and read it, use the menu to order your food
and the vocabulary.

Starters Prices
Chicken Soup .................................. $2.50
Salad ................................................... $3.25

Sandwiches - Main Course

Ham and cheese .......................... $3.50
Tuna .................................................... $3.00
Vegetarian ....................................... $4.00
Grilled Cheese ................................ $2.50
Slice of Pizza .................................... $2.50
Cheeseburger ................................. $4.50
Hamburger ....................................... $5.00
Spaghetti ........................................... $5.50

Drinks Prices
Coffee .................................................. $1.25
Tea ........................................................ $1.25
Soft Drinks - Coke, Sprite, Root Beer,
Ice Tea ................................................. $1.75

Vocabulary:
How can I help you?
What would you like?
I would like...
I want a...
How much is it ?
How would you like to pay?
By credit card
By cash

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Write down the dialogue you created, using the menu above to
order your food.

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Unit 3
Where do you
see yourself in
10 years?

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Speaking
Discuss your personal and professional hopes and dreams for the
future.

What do you do?

What are your plans for the next 5 years?

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Vocabulary

Collocations with ‘goal’:

The most common verbs to use with the word ‘goal’ are ‘set’ for when
we create goals and ‘reach’ or ‘achieve’ for successfully completing
the goal:
We have set a short-term goal to increase productivity by 50% this
year.
We reached / achieved our goal of increasing productivity by 50% last
year.

Ambitious Challenging Easy

Achievable Realistic Unrealistic

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Vocabulary and Meaning: Explanation:

- Short-term goals
Occurring over a short period of time.
Objetivos a curto prazo

- Long-term goals
Occurring over a longer period of time.
Objetivos a longo prazo

Adjectives to describe
Examples:
your goals:

Increasing sales every month is an

Ambitious - Ambicioso
ambitious goal.

My professional goals for this year are

Challenging - Desafiador
challenging.

This month we have an easy goal. We

Easy - Fácil
just need to keep our numbers high.

Completing one report per week is an

Achievable - Alcançável
achievable goal.

My boss always sets realistic goals for

Realistic - Realista
our team.

Our manager doesn’t have a lot of

Unrealistic - Irrealista experience with the job, so she set
completely unrealistic sales goals.

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Listening

Michael’s manager said: “The short-term objectives that you set

definitely sound achievable”, those words respectively mean:

⃞ To define or create AND impossible.

⃞ To find AND possible.
⃞ To define or create AND possible.
⃞ To think AND unrealistic.

When Michael says “I also intend to finish my market research

project [...] I’ve been working on it for 2 months now”, what does the
BOLD expression mean?

⃞ He started the project 2 months ago and he is STILL working on it.

⃞ He finished the project 2 months ago.
⃞ He started the project 2 months ago and he already finished it.
⃞ He WILL start the project in 2 months.

These are some of the expressions used in the dialogue:

“To achieve”, “to reach”, “to accomplish”. What do they all mean?

⃞ To fail.
⃞ To lose.
⃞ To try.
⃞ To succeed.

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Audio

Manager: Thank you for meeting with me! I’d like to discuss your

short-term goals for this semester and your long-term goals at the

company as well.

Michael: Great! I’ve been thinking a lot about my goals, and I have

some ideas. This month, I’d like to learn how to use a new tool for

social media management, I will be much better after I master that.

My long-term goal is to implement a new social media strategy, I’m

going to work hard towards achieving this. I also intend to finish my

market research project this semester, I've been working on it for 2

months now. My long-term goal is to use the research to help

expand our company’s client base.

Manager: The short-term objectives that you set definitely sound

achievable. And I’m impressed by the long-term goals you’ve set!

They’re ambitious, and I think that’s great. Have you been thinking

about your goals related to your position in the company? How do

you see yourself in a year from now?

Michael: My short-term goal is to learn as much as I can and

succeed in my current position. In the future, I’m hoping to be able to

reach my goal of becoming Lead Business Analyst.

Manager: Well Michael, if you continue to work hard, I think both of

those goals are realistic. Let me know if there’s anything I can do to

help you accomplish your goals!

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Reading

May: We are getting so close to graduation! What are your plans for

after we leave college?

Jane: Well, I have set some goals. My short-term goal is to find an

internship to gain experience and save up some money. Long-term,

my goal is to move to New York. With the experience I’ve gained I’d be

able to start working in an important company in the marketing field.

What about you, what are your plans for the future?

May: I have it all planned! I will be moving to Chicago soon. I’ve been

applying to multiple internships and they are all remote, so once I’m

done with college, I can talk to my superior about a position in the

Chicago branch.

Jane: That’s so exciting! I think both of our goals are realistic, we just

need to work hard. Do you see yourself married 5 years from now?

May: No way! I hope I’m too busy being successful! I see myself

marrying and having kids 10 years from now, my career comes first

haha! And you Jane?

Jane: Well, I could wait for a couple years to get kids, they are a lot of

responsibility! I plan on consolidating my career before kids. But I do

see myself getting married soon.

May: I understand. Let’s see what happens in a few years.

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Fill in the blanks

FOR - WILL - SHOULD - CAN - GOING TO - MYSELF -

WILL - YOURSELF - COULD

Marcus: Hey! What have you been up to?

Chris: Hey! Well, I just started at a new job! I have to tell you about the

interview though, it was terrible!

Marcus: Really? What happened?

Chris: So, it started ok, but I just didn’t know how to answer some

questions. He asked me “where do you see _________________

in 5 years?”, and I couldn’t think fast enough.

Marcus: Oh, that’s a question that you should be prepared to answer!

You _________________ have said: “ I ________________

be very successful in 5 years, I’m _________________ be the

manager in this company!”

Chris: I wish I had said that. What I said was something like: “I’m a

hard worker, so I _________________ be achieving great things,

hopefully at this company!”

Marcus: That wasn’t bad at all! FOR how long have you been working

with them?

Chris: I’ve been working with them for 3 weeks now! I ___________

see you working there too! It’s a company focused on social media.

Marcus: Who knows? Maybe I _________________ get

_________________ an interview. I already know how to answer

one of the questions haha.

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Use of English

Grammar: Future forms: Examples:

Will: To talk about actions Will: I will buy a new
in the future, to make car! He will be a good
When do you predictions… lawyer!
use each:
Going to: To talk about
Going to: I’m going to
something that will
play soccer tonight!
happen soon.

Grammar: Reflexive Pronouns: Examples:

(I) Myself, (you) yourself,

(he) himself, (her) herself,
(it) itself, (we) ourselves,
(you) yourselves, (they) . She cut herself chopping
themselves. the carrot.

. When the subject and the

When do you use object are the SAME.
each:
. When you want to . Don’t worry, I’ll correct
emphasize who did the your homework myself.
action.

. When it takes no help to

finish the action . My son made lunch all
= “By … myself” by himself.

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Modal Verbs:
Grammar: Examples:
Ability or Possibility

Can: To talk about abilities

. I can speak chinese. (ability)
and possibilities.

When do you use Could: To talk about abilities . I could speak chinese.
each: and possibilities. (possibility)

Be able to: To talk about . I’m able to speak Portuguese.

abilities (Ability)

Grammar: Prepositions of time: Examples:

For: when you specify the
I’ve been married for 10 years.
period of time.

Since: When you specify the

When do you use starting point. (Unfinished I've been married since 2010.
each: action)

From: When you specify the

starting point and the end I’m home from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
point.

Comparatives and
Grammar: Examples:
Superlatives:

When do you use OLD:

each: . Older . Oldest
+ ER
1 or 2 syllables:
+EST My sister is older than me,
but my brother is older than
her. He is the oldest.

BEAUTIFUL
. More beautiful
. Most beautiful.
MORE
2 or more syllables:
MOST
NY is more beautiful than
Chicago. But the most
beautiful city to me, is Paris.

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Rules:
CVC: Se o fim da Double the last consonant + HOT
Double T + ER /+EST
palavra acaba em
+ER
Consoante - Vogal
+EST Hotter Hottest
- Consoante:

Take the “Y” off and replace it HAPPY:

Y: Palavras
with “I” -Y +IER / IEST
terminadas em Y:
+ER Happier Happiest
+EST

I’ve been in the USA for 8 months. First, I was excited and happy,
everybody was friendly. 8 months later, I feel exhausted. Now, I realize
how bad my English is. My biggest goal now is to improve my English;
however, I need to accomplish this as soon as possible. But where
should I start?
I hate it when people tell me, "Oh, I like your accent, where are you
from?", after I speak with them, so I guess I will have to work on my
accent. I plan on practicing at an english school once a week!
Another thing that makes me uncomfortable is writing e-mails, I feel
so insecure. I always wish that there was somebody to proofread. I
guess I am going to use a dictionary to make sure I am doing it right.
Understanding what people say when I meet them would be much
better than guessing what they say. I will be happier once my English
is better. I hope I can achieve this goal soon!

Define what group the colorful words belong to:

Green expressions Future actions.

Pink expressions Verbs related to goals.
Yellow expressions Preposition of time.
Blue expression Comparison or Superlative.

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Questions - Written Exercise

Now it’s your turn! Talk about your goals! How do you see yourself
in 2 years? Make sure to use the new vocabulary and Grammar
that we learned in this Unit. (Minimum of 10 lines.)

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Unit 4

Are You Single?

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Speaking

Are you dating?

Do you have plans for the weekend?

What do you like to do in your free time?

Vocabulary

Are you in a relationship?

Single Married

Seeing someone Divorced

Dating Widow

Engaged Widower Widow / Widower

Single Seeing someone Dating

Engaged Married Divorced

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Expressions to talk about relationships:

Have a thing for / Have a crush on

Get serious

To dump / break up

To ask someone out

To fall in love / be into someone

Positive adjectives: Negative adjectives:

smart boring
beautiful - handsome cynical
funny cold
interesting ugly

Social medias: Places:

Instagram theater
Facebook restaurants
Tinder night clubs
Twitter mall

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Listening

How did Matt meet his girlfriend?

⃞ They met at a restaurant.

⃞ They met because she followed him on Instagram.
⃞ They met because friends in common introduced them.
⃞ They met because he messaged her on Facebook.

Is Michael in a relationship?

⃞ Yes, he is engaged to Jan.

⃞ Yes, he is dating Jan.
⃞ No, he is a widower.
⃞ No, he is single.

Matt described his girlfriend as “funny and beautiful”, which

adjectives should you not use to describe someone you like?

⃞ Smart
⃞ Interesting.
⃞ Boring.
⃞ Charming.

The expression used by Matt to talk about his first conversation

with his girlfriend was “we just clicked”, what does that mean?

⃞ They immediately liked each other.

⃞ They clicked on something.
⃞ They did not like each other at first.
⃞ They hated each other at first.

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Audio

Michael: Hey man! It’s been a while since I last saw you. How are you
doing?

Matt: Hey Michael, I’m great! I have news. I met a girl, she is so funny
and beautiful!

Michael: Really? Where did you meet her?

Matt: Well, she started following me on Instagram, we have some

friends in common. A while after that she texted me and we just
clicked.

Michael: That’s awesome man. How long have you been seeing her
for?

Matt: I’ve been seeing her for 2 months. It’s getting serious.

Michael: Remember to take it slow!

Matt: I’ll try man. And what about you? Any news?

Michael: Jan and I broke up a couple weeks ago in a restaurant. It was

for the best.

Matt: Sorry to hear that. But you are a good man, you’ll find your
soulmate!

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Reading

Jan: Hey! It’s been so long. But we finally managed to meet up!

Mary: Hi Jan! It’s been months since we saw each other. I’m happy
you’re here.

Jan: Tell me everything! How have you been?

Mary: Well, I’m engaged! Tom finally proposed.

Jan: Oh my god! That’s amazing. I’m really happy for you.

Mary: I know… He is an amazing guy, I’m really happy.

Jan: When did he propose?

Mary: Well, we have been dating for 3 years now. He decided to

propose right on our anniversary.

Jan: That is really sweet. Remind me again because I forgot, where did
you meet him?

Mary: I’ll never forget meeting him. It was at the mall, we were both in
line at a store and he started talking to me. Now, here we are haha.

Jan: What a fun way to meet your soulmate!

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Fill in the blanks

INTO - LATELY- SMART- TRY TO- FACEBOOK- BEEN- SEEING- SOON- DOING-
RELATIONSHIP- STAYING- DURING- HAVE- LIKING- WHILE

Marcus: Hey Julia! How have you _________________?

Julia: I’m great! I missed you! You seem to be so busy
_________________.
Marcus: I know. I _________________ been traveling a lot. But
tell me, what have you been _________________?
Julia: Well… I’ve been _________________someone; he is really
_________________. I think you would like him.
Marcus: Wait a minute, you’re in a _________________? I’m
shocked. Where did you meet him?
Julia: Haha, I know…we met through _________________. He
added me and we started _________________ each other’s
posts!
Marcus: That’s so nice! So you guys got together
_________________I was traveling?
Julia: Yes! We started dating _________________the summer. I
hope I can introduce you two soon!
Marcus: It will be an honor to meet the guy that you are
_________________. But you should _________________
make this happen _________________because I have to travel
again at the end of the month.
Julia: I’ll do my best. But you should try _________________for a
bit more, we miss you.
Marcus: Alright, alright…

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Use of English

Grammar: Present perfect continuous: Examples:

. I have been painting the house.

. Situations that started in the
past and have not finished. (I started to paint PAST, and
When do you
I am STILL painting)
use each: . Repeated actions from past . I have been calling you for days!
until now.
(I REPEATEDLY called you)

Subject + HAVE / HAS + BEEN + ING

. I have BEEN texting you.
How to use it: Use of HAVE or HAS for questions
and answers.
. He has BEEN texting you.

Grammar: Prepositions of Time: Examples:

During: When? . We started dating during the

summer.
When do you
For: How long? . We’ve been dating for 2 years.
use each:
. We met while you were
While: At the same time. traveling.

Grammar: Gerund: (VERB+ ING) Examples:

. As a NOUN . Eating candy all the time isn't

. After a PREPOSITION healthy.
. After: see, notice, watch, listen,
When do you . I’m tired of waiting for you.
hear. (long or in progress
. I watched them dancing in the
use each: actions)
. After certain verbs: Admit, deny, park.
enjoy, miss, regret... . I regret taking dance classes.

Grammar: Infinitive: Examples:

. To express purpose. . I’ll call her to tell her what

. After would like, would love, happened.
would hate, would prefer… . I would love to see the
When do you . With quantifiers: too much, a lot
aquarium.
use each: . After certain verbs: afford,
agree, deserve, want, choose. . I have a lot to do.
. After question words: when, . I can’t afford to lose money.
what, who, where... . I don’t know where to go.

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Text

LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIPS:

So, I’ve been seeing someone for a couple months.

I really like him, he is smart, handsome and we have lots of fun when
we are together.

And even though I like him a lot, I don't know if we should date. You
probably want to ask me: “What’s the problem? Why don’t you want to
date him?”, so I’ll be honest. We can’t be together because I’m moving
to Spain next month. I know what you’re going to say… “but you could
try long distance…”, you all have been talking so much about long
distance nowadays, I see people talking about it in ALL my social
media. But believe me, it’s not that simple.

I’ll tell you a bit more about how we met and you can be the judge of
our situation! We met at a restaurant, I went there with my friends and
he was playing the piano that night. We locked eyes and he asked for
my number later that same night.

I know! Very romantic. But back to the “long distance” part, I have been
thinking about it during the weekend, and I won’t lie, it crossed my
mind to continue this love story overseas.

But it seems so complicated, we wouldn’t be able to see each other for

months.

Communicating through phone calls doesn’t seem to be enough.

Help me! What should I do? Should I give it a try?

Anyway, I have to decide soon. I’ll let you know what I decided.

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Questions - Written Exercise 1

Write an answer to the previous text. Remember to use the

grammar you learned in this Unit and the previous ones.
(Use should, might, could… Prepositions of time and the Present
Perfect Continuous if you can.) (Minimum of 10 lines)

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Questions - Written Exercise 2

Are you in a relationship? Talk about how you met and describe
your loved one. If you are not in a relationship, write down what you
think about long distance relationships and how you would
describe your perfect match! (Minimum of 10 lines)

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Unit 5

Do you like pop

music?

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Speaking

Talk about your favorite music and music trends and plan a night out
to listen to live music.

Do you have a favorite song?

What is your favorite singer or band?

What is a song that you always listen to?

Vocabulary

Music genre:
jazz, blues, pop, rock, heavy metal, hip-hop,
classical music, electronic music, rap, country music...

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Song Album Live concert

To talk about your reactions to music, you can use the following
expressions:

I listen to _____.
I enjoy listening to _____.
I listen to all kinds of music, except _____.

It sounds _____. I like the _____. It makes me feel ___.

great beat good

You like the music. You like the rhythm The music gives you
of the song. positive feelings.
awful
You don't like the melody bad
music. You enjoy listening to The music gives you
the song. negative feelings.

lyrics relaxed
You like the words of The music removes
the song. any bad feelings you
have.

energetic
The music gives you
energy or makes you
feel active.

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Listening

Jane and Mary had a conversation about their favorite type of

music. What was the word used by Mary to describe her taste for
music?

⃞ “Limited” taste.
⃞ “Peculiar”taste.
⃞ “Eclectic” taste.
⃞ “Girly”taste.

Brian told Jane that he feels______ when he listens to Rock

or Heavy metal.

⃞ Alive.
⃞ Energetic.
⃞ Excited.
⃞ Relaxed.

What does Mary like the most about Indie music?

⃞ The beat.
⃞ The instruments.
⃞ The voices.
⃞ The melody and the lyrics.

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Audio

Jane: What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?

Brian: I enjoy listening to all kinds of music.

Jane: Do you have a favorite kind of music?

Brian: I do, I like to listen to Rock and Heavy Metal.

Jane: Why do you like that type of music?

Brian: It makes me feel energetic.

Jane: I think that's an excellent reason to like something.

Brian: Thanks, I feel the same way.

*later that day*

Jane: What kind of music do you like to listen to?

Mary: Well, I like to think that I have an eclectic taste for things. But I

really like indie music.

Jane: That’s really nice. Indie music is my favorite too! Why do you like

listening to this type of music?

Mary: Well, I love the melody and the lyrics, it makes me feel relaxed

and alive!

Jane: I’m happy to know that! I was talking to Brian earlier and he told

me that listening to Rock makes him feel energetic.

Mary: It’s great to feel energetic. But does he like any other kind of

music?

Jane: Yes! He told me that he likes listening to Heavy metal too.

Mary: Oh, that’s cool!

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Reading

Mary: Hi Brian, it’s been a while since we last spoke.

Brian: Hey Mary! It really has been a while. What have you been up to?

Mary: Not much. Have you listened to the new DaBaby song? I know

you like rap, you should check it out!

Brian: I haven’t, but I’ll definitely check it out later today. Have you

been listening to anything new?

Mary: I have been listening to Reggaton and I get so excited trying to

dance it with my friends!

Brian: That does sound exciting! Yesterday Michael said that this

week he would be going to a live concert that plays all kinds of music.

We should go!

Mary: We really should! It would be so much fun.

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Fill in the blanks

DATE - TALK TO - IN MIND - WOULD BE – EXCITING -

BRING - BETTER – TOLD – PLANS - TALKING TO -
TRY – SEE - EXCITED - SAID

Mary: Hey Josh, do you have any _____________ for tomorrow

night?

Josh: Not really. What do you have _____________ ?

Mary: I was _____________ Brian the other day and he

_____________ me that Michael _____________ that he was

going to go to this live concert tomorrow. We thought it

_____________ so much fun for us all to go.

Josh: I’d love to go with you guys. Thank you for inviting me! It’s

always _____________ to _____________ new things and

new places.

Mary: For sure. I’m _____________ to have a night out dancing

with you guys. So, I’ll _____________ you tomorrow at 7 p.m.

Josh: It’s a _____________ . Can I _____________ a friend?

Mary: Absolutely, having more people to _____________ is

actually _____________ .

Josh: Ok. See you tomorrow then!

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Use of English

Grammar: Reported Speech: Examples:

. When we tell people

When do you
what another person . Peter: I am tired.
use each: said or thought.

. We need to change verb

tenses (present, past,
How to use it: . Peter said he was tired.
etc.) and pronouns (I,
you, my, your, etc.)

. SAY or TELL? . He said he didn’t have a

. say something car.
(to somebody)
. tell somebody . He told me his car was
something. broken.

Rules: “I am exhausted”
She said she was
. You always take “step” exhausted”
back when you report
someone’s speech! “I loved the concert”
He said he had loved the
concert.

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Grammar: +ED / +ING Adjectives: Examples:

. ED:
. ED:

I’m so excited.
to describe how you feel.
Tomorrow we will travel!
When do you
use each: . ING:
. ING:
to talk about the things
that produce these Travelling is exciting.
feelings.

SO / SUCH / SO MUCH /
Grammar: Examples:
SO MANY:

We can use so and such “You are smart”

Why do you to make the meaning of You are so smart
use it: an adjective, adverb or You are such a smart
noun stronger! person

. SO:
. You are so stubborn.
+ Adjective/ Adverb.

. SUCH:
. He said such nice things.
Uncountable or Plural.

When do you . SUCH A:

. You are such a liar.
Countable and Singular.
use each:
. SO MUCH: . I didn’t know you had so
Uncountables. much money.

. SO MANY: . There was so many people

Plural noun. there!

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Questions - Written Exercise

Now, try using the vocabulary and grammar we learned in this

unit! Ask the following questions to a classmate and write his
answers down.
- What music do you listen to?
- What do you like about your favorite type of music?
- What don't you like about your favorite type of music?

Now, report the answers your classmate gave you on the previous
exercise. Don’t forget to use the reported speech that we just learned!
And after that answer the questions yourself. (Minimum of 10 lines.)

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Unit 6
Do you think
you have a
healthy lifestyle?

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Speaking

- Do you try to have a healthy lifestyle?

- What is the main purpose of having a

healthy lifestyle?

- Do you think it is more important for you

to eat healthy or tasty food?

Vocabulary

Expressions to talk about Fitness:

Sedentary / Unfit /
To work out Fit / In shape
Out of shape

Warm up Cool down To stretch

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Good for Bad for Full of

Expressions to talk about Fitness:

. To work out = Exercitar

. Sedentary / Unfit = Sedentário, alguém que não pratica atividades

físicas. ≠ Fit = Alguém que pratica atividades físicas.

. Out of shape = Uma pessoa que não está em forma. ≠ In shape:

Alguém que está em boa forma.

. Warm up and cool down are the easy exercises that you do before
an activity (warm up) and after an activity (cool down).

. To stretch = alongar.

Expressions to talk about food:

. Fish oils are good for your brain.

. Too much sugar is bad for your teeth.

(Good / bad for is another phrase we hear a lot when talking about
diet. We use these phrases to say something is good or bad for
something else. You often hear milk is good for your bones or smoking
is bad for your health.)

. Full of: Cakes are full of sugar / Pizza is full of salt.

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Listening

John and Marcus had a conversation about eating healthy. In the

sentence: “I’d go for a baked potato if I were you. That’ll fill you up”.
What does this expression mean?

⃞ It will make you feel sick.

⃞ It will make you feel full.
⃞ It will make you feel thirsty.
⃞ It will make you feel hungry.
Some new words were used to describe ways to cook and prepare
food. Fried, Steamed and baked. Choose the correct option
considering the order that the words were presented.

⃞ Healthy; Unhealthy, Healthy.

⃞ Unhealthy; Healthy; Unhealthy.
⃞ Unhealthy; Healthy; Healthy.
⃞ Healthy; Healthy; Unhealthy.

Divide the following words into 2 groups: GOOD FOR YOU / BAD FOR
YOU:

Fried fish Baked fish Fries Vegetables Coke Water

GOOD FOR YOU: __________________________________

BAD FOR YOU: ___________________________________

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Audio

John: What’s that you’re eating there?

Marcus: It’s my lunch. Fish and fries.
John: I wouldn’t eat that if I were you. Aren’t you supposed to be on a
diet?
Marcus: Yeah. I don’t think it’s that bad. It’s got a bit of green in it.
John: Fries. Disgusting. And they’re full of sugar and salt.
Marcus: So, what do you think I should be eating?
John: Fresh green, leafy vegetables are best. What about some
steamed broccoli instead?
Marcus: I could do that.
John: The fish is okay, fish oils are good for your brain. However,
steamed or baked fish would be much better than the fried fish you’ve
got. There are loads of calories in it when you fry it.
Marcus: Mmm, okay. And the fries?
John: I think you know what I’m going to say. I’d go for a baked potato
if I were you. That’ll fill you up.
Marcus: The coke?
John: Get rid of it! Soft drinks are full of sugar. Those sugar-free ones
are full of all kinds of stuff, too. Water is what you need. I have it when I
go to the gym and with all meals. They say you should have at least
two liters a day in order to stay hydrated.
Marcus: Steamed fish, baked potato, broccoli and water. That should
help me lose a bit of weight.
John: If you eat healthy, you will definitely lose weight.

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Reading

Mary: Do you work out?

Jan: Well, I do yoga at home, but I don’t work out at a gym. Why

do you ask?

Mary: I’m trying to be fit haha. I want to do more physical

activities.

Jan: That is a good decision. What is your motivation?

Mary: I feel like I’m getting sedentary. I spend so much time just

sitting in the office and I often eat unhealthy snacks during the

day. So I thought I should start creating better habits.

Jan: You are not wrong! We have to be careful with what we eat

and drink as well. Most foods are full of either salt or sugar.

Mary: That’s true. I want to eat what’s good for my body. If I eat

things that are good for me, I will be healthier. I will also focus on

exercising; I might work out with a personal trainer.

Jan: That’s a great idea. Don’t forget to stretch before exercising

and to cool down once you’re done!

Mary: I’ll keep that in mind. Thank you for the advice!

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Fill in the blanks

so that - a diet - out of shape - working - will - aerobic

activities - work out - prefer - running - if - both - stretch -
in shape - working out - out of breath - even though - so

Marcus: Hey, I heard that you are trying to get ______________.

You are more than welcome to suffer with me.

Jan: Have you been ________ or are you just on __________?

Marcus: I’m trying to do ______________. A while ago I was late

for work and I tried running ______________ I could catch the

bus on time. I was so ______________! That made me realize

how ______________ I was.

Jan: I completely understand that. I was ______________ too

much, eating too many snacks, and not taking care of my body at all.

Now I decided to hire a personal trainer!

Marcus: That’s such a good idea! I have been ______________

every morning, and I ______________ 3 times a week.

Jan: ______________ I want to lose weight, I can’t do

______________. I just hate it. I ______________ doing yoga

or pilates instead.

Marcus: If you keep trying, you will get used to running. I’ve been

running __________ the bus situation doesn’t happen again haha.

Jan: I hope we can both get in shape soon. And don’t forget to

______________ before running!

Marcus: I won’t! If we stay focused, we ____________ both be fit

very soon!

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Use of English

First Conditional
Grammar: Examples:
(Future time)

. We use the first . If you work out, you will lose

conditional to talk about weight.
When do you
something that might
use each: happen in the future if a . If we win this game, we will
condition exists. be the new champions.

. IF you drink more water, you

. IF + condition + , + future
will be hydrated.
result
. IF you run more, you won’t be
. IF + PRESENT, FUTURE out of breath as easily.
How to use it:
. IF they keep playing well,
. In the main clause, we They might win.
can use may, might, can,
must, should instead of . IF you want to lose weight,
will. you should stop eating so
many snacks.

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Clauses of contrast,
Grammar: Examples:
purpose and reason

. I run every day, even though

Contrast:
I hate it.
. I have been eating better.
. Although / Even though However I keep gaining
weight.
. However . I went for a run today
despite the fact that it was
. Despite
raining.

. I’m working out every day to

When do you Purpose:
lose weight.
use each: . I’m so out of shape. I want to
. To do Pilates in order to tone my
muscles.
. In order to
. You should drink more water
. So that so that you stay hydrated.
. I’m going to the gym for my
. For
daily workout.

Reason: . Since it’s raining, I won’t

workout.
. As / Since . I won’t work out because it’s

. Because / Because of raining.

. I can’t workout due to the
. Due to
rain.

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Text

Are diets the best way to lose weight?

A good diet and regular exercise should keep you healthy. Right?

Well, according to scientists around the world, the key to staying

healthy and fit is to eat less and do physical exercise such as cycling

or running, instead of heavy exercises.

What kind of a diet is best? At the top of anyone’s list should be fresh

fruit and vegetables. You also need to eat grains such as rice, wheat,

oats, or corn. Dairy products in the form of milk and cheese provide

your body with necessary calcium. Protein comes from meat and nuts.

Don’t eat too much meat, however. Eating too much red meat, in

particular, is not good for your heart. Avoiding bad habits such as

smoking or drinking alcohol will also keep you healthy. Try not to eat

junk food. What’s junk food? Potato chips, donuts, candy, and cookies

are junk food.

Go for regular walks or even run if you enjoy it more. Invite a friend to

join you, find something that might motivate you. Pilates, yoga,

kickboxing or even a regular workout in a gym can be what you need

to change your lifestyle. Being healthy is not that hard. If you eat right,

get regular exercise, and avoid unhealthy habits, you will thank

yourself in the future. You can do this!

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Questions - Written Exercise

Would you say you have a healthy lifestyle? Why?

What are your biggest struggles when it comes to eating healthy

and working out?

If you start to exercise and eat better, what could happen? Try to
use all of the grammar and the vocabulary you’ve learned in this
unit. You can use the first conditional and the clauses of purpose,
contrast and reason. (10 lines)

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Unit 7
Excuse me!
You are the
manager here,
aren’t you?

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Speaking

- Do you consider yourself a polite person?

- Has someone ever been rude to you?

- How do you deal with that?

Vocabulary

Can you pass me the.... (give me the…)

Could you give me 5 minutes…

Excuse me… (move)

I’m afraid I can’t (no)

Can you hold, please? (wait)

Would you mind… ?

(polite way to ask someone not to do something)

Sorry to bother you…

(make a request)

Polite Bother Request

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Another way to be polite is using titles:

Mr. (mister); Mrs. or Ms.

Instead of: I already told you this.

SAY: As I mentioned previously…

Instead of: This is wrong.

SAY: This could use some improvement.

Instead of: You must do this.

SAY: Thanks in advance for your help!

Instead of: I don’t want to do that.

SAY: Thanks, but I’d rather not.

And don’t forget to always use “please” and “thank you”.

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Listening

What is the main difference between the 2 dialogues?

Mark the expressions as (1) for POLITE and (2) for IMPOLITE.

( ) Good morning

( ) Your last report was wrong.

( ) No (I won’t do this)!

( ) Thank you in advance for your help.

( ) You are late!

( ) I already told you this!

( ) I’m afraid I can’t (do it).

( ) Have a good day!

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Audio 1:

Anne: Good morning! How are you doing today?

John: Good morning! I’m doing great. How about you?
Anne: I’m great. Thanks for asking. I’m glad you invited me for coffee.
John: It’s my pleasure! So, as I mentioned previously, your last report
could use some improvement. I wanted to discuss some details
concerning the assignment you were given.
Anne: Sure. Thank you in advance for your help!
John: No problem. You were assigned to do a new report, weren’t you?
Anne: Yes, I was.
John: I was wondering, can you finish that report by Friday? That will
give us time to go over it together.
Anne: I’m afraid I can’t. I might be able to finish it by Monday.
John: Alright. I would like you to keep me informed of your progress.
Anne: Absolutely. I’ll see you tomorrow. Have a good day!
John: You too!

Audio 2:

John: You are late!

Anne: Good morning to you too!
John: Sure, sure. I’m here to talk about your performance at work. I
already told you this, but your last report was completely wrong and
careless. You must do better.
Anne: I know. I’m sorry. I’ll do better this time. Thank you for trusting
me with this new assignment.
John: I need it ready by Friday.
Anne: I’m afraid I can’t finish it by Friday. Would you mind me sending
it to you Monday?
John: Absolutely not, this is urgent. Get it done.
Anne: You won’t be at the office today, will you?
John: No. I told you I would be assisting in another branch. I’ll see you
tomorrow.
Anne: See you.

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Reading

Mr. Patterson: Good evening Mrs. Marshal!

Mrs. Marshall: Good evening! It’s nice seeing you. How are you doing?

Mr. Patterson: I’m great. Thanks for asking. How are you?

Mrs. Marshall: I’m great as well. So, I invited you here so we could

discuss the possibility of a new position. You’ve been doing a great job

at our company and we believe in you.

Mr. Patterson: Oh! That is a great surprise. I thought I had made a

mistake in one of my reports.

Mrs. Marshall: No, no. Nothing like that. We are really satisfied with

your work and excited to talk about this new offer. I can’t think of

anyone better for it. You work with translations as well, don’t you?

Mr. Patterson: I do, I’ve always been passionate about languages.

Mrs. Marshall: That is one of the skills we’re looking for! I’ll send you

more details about the position, but I do think you are a perfect match

for it. We’ll talk more later.

Mr. Patterson: I’m looking forward to hearing more about it. Thank you

so much for considering me! Have a nice day.

Mrs. Marshall: You too!

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Fill in the blanks

matches - help - could you give me - bother you - excuse me -

check - resume - openings - however - advance for your help

Mary: ________________, you work here, don’t you?

Marcus: I do! How can I ________________ you?

Mary: I’m sorry to ________________ but I recently graduated

in Marketing and I’m looking for a job opportunity. I’d like to know if

there’s any ________________ in this company.

Marcus: Well, I can ________________ with my boss.

________________________________ 5 minutes?

Mary: Sure. Thanks in _____________________________ !

Marcus: There are no openings at the moment.

________________, I was told to keep your

________________ . We will contact you once there is an

opportunity that ________________ your profile.

Mary: Thank you so much!

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Use of English

Grammar: Question tags: Examples:

. You work here, don’t you?
. We normally use question
(the person is wearing an
When do you tags to check something
uniform, you know it, but you
you think you know or you
use each: want to confirm the
think is true.
information)

. If the main sentence is + , -

negative, use a positive . You like cake, don’t you?
auxiliary. If the main
sentence is positive, use a - , +
negative auxiliary. . You don’t like cake, do you?
How to use it:
. Your brother works here,
. You can also use do for
doesn’t he?
the present and did for the
. You used to work here, didn’t
past.
you?

Verb + Preposition:
TO: FOR: ABOUT:
Get married to .... Ask for…
Belong to… Apply for… Argue about…
Listen to… Look for… Complain about…
Look forward to… Pay for… Dream about…
something Wait for... Talk about…
Talk to… someone
IN: Think about...
Write to… someone
Arrive in… a city
ON:
Believe in… something
Depend on… WITH:
Invest in…
Insist on…
Succeed in...
Spend on... Argue with…
Agree with…
AT: OF:
Compare with…
Arrive at… Remind of… someone or
Spend time with…
Look at… something
Stay with...
Smile at... Think of… something

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Text

How do you handle inconvenient questions?

Sometimes we find ourselves in difficult situations. What do you do

when someone is rude to you or asks inconvenient questions? Do you
answer politely? Do you avoid the question?
Well, in today’s blog I will teach you how to handle those situations in
a couple different ways.

Number 1:
Answer like a politician: Answer the way politicians do! Give answers
that are indirectly related. For example, iIf someone asks you how
much money you make, you can just answer, “money is really
important, isn’t it?” or “money isn’t important, is it?” Or you can just
talk about the economy

Number 2:
Answer a similar question - If someone asks you how much money
you make, you can answer what job you do or your profession etc.

Number 3:
Change the subject - To change the subject, you can just say:
“Oh, did I tell you … that I got a promotion?”
“Speaking of that, I almost forgot to tell you that …”

Number 4: (This one you should use when the question is really
invasive and you don’t want to answer it at all)
Why - Ask the person why they want to know that information. They
might really have a really good reason for asking. If they do not have
a reason for asking this, hopefully they will realize that it is not an
appropriate question.

I hope these tips can help you to get out of uncomfortable

conversations. Try to be polite, always. But remember: You don’t have
to answer rude people.

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Questions - Written Exercise

Tell us about a difficult situation or an inconvenient conversation

you had, and also how you handled it. Try to use the prepositions
you learned in this unit and the vocabulary. (10 lines.)

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Unit 8

I have a degree
in Journalism.

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Speaking

- What did you study at university?

- What are you studying at university?

- What do you think about your course?

- What was your student experience?

Vocabulary

MAJORS

Business Sociology Mathematics

Pre-Med Computer Science Art and Design

Physics Engineering Architecture

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International Relations Economics Education

I went to college in another city.

I majored in ....................

I'm a part-time student.

I'm a full-time student.

I'm a postgraduate student at .................... (university)

.................... is probably my favorite subject in the course.

(subject: Marketing)

I graduated from .................... in .................... (university; year)

distance learning

long-distance learning: when the student is not present at university

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Listening

What would Alice major in, if she didn’t have to worry about
money?

⃞ She would major in Law.

⃞ She would major in Humanities.
⃞ She would major in Economics.
⃞ She would major in Arts.

Will Joe be a full-time or part-time student?

⃞ He will start as part-time and transfer to full-time later.

⃞ He will be a full-time student.
⃞ He will start as full-time and transfer to part-time later.
⃞ He will be a part-time student.

In the dialogue, Joe mentions that he would pay for Alice’s

education, in case a hypothetical situation happened. Which
situation was that?

⃞ If he won the lottery.

⃞ If he got into Berkeley.
⃞ If he got his degree in 3 years.
⃞ If he didn’t have to worry about money.

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Audio

Joe: Hey Alice! Have you decided what you want to major in?

Alice: Hey Joe! I’ve been thinking about it. I really like Economics and
Humanities, but I haven’t decided yet.

Joe: Well, I’m going to Law school. I’ve always wanted to major in that.

Alice: Is Law a part-time or full-time program?

Joe: You can choose which one suits you better. Other people might
prefer being a part-time student but I’ll be a full-time student so I can
complete my degree in 3 years.

Alice: That 's great! If I didn’t have to worry about money, I would
major in Arts.

Joe: I wish you could do that. If I won the lottery, I would pay for you to
study arts and do what you love.

Alice: That’s really sweet. Thank you. Which universities did you apply
to?

Joe: I applied to UCLA and Berkeley. And you?

Alice: I applied to UC Davis and Berkeley. Maybe we will go to the

same university!

Joe: Hopefully. We should ask the others too, maybe there’s more
people trying to get into Berkeley!

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Reading

Interviewer: From looking at your resume, it seems that you studied at

Stanford University. Can you tell me a little about what you studied?

Candidate: No problem. I studied there for 4 years. I studied English

Language as my undergraduate degree. I enjoyed it very much and

my high GPA demonstrates that.

But English was a mostly academic degree. So when I graduated, I did

a master's in Business, which was more specific, in order to improve

my career perspectives. As part of my master's, I did an internship in

the human resources department of Coca Cola during the winter

semester, which lasted about 3 months. It was a very rewarding

experience.

All the courses in the master's program were very practical. For

example, courses on Entrepreneurship and Innovation. In fact, my

thesis was on Technology and Innovation. I enjoyed everything about

the master's and I graduated with an impressive GPA.

After that, I decided that I didn't want to continue at university and do

a PhD, I wanted to start my career and use what I'd learned in the real

world.

Interviewer: Excellent. And what are your plans for the near future?

Candidate: Well, I plan on getting a job in my field, hopefully at your

company, and learning more about the practical aspects of my

studies.

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Fill in the blanks

help me out - in - about - plan on - PhD - aren’t you - a - team -

any - told - educational background - degree - at - in - goals - at

Jane: Hey, you are new here, _________________?

Rafael: Yes. I’m an _________________ in Public Relations. What

sector do you work in?

Jane: I work ________ Human Resources. I was ____________

by my supervisor to select one of the interns to _______________

with some special tasks.

Rafael: I’d love to help.

Jane: Can you tell me a bit more _________________ your

_________________?

Rafael: I _________________ Stanford ______________

2018. I have __________ Bachelor’s _________________ in

International Marketing and I am currently a _______________

student ___________ UC Berkeley.

Jane: That's great. And do you have _________________ other

short-term or long-term _________________ ?

Rafael: Well, I _________________ finishing my post-

graduation. After that, I want to pursue a _________________ in

Journalism and Public Relations.

Jane: You seem to be a dedicated professional. I can tell that you are

invested in yourself and in your career. It will be a pleasure having you

on the _________________ .

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Use of English

Grammar: Second conditional Examples:

When do you . We normally use it to talk about . If I won the lottery, I would buy a
use each: hypothetical or unreal situations. 3-story apartment for my mom.

. IF something happened, this . If I was taller, I could be a

would be the result. basketball player.

How to use it:

. IF + PAST + would
. If I were you, I would go to
could
Harvard. It’s a great college.
might
. I could be a basketball
. You can say the result before the
player if I was taller.
Rules: IF clause. But do not use a coma
. I would go to Harvard if I
( , ).
were you.

Use of a/an, the

Grammar: Examples:
or no article:
. A/AN: . A/AN:
- when you see something for the 1st - I saw a helicopter.
time. - Jan is a teacher.
- when you specify something or - I had an orange for breakfast.
someone.
- when you mean one unit. . THE:
- Where are the kids ?
. THE:
When do you - we use the when things were already
- I sat on the chair by the
window.
use each: mentioned.
- We have to take care of the
The information is known.
planet.
-we use the when giving specific
details about the noun.
. NO ARTICLE:
-when there is only one of something
- I love music. / I love the new
. NO ARTICLE: song you showed me.
- to describe something in general. - Breakfast was great. /
-with names of meals. The eggs were great.

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Text

How to do well in a job interview?

I work in Human resources, so I often get this question from my friends:

“What should I do in a job interview?”. I decided to give you all some
tips on how to ace your interview! First of all, try to remain calm. If you
got the chance to be interviewed, it’s probably because the company
liked your resume.

Once the interview starts, try to keep it relevant and recent. Highlight
aspects of your education that relate to the job and company at hand.
In the same way, try to mention recent events, rather than activities
that you did a long time ago.

Your education is as relevant as your work experience. If you’re

interviewing for an internship, it’s unlikely that anyone will ask you
about your work experience. If they do, it’s fine to discuss your
academic experience instead.

Avoid repeating your resume. The interviewer already knows where

you went to school/college by reading your resume. This question is
your opportunity to connect your education to the job by focusing on
specific and relevant details. Try to mention why your qualifications
are relevant to the company and what the opportunity of working with
them would add to your professional life.

Do not forget that extracurriculars and certifications count. Be sure to

highlight any relevant extracurriculars to the interviewer. You should
mention social works or projects that you took part in. You can also
mention any additional certifications or online courses, if they are
relevant to the job opportunity.

Let me know if you used any of these tips and if they worked for your
interview.
Good luck to all of you.

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Questions - Written Exercise

What is your dream job? What would you do if you got your dream job?

What’s the most unrealistic goal/dream that you have? What would you
do if it became true? (You can talk about more than 1 dream here).

Describe your educational background. Try to use the vocabulary you

learned in the unit.

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Unit 9

Don’t forget to
wear a mask!

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Speaking

Discussing workplace safety issues, reporting an injury and explaining

rules and regulations.

Have you ever had an accident and got

hurt at work?

Have you ever broken a bone?

Does your workspace require the use of

safety equipment?

Vocabulary

ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES:

Hits Slips Burns

Falls Sun Burns Cuts

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Swelling Broken Bones Bruise

Backaches Dislocation Fracture

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Safety Glasses Safety Shoes Mask

Boots Helmet Earplugs

Gloves Face shield Vest

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Listening

Does Antony’s workplace have a safety policy?

⃞ Yes, his boss provides the correct equipment.

⃞ No, his boss did not instruct them about safety at work, neither did
he provide safety equipment.
⃞ Yes, his boss follows the safety laws of the United States.
⃞ No, he doesn’t have a safety policy, but he talks about safety in the
workplace.

Does Antony seem to agree with the idea that it is the employer’s
responsibility to instruct his workers about safety?

⃞ Yes, he does agree.

⃞ Yes, he agrees that the employer has to instruct the workers and pay
them well.
⃞ Yes, he thinks the boss should also pay the workers a better wage.
⃞ No, he thinks that the only responsibility the employer must have is
paying his workers “good money”.

Who do you think is right in this dialogue? Why?

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Audio

Antony: Hi, Jules. I am so glad to see you. I got a new job in a factory.
The pay is very good!

Jules: Congratulations! But Antony, is it a safe place to work?

Antony: I think so.

Jules: Did your supervisor talk to you about safety?

Antony: No, but don’t worry. I will be fine.

Jules: Your boss has a responsibility to talk about safety.

Antony: The boss pays us good money. He does not have to do

anything else. It’s not his job to protect us from danger.

Jules: No, Antony. You are wrong. All workers have rights. All people
who work have the right to a safe workplace. Did you know there is a
law in the United States that says the places where we work must be
safe?

Antony: Safe? I take care of myself. Most of the jobs I see are
dangerous.

Jules: Yes, you have to be careful, but the boss also has
responsibilities. He must teach you about dangers at work and he
must ensure you have the right equipment to protect yourself.

Antony: Does my boss know about these responsibilities?

Jules: He should. It is the law. All employers should know what they’re
obligated to tell you.

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Reading

Antony: Hi, Jules. I’m glad to see you again. I have a question.

Jules: You can ask me anything, I should have the answer haha.

Antony: You told me my boss has to give us a safe workplace. Is this

really true?

Jules: Yes, it is. Is there a problem at your work? Was there an unsafe

situation?

Antony: I don’t know. There are so many machines. I must be careful

around my machine because it is very powerful and it could hurt me,

right?

Jules: Your boss has to ensure that the equipment operates safely. He

should show you how to work safely. Does he do these things?

Antony: Not really. He speaks English very fast. I was scared to ask

questions; my English is not very good.

Jules: That’s terrible. Do you have any safety equipment?

Antony: I bought safety glasses and gloves at a store.

Jules: It is good that you did that, but your boss or the company

should be the one providing you with the correct equipment.

Antony: Yeah, you’re right. But what do I do if he never brought it up?

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Fill in the blanks

report - any - written - injured - hospital - equipment -

for - leave - covers - lost - responsibility -
medical expenses - refused

Jules: How are you doing, Antony? _______________ news?

Antony: I’m okay. I left that company that I was working at.

Jules: That’s really good _______________ you. I don’t mean to

be nosy, but why did you _______________ ?

Antony: A close friend of mine got _______________ while

working at the company. He almost _______________ his hand.

Jules: Oh my God. Is he okay now?

Antony: He is okay, we got him to a _______________ really fast.

But the company _______________ to take

_______________ for what happened.

Jules: That’s wrong. If they didn’t provide training or

_______________ for a safe workplace, they should be held

accountable for this accident!

Antony: An injury _______________ was _______________

at the hospital. I hope the company _______________ his

_______________ _______________ .

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Use of English

Grammar: Passive voice: Examples:

. We normally use the passive . Active: Somebody robbed a
voice when we don’t know, when bank yesterday.
When do you
it is obvious, or when we don’t
use each: want to say who or what is . Passive: The bank was
responsible for the action. robbed yesterday.

. the object of an active sentence . A photographer took the

is the subject of a passive photos.
When do you
sentence. The photos were taken.
use each: . You don’t have to change the . The boss gave a promotion
verb tense when you use passive to one of the employees.
voice. Just use the verb to be in A promotion was given to one
the tense that was given to you. of the employees.

Adjectives + Prepositions:
. IN:
. TO: . OF:

Interested in … something /
Addicted to .... Afraid of…someone or
someone.
Close to… something
Married to… Capable of… something . AT:
Rude to… Fond of…
Kind to… Proud of… Good at … something
Similar to… Tired of... Bad at…
Angry at...

. WITH: . FOR: . ABOUT:

Angry with… Bad for… Angry about…

Bored with… Famous for … something Excited about…
Obsessed with… Good for… Sorry about…
Pleased with… Sorry for… Worried about…

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Text

Workplace injuries have been on the rise in the recent years.

A recent study performed by Harvard discovered that as many as 65%
of construction companies do not provide their employees with the
equipment necessary to create a safe work environment.

Due to these recent findings, labor unions all over the country have
begun to go on strike in an effort to force these companies to prioritize
safety.

The companies have released statements claiming these reports are

false. They say there are no faults in the workspace and all
construction sites are as safe as possible.

Masks are handed out to all employees. Gloves and helmets must be
worn at all times.

However, when we talked to an employee, who wished to remain

anonymous, he had this to say.

“Nobody listens to these policies. My manager has never given me a

pair of gloves. My buddy’s helmet broke the other day and they
refused to get him a new one. It's ridiculous! I have a family at home!”

OSHA is currently investigating the situation. Stay tuned.

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Questions - Written Exercise

Tell us about your workplace safety, which protective equipment

you use daily, and use passive voice to explain how you were
trained to be safe at work. (If you don’t work with something that
requires the previous things, use your creativity!)
(Minimum of 10 lines.)

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Unit 10
I’m afraid we
can’t agree with
you on that topic.

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Speaking

Do you feel comfortable with public

speaking?

Do you participate in negotiations in the

field you work?

Do you find it hard to admit being wrong or

asking for help?

Vocabulary

To bargain To reach consensus Counter proposal

Bottom line Highball Lowball

Agreeing Disagreeing Clarifying

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:

To bargain: negociar (o valor de) algo.

To reach consensus: chegar a um consenso.
Counter proposal: quando você propõe outra oferta.
Bottom line: is the most important part of the negotiation.
Highball: quando você pede por mais do que você acha que vai
receber.
Lowball: quando você oferece menos do que você acha que vai ser
aceito.

USEFUL SENTENCES TO NEGOTIATE:

Starting and outlining your position:

I’d like to begin by saying… / I’d like to outline our aims and objectives.
There are two main areas that we’d like to concentrate on / discuss.

Agreeing:
We agree. / This is a fair suggestion. / As long as you….. we will….
You have a good point. / I can’t see any problem with that.

Disagreeing:
I’m afraid we can’t agree with you there.
I understand where you’re coming from / your position, but…
We’re prepared to compromise, but…
If you look at it from our point of view,…
That’s not exactly as we see it. / Is that your best offer?

Clarifying:
Does anything I have suggested / proposed seem unclear to you?
I’d like to clarify our position. / Could you clarify your last point for me?
What do you mean exactly when you say….

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Listening

Which of the expressions below show disagreement?

⃞ I’d be very willing to consider that.

⃞ That’s a deal!
⃞ Unfortunately, we would find that price rather difficult to agree to.
⃞ Of course, let 's do that.

Which of the following sentences is a counter proposal?

⃞ We have considered your initial proposal

⃞ We would find that price rather difficult to agree to.
⃞ That seems a bit lower than we expected.
⃞ Let’s try to find some kind of a middle ground. How would you feel
about $510?

Did Jonathan and Mathew close a deal for 510$?

⃞ Yes, but only for the first order.

⃞ No, they didn’t.
⃞ Yes, for all future purchases.
⃞ No, they will discuss it again.

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Audio

Jonathan: My name is Jonathan Smith. I’m Head of Purchasing here.

You must be Mr. Miller.
Mathew: That’s right, but please just call me Mathew.
Jonathan: It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mathew.
Mathew: Pleased to meet you too.
Jonathan: How was your flight from London?
Mathew: It was okay. I got some work done on my way here.
Jonathan: That’s good to know. If you don’t mind, this might be a good
time to look at the agenda since we’ve got a lot to go through.
Mathew: Of course, let 's do that.
Jonathan: The main reason why we invited you here today is to
discuss the price.
Mathew: Sure. Did you get my email with our initial proposal?
Jonathan: Yes, we have considered your initial proposal of $570 a ton,
but I’m afraid it doesn’t seem to be a reasonable offer to us. Could you
possibly accept $470?
Mathew: That seems a bit lower than we expected. Unfortunately, we
would find that price rather difficult to agree to.
Jonathan: Let’s try to find some kind of a middle ground. How would
you feel about $510?
Mathew: I was hoping for something a lot better. Could you move up a
little more on that?
Jonathan: Well, I think we’ve already been flexible on the price.
Another option is to agree on $510, but just for a small first order.
Mathew: I’d be very willing to consider that.Perhaps just three tons to
start with?
Jonathan: That’s a deal! In that case, would it be at all possible for
you to deliver by the end of next month?
Mathew: That won’t be a problem. In fact, we can have it delivered to
you by the beginning of the next month.
Jonathan: Thank you. I really appreciate that. Well, I think we’ve
covered most of what we had at the agenda.
Mathew: Perfect, sounds great! It was a pleasure doing business with
you. I’ll send you an email confirming everything by the end of today.
Jonathan: Thank you very much. I look forward to hearing from you.
Goodbye.

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Reading

Jonathan: Thank you for coming to talk to me today, Ms. Johnson.

Angela: Mr. Smith, what can I do for you?
Jonathan: I would like to suggest a deal. What I have in mind is a
win-win situation for both of us.
Angela: You have my full attention. Please Mr. Smith, continue.
Jonathan: We are establishing a new office in Brazil, and we are
interested in purchasing a large amount of goods. We’d like to buy
from your company, with the hope that you’d make us a good offer.
Angela: What amount approximately are we talking about?
Jonathan: We would need around 400 desks and three times that of
chairs, as well as some other office furniture. We will decide on the
exact amount by Thursday.
Angela: I see. We could definitely offer a discount for that amount of
goods. When would you like the order to be shipped?
Jonathan: We would like it to be delivered by the end of the month.
Angela: I see.
Jonathan: So, how much of a discount would you be willing to offer?
Angela: Well, I could offer about 5% off for this purchase and maybe a
little bit more after we sign a contract for a longer-term relationship.
Jonathan: Unfortunately, that might not be enough to close this deal.
We are also considering offers from other companies.
Angela: I see. Hmm.. what about an 8% discount? That’s about the
best we can offer.
Jonathan: Okay, it's a deal! Thank you very much Ms. Johnson.

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Fill in the blanks

outline - assigning - usually - deal - order to - depending -

renegotiate - afford - from - meeting - to reach consensus -
proposal - can’t agree - willing - provided

Marcus: I’d like to ________________ our aims and objectives

for this ______________. We are here in ________________
negotiate a ________________ ; we need an effective marketing
company to take care of running our social media and ads.
Margarete: I understand Mr. Jones. Our company has
________________ effective marketing campaigns to several
companies over the past years.
Marcus: I see. Our initial ________ would be 4% of our total budget.
Margarete: I understand where your proposal comes __________,
but I’m afraid we ____________ on that rate. We ___________
need a bit more to operate. We would be _____________ our best
marketing team to be responsible only for your company. And to be
able to ________________ our costs, the team’s expenses and a
good campaign we’d need around 12% of your total budget.
Marcus: 12% is 3 times more than what I initially offered you. ______
__________ and find a middle ground, I’ll offer you 7% of the total
budget for the first 2 months. After that, ____________ on the
results we obtain from your campaigns we might ___________ the
rate.
Margarete: We are _____________ to consider that offer for now.
Marcus: Great! It’s a pleasure to do business with you.

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Use of English

Grammar: The third Conditional: Examples:

. We use the 3rd Conditional to
When do you . IF he hadn’t had his helmet on,
talk about PAST unreal or
use each: hypothetical situations.
he could have died.

. IF he had come to class, he

. IF + condition in the PAST + would have passed the test.
How to use it: could /might / would +
have + past . IF I had won the lottery, I would
have moved to a beach house.

Used to, be used to,

Grammar: Examples:
get used to and usually:

. Used to: for repeated actions . I used to come here all the
in the past. time when I was a kid.

. Be used to: “acostumado” a . I’m not used to waking up this

When do fazer algo. early.
you use it:
. Get used to: “em adaptação", . My dog hates showers, but he
“se acostumando” a algo. will get used to it.

. Usually: is for present habits. . I usually cook on Sundays.

. Used to + infinitive . He used to be an actor.

. I am used to staying up until
. Be used to + ING late at night.
How to use it: . You’ll get used to driving on the
. Get used to + ING left.
. They usually work on
. Usually + infinitive Saturdays.

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Collaboration is the key to negotiating successfully

Sometimes, people misunderstand the end goal of a negotiation.

Understanding the role of collaboration in negotiations is the same as
realizing that it is not always a competition. One person's 'win' doesn't
have to equal another person's ‘loss’. If you explore the interests and
needs of both parties you might see solutions that you didn't consider
before. The following steps are ways to collaborate when negotiating:

1. Make a list before the meeting.

What do you expect to obtain in this negotiation?
What are the results that you expect to achieve?
What are your priorities?
What can you concede in order to make the negotiation successful?

2. Try to be objective and manage your negative emotions.

3. Ask questions and listen.

People usually focus on what they want to get out of a negotiation, but
it’s important to also understand what the other party is looking for. Ask
questions, listen, and try to understand everyone’s objectives.

4. Find a middle ground.

How different are your interests from the party you’re negotiating with?
Get to know which interests are shared. An understanding of shared
interests will help you see this as an opportunity to work together rather
than a competitive situation.

5. A good deal might take creativity.

The first solution you think of might not always be the best one. Think
creatively and discuss different alternatives that might work for everyone.

Most people have positive intentions and they do want to get along,
even in potentially tense situations. By showing that we are professionals
capable of collaborating, we can not only please everyone involved, but
also set a strong relationship for future negotiations.

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Questions - Written Exercise

Now it’s your turn to negotiate! Use the vocabulary you learned in
this unit and make a negotiation with a friend. Right down what
you expect to obtain in the negotiation, which points you and your
partner disagreed or agreed on, and the final result.

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Review of all
Verb Tenses:

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Verb Tense: Simple Present Present Continuous

To talk about something you
To state a FACT or to talk about
are doING NOW or in the NEAR
When do you ROUTINE.
FUTURE.
use each: To describe a permanent situation
To describe TEMPORARY
or something you do regularly.
actions.

How to use it: The verb stays in its root form! Verb+ING

I work at a school! I’m working right now!

(FACT) (ACTION IN PROGRESS)

Example:
I sometimes play soccer! I’m playing soccer tonight!
(ROUTINE) (NEAR FUTURE)

Expressions that mean “now”

Adverbs of Frequency:
Can be used or “around now”:
Often, sometimes, usually,
with: never, always...
These days, this week/month,
or at the moment...

I’m going to wake up at 7

tomorrow because I need to
Example: I usually wake up at 8.
walk to work. My car broke
down.

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Verb Tense: Present Perfect Past Simple

To talk about past actions or
events when time is not When we mention or ask
When do you mentioned. about when something
use each: Or unfinished situations, happened. Time is
situations that started in the past mentioned.
and have not finished.

Subject + HAVE;HAS + Past Subject+Verb in past form +

participle time expression
How to use it:
Use of HAVE or HAS for Regular: +ED, and Irregular
questions and answers. Verbs.

I have broken my arm. I broke my arm last year.

Example: We have been married for 20 years. We were married for 20 years.
(UNFINISHED SITUATION, they are (Finished situation, they are
STILL married). not married anymore)

+“For” (specific period of time, 2 +Past expressions:

hours, 20 yars…) Yesterday, last week, when I
Can be used +“Since” (a moment in the past was a child...
with: when it started).
And also expressions: Lately, all
day, all afternoon...

Example: I have been very busy lately. I was very busy last week.

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Grammar: Present perfect continuous: Examples:

Situations that started in the past I have been painting the
and have not finished. house. (I started to paint PAST,
When do you and I am STILL painting)

use each: Repeated actions from past until

now. I have been calling you for
days! (I REPEATEDLY called
you)

Subject + HAVE/HAS + BEEN+ I have BEEN texting you.

ING
Use of HAVE or HAS for He has BEEN texting you.
How to use it: questions and answers.

Grammar: Future forms: Examples:

When do you Will: To talk about actions in Will:

the future, to make I will buy a new car!
use each:
predictions… He will be a good lawyer!
Going to: To talk about Going to:
something that will happen I’m going to play soccer
soon. tonight!

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