Topics of Presentation For Class 1 SMT 2

TOPICS OF PRESENTATION for Class 1 Smt 2
I
1. University Life - Meeting New Students
2. University Life - Questions and Answers
3.University Life - More Q and As
4.University Life - Interactive Practice
5.University Classes
6.University Classes - Grades
7.University Classes - Professors and Curriculum
8.University Classes - Dropping Out / Withdrawal
9.University Classes - Interactive Practice
10.Examinations
11.Examinations - Finding Information
12.Examinations - General Information
13.Examinations - More Information
14.Examinations - Interactive Practice
15.Roommate - Dormitory
16.Roommate - Sharing things and Questions
17. Roommate - Apartment
18.Roommate - Interactive Practice
II
1. Fraternity and Sorority - Explanation
2. Fraternity and Sorority - General
3. Fraternity and Sorority - Joining
4. Fraternity and Sorority - Interview Questions
5. Fraternity and Sorority - Interactive Practice
6. College Partying
7. College Partying - Questions
8. College Partying - Interactive Practice
9. Smoking
10. Smoking - Non Smoking Areas
11. Smoking - Quitting and General Statements
12. Smoking - Asking for Light and Hate Smoking
13. Smoking - Interactive Practice
14. Drinking - Terminologies
15. Drinking - Ordering Drinks
16. Drinking - Ordering at a Table
17. Drinking - General Things
18. Drinking - Interactive Practice
19. College Related Topics Review
20. College Related Topics Review - Interactive Practice
III
1. Talking About Girls
2. Talking About Girls - Types You Like or Dislike
3. Talking About Girls - In Love and Body Parts you like
4. Talking About Girls - Interactive Practice
5. Sports in General
6. Sports in General - Volleyball
7. Sports in General - Soccer
8. Sports in General - Swimming
9. Sports in General - Softball
10. Sports in General - Tennis
11. Baseball
12. Baseball - Watching and other Terminologies
13. Baseball - Topics
14. Baseball - Baseball Cards
15. Baseball - Equipment
16. Baseball - Amateur League
17. Baseball - Interactive Practice
18. Basketball
19. Basketball - Terminologies
20. Basketball - Talking with Friends
21. Basketball - Watching Basketball
22. Basketball - Talking about Kids
23. Basketball - Interactive Practice
24. Football
25. Football - General Statements
26. Football - Topics
27. Football - Interactive Practice
IV
1. Golf - Terminologies
2. Golf - Talking on the Course
3. Golf - Talking to Friends
4. Golf - Interactive Practice
5. Poker - Terminologies
6. Poker - Texas Hold ‘em Instructions
7. Poker - Talking with Friends
8. Poker - Interactive Practice
9. Talking About Guys
10. Talking About Guys - Comments
11. Talking About Guys - In Public
12. Talking About Guys - Descriptions
13. Talking About Guys - Interactive Practice
14. Shopping - Clothes
15. Shopping - Grocery
16. Shopping - Presents
17. Shopping - Interactive Practice
18. Jewelry
19. Jewelry - Jewelry Stores
20. Jewelry - General Statements
21. Jewelry - Interactive Practice
22. Guys - Girls - and Sports Review
23. Guys - Girls - and Sports Review - Interactive Practice
V
1. Happy and Feeling Good
2. Happy and Feeling Good - Questions
3. Happy and Feeling Good - Other Sentences
4. Happy and Feeling Good - Interactive Practice
5. Anger
6. Anger - Understanding
7. Anger - Confronting
8. Anger - Other
9. Anger - Interactive Practice
10. Excited - General Sentences
11. Excited - Other Expressions
12. Excited - Interactive Practice
13. Being Worried
14. Worry - Serious Situation
15. Being Worried - Talking to a Worried Person
16. Worry - Worried about Family
17. Worry - Interactive Practice
18. Stress - School
19. Stress - Work
20. Stress - Questions and Answers
21. Stress - General
22. Stress - Interactive Practice
VI
1. Sad or Depressed
2. Sad or Depressed - Reactions
3. Sad or Depressed - Situational Depression
4. Sad or Depressed - Doctor and Friend
5. Sad or Depressed - Interactive Practice
6. Love - Family
7. Love - Friend and Husband and Wife
8. Love - Infatuation or Love
9. Love - Talking to Friend
10. Love - Interactive Practice
11. Broken Heart - Expressions
12. Broken Heart - Asking Questions
13. Broken Heart - Talking to Person with Broken Heart
14. Broken Heart - Interactive Practice
15. Afraid or Scared
16. Afraid or Scared - General Sentences
17. Afraid or Scared - Interactive Practice
18. Other Emotions - Emotional
19. Other Emotions - Feeling Nothing
20. Other Emotions - Restless
21. Other Emotions - Proud
22. Other Emotions - Anxious and Anxiety
23. Other Emotions - Interactive Practice
24. Feelings and Emotions Review
25. Feelings and Emotions Review - InteractivePractice
26. TalkEnglish Milestone Review
27. TalkEnglish Milestone Review - InteractivePractice
28.Email
29. Internet
30. Computers
College Related Topics II section contains basic English lessons on topics related to College life.
This section will focus on Fraternity and Sorority, College Partying, Smoking and Drinking.
Review and study them as many times as you want.

University Life - Meeting New Students
As you can see, these portions of our lessons are dedicated to school. There are
many things to learn here, so we are going to spend numerous lessons on school.
But don't worry; only a couple will be geared towards classes. The rest will be about
night life, partying, and having a good time. Before we start learning about topics
such as classes and examinations, let's learn some general university phrases.
The first type of speaking you will have to do is when you meet new people. During
this time, you can engage in idle small talk. Since you have learned small talk, feel
free to use your new skills. On top of that, let's learn some new phrases that will
help you.
"Where are you from?"

"What high school did you attend?"
"What are you going to major in?"
"What are you majoring in?"
"How many credits are you taking this semester?"
"What classes are you taking?"
"What year are you?"
"What is an easy class to take?"
"Where is the best place to hang out?"
"Are you in the dormitory?"
"Where do you live?"
"Why did you decide to come to this school?"
"What made you choose Berkeley?"
Many of the answer to these questions are general things you should already know.
But it never hurts to review again, so let's go over how we can answer some of
these questions.

"I'm from Seattle, Washington."
"I'm an exchange student from Seoul, Korea."
"I'm from Dublin, Ohio."
"I'm from Southern California."
University Life - Questions and Answers

Before we answer this question, keep in mind that a foreigner will not be asked this
question. Usually they will not ask a foreigner because they think that they will not
know the high school you mention. But it is still good to know how to say such
things.
"I went to Lynnwood High."
"Lynnwood High"
"I went to a high school in San Francisco."
"A high school in Olympia."

"I haven't decided, but I'm leaning towards biology."
"I'm thinking about majoring in psychology."
Universities in the States are a little different than others. You don't choose your
major until you are in your 3rd year. Basically, you apply to get into a major your
junior year and if accepted, you have a major. If you get turned down, you have to
find a different major, or spend another semester or year trying to get in. That's
why you see so many people not graduate after 4 years. The problem is that they
do not know what to major in.
"How many credits are you taking?"

"I'm taking eighteen credits this quarter."
"I'm only taking 10 credits this semester."
"I'm taking 20 credits this semester."

"I'm taking chemistry 135, math 231, and English 101."
"This quarter I'm taking Intro to Sociology, Basics of Music Composition, and
Spanish 101."

"I'm a junior."
"I'm a freshman."
"I'm a fourth year junior."
"I'm a fifth year senior."
If you wonder how you can be a fourth year junior or a fifth year senior, you must
understand that the number of credits you have completed represents what level
you are. So a fourth year junior is someone who has been in school for four years,
but has the same credits as a junior.
University Life - More Q and As

"Fishing 101 is an easy 4.0"
"I thought psychology 101 was an easy class."
"Communication is pretty easy if you're not afraid to make speeches."

"The best place to hang out is on the Ave."
"Currently, the bar on 4th and James is the best hangout. Everyone goes there on
the weekends."

"Yeah. I'm over at Terry Hall."
"Yes. At Buchanan Towers."
"No. I'm commuting from home."
"I have an apartment right next to school."

"You know the McDonalds on the south side? Just 2 blocks from there."
"I live next to the west entrance. There are some apartments behind the
dormitories."
"I live in the dormitory."
"I live in Seattle."

"It was the most convenient."
"It was either this school or the University next to my home. I wanted to get away
from home, so I came here."
"I researched a bit, and found that this school offers exactly what I am looking for."
"This is the best school that I could afford."
"Do you know where the music building is?"

"The music building is 2 buildings away from the library."
"Over by the fountain. It's the building with the round looking doors."
"I'm not sure. There are maps in the Student Union Building though."
"I think it's over in that direction, but not exactly sure."
"Where is the student union building?"

"Ah, that's what I'm looking for too."
"I was told it was right next to the east parking lot."
"It's the brick building behind the large oak tree."
Remember that when you are talking to somebody, an answer to a question is

another potential topic to talk about. I'll show you an example of a conversation.
Please take note that I ask questions about the answer. Look for it in the practice
session.
University Life - Interactive Practice

Click on Listen All and follow along. After becoming comfortable with the entire
conversation, become Person A by clicking on the Person A button. You will hear
only Person B through the audio file. There will be a silence for you to repeat the
sentences of Person A. Do the same for Person B. The speed of the conversation is
native speed. Use the pause button if the pause between each sentence is too fast
for you. After practicing several times, you will be able to speak as fast as a native.
Listen All | Person A | Person B
A: "Hi. My name is Mark."

B: "Mark? I'm Bill. Glad to meet you."
A: "Yeah. So where are you from?"
B: "I'm from Houston Texas."
A: "Oh... I'm from Southern California."
B: "There must be a lot of cute girls over there huh?"
A: "Hell yeah. But most of them are hoochies."
B: "That sucks. So, what year are you?"
A: "I'm a freshman."
B: "This is my first year too."
A: "So what made you decide to come to California for school? I hear Austin is a
good school."
B: "It's aright, but I think Berkeley is better."
A: "So is this where you wanted to come?"
B: "To tell you the truth, I wanted to go to Stanford. I made it on the waiting list, but
ninety nine percent of the people accepted to Stanford go there. Like, who wouldn't
right?"
A: "Very true. But this is still a good school."
B: "I'm not complaining. I just know that I wanted to come to California. Texas is cool
and all, but I wanted to experience different things."
A: "That's good. Do you know what you plan on majoring in?"
B: "I was thinking about political science, but now I'm leaning towards English
literature. How about you?"
A: "I plan on majoring in double E."
B: "Do you know where the Smith building is? I have to pick up the syllabus for my
psychology class. I missed the first day."
A: "That's a great start. It's over there by the library."
B: "It was nice meeting you."
A: "Yeah. We should hang out later."
B: "Cool. I'll see you tomorrow in class then."
A: "Aright. Later."
A: "Hi. What's your name?"

B: "My name is Jung Min. What's your name?"
A: "My name is Jessica. It's nice to meet you."
B: "Yes. It's nice to meet you too. Are you a new student too?"
A: "No. I'm a sophomore. I take it you are a new student?"
B: "Yeah. It's pretty exciting to be here."
A: "Have fun while it lasts. The excitement wears off real quick. Especially after you
see how much homework you get. Where are you from?"
B: "I'm from Korea. My parents wanted me to go to an American university, so I
came here."
A: "I have never been to Korea. I've been to Japan before, but never Korea."
B: "Why were you in Japan?"
A: "My father thought it would be a good experience to take a vacation to a different
country. He's so into learning about different cultures."
B: "That's pretty cool."
A: "I thought it would have been more fun if I went without my parents."
B: "Well, if you ever want to visit Korea, I would be happy to show you around."
A: "Thanks for the offer. I'll keep that in mind. Oh, the professor is coming. We'll talk
more after class."
B: "Ok."
University Life - Meeting New Students

As you can see, these portions of our lessons are dedicated to school. There are many things to
learn here, so we are going to spend numerous lessons on school. But don't worry; only a couple
will be geared towards classes. The rest will be about night life, partying, and having a good
time. Before we start learning about topics such as classes and examinations, let's learn some
general university phrases.
The first type of speaking you will have to do is when you meet new people. During this time,
you can engage in idle small talk. Since you have learned small talk, feel free to use your new
skills. On top of that, let's learn some new phrases that will help you.

"What are you majoring in?"
"How many credits are you taking this semester?"
"What made you choose Berkeley?"
Many of the answer to these questions are general things you should already know. But it never
hurts to review again, so let's go over how we can answer some of these questions.

"I'm from Seattle, Washington."
"I'm an exchange student from Seoul, Korea."
"I'm from Dublin, Ohio."
"I'm from Southern California."
University Life - Questions and Answers

Before we answer this question, keep in mind that a foreigner will not be asked this question.
Usually they will not ask a foreigner because they think that they will not know the high school
you mention. But it is still good to know how to say such things.
"I went to Lynnwood High."
"Lynnwood High"
"I went to a high school in San Francisco."
"A high school in Olympia."

"I haven't decided, but I'm leaning towards biology."
"I'm thinking about majoring in psychology."
Universities in the States are a little different than others. You don't choose your major until you
are in your 3rd year. Basically, you apply to get into a major your junior year and if accepted,
you have a major. If you get turned down, you have to find a different major, or spend another
semester or year trying to get in. That's why you see so many people not graduate after 4 years.
The problem is that they do not know what to major in.
"How many credits are you taking?"

"I'm taking eighteen credits this quarter."
"I'm only taking 10 credits this semester."
"I'm taking 20 credits this semester."

"I'm taking chemistry 135, math 231, and English 101."
"This quarter I'm taking Intro to Sociology, Basics of Music Composition, and Spanish 101."

"I'm a junior."
"I'm a freshman."
"I'm a fourth year junior."
"I'm a fifth year senior."
University Life - Interactive Practice
Click on Listen All and follow along. After becoming comfortable with the entire conversation,
become Person A by clicking on the Person A button. You will hear only Person B through the
audio file. There will be a silence for you to repeat the sentences of Person A. Do the same for
Person B. The speed of the conversation is native speed. Use the pause button if the pause
between each sentence is too fast for you. After practicing several times, you will be able to
speak as fast as a native.
1
A: "Hi. My name is Mark."
B: "Mark? I'm Bill. Glad to meet you."
A: "Yeah. So where are you from?"
B: "I'm from Houston Texas."
A: "Oh... I'm from Southern California."
B: "There must be a lot of cute girls over there huh?"
A: "Hell yeah. But most of them are hoochies."
B: "That sucks. So, what year are you?"
B: "This is my first year too."
A: "So what made you decide to come to California for school? I hear Austin is a good school."
B: "It's aright, but I think Berkeley is better."
A: "So is this where you wanted to come?"
B: "To tell you the truth, I wanted to go to Stanford. I made it on the waiting list, but ninety nine
percent of the people accepted to Stanford go there. Like, who wouldn't right?"
A: "Very true. But this is still a good school."
B: "I'm not complaining. I just know that I wanted to come to California. Texas is cool and all,
but I wanted to experience different things."
A: "That's good. Do you know what you plan on majoring in?"
B: "I was thinking about political science, but now I'm leaning towards English literature. How
about you?"
A: "I plan on majoring in double E."
B: "Do you know where the Smith building is? I have to pick up the syllabus for my psychology
class. I missed the first day."
A: "That's a great start. It's over there by the library."
B: "It was nice meeting you."
A: "Yeah. We should hang out later."
B: "Cool. I'll see you tomorrow in class then."
A: "Aright. Later."
2
A: "Hi. What's your name?"
B: "My name is Jung Min. What's your name?"
A: "My name is Jessica. It's nice to meet you."
B: "Yes. It's nice to meet you too. Are you a new student too?"
A: "No. I'm a sophomore. I take it you are a new student?"
B: "Yeah. It's pretty exciting to be here."
A: "Have fun while it lasts. The excitement wears off real quick. Especially after you see how
much homework you get. Where are you from?"
B: "I'm from Korea. My parents wanted me to go to an American university, so I came here."
A: "I have never been to Korea. I've been to Japan before, but never Korea."
B: "Why were you in Japan?"
A: "My father thought it would be a good experience to take a vacation to a different country.
He's so into learning about different cultures."
B: "That's pretty cool."
A: "I thought it would have been more fun if I went without my parents."
B: "Well, if you ever want to visit Korea, I would be happy to show you around."
A: "Thanks for the offer. I'll keep that in mind. Oh, the professor is coming. We'll talk more after
class."
B: "Ok."
University Classes
In this lesson, we are going to learn about the terminologies you need to know when you talk
about classes with your peers.
There are several sections I will break this up into:

Registering for classes
Grades in class
Professors and different curriculum
Dropping out/Withdrawal
First, let's talk about registering for classes.
Questions
"Did you register yet?"

"When do you register for classes?"
"When does registration start for next semester?"
"How do you register for classes?"
"Where is the registration office?"
"What classes are you registering for?"

"What classes are you going to take?"
"What classes do you want to take?"
Ways to answer these questions

"I haven't registered yet."
"I register next Tuesday."
"Registration starts 4 weeks before the next semester."
"You register on-line. Go to the website, and click on register."
"The registration office is in Schmidt Hall. That's right across the street from the statue."
"I'm not worried about getting into psychology 101, but I think the physics class will be full by
the time I register."
"If all things go well, I plan on registering for English composition, chemistry, and calculus."
"I really want to take computer programming, but I'll have to see if it is full or not."
Regular comments about registering
"I hate registering for classes. All the classes I want to take are always full."
"Being a sophomore sucks because we register last."
"Seniors have the first pick so registering is easy for them."
"If I get all the classes I want to take, I'll be so happy."
"Registration was great this time. I got all the classes I wanted."
"Registering for classes is such a big headache."
University Classes - Grades

Grades in Classes
Talking about grades is all dependent on if you open up about these things or not. I know some
people are very secretive about their grades, and others like me freely talk about grades. So make
sure you are close friends with the person you are talking to about grades.
Grades are different depending on school. Some schools give letter grades that translates into
number grade. Other schools strictly give number grades only. The difference is in letter grades,
you cannot get a 3.5. You either get a B+, which is a 3.3, or an A- which is a 3.7. However, in
number grades, the instructor can give a 3.4, 3.5, or 3.6.
"What did you get in English?" If you are talking about the subject, you do not need to say grade.
But if not, you can ask, "What grade did you get in English?"
"I can't believe I got a 3.1 in biology. What did you get?"
"How was your GPA this semester?" GPA stands for Grade Point Average.
"How were your grades this quarter?"
"Did you do well this semester?"
"Did you screw up your grades this semester?"
"What was the lowest grade you ever got?"
"What is your overall GPA?"
"How are your grades?"
"What's your accum?" This is short for accumulated. This is asking what your overall GPA is.
I'll give examples for both specific and general answers.
"In English, I got a B+."

"I got a 2.9 in English."
"I did similar to you."
"I got a 3.4 this semester."
"If I didn't get the C+ in Biology, my GPA would have been awesome this semester."
"My grades were ok."
"I did average this quarter."
"My accum is 3.6 right now. I really want to get over 3.75."
"My overall GPA is 2.94. I need to get a 3.4 next semester to bring my GPA above 3.0."
"My GPA sucks."
"I did pretty good this semester." Although grammatically this is incorrect, spoken English
allows such errors. If you want to be grammatically perfect, you will need to say, "I did pretty
well this semester."
University Classes - Professors and Curriculum

"How is Professor Johnson?"
"Is Professor Smith an easy grader?"
"What is Professor Lee like?"
"Would you take another class from Professor Jackson again?"
"How many exams did you have to take in Sociology 121?"

"What's the curriculum for Chemistry 101?"
"Do you have to give any presentations in journalism class?"
"What do you do in poetry class?"
If somebody asks you these types of questions, you can answer like the following:
"Professor Johnson is so uptight. He's always lecturing and never allows students to ask any
questions."
"Professor Johnson is a brilliant professor. I learned so much from him."
"No way. He is such a hard grader. I was expecting a 3.7, but it turns out that I got a 3.1. Can you
believe that?"
"His grading system is messed up. He grades according to how much he likes you."
"He's a difficult grader."

"He's an easy grader."
"So far, I have taken 2 classes from Professor Jackson. I'm going to take every class he offers."
"I wouldn't recommend Professor Jackson. His classes are so boring."
"He's an idiot. He doesn't know anything."
"There were just two exams... the midterm and the final."
"There is an exam ever other week. It was hard, but at least it prevented me from cramming."
"The curriculum is pretty basic. We have two days of lecture, two days of lab, and one day of
discussions. Every now and then we have a quiz, but it's pretty routine."
"In journalism, we have to give a presentation 3 times during the course. I didn't mind it, but a lot
of other students were complaining."
"We had two presentations, but they were pretty easy. It was the writing that was hard."
/Audio
University Classes - Dropping Out / Withdrawal

There are two ways to leave a class. You either drop out, or you withdrawal. Dropping out
usually means you are going to get a failing grade and you don't care about it. But primarily,
dropping out refers to leaving college life altogether. So if you intend to say that you dropped out
of a class, you should use withdrawal. There are several time periods for withdrawal. The first
week, there is no penalty. The second week up to the first month, a W will show up on your
transcript. And finally, withdrawal after the half way point will give you a failing grade. But this
is dependent on each school policy. So learn the withdrawal format of your school. I was using
the dates mentioned above only as an example. Let's learn some sentences to say these kinds of
things.
"I dropped out of my chemistry class."

"I withdrew from my biology class."
"I had too many classes as it is, so I dropped out of my statistics class."
"I couldn't keep up with the schedule, so I dropped out of that class."
"I couldn't understand the material, so I withdrew."
"I hated the professor, so I just withdrew."
If you need to ask questions about withdrawal, these may help:
"When is the last day to withdrawal?"

"If I withdrawal now, will it show up on my transcript?"
"Does a withdrawal look bad on the transcript?"
"How do I drop out of a class that I don't want to take anymore?"
"What is the procedure to withdrawal from class?"
"How do I withdrawal from a certain class?"
Other things you might want to say when discussing this topic...
"Are you sure you want to drop out of that class. You only have 4 more weeks. At least you can
get the credit."
"If I stay in that class, I'm going to screw up my GPA."
"The best I can do is a C in this class. I don't want a C on my transcript. I'm going to withdrawal
from the class."
"If you get a bad grade, can't you just re-take the course?"
"Even if I retake the course, both grades are used. This school has a different system where re-
taking the course doesn't really help."
University Classes - Interactive Practice

1
A: "Hey John, did you register for classes yet?"
B: "I register this Friday."
A: "What classes do you plan on taking?"
B: "I really want to take the communication class, but I don't know if it will be available."
A: "Is that class really that popular?"
B: "Yeah. I tried to get in last semester, but it was full by the time I registered."
A: "What other classes are you going to take?"
B: "I still need to take English 201, but I really don't like writing."
A: "I took that class already. There is a lot of writing, but it's not that bad."
B: "Oh really? Who was the instructor? There are like 4 different instructors to choose from."
A: "I had Professor Mahoney."
B: "Is he an easy grader?"
A: "I'm not sure if he is or not, but I thought he was definitely fair."
B: "Do you mind if I ask you what you got?"
A: "Not at all. I got a 3.8."
B: "Well, what did you get in English 101 last year?"
A: "I got a 4.0 in that class."
B: "Well, I can't compare to you. I got a 3.1 in English 101. That means if you got a lower grade
in English 201, it must be harder."
A: "It's not what it appears. I actually tried harder in the 101 class. If I put as much effort into the
201 class, I would have received the same grade."
B: "Oh. That helps. Thanks."
2
A: "Hey Mike. I forgot about registration. I'm a day late, so all the classes are mostly full. What
do you think I should do?"
B: "You're screwed. You can't do anything about that. You have to hope that you get some
classes that will be useful."
A: "Do you think going to the registration building will help at all."
B: "No. They will tell you the same thing in a worse way."
A: "Did you register yet?"
B: "Of course. Registering for classes is not something you want to miss."
A: "What classes do you think are still open?"
B: "Well, I know psychology 101 is a big class, so there will always be seats in that class. You
can also get into Sociology."
A: "That's helpful. Thanks. But what do you think about philosophy. I wanted to take that class
this semester."
B: "I took that class last year. The professor is really cool, so if you go to his office, you can have
him sign a card that will let you in even if the class is full."
A: "He does that?"
B: "I guess that's because so many people drop out of that class."
A: "That makes sense. I think I'll do that. Thanks for all the help."
B: "No problem man."
3
A: "Did you get your grades yet?"
B: "Yeah. My whole GPA is screwed up now."
A: "Why? What happened?"
B: "Well, I bombed my econ final and ended up with a 1.7."
A: "Ouch. You must be very disappointed."
B: "Well, it's my fault because I didn't study as much as I should have."
A: "Why don't you re-take the class next year?"
B: "That's what I plan on doing unless I keep screwing up. How did you do this semester?"
A: "I didn't do that well either. I ended up with a 3.2 this semester. That drops my total GPA to
3.45."
B: "My GPA is pretty similar to yours. I have a 3.1 now because of the stupid econ class."
A: "What was your GPA before this semester?"
B: "I was sitting happy with a 3.4."
A: "Why did it go down so much?"
B: "Let's just say I screwed up more than my econ class."
A: "What happened to you?"
B: "I started playing StarCraft and ended up wasting a lot of time."
A: "You better stop slacking off."
B: "You're right. I'm not going to play games during school anymore."
4
A: "Did you ever take History 231?"
B: "Yeah. Last semester."
A: "Who was the professor?"
B: "It was Professor Johnson."
A: "I have him this semester. What do you think about him?"
B: "He's a terrible instructor and demands a lot, but fortunately, he's an easy grader."
A: "What did you end up getting?"
B: "I got an A-. Sounds good, but none of my test scores were that high, so I don't know how I
got a decent grade."
A: "That's probably because he grades on a curve."
B: "Are you enjoying the class so far?"
A: "I hate it and I was about to withdrawal. But after hearing your experience, I think I will tough
it out."
B: "Yes. Definitely stay in the class. You will get a better grade than your test scores. He does
that deliberately to make all the students study a lot."
A: "Thanks for letting me know. I feel relieved now."
5
A: "Hi Mark."
B: "Oh, hi Stacy."
A: "How was your summer vacation?"
B: "I worked over the summer at a restaurant. Have to make tuition money right? What did you
do?"
A: "I took summer school. I withdrew from two of my classes last year so I wanted to make them
up."
B: "So are you officially a junior now?"
A: "Yeah. And I have 5 credits to spare. I only needed to take 10 credits over the summer, but I
took 15 because the price was the same."
B: "That makes sense. So where is Nicole?"
A: "She dropped out of school completely."
B: "Really? Why?"
A: "She worked at a startup company as an intern and since the business did well, they asked her
if she wanted to work full time."
B: "Wow. She's so lucky. She doesn't have a degree and she already has a job."
A: "It sounds good now, but I'm traditional. I want the degree, so I wouldn't have accepted the
offer."
B: "Do you know how much they are paying her?"
A: "I don't know. But I bet it must have been a good offer, or she wouldn't have accepted it."
Examinations
What is a school without examinations? They all have it. So, we will have to spend a session
talking about exams.
There are many types of tests and different terminologies. You can be taking an in-class test, or it
could be a take-home final. It could be a multiple choice exam or an essay type format. In either
case, we will cover it here. First, let's learn the different terminologies associated with testing.
Examination
Mid-term
Finals
Test
Quiz
Pop-quiz
Exam
Take-home final
Research paper
Final paper
Report
Essay
Presentation
Open-book test/final
Common questions you can ask about exam format:
"How many tests did you have to take in your Math class?"
"What was the mid-term like?"
"How much percentage is the mid-term towards the final grade?"
"Do you have to write any papers in that class?"
"How many pages did you have to write for your essays?"
"Was the open-book exam hard?"
"How difficult was the take-home final?"
"Was the final exam short answer questions, or was it multiple choice?"
"Did you have any pop-quizzes in your geology class?"
"How much time did you get to write your research paper?"
"How often did you have a quiz?"
"What day did you take your final?"
"When did you take your final?"
"Are you done with your mid-terms?"
"When is finals week?"
"The syllabus for the econ class says you have six exams. What were they like?"
"How difficult is the mid-term for psychology 101?"
Examinations - Finding Information

Having a lot of information about tests can help prepare for exams. The next several questions
are geared towards finding specific information.
"Does Professor Giles use old exam questions for his tests?"
"Can I borrow your old exams for Intermediate Accounting? I want to use the questions to test
myself before the real exam."
"Do you know anybody who took Physics 340? I want to know the types of questions that were
asked on the final."
"Do you think I need to study chapter 6 for the mid-term? It's so boring, and I can't seem to apply
it anywhere."
"What topics did the professor cover the most in the final exam?"
"What were the long essay questions on?"
"Do you remember the long essay questions you had on the final?"
"I was thinking about buying the study supplement for the engineering class. Do you think it will
help?"
And of course, you may be required to answer these types of questions, so let's get into
answering:
"How many tests did you have to take in your Math class?"
"We had a total of 4 tests in that math class." Or more simply, '4 tests.'
Answering can be real easy. The reason I put full sentences is for your practice. But remember
when you really answer, you are not required to put them in full sentences. I'll try to mix it up so
you get a familiar feel answering both long and short ways.
"What was the mid-term like?"

"The mid-term was hard. If you read all the material, you will still have a hard time because the
professor wrote up all the questions in a difficult way."
Examinations - General Information

The hardest types of questions to answer are the, 'What was it like' types, and the 'how was'
types. The reason it is hard is because you have to explain in your own words the answer. It's not
as simple as a number or a 'yes' or 'no.'
"How much percentage is the mid-term towards the final grade?"

"The instructor said it was twenty percent of our final grade."
"Do you have to write any papers in that class?"

"No. We only had one mid-term and one final."
"Yes. We had to write 2 essays for that class."
"How many pages did you have to write for your essays?"
"We had to write 5 pages for both essays."
"Was the open-book exam hard?"

"Most of the time, open-book exams are harder, but this one was really easy. All the questions
were in the glossary so I found the answers quickly."
"How difficult was the take-home final?"

"It is easy that we have the material to look through, but it is very time consuming. I had to do an
all-nighter just to finish."
All-nighter means to stay up all night.
Examinations - More Information

"Was the final exam short answer questions, or was it multiple choice?"
"It was multiple choice."
"Neither. The exam had 2 long essay questions."
"Did you have any pop-quizzes in your geology class?"

"We had 3 pop-quizzes in that class. Luckily, only five percent counts toward the final grade."
"Fortunately we didn't have any."
"How much time did you get to write your research paper?"
"We had two months to write the research paper."
"How often did you have a quiz?"

"Once a week."
"What day did you take your final?"

"I took the final last Monday."
"I didn't take it yet. I take the final tomorrow."
"The syllabus for the econ class says you have six exams. What were they like?"
"It was pretty easy because they only covered 2 chapters. If you keep up, then you shouldn't have
a hard time."
"Does Professor Giles use old exam questions for his tests?"
"He always creates new test questions so old ones will not help you."
"Can I borrow your old exams for Intermediate Accounting? I want to use the questions to test
myself before the real exam."
"Sure, I have it in my dormitory. I'll bring them tomorrow."
"He didn't return the exams, so I don't have them."
"What were the long essay questions on?"

"Both questions were on supply and demand. Make sure you know that stuff inside and out."
"I was thinking about buying the study supplement for the engineering class. Do you think it will
help?"
"I highly recommend it. I didn't have it for the first exam, and I got a B-. But after I studied with
the supplement, I aced the next test."
Examinations - Interactive Practice

1
A: "Did you already take the history exam?"
B: "Yeah. It was hard. When do you take it?"
A: "I take it tomorrow morning. There is so much material, that I don't know what to emphasize
on. What types of questions did you get?"
B: "Mostly on the civil war. You should also study the impact Martin Luther King Jr. had on
American society."
A: "How about Abraham Lincoln? Did you get any questions about him?"
B: "I only had 1 question about him. But you might get more. I don't know if he will have the
same exam or not."
A: "Hopefully he will use the same exam, cause I'm going to spend most of my time studying the
civil war. It is a huge section and that is what he lectured the most on in class."
B: "If you can't study everything, then that is probably the best way to go."
A: "Aright. Thanks for the info. I gotta go to the library now."
B: "Good luck."
A: "Thanks. See ya."
2
A: "Hey Jack. You look tired. What's going on?"
B: "It's finals week and I have been up all night studying."
A: "How many exams do you have left?"
B: "Three more to go?"
A: "Have you been keeping up, or are you cramming everything?"
B: "If I was keeping up, I wouldn't need to stay up all night."
A: "Ha haha. Looks like you are in for a tough week."
B: "Tell me about it. How about you? What have you been up to?"
A: "I finished my last final this morning."
B: "So you're completely done?"
A: "No. I have one more report that is due this Friday. I haven't started it yet, but it shouldn't be
too tough."
B: "How many pages do you have to write?"
A: "It's a 10 page paper on habitual behavior for psychology 211."
B: "You wanna take one of my exams for me?"
A: "I would if I could, but you know that's not possible."
B: "Yeah, I know."
A: "If you need help with your chemistry class, I can help you over the weekend."
B: "That would be great."
A: "Let's get together Saturday around lunch time."
B: "You don't know how much this means to me. Thanks."
A: "Don't mention it. I'll see you on Saturday."
Roommate - Dormitory
While in school it is common to have a roommate when you are in the dormitory. In the States,
it's also common to share an apartment with a roommate. This lesson will cover the English you
will need to talk to your roommate. Of course you can talk about many tings, but I will
specifically target this lesson towards roommate stuff.
Dormitory Roommate
When you first go into a dormitory, you will either be greeted by the person already there, or you
will have to greet someone that is coming later than you. Most dormitories have one room for
two people. After the dormitory section, I will cover living in an apartment with a roommate.
When you arrive to the dormitory, you can usually engage in small talk first. Most of the time,
you have to get to know one another. Talk is initiated by both parties simultaneously. You can
ask questions like where they came from, what year they are in, or what they like to do. But
besides that, you have to find out the living habits of each other. After you engage in small talk,
you can ask these questions:
It's important to know the sleeping habits of your roommate, so ask if they are a night person or a
morning person.
"So, are you a night owl or a morning bird?"
A night person is referred to as an owl. That is because owls are more active at night. Birds on
the other hand wake up early. So they associate morning people to birds.
If you don't want to use this expression, you can ask,
"Are you a night person or a morning person?"

"What time do you usually go to sleep?"
"What time do you usually wake up?"
"If you didn't have anything to do the next day, what time would you sleep till?"
It's common courtesy to respect each other. If you are asleep, the roommate should be quiet. This
goes for you too.
When you get sleepy, you can either go to sleep, or tell your roommate that you are going to
sleep.
"I'm a little tired. I'm going to sleep now. Have a good night."
"I'm sleepy. Time to go to bed. See you in the morning."
If you like listening to music, you can ask your roommate,
"Does the music bother you?"

"Let me know if you want me to turn the music off."
"Do you mind if I turn the stereo on?"
But when you ask questions about music or TV, you should make sure that person is not
studying. If they are, then it's pointless to ask because it should be quiet. This is only good for
times when you are both doing nothing.
Roommate - Sharing things and Questions

Sometimes a roommate will bring a mini refrigerator, or it might turn out that you will. It's polite
to let your roommate use the refrigerator too.
"Feel free to use the refrigerator."

"Can I put my drinks in your fridge?"
"Do you mind if I use your refrigerator?"
If you connect with the person and you become friends, then you will not even need to ask. For
example, after you get to know the person your comments will be different. Say I become a
friend of my roommate. And then after a month or so, he brings a refrigerator. I wouldn't ask to
use it, I would rather comment on how useful it will be. It's assumed that a friend can use the
refrigerator, so no need to sound weird by asking politely. Instead you can say,
"Cool, you brought a fridge. I can go buy milk now."
This comment is saying that you appreciate the refrigerator by saying, 'cool', then you indicate
that you are going to use it by saying you will buy milk. If your friend doesn't object to your
comment, then it is the same thing as getting permission to use the refrigerator.
Responding to questions
"Are you a night person or a morning person?"

"I'm a night owl. I usually sleep pretty late."
"What time do you usually go to sleep?"

"It varies. Usually between midnight and one in the morning."
"What time do you usually wake up?"

"I don't wake up until I have to."
"I usually wake up at nine in the morning."
"Does the music bother you?"

"No not at all. I like it."
"Do you mind if I turn the stereo on?"

"Oh, feel free."
"Can I put my drinks in your fridge?"
"Sure. Don't worry about it."
"Do you mind if I use your refrigerator?"

"No problem at all."
Roommate - Apartment
When people live in an apartment, it is usually among friends. So there's no need to worry about
being too polite. As long as you have common courtesy, you will have no problem. On the other
hand, if you are looking for a roommate, then there are some things you should learn how to say.
The list of questions below are examples of questions you should ask when looking to join
existing people in an apartment.
Questions
"What is the rent here?"

"How many people live in the apartment?"
"How many bedrooms does the apartment have?"
"How much is utilities?"
"Does the rent cover the utility bills?"
"Do you have any rules for living here?"
"Does it get loud in here?"
"What time do people usually go to sleep?"
"Do you hold any parties here?"
"How many people share the bathroom?"
"Do you have cable?"
"Do you have high speed Internet?"
Common answers
"The rent is $1200, so you would only pay $400."

"This is a three bedroom unit, so you would be the third person."
"On average, utilities are about $125."
"The rent does not cover utilities. You would be responsible for 1/3 of the utilities."
"We are pretty quiet during the week days, but on the weekends, it can get a little loud."
"We have both cable and DSL here."
Roommate - Interactive Practice

1
A: "Hi. My name is Jack."
B: "Hey Jack. I'm Seth."
A: "It's nice to meet you."
B: "Looks like we're going to be roommates."
A: "Yeah."
B: "So where are you from?"
A: "I'm from Tacoma. How about you?"
B: "I'm from Ontario."
A: "In Canada?"
B: "No. It's in California. It's a smaller city in southern California."
A: "So what made you come here?"
B: "I wanted to go to a different state."
A: "I see. Hey, if you don't mind, I took this side of the room."
B: "No problem. They look the same to me."
A: "Are you a morning person or a night person."
B: "I'm a night person."
A: "That's great. So am I. I like to sleep in the morning."
B: "That should work out well then."
2
A: "Hi. I'm Sara."
B: "My name is Jessica. It's nice to meet you."
A: "Yes. It's nice to meet you as well."
B: "Have you been here long?"
A: "I got here about an hour ago. Do you want me to show you around?"
B: "Yeah. That would be great. The most important is the bathroom right?"
A: "Definitely. But we have to share the bathroom with the whole floor. The break room is over
there. The bathroom is right across from the break room, and finally, the RA (resident advisor) is
in room 315."
B: "I'm glad there is a TV in the break room. I like to watch TV."
A: "Me too. So I brought one. I haven't unpacked it yet, but it's a little TV that works."
B: "Cool. I brought a refrigerator. I like to store some snacks in there. Feel free to use it."
A: "That would be perfect. I think we're going to have a great time."
B: "Do you sleep pretty late, or are you a morning person."
A: "I have never been either. I'm very flexible with sleeping times. Anyways, I'm a deep sleeper
so a little noise never bothers me."
B: "That's good to know. I'm usually a night person, but I'm very quiet if my roommate is
sleeping."
A: "As long as you don't blast the music while I'm sleeping, I should be fine. Did you eat lunch
yet?"
B: "No. Is there a cafeteria in the building?"
A: "Yeah. I'll show you."
3
A: "I'm calling about the available room. Is it still available?"
B: "Yes it is. Do you know where we're located?"
A: "Yeah. I drove by this morning and I liked the location. What's the rent?"
B: "It's $850 a month. So you would pay $425 a month plus half of the bills."
A: "How big is the place?"
B: "It's a two bedroom, one bath and roughly about 800 square feet."
A: "Is the complex pretty quiet? Can you hear a lot of noise or anything like that?"
B: "They have a strict policy in the apartment complex concerning noise level. So it stays very
quiet after 10 PM."
A: "Are you the only person who lives there now?"
B: "Yeah. I'm only looking for one roommate."
A: "Everything sounds good. Can we schedule a time to meet so I can look at the place?"
B: "I'm available anytime today or tomorrow."
A: "How about if I come over now?"
B: "That works with me. But what is your name?"
A: "Oh, my name is Brad."
B: "Ok. I'm Randy. So I'll see you in a bit?"
A: "Should only take about 15 minutes to get there."
B: "Sounds good."
Fraternity and Sorority - Explanation

A big part of university life in America is the fraternity and sorority. Since many people do not
know what they are, let me explain a little so you understand what I'm talking about in this
session.
Fraternity and sorority is a group of people that get together and live in a big building. They are
in a special group that is defined by their own rules. Most of the students live in either
apartments or dormitories, but an alternative is to live in a fraternity or a sorority. I don't know
the short name for sorority, but the short name for a fraternity is a frat. It all depends on the
sentence whether you should call it a fraternity or a frat. Also, fraternity and sorority have names
and they are already established. The names are always Greek and so they named the area where
these buildings are located, Greek Row.
Fraternity is the terminology used for guys, and sorority is what they use for the ladies. So if you
are a guy, you will be looking at fraternities, and if you are a lady, you will be joining a sorority.
The price to live in a fraternity or a sorority is similar to the price of dormitories. There are many
sizes, but as an example, a fraternity house might have 50 rooms. All rooms either hold 2 or
sometimes 3 people. There is a kitchen and food is served at specific times.
If you want to get into a fraternity or sorority, you usually have to apply and interview with
existing members. Popular ones are very picky and will not let some types of people in. Others
are desperate to fill their rooms so they will accept anyone.
Almost everyone who has been in a fraternity or a sorority never regrets it. There are more
people who regret not having lived in a fraternity than having lived in one. So if you plan on
attending a university in the states and will be there for more than 2 years, you should definitely
consider the frat or sorority life.
Here are some examples of fraternity and sorority names. I do not know these fraternities or
sororities. I am using this as an example so you understand the naming scheme.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
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Fraternity and Sorority - General

In this session, we will cover some of the things you need to know how to say if you decide to
join a fraternity or a sorority, or if you are just talking with a member.
"How do you like being in a fraternity?"

"What is it like living in a sorority?"
"How often do you hold parties in your frat house?"
"Is it hard to get into a fraternity?"
"What are the popular sororities?"
"Which sorority has a reputation for putting out?"
Other comments you might hear will be...
"Those sorority chicks really know how to party."

"All the frat boys want to do is get you into bed."
"Some fraternities are very studious."
"He's a good friend from my fraternity."
"The Delta house is having a party this Friday. You wanna come?"
"We're going to crash the Sorority party this weekend."
Crash in this sentence means to go uninvited.
Fraternity and Sorority - Joining

If you are trying to find a fraternity or a sorority to join, you would either need to know someone
in that group already, or find an advertisement in the local school paper, or go to the fraternity or
sorority house and ask how to become a member.
Here are some things you can say initially:
"Hi, I was interested in joining a fraternity. What is the process to get in?"
"Hi. I was wondering what I needed to do to get into this sorority."
"Are you taking in members now?"
"Where can I find information on joining this sorority?"
After the initial sentence, they should respond with more information. Here is an example.
"We take new members every semester. All you need to do is fill out this application, and then
we will contact you for an interview."
"Every Monday at 10 am, we have an informational session about our sorority. I highly
recommend you attend if you are interested."
If you ask a question about information, they might respond with a question such as,
"What would you like to know?"
You can ask the following questions if you have this opportunity.
"How much does it cost each month?"

"What meals are included with the monthly rent?"
"How many people are in this sorority?"
"What activities do you have in this fraternity?"
"Do you have tours of the building?"
"What is the policy during summer break? Can we stay in the frat house during the summer
months?"
"How long has this fraternity been around?"
Fraternity and Sorority - Interview Questions

When you are trying to get into a fraternity or a sorority, you might have to interview. Lot of the
interview questions are geared towards who you are. They are trying to determine if your
personality matches what the group represents.
"Why should we let you in this fraternity?"
"What do you want to gain from your experience in a fraternity?"
"What can you bring into this sorority?"
"What are your hobbies?"
"What do you usually do on a weekend?"
"Do you like to go to parties?"
"What type of music do you listen to?"
"Where did you grow up?"
"Do you play any sports?"
Before answering these questions, it is important to find out what type of fraternity or sorority
you are applying for. Sometimes a good answer for one group will be a terrible answer to
another. Most of the time, fraternities are about having a good time with friends.
"Why should we let you in this fraternity?"

"I'm a fun person to be with, I have a good personality, and I like to have fun."
"What do you want to gain from your experience in a fraternity?"

"The most important thing is getting good memories of good times with good friends."
"Meeting people and making friends who like the same things I do. I also think it is important
that the friendship goes even beyond the college years."
"What can you bring into this sorority?"

"My parents have a boat, and I can use it to have fun parties on it in the summer time."

"I like to play basketball and football."
"I like to go shopping and have drinks with my friends."
"What do you usually do on a weekend?"

"I either throw a party or go to a party."
"Do you like to go to parties?"

"Hell yeah!"
"What type of music do you listen to?"

"Mostly rap, hip-hop, and top 40's."
Finally, if you decide to join a fraternity or a sorority and you pass the interview, you will have
to go through initiation. Some places are real easy, but some places can be a little weird. For
example, you might have to run down the street in your underwear, or you might have to kiss 10
different people, or you might have to drink a lot. What ever it is, it's usually a surprise. Try to
get as much information as you can before you join the group
College Partying
One of the great things about college is the parties. However, it could be boring and dull for
others. I'm not saying it's fun for everyone. But if you like to drink, have fun with a lot of
different people, it might just be your thing.
First, I'll explain the various parties you can attend. There are fraternity and sorority parties,
parties at a friend's house, parties at clubs or bars, night clubs, and so on. That is what we will
discuss here. We will have other sessions on different types of parties, but since we are on the
college track right now, I will dedicate this session to partying while in school.
Usually, fraternity or a sorority party has a lot of drinking, a lot of people, and a lot of music. At
the party, you usually mingle and meet a lot of people. Some people go to the parties to have sex.
These can occur at many parties because there are a lot of rooms in the fraternity and sorority
houses. But don't think this is all fun and games. There are some people who thinks these types
of parties are boring. For the people who do not like to talk to strangers, it can really be boring.
They will end up in a corner by themselves and have a beer or two and then go home. It basically
depends on what type of atmosphere you like.
If you like this type of partying, the first thing you need to do is find the party.
"Where is everyone hanging out this weekend?"

"Are there any good fraternity parties this weekend?"
"Where does everyone go to party?"
"Are there any parties to crash this weekend?"
An easier way to find a party is to have a friend who is in the loop.
"There's a party this weekend at the Kappa Sorority house. I think we can sneak in. Wanna go?"
"There's a bunch of us going to the Last Supper Club in downtown. If you're not doing anything,
you should join us."
"A friend of mine is having a party at a huge house. It's going to be a blast. Let's go man."
"There's going to be a kegger at my fraternity. You're welcome to come."
College Partying - Questions

If you are new to these types of partying, you can ask questions about what takes place at these
parties.
"What do you usually do at the party?"

"What goes on at the party?"
"Are there a lot of girls?"
"Are there a lot of cute guys?"
"What types of drinks do they have at the party?"
"Do I need to bring anything to the party?"
"How many people usually come to the party?"
The most important thing you will need to learn is what to say when you are at the party.
In order to be liked, it doesn't matter what you look like, or how much money you have.
Although both of these help, the most important thing is if you are a fun person. Usually, fun
people have good things to say and keeps the conversation going. You can engage in small talk,
but it also doesn't matter what you say, it matters how you say it.
The most important thing to do is to do a lot of laughing. It really doesn't matter what you say, so
no use learning new sentences. I will have several practice sessions so you can hear what the
conversation should sound like
College Partying - Interactive Practice

1
A: "Hey man. What's going on?"
B: "Not much. Just having a good time."
A: "That's all good. What year are you?"
B: "I'm a sophomore. How about you?"
A: "This is my third year."
B: "Are you in this fraternity?"
A: "No. I'm over at Beta Psi."
B: "I have a friend over there. Do you know Johnny Parker?"
A: "Yeah. He joined us last year. He a friend of yours?"
B: "Yeah. We went to high school together."
A: "Right on. What's your name?"
B: "Roger Dunkin. How about you?"
A: "Steve Leary. It's nice to meet you."
B: "Yeah."
A: "What have you been drinking?"
B: "Just Heinekens"
A: "Oh man. You have been missing the good stuff. Are you OK with shots?"
B: "Hell yeah."
A: "Cool. Follow me. I'll show you the good stuff."
2
A: "You come to a lot of these parties?"
B: "As many as I can find."
A: "Ha haha."
B: "Any fine ladies around here?"
A: "I just checked out a group of chicks heading towards the kitchen."
B: "Were they with any guys?"
A: "No, they were alone."
B: "What are you doing just standing here then? Let's go see if they want any company."
A: "Sounds like a good plan. Let's go."
3
A: "Do you go to school here?"
B: "No. I go to a different university."
A: "So do you know Johnny?"
B: "I came here with a friend who knows Johnny. I met him a couple of times. He's a cool guy.
So you go to this school?"
A: "Yeah."
B: "What year are you?"
A: "I'm a junior? How about you?"
B: "Me too. But I bet I'll be in school for 4 more years. I still haven't decided on my major."
A: "I'm in a similar boat. I'm in the English department, but I want to change majors. If I do that,
then I'll have to go to school for another year."
B: "That's life I guess."
A: "I'm going to get another drink. It was nice meeting you."
B: "Yeah. Nice meeting you too.
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Smoking
There are several facts to smoking. First, smoking is bad for you. Second, everyone knows it's
bad for you, but many people still smoke. I will cover two aspects of smoking. First, we will
learn about asking for a cigarette. And second, we will learn about what people say about
smokers and the conversations that take place between non-smokers and smokers.
First, let's talk about smokers.
There is not much you need to know except how to ask for a cigarette. What else are you going
to say?
"Do you have an extra cigarette?"

"May I have a cigarette?"
"Can I have a cigarette?"
Sometimes, you can ask while giving a reason.
"Can I get a cigarette from you? I just ran out."

"I forgot my smokes at my house. Do you have an extra one?"
There are other terminologies you can use.
"Can I bum a cigarette from you?"

"Can I bum one of those?"
"Do you have an extra cigarette I can bum?"
"I need a cigarette. Can you help me out?"
Bum is another way of saying beggar. In essence, you are admitting that you are a bum for
asking. Although the meaning can sound pretty serious, many people use this term to be polite.
Answering these questions is pretty simple.
Nobody ever says, 'No.' That's just too rude. If it's a friend, then you don't even need to say
anything. Just pull out the pack of cigarettes and hand your friend a cigarette. But here are some
other things you can say.
"Sure."
"I think I have a spare."
"Here you go."
If you are sitting at a coffee shop, you can put it on the counter and say,
"No need to ask, just help yourself."
If you don't have anymore then you can say,
"Sorry. I just ran out."

"This was my last one."
"I bummed this one off another person."
Or if it's a stranger walking by, you can ignore them and keep walking without saying anything,
although this could be rude.
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Smoking - Non Smoking Areas

Smoking and non-smoking areas
Currently in America, many states are banning indoor public smoking. That means no smoking
in bars, restaurants, or any other place that is deemed public. California is an example of a state
that implemented this rule. But there are still places where smoking is permitted.
Here are some questions you might find useful.
"Is this a non-smoking establishment?"

"Do you have a smoking section here?"
"Is smoking allowed?"
"Where is the smoking section?"
"Is there a designated smoking area?"
At a bar or a smoking place, if you need an ashtray, you can say,
"Can I have an ashtray?"

If you have one and you need another one, simply say, "Can I have another ashtray?"
If you are smoking in an area that is a non-smoking area, you might hear people say the
following... if you are a non-smoker, then you can learn this to say to others that are smoking in
a non-smoking area.
"This is a non-smoking area."

"There's no smoking in this area."
"This is a non smoking establishment."
"There's no smoking in the airport."
"Smoking is only allowed in the bar area."
"You cannot smoke here. Can you please go to the bar or outside to smoke?"
Responding to these can be done with a simple,

"I'm terribly sorry. I'll take this to the smoking area."
"Sorry. I didn't know I was in a no smoking area. I'll move right away."
The easiest way is just to apologize and leave immediately with a, 'sorry.'
Smoking - Quitting and General Statements

If you are in a hotel getting a room, the clerk might ask you,
"Would you like a smoking room or a non-smoking room?"
If you hate the smell of smoke and they do not ask, you can verify what type of room it is by
asking,
"Can you make sure it's a non-smoking room?"

"Is this going to be a non-smoking room?"
While smoking, you will sometimes talk about smoking. If that's the case, you can ask these
types of questions.
"How long have you been smoking?"

"Have you been smoking long?"
"Have you ever tried to quit smoking?"
Comments you can say while smoking with someone
"Smoking is so bad, but it feels so good."

"I've been smoking for 10 years."
"I tried to quit a couple of times. It's really hard."
I heard some comments from some people justifying cigarette smoking
"There was a 90 year old man who smokes one pack a day and drinks one bottle of Soju a day
and he is very healthy. He's been doing it for over 60 years."
"I only smoke when I'm with friends."

"I only smoke when I'm drinking."
"I can quit anytime I want. There is just no need to right now."
"The best way to quit is cold turkey." Cold turkey is a terminology used to completely stop
without any help with things such as nicotine gum or nicotine patches.
"There are a lot of aids to help you stop smoking. I heard hypnosis is pretty good."
"I quit for 3 months last year. I used the patch to help stop the cravings."
Smoking - Asking for Light and Hate Smoking

When you don't have a lighter or matches, do not ask for fire. That is a common mistake.
Instead, ask for a light.
"Do you have a light?"

"Can I borrow your lighter?"
"Can I use your matches?"
If you catch someone smoking, like your kid or your significant other, you can say,
"Have you been smoking?"

"Is that smoke I smell?"
"Who taught you how to smoke?"
"Where did you get those cigarettes?"
"I saw you smoking yesterday."
"You smoke don't you?"
Finally, for people who do not like smoking, here is a section on communicating your disgust
with smoking.
"I hate smoking. It smells so bad and hurts my throat."

"I don't like that club because it smells like smoke in there."
"It is way too smoky in the bar."
"It's a little stuffy with smoke in here. I'm going outside to get some fresh air."
"Have you ever kissed a smoker? You can taste the smoke. It's disgusting."
"I get a headache when I'm around smoke."
Second hand smoke is a term used for non-smokers breathing the smoke from smokers. So if you
are a non-smoker and you are in a bar, the air you are breathing is basically second hand smoke.
"I heard that second hand smoke is just as bad for you as smoking."
"Second hand smoke can give you health problems too."
"Children who grow up breathing second hand smoke have greater health risks growing up."
"I don't mind second hand smoke. I got used to it over the years."
Smoking - Interactive Practice

1
A: "Hey Bobby. What's going on?"
B: "Just taking a smoke break."
A: "I forgot my cigarette today. Do you have another one?"
B: "Sure. Here you go."
A: "Thanks."
B: "I didn't know you smoked."
A: "Really? I've been smoking for over a year now."
B: "Oh. You're new to smoking still. I've been smoking for 7 years."
A: "You ever tired to quit?"
B: "Many times. I'm really addicted. It's harder to stop than you think."
A: "Yeah. I tried to quit last month, and I thought it was going to be easy, but it turns out that I'm
still smoking."
B: "I highly recommend you quit soon. The longer you smoke, the harder it becomes to quit."
A: "I think you're right. Aright. Gotta go to class. Thanks for the cigarette. I'll talk to you later."
B: "No problem. I'll talk to you later."
2
A: "Hey Jane. How are you doing?"
B: "Hi Jack. I'm doing great."
A: "I hope you haven't been waiting too long."
B: "No. I just got here a few minutes ago."
A: "Do you know if smoking is allowed here?"
B: "I think this is a no-smoking place. Do you want to go somewhere else?"
A: "That's alright. I don't need to smoke."
B: "Why don't you quit?"
A: "I never thought about it. All my friends smoke, and we hang out a lot."
B: "So do you smoke by yourself?"
A: "When I started I didn't, but after a few months I started smoking at home. Usually when I'm
bored."
B: "Do you smoke cause your bored?"
A: "Yeah. It helps to kill the time. I also think it's out of habit. I'm so used to having a cigarette
every now and then."
B: "How much do you smoke in a day?"
A: "I smoke about a half pack a day."
B: "Well, I think you should quit. You know it's bad for you?"
A: "I always knew it was bad, but I never thought about it."
B: "You better start thinking about it now. You might not feel the difference now, but after 10
years of smoking, you might feel it and then it will be too late."
A: "That's a good point. I'll try to quit."
B: "Good. And if you need any support, I'll always be here for you."
A: "Thanks."
Drinking - Terminologies
Many countries have drinking rules such as using two hands to receive drinks, never allowing
your drinking friend to pour their own drinks, never leaving a glass empty too long, and so on.
But in America, there isn't that many rules you need to know. I'll cover as much as I can and
soon enough, you shouldn't have any problems talking while drinking in America. (I do not
know the drinking etiquettes of other English speaking countries such as England, so learn about
drinking rules before going there)
In a Bar
There are a few terminologies you have to learn.
Tap - Beer in a glass that is from a large container

Well - Same as Tap. Different wording
Pint - This is 16 fluid ounces. This roughly translates to 500cc.
Bottles - Bottles of beer
Pitchers - Same as Tap, but put in a pitcher
Mixed Drinks - Special Drinks like a mixture of Vodka and Orange Juice. They have names for
these such as Fuzzy Navel, Rum and Coke, Buttery Nipple, Gin and tonic, and so on.
Wine - Red or white. Bottle or glass
Shots - Hard alcohol in small shot glass
On the Rocks - Hard alcohol in a bigger glass with ice
Straight Up - Used when ordering a hard alcohol.Specifying that you do not want ice
Double - Two shots in a bigger glass
Round - Used in groups when ordering together.
Bottoms up - One shot. Drink everything in your glass
Cheers - Word used before hitting glasses together before drinking
Champagne - Carbonated wine used in special occasions such as weddings.
Toast - A person usually makes a speech at a special occasion with glasses raised before all
taking a drink together. Usually with champagne
Drinking - Ordering Drinks

I'll cover ordering drinks in a restaurant in the 'Restaurant' section. For now, I'll limit this session
to ordering drinks in a bar, and drinking with friends.
When you are in a bar, you can either go up to the counter or wait for a server to come by. If you
go to the counter, you order what you want by saying the drink name and the quantity.
"I'll take 4 bottles of Corona."

"I'll take a pitcher of Red Hook."
"Give me 3 shots of Crowne."
"I'll have one Jack and Coke."
After you get the drink, the bartender will usually say,
"That will be $12.50."
If you pay with cash, then you should receive change. Make sure to tip once in a while.
However, if you pay with a card, they will usually ask if you want to leave it open. Leaving it
open means to keep the credit card open so if you order more drinks, you will get one bill instead
of having to use the credit card multiple times. You will hear something like this.
"Do you want to keep it open?"
If you want to keep the credit card open before they ask you, you can say this.
"Can you keep it open?"
If you have a credit card open, then any more drinks you order will go on your credit card. When
you are done for the night, you can simply tell them that you are ready for your bill.
"Can I get my bill?"
If the bartender has your credit card, then you can go up to the counter and say the same thing, or
say, "I would like to close my tab."
Drinking - Ordering at a Table

If you are sitting at a table in a bar, a server will come up and ask you what you want. They can
ask in multiple ways, but the most common are the following.
"What can I get you guys?"

"What can I get you?"
"What would you like today?"
"What will it be?"
"What do you guys want today?"
Other things you can ask is if there are any specials.
"Are there any specials today?"
If they do, they will probably tell you the drink and the price that is on special. Here is an
example.
"All our margaritas are $2.50, and well drinks are $2.00."
"Every Monday we have pitchers for $5.00."
If you are having pints or shots or some other drink, and you want to get one more for everyone,
you can say to the server that you want one more round.
"Can we get one more round?"
They will respond by saying, 'Same thing?' or 'Four Coronas again?'
When you are sitting with your friends to drink, mostly you just talk and drink. But if somebody
is getting low on a drink, you can offer to buy another one. Another situation is if someone buys
you a drink, you want to say that you will buy the next round. Here are some examples.
"I'm going to get another drink. Do you want one?"

"Let me buy you a drink."
"Thanks. I'll get the next round."
Drinking - General Things

When you are all standing in front of the bar to buy a beer, sometimes one person will pay.
Usually everyone reaches for their money, but one person who wants to pay says, "It's alright, I
got this one."
Another popular saying is when you meet a good friend and you want to buy them a drink.
"Hey, let me buy you a drink. What do you want?"
When you do cheers, you can either say cheers, or dedicate the next gulp to something.
You first lift up your glass and say,

"This is to good times. Cheers."
"For the end of our junior year."
"To success."
Basically anything you want to drink for.
Among friends, you can recommend shots. At a bar, mostly people drink beer and mixed drinks.
However, between drinks someone can recommend having a shot altogether.
"Hey, let's all do a shot."

"Shot time."
"Let's get 4 shots of Jack."
Asking questions about how well someone drinks
"How much can you drink?"

"How many beers does it take to get you buzzed?"
"Depending on the day, but mostly it will take 4 beers before I start to get buzzed."
"I usually have about 6 drinks when I go out."
Also, when someone can't drink that much, people usually use the term light weight.
You should also know how to ask if a person is ok to drive. If they look drunk, then you should
take away their keys. However, if they are ok, you can usually ask them if they are capable of
driving.
"Are you ok to drive?"

"Are you going to be able to drive?"
"You sure you can drive?"
Before moving on to the Interactive Practice section for drinking, listen to a conversation with a
couple of friends in a bar.
Listen to the Conversation
A: "Hey wassup. What are you guys drinking?"

B: "We're having pitchers."
C: "Dude, you're going to need a glass."
A: "Excuse me?"
S: "Yeah."
A: "Can I get a glass?"
S: "Sure."
A: "Have you guys been drinking long?"
C: "Not really. This is only our second pitcher."
B: "You better start catching up."
A: "When I get my glass, I will."
B: "You ok with shots right?"
A: "Yeah."
B: "What do you usually have?"
C: "He always has the same thing. Crowne."
A: "Exactly."
B: "That's good stuff."
C: "You finally got your glass. Hey Cheers. To good friends."
Drinking - Interactive Practice

1
A: "Do you drink much?"
B: "Depending on what you consider a lot."
A: "How frequently do you drink?"
B: "Couple times a week. How about you?"
A: "Only when I go out. I'm not a big drinker."
B: "How much can you drink?"
A: "I usually only have 2 beers."
B: "You're a light weight."
A: "How much can you drink?"
B: "I'm usually drinking all night long. At least 10 drinks."
A: "Don't you spend a lot of money then?"
B: "No. We usually go to places that have specials. Dante's over on the Ave has $5.00 pitchers on
Mondays. So for ten, fifteen bucks, I can get a lot of drinks."
A: "That's true."
B: "If you don't like beer, have you tried mixed drinks? Some of them are pretty good."
A: "I like beer, it's just that I get a headache when I drink more than 3."
B: "You just have to build up a tolerance. I used to be like that. But your body gets used to it."
A: "It'll take awhile, but I'm working on it."
B: "Hey let's go out tomorrow night. The Ram Bar and Grill is having a special on pitchers."
A: "Aright."
College Related Topics Review

This review section will cover all the lessons we had so far. This includes small talk, weather,
movies, classes, university, etc. If you are slow on some sections, please go back to that
particular lesson and study the material again.
College Related Review - Interactive Practice

1
A: "Hey John. I didn't know you were coming to this school."
B: "Yeah, what a coincidence. It's good to see you."
A: "It's been a while hasn't it?"
B: "What have you been up to?"
A: "Not much. Just school and stuff."
B: "Where are you going now?"
A: "I'm going to the registration building to see if I can withdrawal from one of my classes."
B: "Are you bombing the class or something?"
A: "Partially that, but mostly it's a boring class and I am getting nothing out of it."
B: "Where are you off to?"
A: "I finished class for today so I am meeting my girlfriend to watch a movie?"
B: "What are you watching?"
A: "The Lord of the Rings. I haven't seen it yet. Have you?"
B: "Yeah, I saw that about a month ago. It was really good."
A: "Don't tell me anything about it. I don't want to ruin the surprise."
B: "No problem. Hey, what are you doing this weekend?"
A: "Nothing really. I was going to rent a video and just hang out at home."
B: "My fraternity is going to have a party on Saturday night. Wanna come?"
A: "Hey, that sounds like fun. What fraternity are you in?"
B: "I'm over at the Delta Fraternity house."
A: "Cool. Give me your number and I'll call you Saturday."
B: "It's 206-555-1212."
A: "Aright. I'll see you on Saturday."
B: "See you later."
2
A: "You're Jason right?"
B: "Yeah. Tom right?"
A: "Yeah. What's going on?"
B: "Not much. Just hanging out. A bunch of guys are playing a game for shots."
A: "You're not playing?"
B: "I had enough to drink already."
A: "I hear ya."
B: "You in school or do you work?"
A: "I work at a marketing company. How about you?"
B: "I'm still in school. I have one more year left."
A: "What are you majoring in?"
B: "I'm majoring in computer science."
A: "Where do you want to work?"
B: "I would love to work at Microsoft. But it's pretty tough to get in."
A: "So I hear. So you come to this club often?"
B: "Every now and then. I usually hang out at Pioneer Square."
A: "Yeah. That's a cool place. There are a ton of bars to hit in that area."
B: "Are you here with Mike?"
A: "No. Some of my work buddies. I haven't seen Mike in a while now. Do you know what he is
up to?"
B: "He's going to grad school."
A: "What a surprise. I didn't know he was so studious."
B: "Yeah. Surprised us all. Hey, I'm going to get another drink. You want one?"
A: "It's aright. I still have to work on this one."
B: "I'll catch you later."
A: "Aright man."
3
A: "Hi. My name is Robert."
B: "I'm John. It's nice to meet you."
A: "Do you know what this professor is like?"
B: "I have no idea. This is my first year."
A: "You a freshman? Me too. Where are you from?"
B: "I'm from San Francisco."
A: "I've been there a few times. It's a great city."
B: "Where are you from?"
A: "I grew up in this area all my life."
B: "So you know where all the fun places to hang out right?"
A: "Yeah. The best place is over by the water. They have a lot of clubs and bars."
B: "I drove by that area before. I didn't know it was a college hang-out."
A: "It gets pretty wild over there sometimes. You should go."
B: "Sounds like a good idea. Do you know what you are majoring in yet?"
A: "Not yet. I'm leaning towards business, but that's only if I can't get into computer science.
How about you?"
B: "I want to go to med school, so I'll probably end up majoring in biology."
A: "That's cool."
B: "Is the weather this bad all the time in the fall?"
A: "Yap. This is a typical autumn. It gets worse though. At least it's not raining that much."
B: "That sucks."
A: "You'll get used to it. In the meantime, you'll have to watch a lot of movies. Seems like the
only thing to do with the bad weather."
B: "Too expensive. Can you believe how much movies cost these days?"
A: "Yeah. It's crazy. It's like 9 bucks a movie. I remember when it was half that."
B: "Unless it's a date, I'm not going to pay that much to watch a movie."
A: "That makes sense."
B: "Oh. The professor is coming. I'll talk to you later."
A: "Aright."
Talking About Girls
In this session, we are going to cover talking about girls. We will primarily cover commenting on
a pretty girl and talking about girl traits. Don't worry ladies, we will have a session about guys
later on.
When you are with a friend in a public area, many girls walk by. Sometimes a very pretty girl. At
that moment, one of them will start talking about that girl. Here are some things you can say.
"Damn. Did you see that girl?"

"Wow. She was hot."
"Yoyo. Check her out. Over there by the payphone."
"Look at her cleavage. She's showing half her breasts."
"Her legs are so fine."
"Oh my gosh. A girl of that caliber only comes around once a year."
Caliber is a synonym for magnitude.
Hot is commonly used to describe a girl who is very sexy.

Cleavage is the space between the breasts.
Describing to a friend a girl you saw by yourself
"I saw this girl at the bus station an hour ago. She was the sexiest thing I have ever seen."
"I was shopping at the mall, and I saw this girl in tight jeans. She was hot. I was drooling just
looking at her."
"I went to the bookstore and a girl was leaning over to pick up a book. I saw half her breasts and
they were tight."
"I'm married and all, but I couldn't help looking at her."
Talking About Girls - Types You Like or Dislike

Describing what types of girls you like
"I like a girl with a lot of curves."

"I like all girls with a great body."
"I like skinny girls."
"I like a girl with smooth skin."
"Since I'm pretty tall, I want a tall skinny girl."
"I like a girl who likes to have fun."
"I like girls who are smart. I can't stand airheads."
"I like all pretty girls."
"I like obedient girls."
"The most important trait for me is wisdom. I want a girl who is wise."
"It's important that the girl is smart and intelligent."
"A good and fun personality is the most important trait I look for in a girl."
"I want a girl who is going to take care of me."

"I want a working girl so I can stay at home all day."
"I want to meet a rich girl so I don't have to worry about money."
"I like athletic girls because I like to play sports."
Describing types you don't like
"I can't stand girls with attitude."

"I hate stuck up girls."
"The worst kind of girls are high maintenance girls."
"Stay away from nagging girls. You'll want to kill yourself after a month with them."
"It bothers me when a girl is not independent."
"I don't like weak girls who can't take care of themselves."
"You might think rich girls are a blessing, but they constantly nag at you to make more money."
"Rich girls are usually spoiled and soon you will be broke trying to keep up with her."
"I don't like fat girls. They don't turn me on."
"I don't like skinny girls who are like toothpicks. It's just gross."
Talking About Girls - In Love and Body Parts you like

Describing a girl you fell in love with
"She is perfect. Her voice is sweet and her skin is so soft."

"She has a killer body. I don't know if I love her, but I sure lust after her."
"I think I'm in love. She is absolutely beautiful and her personality is perfect."
"We talked on the phone for 6 hours. We connected so well."
"We have so much in common. I love talking to her."
"She's the sweetest thing. I think I'm in love."
"She's so fine. She doesn't have an ounce of fat on her."
"I met her on the golf course and after watching her hit, I fell in love."
I found that talking about famous girls is a fun topic among friends. For example, we would ask
each other who's hotter between Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. Here some questions and
answers just in case you get in one of these conversations.
"Who would you take between Jessica Simpson and Liv Tyler?"
"Who do you think is the sexiest women?"
"Who is in your top 5 list of sexy women?"
"Do you think Janet Jackson is hot?"
"If you were stuck on a deserted island, which famous person would you want to be with?"
Other descriptive sentences
Skinny girls
"She's a toothpick."
"Her legs are like chopsticks."
"She is all skin and bones."
"She is way too skinny."
Fat girls
"She's a little chubby."

"She's fat dude."
"That girl is big."
"She's a little overweight."
"She needs to go on a diet."
Talking About Girls - Interactive Practice

1
A: "What are you looking at?"
B: "Yo Mike. Did you see that girl walking up the stairs?"
A: "No. What girl?"
B: "Damn. She was the hottest thing I have ever seen."
A: "Oh man. I missed it. What did she look like?"
B: "She had long brown hair and she had a round chest that was showing some cleavage."
A: "I can't believe I missed it."
B: "Let's go upstairs. You can check her out."
2
A: "Yo Matt. How goes it man?"
B: "Pretty good. What have you been up to?"
A: "You know that chick in psychology class?"
B: "Yeah. You only talk about her every other day."
A: "I can't get her out of my mind. She is damn fine."
B: "Why don't you go talk to her then?"
A: "I think she is out of my league."
B: "Chicken. Somebody is only out of your league if you think so. What do you see in her
anyway? She is a little chubby dude."
A: "She is not. She has a nice figure. And she has such a pretty face."
B: "Whatever. If you think so."
A: "You like skinny girls or something?"
B: "I like normal girls without any flab hanging out."
A: "Now you're exaggerating you freak."
B: "Seriously, I like a girl who is fit and likes to exercise."
A: "How about personality?"
B: "It doesn't matter until you are thinking about marriage and I'm not thinking about that yet."
A: "Well, I'm looking so I don't care that much about figure. As long as she is nice and sweet."
3
A: "Who do you think is hotter? Britney or Christina?"
B: "That's a no brainer. Christina is way hotter. You think Britney is hotter than Christina?"
A: "She has some serious curves that turn me on. And I like the way she moves. I think she's
sexy."
B: "Ok. How about between the three girls on Friends? Who do you think is the cutest?"
A: "I like Phoebe the most. She is so funny it cracks me up."
B: "Ok. I agree with you there. Let's change the scenario a little. If you were stuck on an island,
who would you choose to be with?"
A: "I'd take Britney Spears. I have this thing about her."
B: "No way man. How about Catherine Zeta Jones? She is absolutely beautiful."
Sports in General
Sports is a common topic mostly among the guys. In America, the three biggest sports are
baseball, basketball, and American football. Due to the popularity of these sports, I will have
individual lessons for them, but I will not have individual lessons for other sports such as soccer,
volleyball, etc. For this lesson however, I will briefly talk about most sports and the most
common language used among each one.
First, let's practice general sports sentences:
"What do you like to do in your free time?"

"What sports do you like to play?"
"I like to play sports. It's good for my health and I think it's very fun."
"I like competitive sports because winning feels good."
"I like to play tennis and I like to swim."
"Jeff is pretty athletic so he picks up on sports real quick."

"If you need a girl to play, you should get Jessica. She's very athletic."
In English, you can mostly use the word play for a sport, but there are some sports where play
doesn't work. Here are some examples:
"I like to play basketball."
"Let's go play basketball."
"Do you like to play basketball?"
This would also work for football, baseball, tennis, volleyball, soccer, and softball.
However, sports such as swimming, bowling, and golf do not use the word play. Here is how you
would say it.
"I like to swim."

"I like swimming."
"Let's go swimming."
"Do you like swimming?"
As you may have noticed, each of the sports that do not use play is the ones with an 'ing' at the
end. So if the sport is primarily used with an 'ing' at the end, then do not use play with that sport
name.
Sports in General - Volleyball

There are many different types of sports but I will primarily talk about the following in this
lesson:
Volleyball
Soccer
Swimming
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
"I play volleyball on our high school team."

"I play volleyball for our university."
"I play recreational volleyball."
"I play in a volleyball league run by the city."
"What position do you play?"
"I'm a setter for our team."

"I'm the outside hitter."
"I'm a back row specialist."
"I'm good at digging balls, so I play in the back."
"I'm the tallest in our team so I'm the middle blocker."
"Our team plays a two six rotation."
Two six rotation is a terminology used in volleyball where there are two setters. They take turns
and the person who is in the back is the setter, so they should be opposite of each other in the
lineup.
"I like to play beach volleyball. There is so much more action because it is only two of us."
"Beach volleyball is the best. It is so fun."
"He hit the net."

"He totally went fishing." This is a slang term to say that a person hit the net.
"The ball was out."
"I can't believe the line judge didn't see that. He must be blind."
"That was a double hit. The ball is spinning like mad."
"He used his palm to lift the ball and he wasn't called for it."
"I like to watch volleyball on TV."
Sports in General - Soccer

Soccer
"Soccer is my favorite sport."

"I love soccer."
"I play soccer whenever I can."
"I used to play a lot of soccer when I was in school."
"I'm usually the forward on our team."

"I play midfielder on our team."
"I'm the fullback."
"My favorite position is the midfielder."
"I like to be the goalie."
"I've been a goalie ever since I was in Junior high."
"I am always the goal keeper."
"He was off sides, but the officials didn't see it. That's how he got the goal."
"He's a very rowdy player. He gets a yellow card each game. I can't believe he hasn't been given
a red card yet."
"He clipped him from behind. Why didn't he get a red card? The other guy could have broken his
ankle with that tackle."
"I like to play soccer because of all the running. It keeps me in shape and I have fun while
playing."
"I don't know why soccer is not so popular in America. Soccer is a very popular sport in most
other countries."
"Watching the world cup is so fun."
Sports in General - Swimming

Swimming
"I'm on the swimming team."

"I got a scholarship for swimming."
"I made the varsity swimming team."
"I love swimming."
"What style of swimming do you specialize in?"
"I like breaststroke the most."

"I like freestyle swimming, but I'm better at the butterfly."
"I'm pretty quick at backstroke."
"I like the competitive aspect of swimming. Sometimes it's hard to tell who is ahead of you or
behind you, but right when you touch that wall and see that nobody else is there is a great
feeling."
"I've been swimming ever since I was 6 years old."
"I swim 4 times a week."
"I try to swim everyday."
"I believe swimming is very healthy, especially for the joints."
"I'm not a good swimmer. The only style I know is the dog paddle."
"I can't hold my breath long enough to be an effective swimmer."
"I can hold my breath for a minute and a half."
Sports in General - Softball

Softball
"I play on a men's softball league. It's underhand pitch and mostly just to have fun."
"Softball is similar to baseball, except you have 4 outfielders instead of 3."
"Softball is fun if you are not good at hitting fast pitches."
"I'm the shortstop on our team."

"I play the outfield."
"I'm the pitcher."
"I saw a friend hit two grand slams in one game."
"His pitches have way too big of an arch."

"He needs to get his pitches above 6 feet from the ground."
"The ball hit the plate and the umpire called it a strike."
"I play on a co-ed softball team. We have 5 girls and 5 guys."

"When we play co-ed softball, the girls hit with smaller balls than the guys."
"It takes a while to get used to throwing two sizes of balls in co-ed softball."
Sports in General - Tennis

Tennis
"Tennis is my favorite sport."

"I play tennis just for fun."
"I started playing tennis when I was in high school."
"I made the varsity team in high school when I have been only playing for 3 months."
"I used to have a girlfriend who left me to be with a tennis coach."
"I can't hit a back hand."

"I have a two handed back hand."
"One handed back hands are more effective for attacks."
"You can generate more power by using one hand for your backhand."
"How do you topspin a ball?"
"Every time I try to lob a ball, it always goes out."
"My serves need a lot of help."

"My second serve is too easy to hit."
"I can't believe how fast professional tennis players serve."
"A guy once died from getting hit with a tennis ball in the crotch at a professional tournament.
He was an old guy and got a stroke from the shock or pain."
"My favorite tennis player is Agassi."

"Martina Hingis is the cutest tennis player."
"I hate playing against a serve and volley type of player."
"I'm a baseline player."
Baseball
Baseball is one the biggest sports in America. It's also popular in many other countries as well.
Because of the large popularity, I will dedicate one lesson on baseball so you can be equipped to
talk to English speaking people about this sport.
Playing baseball
"I like to play baseball. It is my favorite sport."
"I used to play baseball when I was younger."
"Baseball is a great sport."
"I play second base."

"I play shortstop."
"I play center field."
"I'm the catcher."
"I'm a pitcher."
"What kinds of pitches can you throw?"
"I have a fastball and a curveball."

"I have a pretty good slider."
"My best pitch is a forkball."
"I always wanted to learn how to throw a curveball."

"My curveball doesn't curve at all."
"I love turning double plays."
"I'm a good hitter."

"My batting average is above 300."
"I can hit a homerun every now and then."
"I'm a fast runner so I can steal a lot of bases."
Baseball - Watching and other Terminologies

Baseball is one the biggest sports in America. It's also popular in many other countries as well.
Because of the large popularity, I will dedicate one lesson on baseball so you can be equipped to
talk to English speaking people about this sport.
Playing baseball
"I like to play baseball. It is my favorite sport."

"I used to play baseball when I was younger."
"Baseball is a great sport."
"I play second base."

"I play shortstop."
"I play center field."
"I'm the catcher."
"I'm a pitcher."
"What kinds of pitches can you throw?"
"I have a fastball and a curveball."

"I have a pretty good slider."
"My best pitch is a forkball."
"I always wanted to learn how to throw a curveball."

"My curveball doesn't curve at all."
"I love turning double plays."
"I'm a good hitter."

"My batting average is above 300."
"I can hit a homerun every now and then."
"I'm a fast runner so I can steal a lot of bases."
Baseball - Topics
Topics in baseball
"I can't believe how much players make."

"I don't like Alex Rodriguez because he followed money instead of going to a good team."
"The biggest contract ever was signed by Alex Rodriguez. It was a 10 year deal for two hundred
and fifty million dollars."
"Most good players usually make above five million dollars a year."
"Baseball doesn't have a salary cap. That's why the Yankees are so powerful. They have the
money to buy all the good players."
"I think baseball would be more fair if there was a salary cap."
Although grammatically, fairer is more correct than more fair, it is common to use it this way
when speaking. It is based on sound and flow of sentence. Using more in front of fair is
emphasizing more.
"The difference between National league and American league is that the pitcher doesn't bat in
American League. They have a designated hitter that bats for the pitcher."
"It's good that Byung Hyun Kim went to the American league. He wasn't a good batter."
"Byung Hyun Kim was at a Seattle night club the other weekend."
Baseball - Baseball Cards
Collecting baseball cards
In America, baseball cards have monetary value depending on how good the player is. So there
are some serious baseball card collectors who have thousands of baseball cards. But for the
average person, having a couple of baseball cards of your favorite player is good enough. If you
want to find a baseball card for a specific player, you can find them at a baseball card store.
"Do you have any Chan Ho Park cards?"

"I'm looking for Byung Hyun Kim's rookie card."
"How much is this card worth?"

"What is the value of this card?"
"Do you have a case I can store this card in?"
Baseball - Equipment
Buying baseball equipment
Many stores carry baseball equipment. You can find them at large stores like Fred Myers, or a
sporting goods store.
Cleats - Shoes with large bumps on the bottom to give you better traction in dirt or grass.
Baseball - The ball itself.
Baseball mitt - The glove worn when playing defense to catch balls.
Batting glove - A glove worn while batting.
Bats - Aluminum or wood item used to hit the baseball.
Pine tar - Sticky material used on a wooden bat so it doesn't slip.
Stirrups - A type of sock worn on top of socks that are usually worn as a decoration. It will show
colored lines about 3 centimeters thick on each side of the leg.
"Where is the baseball section?"

"Where can I find baseball bats?"
"Where are the baseball mitts?"
"Do you sell pine tar for bats?"
"Do you have children mitts?"
"Where can I find wooden bats?"
"Do you have soft baseballs?"
Baseball - Amateur League

Many people like to play baseball even after growing up. But they are not good enough to play in
a professional league, so they have amateur leagues for fun. Most major cities will have
recreational league and if you are looking for one, you will need to call up the city. Do a search
in the Internet for Parks and Community Services for your city name, or Parks and Recreation.
Here is an example on a small city of Lynnwood. In the search engine, I type, 'Lynnwood Parks
and Recreation'. You should see some links and they should have phone numbers. Call that
number and ask how you can join a baseball team.
"Hi, I wanted to join an adult baseball league. Do you have these events?"
"When are signups?"
"What process do I need to take to join a team?"
"When does the season start?"
"How much does it cost?"
"What days and times do teams usually play?"
For most adults, we like to watch baseball, so you might not have to go through the above
process. However, when you get a kid, your son might want to play.
"I'm looking for a baseball league for my 10 year old son. Where can I find information on little
league?"
"Where can I sign up my 8 year old son to play baseball?"
Most of the time, your son might have friends and they will sign up with your permission. But if
you have to find it, you can use the sentences we have learned right above to find a team for your
son.
Baseball - Interactive Practice

1
A: "What sport do you like the most?"
B: "I like baseball the best."
A: "Me too. Did you play when you were a kid?"
B: "Yeah. I played until I graduated from high school."
A: "What position did you play?"
B: "I think I tried every position, but the last few years, I played third."
A: "I hate third base. It's scary when the ball is coming at you so fast."
B: "It was scary at first, but after awhile, I got used to it. If you have fast reflexes, then it's not
really a problem. What position did you play?"
A: "I played outfield. I hated the infield because I never figured out all the bounces."
B: "I wish I could play again, but there isn't much opportunities around here."
A: "I'm on a softball league. It's not fast pitch, but it's still fun. You wanna join our group?"
B: "When do you guys play?"
A: "We play either Tuesdays or Thursdays."
B: "Sounds pretty fun. I'll come out and join you next time."
2
A: "Do you like to watch baseball?"
B: "Yeah. I follow the Mariners every year."
A: "I wonder how they will do this year."
B: "I don't know if they have a chance. Did you hear that A-Rod went to the Yankees?"
A: "I know. Their team was too good even before getting Alex."
B: "Yeah. The richest team is usually the best team. They need to put a salary cap to make things
fair."
A: "I agree. I don't know why they haven't done so already."
B: "But don't lose hope too soon. The Yankees don't have a good pitching staff this year. They
might end up like the Texas Rangers. Great offense, no pitching."
A: "I highly doubt that. Even though they lost Pettite, they still have a decent pitching rotation."
B: "We'll see. I hope the Mariners do well this year."
A: "Me too. Oh, did you buy any tickets this year?"
B: "I got a couple of games with Oakland and Boston, but I couldn't get anything with the
Yankees."
A: "Same here. I went in on the second day and all the tickets with the Yankees were already sold
out."
B: "There's still plenty of other games though. We should go together one of these days."
A: "Sounds good. Let's plan for late June."
Basketball
Basketball is a great sport to play even after growing up. This is because you don't need so many
people to play. Even 4 people is enough to play 2 on 2. We'll cover both playing and watching
basketball in this session.
Here are basic ways to say you want to play basketball.
"I want to play basketball. We should round up the guys and play."
"We haven't played basketball in a long time. Let's get something going."
"When are you guys going to play basketball again?"
"Anybody up for a game of basketball?"
"Let's go down the street and play some basketball."
"I've been itching to play basketball for a while."
Shooting hoops is a terminology a lot of people use when referring to basketball.
"Let's go shoot some hoops."

"Do you wanna go shoot some hoops?"
"I'm going to shoot some hoops with the guys. You wanna come?"
Common expressions about basketball.
"Basketball is my favorite sport."

"I like to play basketball."
"I get a good workout playing basketball."
"At the gym, I play basketball with a lot of guys."
"I'm out of shape to play basketball."
"Running up and down the court is too tiring for me."
"I need to get in shape to play basketball."
"I'm going to play basketball this weekend."
"I have a 36 inch vertical."
"Where do you guys go to play basketball?"

"Are there any basketball courts around here?"
Basketball - Terminologies
Dribbling - Bouncing the ball up and down.
Double dribble - When you dribble the ball. Stop dribbling, and then start dribbling again. This is
illegal.
Traveling - Walking without dribbling the basketball. This is also illegal.
Foul (shooting) - A person hitting the body or the arm of the shooter while that person is
shooting.
Free throw - Taking a free throw shot for 1 point at the line.
Technical foul - A bad foul such as arguing with the referee or hitting someone in a bad way.
Results in two free throws and regaining possession.
Possession - The team with the ball has possession.
Slam dunk - Putting the basketball in the hoop without shooting.
Lay up - Shooting the basketball right below the hoop
3 pointer - Shooting outside the far line around the basketball court that counts as 3 points
instead of 2.
Shot clock violation - Failing to hit the rim before the 24 second counter expires.
3 in the key - When an offensive player stands in the area below the basket for more than 3
seconds. This is a foul.
Screen - Using a body to block another player
Vertical - The height a person can jump in inches.
Air ball - Shooting the basketball and missing the backboard and the rim completely.
In baseball, umpires are the people calling the strikes and balls and fouls, etc. In basketball, the
judges are called referees.
Basketball - Talking with Friends
Talking about basketball with friends
"I have a friend who can dunk."

"My friend is six five. I saw him dunk with two hands without running."
"Peter's pretty good. I was playing with him the other day and he worked us all."
"John's a great shooter. Anything within fifteen feet is just about guaranteed."
"My friend Jason is a great 3 point shooter."
"I can't believe how bad Sean is. Does he know he sucks, or is he clueless?"
"Don't bring out Doug again. He's a ball hog and can't shoot worth crap."
"He's not a bad player, but a little slow."
Basketball - Watching Basketball

"Do you watch the NBA?"
"Do you keep up with basketball on TV?"
"Do you like to watch basketball?"
"Which team do you like the most?"
"When does basketball season start?"
"Who's your favorite player?"
"Who do you think is the greatest basketball player ever?"
"Do you think Karl Malone is any good?"
"I like watching the Lakers play."

"I'm a Pistons fan."
"I try to watch every Rockets game."
"I don't watch much basketball."

"I only watch the playoffs."
"I never got into basketball."
"Playing basketball is fun, but it's boring watching other people play."
"I don't watch the Bulls on TV much, but I keep up with them through the newspaper."
"I only watch the highlights on the sports channel."
Basketball - Talking about Kids

"My daughter made her junior high basketball team."
"My son is playing for his high school team."
"I have to drive my son to basketball practice every Tuesdays and Thursdays."
"I'm going to watch my daughter's basketball game tomorrow night."
"Your daughter is pretty athletic. She plays both soccer and basketball."
"Johnny started dribbling the ball since he was 3 years old."
"Does your son play any other sport besides basketball?"

"Your kid is quite a basketball player."
Basketball - Interactive Practice

1
A: "Do you know when basketball season starts?"
B: "It starts in October. How come?"
A: "I like to keep up with the Lakers."
B: "You keep up with baseball at all?"
A: "Just a little. Not as much as basketball."
B: "Who is your favorite player?"
A: "Probably Kobe Bryant, but he has too many issues right now."
B: "He's a great player, but his recent problem is really affecting his play."
A: "Hope everything turns out ok. Do you play/like basketball much?"
B: "I usually get into it during the playoffs. I'd rather play than watch."
A: "I like to watch as much as I like to play. Do you play often?"
B: "Every now and then with some friends."
A: "I usually play twice a week at the health club. It's easy to round up 10 guys during the
evening time."
B: "That sounds pretty fun. But I'm too out of shape to play full court."
A: "I get tired too, but I figure it's good for my health. And I'm having fun at the same time."
B: "So you think the Lakers will do good this year?"
A: "They better. They got a lot of good players now. If Malone can stay healthy, then I don't see
how they can be beat."
B: "I don't know... I think Sacramento has a strong team this year."
A: "True, but I'm pulling for the Lakers all the way. It's going to be a great season."
Football
Football is referred to as soccer in most countries, but in America, football is different than
soccer. That is why I sometimes refer to football as American football. American football is not
popular worldwide yet, but it's very popular in America. The Superbowl is the most watched
sports event. To buy commercial time during the Superbowl is the most expensive.
In this lesson, I'll give you some pointers on having a football conversation, and I will also
explain some rules. Let's start with the rules first because not everyone will know them. I will not
be too specific because this isn't a lesson on football rules. Rather, I will give a brief description
so you have an understanding of the game before we move on to the conversation aspect.
There are eleven players on the field for each side. That means you need 22 people to play an
official football game. The point of the game is to reach the other side, which is called the end
zone, with the ball. A player can run with the ball, or they can throw the ball to another person.
Touchdown is worth 6 points.
If you are close enough but not quite in the end zone, you can kick the ball. That is called a field
goal.
Field goals are worth 3 points.
After you make a touchdown, you can either kick a ball, similar to a field goal for 1 point or you
can run or pass it for 2 points. This is called a two point conversion.
Quarterback always starts with the ball. He either passes it to a wide receiver, hands off to a
running back, or runs the ball himself.
Offense positions:
Center - The person hiking the ball to the quarterback each play.
Quarterback - The main person starting with the ball each play. Either passes, hands off, or runs.
Running back - The person who runs with the ball. Running backs can catch passes as well.
Wide Receivers - The people who run out and catch balls from the quarterback.
Tight End - Similar to a wide receiver but blocks a lot as well.
Full back - Like a running back who runs with the ball, but mostly blocks for the main running
back.
Offensive Guard - blocks for the quarterback positioned right next to the Center on each side
Offensive Tackle - same as the guard and standing right next to the guard
Defense positions:
Nose Tackle - Person in the middle facing the center

Defensive Guard and Tackle - Opposite the offensive guard and tackle
Linebacker - People right behind the front line.
Cornerbacks - People on the sides of linebackers. Primarily covers the wide receivers and outside
running plays.
Saftey - People behind the cornerbacks who covers wide receiver and passing plays
The object for the offense is to get in the endzone. The goal of the defense is to prevent the
offense from getting in the endzone. A defensive person is always trying to tackle the person
who has the ball. If the person goes down to the ground with the ball, then that play is over.
There are four downs. After four downs, your team no longer has possession of the ball. If you
gain 10 yards before the four downs are used, then you start with four downs again.
Usually on first down, they call it first and ten. That means it is the first down, and I need ten
yards to regain first down. If on the first play I only get one yard, then the next down is called
second and nine. It is the second play and I need 9 yards more. On the second down, I get 5
yards, then it is third and 4. And on third down if I get 5 more yards, I have succeeded in getting
10 yards, and it is first and 10 once again. You continue to do this until you either get a touch
down or get a field goal or fail to reach 10 yards in four plays.
On the fourth down, your team can punt the ball. Punting the ball is used because you do not
think you can get first down and punting the ball would move the other team further away from
their end zone, making it harder for them. To punt the ball, a punter grabs the football and kicks
it as high and as far as possible.
There are many other rules, but I think this much explanation will be sufficient to understand a
little about American football. Let's move on to speaking about this topic now.
Football - General Statements

"Do you like football?"
"What do you think about football?"
"Do you keep up with the NFL?"
"Do you keep up with football?"
"Who is your favorite team?"
"Did you play football when you were young?"
"Which player do you like the most?"
"Who is your favorite player?"
"Football is a brutal sport. It seems so dangerous."

"Most of the people in football are so big."
"There are too many injuries in football."
"Football is so fun to watch."
"I just started watching football on TV. I kind of get it, but I'm still learning all the rules."
"In my country we don't have football so I really don't know how to play."
"We don't have football in my country so I never learned the game."
"I only watch the Superbowl."

"I'm from Seattle, and because the Seahawks suck so bad, I don't really keep up with
them."
"I love the Miami Dophins."
"Joe Montana was my favorite player. I don't have a current one right now."
"My favorite player is Priest Holmes. He is such a great running back."
Football - Topics
Talking about people you see
"I saw a guy in a restaurant. He was huge man. Towering over everyone. I got the nerve to ask
him if he played football, and he ended up being a professional football player for the
Seahawks."
"I saw a professional football player last week at a night club. All the girls were around him."
"College football is very popular in America. It's almost as popular as the NFL."
"My brother had class with a football player in college named Cortez Kennedy. He's now playing
for the Raiders."
"Even though a lot of football players are huge, most of them are really nice."
Steroids
"I heard that about ninety percent of football players have used steroids before."
"Steroids is a big problem in the NFL."
"I think the problem with the NFL is the steroid abuse."
"I heard people say that you have to use steroids to be competitive. That's primarily because
everyone else is using it, so if you don't, then it's your disadvantage."
Football - Interactive Practice

1
A: "What are you watching?"
B: "A football game. Packers are playing the Chiefs."
A: "I never understood this game."
B: "It's not that hard. If you watch a couple of games, you'll start to understand it."
A: "Do you watch a lot of football?"
B: "I like the Packers, so I watch all their games."
A: "Did you play football before?"
B: "Only in high school. I was too small to play for college."
A: "What position did you play?"
B: "I was the corner back."
A: "Is that the main guy in offense?"
B: "No. That's the quarterback. The corner back is a defensive player covering passing plays and
outside running plays."
A: "I see. Do you think it is more fun than baseball?"
B: "It's hard to compare the two because they're so different. I like both baseball and football.
How about you? You like baseball a lot?"
A: "Yeah. I'm a big baseball fan."
B: "Baseball is fun, but you should also learn football. I'll explain as we watch."
A: "Cool."
2
A: "What sports do you like to play?"
B: "I like baseball and basketball."
A: "How about football?"
B: "In my country football is brand new, so I never learned the game when I was younger."
A: "It's a very popular game in America."
B: "Yeah. I heard a lot about it. Is it really that fun?"
A: "For me, it's one of those games that are fun to both watch and play."
B: "Are you a football player?"
A: "No, just for fun with my friends. We play two hand touch or flag football. We're too old to
play tackle football."
B: "What is two hand touch and flag football?"
A: "Instead of tackling somebody, you just have to touch them with two hands, or if it is flag
football, grab the flag that the ball carrier is wearing."
B: "I see. It's safer then right?"
A: "Exactly. We play every Saturdays on the field by the tennis courts. If you want to learn and
play a little, you're welcome to join us."
B: "I'll give it a try. Give me a call and let's go down together."
A: "Ok. I'll call you Saturday morning."
B: "Great."
Golf - Terminologies
Golf is a sport that is increasing in popularity. This is more true for Asian countries with many
great golfers coming from Korea, Japan, and China. Golf is also great because it is a sport for all
ages and both genders. In this lesson, we will cover all the things you need to know to have a
great conversation about golf.
Before we start, let's cover some terminologies and equipment
Iron set - A typical set of irons consist of a pitching wedge and 3 through 9 irons
5 wood - Fairway wood designed to hit the ball a little farther than the 3 iron
3 wood - Fairway wood designed to hit the ball a little farther than the 5 wood
Driver - The club used to hit the ball the farthest off the Tee
Putter - The club used to putt the ball in the cup
Tee box - The place where you hit your first shot
Fairway - The short grass area in the middle
Rough - Taller grass next to the fairway that is not in the middle
Green - The area where the hole is and where you putt the ball.
Par 3 - Short holes where it should take 3 shots to get in the cup
Par 4 - Middle length holes where it should take 4 shots
Par 5 - Long holes where it should take 5 shots
Hole in one - When the ball goes in the cup on the first hit. Usually only on par 3's.
Double Eagle - Ball goes in the cup after hitting the ball twice on a par 5. 3 under par
Eagle - Ball goes in the cup after hitting the ball 3 times on a par 5 or 2 times on a par 4. 2 under
par
Birdie - Reaching the hole at one under par. So on a par 3, you reached the cup in 2, par 4, you
reached in 3, and par 5, you reached in 4.
Par - When you put the ball in the cup in the number specified by the par. Par 3, in three, par 4 in
four shots, and par 5 in five shots
Bogey - Using one extra shot to reach the cup. For example, on a par 4, you used 5 shots to get in
the cup.
Double bogey - 2 over par
Triple bogey - 3 over par
Quadruple bogey - 4 over par
Etc.
Golf - Talking on the Course

On the course, here are some common sentences you can use when playing with other people.
"Do you play this course often?"

"Have you been here before?"
"Great shot."
"Great putt."
"That was a nice shot."
"You're doing great."
"The ball hooked to the left."
"Your ball sliced to the right."
"I think your ball is out of bounds."
"Your ball is behind that big tree."
"Your ball went towards the bushes."
"I thought your ball went in the water."
"You're about 160 yards away."
"There is a dog leg left on the next hole."
"I have a terrible lie."

"I'm going to take a mulligan."
"I'm going to hit again."
"I'm going to play a provisional."
"I can't find my ball so I am going to drop one."
"I'm just going to drop."
"I think the ball is going to break to the left."

"It's an uphill putt."
"I see a left break."
"I don't see a break at all."
"I'm not good at reading greens."
"Do you know how far I am away?"

"Did you see where my ball went?"
"What color is the pin?"
"What is the distance of this hole?"
"Is this a par 5?"
Golf - Talking to Friends

Talking with friends about golf
"Where do you usually play?"

"How much are the green fees?"
"How much does it cost over there?"
"What do you usually shoot?"
"Do you have a handicap?"
"What is your handicap?"
"What's your average score?"
"How did you play today?"

"How was your round last Saturday?"
"Did you play well on Sunday?"
"What was your score yesterday?"
"What did you shoot last time you were out?"
"How far do you drive the ball?"

"How far does your driver go?"
"What club do you use to hit 150 yards?"
"I usually play at Walter Hall."
"I play all over, but mostly at Jackson Park Golf Course."
"The green fees at Jefferson is twenty eight dollars."
"It costs 35 dollars to play."
"I'm a bogey player."

"I'm not that good. I'm usually in the mid nineties."
"I suck man. I'm still over a hundred."
"I don't have a handicap, but I usually shoot in the low nineties."
"My handicap is 17 right now."

"My handicap is 14."
"I'm a 5 handicap."
"I shot a 95 yesterday."

"I was 20 over on Saturday."
"I did terrible on Sunday. I shot a hundred."
"I was doing so good in the beginning, but on the back nine, I got three double bogeys."
"I need to work on my putting. It sucks right now."

"I need to practice my chip shots more."
"I can't hit with my driver whatsoever."

"I can hit my short irons pretty good, but I have a lot of problems with my 3 and 4 irons."
"I hate my clubs. They are so old."

"You need to buy some new clubs man."
"Pro Golf Discount is having a sale right now."
"I have a big problem slicing the ball."

"I can't get rid of my hook."
"He always slices the ball, so he aims left all the time."
"He plays his slice."
"He does a good job playing his hook."
"Do you want to go golfing this weekend?"

"When do you want to go out?"
"When do you want to play?"
"I'm going to play golf this Tuesday. Can you make it?"
"We have a spot open. Do you want to play?"
"You would get better if you go to the driving range once in a while."
"You need to fix that swing of yours."
"You need to go to the driving range."
"If you want to improve, you should take some lessons. It really helps."
Golf - Interactive Practice
1
A: "Hey Steve. When's the next time you're going to play golf?"
B: "I'm going out this Saturday."
A: "Do you already have a foursome?"
B: "Unfortunately, we do. Let's plan for something together for Wednesday. We can go right after
work."
A: "That sounds good. Where do you want to play?"
B: "We won't have much time, so let's play somewhere close to work."
A: "How about Bellevue? It's pretty close."
B: "How much does it cost over there?"
A: "Twilight rates are 21 dollars."
B: "That's pretty good. Let's do it."
A: "Aright. I'll get a tee time for Wednesday at about 4:00."
B: "Make it 4:15. I won't get off until 4:00."
A: "Ok. I'll call you later when I get a tee time."
B: "Sounds good. I'll see you on Wednesday then."
A: "Aright. Have fun on Saturday."
B: "Will do."
2
A: "How did you golf on Saturday?"
B: "I did pretty good. I shot a 13."
A: "Not too bad. I thought you were going to break single."
B: "I had a chance. I shot a 4 on the front nine, but the back nine killed me."
A: "What happened?"
B: "My drive was totally off. All of the sudden, I started hooking the ball. I hit two balls OB, and
that killed me score right there."
A: "That sucks. You could have broken single if it wasn't for the penalty strokes."
B: "Yeah. I was so frustrated after that hole. But overall, I shot well, so I'm not too disappointed.
How about you? How have you been hitting lately?"
A: "I hit great on the range, but when I get on the course, I can't seem to hit the ball right."
B: "That happened to me for the longest time. It just takes time and practice. When you go out on
the course more often, that problem will fix itself."
A: "I'm still trying to break 90. I've been hitting in the mid ninetiesfor ever."
B: "How far does your driver go?"
A: "I don't use it that much. I use my 3 wood more. I'm not consistent with the driver to use it."
B: "You gotta keep practicing with it. Eventually you'll get the hang of it."
A: "Yeah. I practice with it on the range, but I'm not making any progress on it."
B: "Let's go to the range together and I'll check out your swing."
A: "That sounds good. Let's go tomorrow night."
B: "Ok. That will give us practice for our round on Wednesday."
A: "I'll meet you there at 6:30."
B: "Ok. See you tomorrow then."
Poker - Terminologies
Poker is a fun activity among your friends. Poker is also something a person can do in a casino
without friends. I will cover all the things you need to say to be effective with your English at the
poker table.
There are many different poker games. I will not cover the different types of poker games, but
feel free to learn about them through poker books or other poker web sites. For this lesson, I will
use Texas Hold 'em as the example game because of its popularity.
First, let's look at some terminologies:
No Pair - A hand without anything.

One Pair - Having two of the same card
Two Pair - Having two sets of pair
Three of a kind - Having three of the same card
Straight - Having five number or face cards in a row
Flush - Having all 5 cards with the same suit
Full house (another name is 'boat') - Three of a kind and a pair together
Four of a kind - Four of the same card
Straight flush - Five number or face cards in a row all in the same suit
Royal flush - 10, Jack, Queen, King, and Ace all in the same suit
Wheel - A straight consisting of Ace, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Betting
Check - When it is your turn and you don't want to bet anything
Call - When someone in front of you bets and you want to match to stay in the game. Other
terminology for call is 'see.'
Fold - Dying or forfeiting your hand because you don't want to pay anymore. Other
terminologies for this are, mucking your hand, dying, and out.
"I fold."
"He mucked his hand."
"I'm out."
Raise - When someone in front of you bets and you want to put in more money.
"I see (call) your ten, and I raise you another ten.
Poker - Texas Hold 'em Instructions
Texas Hold 'em is the most popular poker game in America. Here is a brief explanation on how
to play Texas Hold 'em.
1. Everyone is given two cards

2. Betting takes place
3. Dealer burns (throws away) a card and then places three cards in the middle. Everyone can use
the cards in the middle.
5. Dealer burns another card and shows one more card
7. Dealer burns another card and shows one last card
8. Final betting and then everyone shows their hand.
You have 2 cards in your hand and a total of 5 cards in the middle. Out of the seven cards, you
can use any 5 cards to make your poker hand.
In step 3 above, the first three cards that are turned over is called the 'flop.'
In step 5, the single card that is shown is called the 'turn.'
In step 7, the final card that is shown is called the 'river.'
This is all the explanation I will give. Don't rely on this to learn the game. I am only telling you
this information so you can understand the lesson.
Poker - Talking with Friends

Talking with friends
"Let's play poker."

"When do you guys want to play poker?"
"I'm going to have people over at my place to play poker. Do you want to come?"
"We're playing poker at Tim's place tonight."
"Are you any good at poker?"

"Have you played poker before?"
"Do you know how to play poker?"
"It's boring when people play so conservatively."

"It takes too much time to play if people keep folding like this."
Talking about poker
"I had three Kings on the flop but I couldn't fill up. I got beat with a flush that showed up on the
river."
"I went 'all in' with a pair of aces before the flop. I lost to a guy who called with a pair of fours.
Another four came out and I was out of the game."
"I can't believe he got so lucky."
"Jerry is so lucky. He always gets the cards he needs."
"I shouldn't have called."
"I shouldn't have folded. I would have won."
"Where's the courtesy show." - This statement is commonly used when somebody wins because
everyone else folded. Then the other people will ask to see the cards. Most of the time, the player
will not show his hand. So a courtesy show is showing your hand when you don't have to.
"He bought the pot." - When somebody wins because nobody called. They say he bought the pot
because he bet very high and nobody wanted to risk it. So his high bid bought the pot.
"I knew I won because I got a full house on the 'turn'."

"I would have won this hand too. I am such a chicken."
"What did you have?"
"I can't believe I lost with a straight. The damn flush showed up on the river."
"I had two aces and he had two kings. The last card was a king so he won."
"Would you go all in with a pair of fours before the flop?"

"Would you rather have a pair of fives or an Ace King suited."
"You're so easy to read. You give your hand away every time."
Poker - Interactive Practice

1
A: "Hey Jack. What did you do last weekend?"
B: "Josh had a bunch of guys over at his house and we played poker."
A: "Why didn't you guys call me?"
B: "We did. But you weren't home. If you had a cell phone, maybe you wouldn't be left out."
A: "Yeah. I need to get a cell phone. So, what games did you play?"
B: "We only play Texas Hold µem."
A: "That's all good. What was the bid amount?"
B: "We started playing no limit. It's so much fun."
A: "That sounds awesome. Let me join you next time."
B: "No problem. Just get a cell phone so we can contact you."
A: "Aright. Who won though?"
B: "John. He always wins. He's damn good."
A: "You only played one game?"
B: "We played 2 games and he won both of them."
A: "What is the buy in?"
B: "Only 10 bucks."
A: "That sounds fun. Ten bucks isn't that much money to have fun while chilling with your
friends."
B: "Exactly."
A: "But what happens if you get out in the first ten minutes?"
B: "Then you're screwed. You can watch tv or play the XBOX."
A: "Better not die soon then. So, when is the next time you guys are playing?"
B: "Probably this Friday. Give me a call Friday morning and I'll let you know the exact time."
2
A: "How long did you stay at Tim's playing poker last night?"
B: "I stayed for a couple more hours after you left."
A: "So you guys ended up playing one more game?"
B: "Yeah."
A: "How did you do on the second game?"
B: "I was third. I had a pair of Kings and went all in. Albert had an Ace Queen and called me.
When the cards came out, he ended up with a pair of aces and I lost."
A: "I hate when that happens. So did Albert end up winning?"
B: "No. He lost to Jerry. Anyway on the last game, it was me and Andrew. I had Ace King suited.
On the flop, it was Ace, King, and Queen. Andrew went all in and I called. The next card was a
King and I had a full house. It was nearly impossible for me to lose. Except another Queen came
out and he had four of a kind. Can you believe that? I had a full house and I lost."
A: "That sucks. He's so lucky. I can't believe he got four of a kind."
B: "That's poker I guess."
A: "I hear they are going to play again this Saturday? Are you going to play?"
B: "Hell yeah. Do you know what time they're playing?"
A: "I think they want to start a little earlier because it takes a long time to play. Probably around
7:00."
B: "I get off at 6:30 so it's going to be tight. I'll come as soon as possible."
A: "Aright. See you later."
Talking About Guys

Talking about guys is a little different than talking about girls. When guys talk about girls, they
mostly talk about their body and looks. Although girls talk about guys in this manner as well, we
mostly talk about personality, job, status, and things unrelated to looks. So, in this lesson, we will
cover both looks and character of guys and what girls say to each other.
General questions
"What do you look for in a guy?"

"What kind of person do you want to meet?"
"What type of person do you want to marry?"
"Who is your ideal type?"
"How important is looks to you?"
"Do you think physical appearance is important?"
"What is the first thing you look for in a guy?"
General answers for General questions
"I'm looking for a guy who will treat me well."

"I want a guy who is romantic."
"I want to meet a guy who is rich."
"I want a type of person that will respect me."
"I want someone responsible. He should be able to take care of the family both emotionally and
financially."
"I want a down to earth type of guy."
"My ideal type is a guy who is smart and sensitive."
"Looks are not that important to me."
"The guy needs to be good looking to have a chance with me."
"The first thing I look for in a guy is looks."
Talking About Guys - Comments
Physical appearance
One of the biggest factors in physical appearance is height. Let's work on a couple of sentences.
"I want a tall guy."

"I have always been attracted to tall guys."
"I don't like short guys."
"I'm not attracted to short guys."
Looks
"I like a guy with a cute face."

"I want a guy that works out."
Commenting about guys
"He is so cute."
A lot of girls use the word cute. It doesn't necessarily mean cute like a baby, but cute means good
looking in this context.
"He is very handsome."

"He is good looking."
"He's so handsome."
"He is tall with dark hair and brown eyes."
Talking About Guys - In Public

In a club or public place
"Did you see the guy who just walked by? He was so cute."
"I think the guy sitting at the bar is checking you out."
"I'm going to stand next to the guy at the pool table. I hope he notices me."
"What should I do to get his attention?"
"Should I ask him to dance?"
"You should ask that guy to dance."
"Why don't you just start dancing next to him?"
Other things
"He is so nice to me."

"He takes care of me so well."
"He has good manners."
"He is so smart."
"He's so sensitive."
"He is so sweet."
"Bob is so romantic. He writes poems to his girlfriend all the time."

"Mike is very spontaneous. I think he would be a great boyfriend if you want to have fun."
Talking About Guys - Descriptions

Talking about your friends' boyfriend
"She told me he was a good kisser."

"Joanne is a dating a doctor from Harvard."
"Suzy's boyfriend is so rich. He takes her to so many trips."
"Jessica's boyfriend is in MBA at Wharton right now."
"Her boyfriend is a jerk. He treats her like crap. I don't know why she doesn't break up with
him."
"I don't think he is that smart. He failed to get into college and he is doing manual labor right
now."
"I heard he hit her before. Someone should warn her before it's too late."
"He's so cheap. He never pays for anything."
"I think he is just using Martha because she has a lot of money. Why else would he date her?"
Describing a guy you are dating
"I met this guy and we started dating. He is so cute and he brought me flowers while I was at
work. He is so romantic."
"I'm seeing this guy name John now. He buys me a lot of stuff. I think I'm blinded by all the
things he is buying me, but it's so fun."
"We started dating after an 8 hour phone call. We just talked and talked and it was so great. We
connected at a deep level and I think I really like him."
"My boyfriend is in med school right now. He is going to specialize in surgery."
"I'm dating a guy from work. I always had a crush on him because he was so nice."
"On valentines day, my boyfriend prepared a picnic and we had lunch by the river. He prepared
all the food and even had music. It was a great day."
"For my birthday, my boyfriend took me out to a nice restaurant. Afterwards, he took me out on
a lake in a little boat. It was very romantic."
Talking about Guys - Interactive Practice

1
A: "Hey Cindy. I heard you are seeing someone."
B: "Yeah. His name is John. I started dating him a week ago."
A: "That's so exciting. Tell me all about him. Is he good looking?"
B: "I think he's cute, but not drop dead gorgeous."
A: "How did you meet him?"
B: "I go to this coffee shop a lot and this guy is always there. We started talking a
couple of times, and he finally asked me out."
A: "That's so cool. What does he do for a living?"
B: "He works in the finance department in a manufacturing company."
A: "Do you know if he makes a lot of money?"
B: "I don't know for sure, but he drives a nice car and I heard he has a house."
A: "How is his personality?"
B: "He's very smart and a great person to talk to. In the beginning, we talked for
about 30 minutes a day in the coffee shop before he asked me out. Besides that,
he's very sweet and romantic."
A: "How old is he?"
B: "That's the problem. He is 2 years younger than me. What do you think about
that?"
A: "What's the big deal? I don't see anything wrong with that. If you were 23, then I
might be worried he was immature, but you're almost 30 now. 2 years is no big
deal."
B: "Yeah. That's what I think."
A: "When do I get to meet him?"
B: "How about a double date. The four of us can go out to dinner and a drink or
something."
A: "That sounds great. How about next Saturday?"
B: "I think Saturday will be good. Let's double check with the guys and get back to
each other."
A: "Great. I'll call you later then."
B: "Ok. Talk to you later."
2
A: "Jane. Did you see that guy standing by the dance floor?"
B: "Yeah. He's kinda cute."
A: "Wait. Isn't that Beth's boyfriend?"
B: "I'm not sure. I haven't met him before."
A: "Look. He's dancing with another girl."
B: "Are you sure that's him?"
A: "No. It just looks like him."
B: "I heard he was a nice guy. He wouldn't be cheating on Beth."
A: "Yeah. You're right. How do you know about him if you never met him?"
B: "I hear all this stuff from Beth. She is always going off on how nice and sweet he is."
A: "I heard the same thing. What type of guy are you looking for?"
B: "Someone who is understanding, responsible, sensitive, smart, and with a lot of money."
A: "Don't we all. Get real. All those guys are probably already taken."
B: "It doesn't hurt to have expectations. What type of guy do you want to find?"
A: "All I want is someone who is going to treat me well."
B: "You know Alex don't you? He likes you. I bet he'll take good care of you."
A: "He's a dork. At least someone who is not an idiot ok?"
B: "Got it."
Shopping - Clothes
A few guys like to shop. As for the girls, most of them enjoy shopping. Shopping can consist of
grocery shopping, clothes shopping, or present shopping. I'm sure there are other types as well,
but I will limit this lesson to these three types of shopping.
Shopping for clothes
'Window Shopping' is a terminology used when you do not plan on buying anything. Basically,
you are only looking. The term 'window shopping' was created because a lot of stores have
mannequins on display in the window with clothes on them. So walking by the store and looking
at the clothing through the window is a way to see what they have. This is called 'window
shopping.'
Mannequins are the fake life size figures that are used to put and display clothes. Most
department stores show clothing with the mannequins.
Here are some common statements and questions most commonly used in a clothing store.
"Where is the dressing room?"

"I can't find my size here. Can you check if you have this in a size 4?"
"Do you have this in different colors?"
"Where are your jeans located?"
"Where is the red sweater on display in the window?"
"How much is this skirt?"
"Are you going to have a sale soon?"
"Where is the matching shirt for this skirt?"
"When are you going to get more sizes?"
"I'm looking for a belt that will go with these pants."
"Do you provide alteration here?"
"How much will it cost to get alternation done on these pants?"
"These pants are too long for me. Where can I get them altered?"
"How long does it take?"
"When do you start selling summer clothing?"
"When will you be getting your summer line?"
Some answers you might hear from workers
"The dressing room is in the right back corner."

"The dressing room is right over there."
"All our jeans are located in the back wall."
"We usually get a shipment every Thursday, so I would check back then."
"We have alteration here."
"It costs seven dollars."
"It takes one day. You can pick them up tomorrow if you drop it off now."
"We'll have our summer line on display in April
Shopping - Grocery
Grocery shopping is a common thing that is done at least on a weekly basis. I'll cover some
general sentences that are commonly used.
Before shopping
"I'm going to the grocery store. Do you need anything?"

"I'm going to QFC. Do you want to go?"
"Did you create a grocery list?"
"I'm going to Safeway tonight. Let me know if you need anything by 5:30."
"Let's go to the grocery store together."
Many large grocery stores have coupons they distribute through the newspaper. You cut them
out and save money on items that are shown in the coupon.
"I have a bunch of coupons I got from the newspaper."

"There were a lot of coupons, but I didn't need any of them."
"There are no coupons for anything I ever buy."
During grocery shopping
"Where is your bread section?"

"Where can I find milk?"
"Where are your beers?"
"Do you sell alcohol here?"
"I'm looking for pickles. Can you help me find them?"
"Do you have a bakery section?"
"I'm looking for cough medicine. Where is your medicine area?"
Shopping - Presents
Shopping for presents
Almost everyone needs to buy a present. Let's look at some sentences that you will need.
It's common to ask a birthday person what they want.
"What do you want for your birthday?"

"Do you need anything?"
Or, you can ask a friend of a birthday person.
"What do you think John wants for his birthday?"

"What do you think I should get for John?"
"What are you getting John for his birthday?"
Buying something for a girlfriend or boyfriend is a little different. If you don't have any ideas,
then you can ask a sales person. Let's say you want to buy your girlfriend a piece of jewelry.
"I want to buy my girlfriend a birthday present. Do you have any suggestions?"
Or if you want to buy a boyfriend a tie or a shirt, you can go to a place like Banana Republic and
ask them.
"I'm shopping for my boyfriend's birthday. Can you help me pick out something?"
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Shopping - Interactive Practice
1
A: "Welcome. Can I help you with anything?"
B: "Hi. I'm shopping for my boyfriend's birthday. Do you have any suggestions?"
A: "Let's see. How about a nice shirt and tie? You can't go wrong there."
B: "Well. He doesn't wear ties that often."
A: "We have some nice pants. You can also get him a belt with it."
B: "That sounds good. Which one do you recommend?"
A: "These slacks are very popular. He can wear them to dress up a little or on a normal casual
day."
B: "I like them. Do you have matching belts?"
A: "Yes. Right over here."
B: "How much are they?"
A: "The pants are on sale for $40, and the belt is $25."
B: "What is your return policy just in case he doesn't like them?"
A: "Just save the receipt and we will gladly return or exchange them for you."
B: "That sounds great. I'll take them."
2
A: "Hey Jackie. What are you doing?"
B: "Nothing much. I'm just relaxing today. Why? What's going on?"
A: "I was thinking about heading to the mall. Do you want to go?"
B: "Are they having a sale?"
A: "Yeah. Both Bon and Nordstrom's is having there annual sale. It's a great time to buy some
clothes you've been holding out on."
B: "That sounds great. Where should we meet?"
A: "I'll meet you in front of Nordstrom's in 30 minutes."
B: "Sounds good. See you there."
A: "What do you think about these shoes?"
B: "They're cute. But do you think you'll wear them much?"
A: "No. Not really."
B: "This sweater is so pretty. I love the low neck design."
A: "I bet it's expensive."
B: "It's on sale for $80. What do you think? Should I try them on?"
A: "For 80 bucks it looks great. Go try it on."
3
A: "Where is your dressing room?"
B: "Right over there."
Person A comes out of the dressing room
B: "How did you like the sweater?"
A: "I loved it. I'll take it."
B: "Great. I can ring you up over here. It comes to $87.04."
A: "Here you go?"
B: "Do you have a credit card with us?"
A: "No I don't."
B: "If you open up a card, you can save 10% on all your purchases today."
A: "Not today. Thanks though."
B: "No problem. We always have this offer, so when ever you decide to, just let us know."
A: "Sure."
B: "Is there anything else I can help you with?"
A: "Yeah. I was looking at some of your pants, but they are all a bit too long. Do you have
alteration services here?"
B: "Yes. It cost $7, and it takes one day."
A: "Great. Thanks for your help."
B: "Thank you, and have a great day."
Jewelry
There are many types of jewelry, but the ones I will focus on are the ring, necklace, earring,
bracelet, and watch. Although watch can be in a category by itself, we will include it in this
section until a separate section is created.
Conversation is usually started with a person complimenting a piece of jewelry. Here are some
examples.
"That's a beautiful necklace."

"What a magnificent ring."
"I like the design of your ring."
"Your bracelet is very nice."
"I love your watch."
"What a beautiful pair of earrings."
"Where did you get your necklace from?"

"What is the carat on your diamond ring?"
"Is that your wedding ring?"
"What type of diamond is that?"
"What is the make of your watch?"
"Is that white gold, silver, or platinum?"
"Is your gold ring 14 carats or 18 carats?"

Carat is a unit of measurement for gold or diamond. 24 carat is pure gold and 50 percent of pure
gold is 12 carats. Diamonds use carat to determine size. One carat is considered to be pretty big.
While getting past 3 carats will be uncommon for the general people because of the large size.
Answering a compliment is very easy. All you need to say is, 'Thank you.' But if you want to
elaborate, you can say the following things.
"Thank you. My husband got it for me for our anniversary."

"Thank you. It was a present from my boyfriend."
"Do you like it? My grandmother gave it to me."
"This is a Rolex. My husband and I got a matching pair for our wedding."
"This is a Cartier. I bought it last summer."
Jewelry - Jewelry Stores

Asking about jewelry stores
"Where is the best place to buy jewelry?"

"Where would you go to buy jewelry?"
"Are all jewelry stores the same?"
"What do you think about Tiffany's?"
"Does the Shane Co. have good quality jewelry?"
"Do they have high quality rings?"
"What jewelry store do you recommend?"
"It all depends on how much you want to spend."

"The best place to buy jewelry is Tiffany's. Their service is great and the quality of all their stuff
is amazing."
"Jared's is a pretty good place for the price."
"I like Costco because they are much cheaper than any other place."
"If you want to buy an engagement ring, EE Robins is a great jewelry store."
In a jewelry store
Most or all jewelry items are behind a glass on display. You will need to work with a salesperson
to view items directly.
"I'm looking for a bracelet."

"Can I see this one?"
"Can I see that one?"
"Can I try it on?"
"How much does this bracelet cost?"

"Do you have this in white gold?"
"Do you have any bracelets with diamonds in them?"
"I'm looking for clip on earrings. Do you carry any?"
"Do you have diamond studded clip on earrings?"
"What types of earrings do you carry?"
"I like this one, but do you have the same one with a bigger diamond?"
"Do you have this bracelet without the design on it?"
"Do you engrave here?"
"I would like to get this bracelet? How much is engraving here?"
"I'm looking for a titanium ring."

"Do you carry any titanium bands?"
"Do you have a matching necklace for this ring?"

"Could I get this diamond on that band?"
"How long will it take to mount this diamond on this ring?"
"This ring is too loose for me now. Can you make it smaller?"
"This ring is too small. Can you make it larger?"

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Jewelry - General Statements

"You can tell she is rich by all the jewelry she is wearing."
"Did you see the size of the rock on her finger?"
"Her boyfriend buys her a lot of jewelry. He must be rich."
"I want a necklace for my graduation gift."
"My mom is going to give me her ring when I get married. It's a tradition we have in our
family."
"Girls love jewelry as much as guys love sports."

"Not all girls like jewelry. Some of them think it is a waste of money."
"Even the girls who don't like jewelry would buy a lot if they had a lot of money."
"Do you think I should buy her a necklace or a ring?"
"If you buy her a ring, she might think you are proposing to her."
"How much do you think I will need to buy my fiancΘ a nice diamond ring?"
"How much do I need to buy a decent diamond ring?"
"Do girls like diamond earrings?"
Jewelry - Interactive Practice

1
A: "I love your bracelet. When did you get it?"
B: "I got it awhile ago, but I haven't worn it much. You really like it?"
A: "Yeah. It's beautiful. Is it white gold or silver?"
B: "It's white gold."
A: "Where did you buy it?"
B: "My boyfriend took me to the Shane Co. and he let me pick it out."
A: "That's so sweet. What was the occasion?"
B: "That's the best part. It wasn't for anything special. He just wanted to buy me something."
A: "You're so lucky. If he bought you something for no special day, I wonder what he would buy
you for your birthday."
B: "My birthday is coming up next month. We'll find out pretty soon."
A: "What do you want?"
B: "I wouldn't mind a necklace. I was at the jewelry shop looking around, and they have a couple
of beautiful necklaces I want."
A: "Why not a ring?"
B: "I don't think I'm ready for a ring from him yet."
A: "But you're ready for everything else?"
B: "Damn right."
2
A: "Hi. Can I help you with anything?"
B: "Yeah. Can I look at this ring?"
A: "Sure. Let me get it out for you. What is your size?"
B: "I believe I am a six."
A: "Here you go."
B: "Would you have any necklace that would go well with this?"
A: "Actually, we have a few to choose from. They are over here."
B: "There's no price tag on this necklace."
A: "Oh. I'm sorry. I'll check the price for you. It is $199."
B: "This necklace is a little short. Do you have one that is longer?"
A: "Yes. Why don't you try this one on."
B: "This one is much better. Can I try on the ring with this necklace?"
A: "Sure. Here you go."
B: "Let me think about it."
A: "Sure. Take your time."
B: "Thank you for all the help."
A: "No problem at all."
3
A: "What a beautiful watch. It goes very well with your ring."
B: "Thank you."
A: "Is that your wedding ring?"
B: "I'm not married yet. It's my engagement ring."
A: "Well, congratulations. When is the big date?"
B: "In June."
A: "Did you have the watch before getting the ring?"
B: "Actually, we bought the ring together after I got the watch."
A: "You did a fabulous job with the selection. It's gorgeous."
B: "Thank you so much."
A: "What kind of watch is it?"
B: "It's a Tag Heuer."
A: "If you don't mind me asking, how much do they cost?"
B: "This one is $1500. But they range from $600 to $3000."
A: "That's why it looks so nice. I should have figured. You always get what you pay for."
B: "Yeah. I would rather get one nice watch instead of 20 mediocre ones."
Guys - Girls - and Sports Review

Remember to send us regular voice files so we can see how you are doing. You should really be
on your way to fluency. If you feel that you are not improving, let us know and we will work
with you to help you more.
The next Interactive Practice will cover topics we had in Guys - Girls - and Sports category.
Keep up the good work and keep practicing.
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Guy, Girls, Sports - Interactive Practice

1
A: "Hey Jason. What are you doing this Friday?"
B: "I'm going to go to the driving range µcause I'm playing golf on Saturday."
A: "You're golfing without me? What's up with that?"
B: "Sorry man, but we already have a foursome. I'm going with a couple of guys from work."
A: "Where are you playing?"
B: "Washington National. Have you been there yet?"
A: "I've been there a couple of times. It's a great course. You know the Huskies play there
right?"
B: "I didn't know that. Is it a hard course?"
A: "It's pretty challenging. But it all depends on which tee you play from."
B: "What are you shooting these days?"
A: "I'm still hovering around a bogey game."
B: "Still better than me. I'm still trying to hit a bogey game. Do you want to hit the driving range
with me?"
A: "I can't this Friday. I'm playing basketball with the guys that night."
B: "At night?"
A: "Yeah. We're playing indoors at a school gymnasium."
B: "What's the occasion?"
A: "Just a small league I play on. Nothing special."
B: "I'm too short to play basketball."
A: "You're not that short. Plus, we have a couple of guys who are the same height as you.
They're awesome players."
B: "I never got into basketball. It's fun and all, but maybe I'm just not good at it."
A: "It's still great exercise. I get a better workout from basketball than I do from the treadmill."
B: "That's true."
2
A: "What do you think about Matt's new girlfriend?"
B: "Samantha? She's pretty hot. I can't believe she fell for Matt."
A: "I heard she was a slut. I know of four other guys who slept with her."
B: "She ain'tno slut. If she was so easy, why don't you get in her pants."
A: "I don't know. Just something I heard. But she has a killer body doesn't she?"
B: "When are you going to get a girl?"
A: "I don't seem to have much luck with girls."
B: "Why do you think that is?"
A: "I say the stupidest things around girls. I don't know why I do that?"
B: "It's because you're nervous. Best thing to do is not say a word until you know it's not stupid."
A: "It doesn't work that way. I stop thinking around pretty girls."
B: "I know. You got to date a girl who isn't that pretty then."
A: "Screw you."
B: "Ha haha."
A: "What the story of your love life these days?"
B: "It's only been a couple of months that I broke up with Sarah. But I think it's about time to
start hunting again."
A: "Who's your type?"
B: "Anybody with a nice body and a pretty face."
A: "How about their personality or their character?"
B: "I'm not thinking about marriage, so those things don't matter."
A: "You're so shallow."
3
A: "So Mark. What is your favorite hobby?"
B: "Probably sports."
A: "Anything specific? Or just sports in general."
B: "Most sports. I like basketball, football, baseball, golf, tennis, so I guess most sports."
A: "I like tennis. Did you play for your high school team?"
B: "Yeah. I played on the varsity team starting from my sophomore year. How about you?"
A: "I played my junior and senior year."
B: "What other sports did you play?"
A: "I played volleyball. I would have to say volleyball is my favorite."
B: "What position did you play?"
A: "I was the outside hitter."
B: "That's so cool. I didn't know you were athletic."
A: "I don't know if I would consider myself athletic, but I have fun playing."
B: "I play on a co-ed volleyball team every Tuesdays. We're always looking for more girls to
play on our team. Would you be interested?"
A: "Yeah. It sounds fun. Just call me anytime you need a player."
B: "That's great. Since we are on the topic of sports, what sport do you like to watch on
television?"
A: "I never got into watching sports on TV. So I really don't know."
B: "Not even the Super bowl?"
A: "Only when the group of people I'm with is watching it. I just never had interest in TV that
much."
B: "Well, I like following the Mariners. They're pretty good."
A: "I like to go watch them play. It's fun when you are actually there."
B: "A bunch of us are going to watch them play this June. Do you want to join us?"
A: "Yeah. I'll go. I like the new stadium. It's pretty cool."
B: "Ok. I'll make sure to get you a ticket as well."
4
A: "What did Mike get you for your birthday Pam?"
B: "He got me a watch. See."
A: "That's beautiful. He must have spent a fortune on it."
B: "He's so great. I think he might propose pretty soon."
A: "How do you know? Did he give you any clues?"
B: "He took me to a jewelry store and asked me what type of rings I like. It was a little obvious,
but at least I got to pick the one I wanted."
A: "That's not so romantic?"
B: "He was never romantic. Silly and cute, but not romantic. I like all his quirkiness. He always
makes me laugh."
A: "I guess you can't ask for much more than that."
B: "How is it going with you and Brad?"
A: "We broke up a week ago."
B: "I'm sorry to hear that. What happened?"
A: "I think we both just started to grow apart. I wasn't surprised."
B: "Are you doing ok?"
A: "Actually, I'm feeling great. I guess I needed some freedom."
B: "Have you started seeing other guys yet?"
A: "Not yet, but I when I meet a decent guy, I wouldn't mind dating again."
B: "What kind of guy are you looking for?"
A: "Although my relationship with Brad wasn't that bad, I want a guy who likes to go out more.
Brad always spent all his time studying and researching for school. It was quite boring."
B: "You definitely need a guy who likes to have fun."
A: "I wouldn't mind dating a romantic guy. Maybe I'm dreaming, but a nice walk down the
beach, or dancing in the moonlight would be something I would love to do."
B: "Hey. There are guys like that. All you have to do is find the right one."
A: "But that's the hard part. I always fall for the guy who is smart. And then after a couple of
months, I get bored."
B: "Doesn't a tall, good looking guy turn you on?"
A: "Not really. What should I do?"
B: "We should go to a club this Saturday and find a smart romantic guy. How does that sound?"
A: "That sounds like a plan. Let's do it."
B: "Great. I'll see you at nine then."
A: "Ok. See you later."
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Feelings and Emotions

Feelings and Emotions section contains basic English lessons on Happy and Feeling Good,
Anger, Excited, Being Worried, and Stressed.

Happy and Feeling Good
It's common to talk to friends and family when you are happy. Most of the time, you want to
express why you are happy and share with close people how you feel. In this lesson, let's take a
look at many different ways you can express yourself when you are happy.
General statements are usually short. Here are a few examples.

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"I'm very happy right now."
"I'm happy."
"I haven't been this happy in a long time."
"I don't think I can be any happier right now."
"He is very happy."
"She is so happy right now."
"My wife is pretty happy."
"My husband is happy."
These sentences are very basic. Most of the time, you will be explaining why you are happy.
Let's incorporate the reason into the sentence.
"I'm so happy I got a job offer."

"I was happy when I received an A for my final report."
"I'll be happy when that happens."
"This semester is such a headache. I'll be so happy when it's over."
"My brother was happy after passing the examination."

"I think my mother was happier than I was when I got into the University."
"If you find a job you are happy with, then that is the perfect job for you."
"It's more important to be happy with your job then what other people think."
"I don't think she will be happy if you do that."

"My parents won't be happy if I drop out of school."
"I think my professor was happy with my essay."

"My grandmother is always happy when I come visit her."
"My grandfather is always happy to see me."
"I'm so happy for you. That's wonderful news."

"Congratulations on your engagement, I'm so happy for you."
"I want to find a gift that she will be happy with."

"He never likes his presents, but he is happy with the fact that we tried."
"Happiness is probably the most important thing in life."
"My goal in life is to make other people happy."
Happy and Feeling Good - Questions

Questions you might ask someone
"Do you think he will be happy with this present?"

"Do you believe money can buy happiness?"
"Do you think she will be happy if I show up?"
"What would make you happy?"
"Was your brother happy with the results?"
"When was your happiest time period?"
"How can you put a price tag on happiness?"

"How much money do you need to be happy?"
"Would you be happy if that happened to you?"
"Why are you so happy right now?"

"Why are you in such a good mood?"
"Did something good happen? You look so happy?"
"Why do you have such a big smile on your face?"
Happy and Feeling Good - Other Sentences

There are other ways to express you are happy without using the word happy. In the last half of
this lesson, let's look at some of these sentences.
"I'm feeling pretty good right now."

"I'm in a very good mood."
"I feel great!"
"I'm so glad I didn't have to go to work today."

"It feels so good taking a long vacation."
"This is so awesome. I can't believe this happened."
"I got everything I ever wanted. I feel so blessed."
"My brother was jumping around everywhere when he heard he got into Stanford."
Here are some slang terms you might hear.
"I'm so stoked."
Stoked basically means to be happy or to be excited.
"I'm on cloud nine right now."
This terminology represents feeling high. High is usually associated with drugs, but if something
good happens and you are so happy, it can make you feel better than being on drugs. That is
where this terminology came from.
"I feel like I'm in paradise."

"I feel like I'm on top of the world."
"I feel like a king."
"I feel like a champion."
"I feel invincible."
Happy and Feeling Good - Interactive Practice

1
A: "Hey John. I have some great news."
B: "What happened?"
A: "I got a job offer from Dell."
B: "That's great. I thought you said you didn't get the job."
A: "I thought I did bad on the interview, but I guess I was wrong. I'm so happy right now."
B: "I bet. That's great news. I'm very happy for you."
A: "Thanks. I feel like celebrating. Let's go have a beer. It's on me."
B: "Sounds good."
2
A: "Mike, did you win the lottery or something? Why the big smile?"
B: "I'm so relieved. I just passed the bar exam."
A: "You did? That's great! You must be very happy now?"
B: "That's an understatement. I'm on cloud nine. I couldn't be any happier."
A: "Did you tell your parents yet?"
B: "Not yet. I didn't get a hold of them. I'll try to call them again tonight."
A: "They're probably going to be so happy."
B: "I think so. It's turning out to be a great day."
3
A: "Life's so boring."
B: "Well, most of the time it is, I guess."
A: "What do you think will make you happy?"
B: "I think money will make me happy."
A: "You heard people say that money doesn't guarantee happiness."
B: "It will for me. Then I can do all the things I want to do."
A: "You'll get bored eventually."
B: "Then I can find something new to do. If I don't have to worry about money, then I don't have
to work."
A: "That's true, I guess. If I didn't have to work, I think I would be happy."
B: "You see... money doesn't equal happiness, but it takes away a lot of responsibilities."
Anger
Different people react in different ways when they are angry. In this lesson, we will look at a
variety of sentences people use when they are angry. When someone is angry in the real world,
they use a lot of profanity or curse words. Because of this fact, this lesson will contain bad
words.
There are many ways a person can get angry. Let's first look at the situation where it involved a
different person.
"I'm so pissed. Roger just stabbed me in the back."

"What was he thinking! I thought we were friends too."
"I don't know what I'm going to do when I see him. I found out that he's been sleeping with my
girlfriend."
"Matt is dating my ex-girlfriend. I'm pretty upset about that. He knows I still have feelings for
her."
"Whenever I think about him, I get pissed. He treats his friends like crap."
"I can't believe he was talking behind my back. Whenever he talks to me, he acts like we're close
friends."
"Matt borrowed my car and put a dent in it. He claims he didn't do it. I'm never trusting him
again."
"I told Scott a secret and made sure he never tells anyone. The next week, I heard it from three
different people. I was so pissed."
Anger - Understanding
There are only a few things you need to say when someone is talking to you about anger. The
best thing to do is understand their feeling.
"I can't believe that happened. I'd be so pissed."

"I know how you feel. I was so angry when that happened to me."
"I can't imagine how angry you must feel. That has never happened to me."
"If that happened to me, I'd get revenge."
"What are you going to do to get him back?"
"That totally sucks, but I'm not surprised. I always knew he was a back stabber."
"The best thing to do is stop being his friend. He doesn't deserve to have any friends."
Anger - Confronting
When you are talking to the person that made you angry, it is common to lose control and say a
lot of things. Here are some common sentences.
"I thought you were a friend. I had so much trust in you. I can't believe you did this to me."
"What were you thinking when you stabbed me in the back. Did it feel good?"
"Why'd you do it?"
"You know I still have feelings for Mandy. You didn't even consider my feelings. What? Am I
not a friend or something?"
"You're not the only one hurting for money. You owe me five hundred dollars. I need it now."
"You didn't have to tell my parents that I owed you money. I said I would pay you back when I
got my paycheck. I can't believe you would do this."
Sentences you can ask or say if you feel a friend is angry with you
"Are you mad at me?"

"Are you angry?"
"You're not disappointed are you?"
"Don't be angry with me. I really didn't mean it."

"I didn't know you were involved. I hope you're not mad at me."
"I really didn't know it was going to make you upset."
Anger - Other
If you make good friends, you can avoid these types of scenarios. However, there are times when
the situation was out of your control. For example, a friend of mine had to landscape his back
yard for his house, so he called a company to delivery a lot of top soil. As the driver was driving
back to the house, he hit my friends house and damaged a pipeline. The driver claimed it wasn't
his fault and said he wouldn't pay for the damages. When things like this happen, we use the
court system to get payment. But my friend was so angry because they were not accepting fault.
Here are some of the things I heard.
"I was so pissed for a couple of weeks. During that time, I thought of twenty different ways I
could hurt his business."
"I'm going to screw with him so much."
In the end, everything worked out. They went to court and my friend won.
There are a couple of other emotions that are similar to being angry. I'll cover some of them here.
"I'm so frustrated."
"It's so frustrating working with him."
"I was so frustrated, I stopped caring about the outcome."
"He gets frustrated pretty easily."
"It's easy to get frustrated when things are not fair."
"I'm not really mad, just a little disappointed."

"That really hurt me. I'm so disappointed."
"I'm really disappointed in you. I didn't know you could stoop to that level."
In boxing, a low blow is a hit below the belt that is considered unfair. The term low blow became
widely used when someone did something unfair. Here are some sentences to give you an idea.
"That was low."

"I can't believe Jackie would do something so low."
Now that we know what low means, stooping to that level means to do something that is low.
You are basically lowering yourself to perform a bad or unfair task.
Anger - Interactive Practice

1
A: "What happened to your car?"
B: "A tow truck was towing my car and put all those dents in my car."
A: "Are they going to pay you for the damages?"
B: "They're saying it was already there."
A: "What the hell. That doesn't make sense. What are you going to do."
B: "I have to go to court. A cop was there so he can prove that the damage wasn't there."
A: "That sucks. I'd be pissed if that happened to me."
B: I got an estimate and it's four thousand dollars."
A: "Oh my gosh. Damn... screw the court, I would burn down their store."
B: "We'll see what happens after court."
2
A: "Jack, what's wrong?"
B: "You!"
A: "What are you talking about? What did I do?"
B: "You told Martha that I was on a date? What was that all about?"
A: "No... that's not what I meant. I didn't mean that. She asked me where you were and I jokingly
said that you were on a date with Sara. I thought Martha knew that you and Sara were just
friends."
B: "She started feeling suspicious after you said that."
A: "I'm sorry man. I didn't know. I didn't mean to screw anything up."
B: "Martha gets jealous easily and it took a while to convince her that Sara was just a friend.
Now, I have to explain to Sara that I can't hang around her because of you."
A: "Look. I really didn't mean to, and next time I see Martha, I'll really tell her that you and Sara
are really just friends."
B: "Don't bother."
Excited - General Sentences

Being excited is another positive emotion. I'm sure everyone knows what it feels like to be
excited, so let's get right into learning sentences.
The day before a big event, many people get excited. Here are some sentences you can use.
"I'm getting excited for golf tomorrow."

"I'm too excited to go to sleep now. Our trip tomorrow is going to be so fun."
"We're leaving for our camping trip tomorrow. I'm getting really excited."
"Tomorrow is going to be an exciting day."

"We're finally moving into our first house. It's a very exciting time for us."
"I have an interview tomorrow. Although I am scared, it's an exciting opportunity."
Regular sentences
"I'm excited to be here."

"Your sister must be really excited about starting law school."
"It's really exciting thinking about the benefits people will gain from our project."
"It's exciting starting a small business."
"I get excited thinking about how many people I will help."
"Don't get too excited. It's not guaranteed yet."
"I wouldn't get excited yet. You still have one more match to play."
"You didn't get the job yet, so don't get too excited about it."
Questions
"I'm pretty fired up about tomorrow. Aren't you excited too?"

"Are you feeling excited or scared about your interview tomorrow?"
"Do you get excited every time you get a phone number from a girl?"
"Is your brother excited about starting work?"
"Are you excited about your date tomorrow?"
Excited - Other Expressions

Sometimes, being too excited can be negative. Here are some examples.
"I don't know what's wrong with him. He's always excited for no reason."
"He's too hyper. I don't know why he's excited about every little thing."
Hyper is usually used when someone has too much energy.
"If you feel too excited, you won't be able to sleep. Then you won't perform that well tomorrow."
"Calm down. You're over reacting."
"My friend can never go to sleep the day before we go skiing. He always gets too excited."
"My dog gets excited whenever the doorbell rings."
"People with heart problems shouldn't get excited too often."
"You should feel excited about this opportunity."
"I don't understand why you're unhappy with your situation. I'd feel excited to have your
opportunity."
"Going to a concert is very exciting. There are many people there with so much energy and it's
very fun."
"It's exciting to see a great singer perform so powerfully."
"I'm excited about my trip to Europe. It's going to be so fun."
Being pumped up is another way you can say you are excited.
"I'm pretty pumped up about my trip to Australia. I'm really looking forward to it."
"I'm pumped up about working out. I joined a health club and set a good schedule to follow."
Being thrilled about something is another way to say you are excited.
"It's so thrilling skiing down the mountain real fast."

"I'm thrilled thinking about buying a new car."
When you are referring to an exciting person, the word most commonly used is enthusiastic.
"He's a very enthusiastic person."

"I wish I had as much enthusiasm as he does."
"It's always fun to be around an enthusiastic person."
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Excited - Interactive Practice

1
A: "I can't wait to go skiing tomorrow."
B: "I know. It's going to be so much fun."
A: "I always get excited the day before."
B: "I used to be like that. But I go skiing so often that I don't get excited anymore."
A: "I only go skiing twice a year, so it's a real treat for me."
B: "That makes sense."
A: "What things make you excited?"
B: "Whenever I go to Vegas, I get really excited."
A: "Oh... that makes me excited too!"
B: "Looks like anything fun makes you excited."
2
A: "Hey Jack. Are you excited about starting work?"
B: "Yeah. I'm really looking forward to it."
A: "What was more exciting, starting college or starting work?"
B: "They're pretty similar, but in different ways. I really can't decide. How about you?"
A: "For me, I think starting school was more exciting."
B: "Does that mean work isn't that great?"
A: "It's different for everyone, but because I knew school was going to be so much fun, I really
got excited about it."
B: "But work is a huge portion of our lives. I'm looking forward to making it fun."
A: "That's a great attitude to have. I don't think you'll have any problems in the workforce."
B: "I hope you're right."
3
A: "Hey Suzie. Guess what? I'm having a baby!"
B: "Really? That's so great. Congratulations."
A: "Thanks. I'm so excited. We've been trying for 8 months now."
B: "That's really exciting. How many months are you pregnant?"
A: "Three months."
B: "Are you going to find out if it is a boy or a girl?"
A: "I want to, but Bob doesn't. He wants to be surprised like the old fashioned way."
B: "Maybe it's more exciting not knowing."
A: "I'd rather know and buy all the baby things ahead of time."
B: "There are so many things you have to prepare for."
A: "I know I am going to be busy, but I know I can handle it. I have been looking forward to this
day for a long long time."
B: "It really must be an exciting time for you guys."
A: "Thank you so much."
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Being Worried
Some people might say worrying is useless, but it is an emotion that everyone has. Worrying
doesn't help the situation, but we can't help to feel worried when something happens. Let's look
at some sentences that are commonly used.
"I'm worried about my son."

"I'm worried about the situation."
"I'm so worried."
"I'm a little worried."
"He's very worried about work."

"He's worrying about his financial situation."
"She's worried about her dog."
"Our dog has been missing for 2 days. My wife is very worried."
"Our son slipped and hit his head. It's going to be a couple of days before we know how serious
it is. I can't help but worry about it."
"I'd be worried if I was in that situation."

"I bet she's really worried."
"The doctor said something was wrong with my wife's blood test. I'm so worried."
"I lost my job and I'm having a hard time finding another one. I'm beginning to worry about how
I'm going to take care of my family."
"My husband lost his job. Although I'm worried, I can't put pressure on him because he feels
really bad."
Being Worried - Talking to a Worried Person

When someone is worried, here are some sentences you might need to say.
"Stop worrying. It's only making you feel worse."

"You should try to think positive. Worrying is not going to help you."
"Don't worry about the planning. I'll take care of it."
"Don't worry about the money. I already took care of it."
"I'm sure you passed the test. Don't worry about it."
"You had a high GPA and you did well on your test. Don't worry about getting into school. I'm
sure all of them will accept you."
"You're over reacting. The situation is not that bad. I don't think you should be worried at all."
"Worrying is not going to help your situation. Let's think of a step by step plan that will help
your financial problem."
"The hardest part of your situation is that you can't do anything about it. I hope everything works
out."
"Everything happens for a reason. I'm sure something good will come out of all this."
Worry - Worried about Family

Parents worry a lot about their kids. And if you have a mom or dad that worries about you, then
you can say these types of sentences.
"Don't worry about me."
"Stop worrying about me. I'm doing great."
"My mom is always worried about me."

"I wish my mom would stop worrying about me."
"My dad is always worried about my future."
"I wish my mom would stop saying how much she worries about me. It doesn't really help my
situation."
"Why do parents always tell us that they are worried about us."
"If you weren't such a screw up, then your parents wouldn't have to worry about you."
"Your parents only worry because they love you."
"Your mom only wants what is best for you. That's why she's worrying so much."
"Your dad wants you to have a better life than his. That's why he's worrying."
Finally, when we get older, it is common to worry about marriage and kids.
"I'm already 30 and I don't even have a boy friend. What if I don't ever get married?"
"My mom is worried that I won't get married."
"We've been trying to have a baby for 2 years now. I'm worried that we will never have one."
"My parents are worried that we won't have any children."
Worry - Interactive Practice

1
A: "You don't look too well. What's going on?"
B: "I just lost my job. I'm just worried about how I'm going to pay the bills."
A: "I'm sorry to hear that. Have you been looking for another job?"
B: "I just started, but the job market is very bad right now. I'm not optimistic about it."
A: "That's tough. What does your wife think about this?"
B: "She's trying to be supportive, but I can tell she is very worried about our financial situation as
well."
A: "I have some friends who might be able to help you find a job. I'll see what they can do."
B: "I really appreciate your help."
A: "No problem. In the meantime, don't try to worry so much. You'll get through this."
2
A: "Jared, I just heard about your father. How is he doing?"
B: "He's in the hospital resting. The doctor's didn't give a clear answer yet."
A: "I'm so sorry to hear that. But this is a good hospital. I'm sure they will do whatever they can."
B: "I hope so."
A: "You must feel really worried right now. But you know your dad is a fighter."
B: "Yeah. I think my mom is the most worried. I'm basically worried about how she is doing."
A: "Where is she right now?"
B: "She's in the hospital with my dad. I have to go back tonight."
A: "Hey, I'll go with you."
B: "You don't have to."
A: "It's really no problem."
B: "Ok. Let's go right after dinner."
Stress - School
Unfortunately, stress is a common emotion that we all experience. Most of the time, stress is
caused by pressure placed on us. We experience stress trying to live up to someone else's
expectations. This is the same for school and work. We are given work to do and if there is so
much, we experience stress.
School
"I'm stressing out. I have a mid term tomorrow and I haven't studied yet."
"I have a paper due tomorrow and I didn't even read the book. I'm so stressed."
"I always get stressed out during finals week. Even if I study a lot, there are always unexpected
questions I don't know about."
"My parents give me so much stress. They expect me to get straight A's all the time."
"I would enjoy school a lot more if my parents didn't put so much pressure on me."
"My dad gave me a beating when I brought home a C on my report card."
"I'm so stressed. I'm taking the CPA exam next week and I'm not confident."
"I've been stressed like this for two weeks now. I'll be happy when this semester is over."
"I took too many classes this semester. I shouldn't have tried to do so much. Now I'm stressing
like crazy."
"My English professor is stressing me out. He wants me to help him write his article."
"I'm having a lot of trouble in my political science class. It's stressing me out."
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Stress - Work
"I get a lot of stress from work."
"I'm sick of all the stress I have to deal with."
"The project I'm working on is giving me a lot of stress."
"I have a lot of stress because of my manager. He wants me to finish my project in four days."
"The most stressful thing about work is always making sure my manager is happy."
"If I don't butt kiss, I might get fired. It's so stressful living like this."
"Work is so stressful."
"There's this guy at work. He's the biggest butt kisser. It's stressful competing against this guy."
"I get a lot of stress from my coworkers. They're all way too competitive."
"I volunteered for another project and it's stressful to say the least. I'm working 14 hours a
day."
"My company is over working me. They expect way too much from everybody."
"If the work doesn't kill me, the stress will."
Stress - Questions and Answers

"What do you do when you feel a lot of stress?"
"What do you do when you feel stressed out?"
"How do you relieve your stress?"
"After work, I usually go out with some friends and have a few drinks."
"We usually complain about our jobs over a bottle of Soju."
"Drinking is the way we deal with stress."
"On the weekend, my friends and I go out and drink a lot. It's the only way to stop thinking about
work."
Although drinking to relieve stress is a normal practice. It is a bad interview question. When you
are talking to friends, it is normal to say that you drink to take care of the stress, but if you talk to
someone important, make sure you give a simple answer.
"I usually go to the river and relax by the water."

"I like to rent a video and relax on the sofa. This really helps me deal with my stress."
"What stresses you out the most?"

"What makes you stressed the most?"
"Where do you get the most stress from?"
"My company gives me the most stress."

"My girlfriend gives me the most stress."
"I get a lot of stress from my parents."
"School is the most stressful for me."
"Everything about life is stressful."

"I have a lot of stress trying to pay all the bills."
Stress - General
"My parents are putting pressure on me to get married. It's so stressful."
"My husband wants to have a baby. I don't want one yet. It's very stressful."
"I get so much stress before interviews."

"I feel a lot of stress when I have to talk in front of a large group."
"Learning English is the most stressful thing I ever had to deal with."
"I get stress every time I think about speaking English."
"He is always late with his work. It's beginning to stress me out."
"It's stressful because if anything goes wrong, our whole project will be ruined."
"It's so stressful because of the importance. So many people are dependent on our success."
Stress - Interactive Practice

1
A: "Hi Jackie. You don't look too well. What's going on?"
B: "It's nothing. I'm just a little stressed out."
A: "Why? What's stressing you out?"
B: "School. Since I was working part time, I had a difficult time keeping up with class. Now that
we have exams coming up, I'm totally freaking out."
A: "The best thing to do is study as much as you can. I'm sure you'll do alright."
B: "I hope so. I guess I won't be sleeping for the next 3 days. That's what it'll take."
A: "I have to study for an exam too. Why don't we study together. We can encourage each other."
B: "That will be great."
2
A: "Hey Mike. What are you doing tonight?"
B: "Nothing planned. How about you?"
A: "Work is kicking my ass. I'm so stressed. Let's go grab a drink."
B: "I'm always up for a drink. To tell you the truth, it's been quite stressful here too."
A: "I say we get drunk tonight. I don't want to think about all this stuff."
B: "But we have to work tomorrow."
A: "We won't stay out too late. I just need to forget about work."
B: "I hear ya. Let's do it."
3
A: "What stresses you out the most?"
B: "Probably my parents."
A: "How so?"
B: "Well, during school, they wanted good grades. Then after I got a job, they wanted me to get a
better job. And finally, they want me to get married."
A: "You have to deal with a lot of pressure from your parents."
B: "Your parents are not like that?"
A: "Ever since I brought home some bad grades in elementary school, they never expected
much."
B: "You're lucky."
A: "What do you do to deal with the stress?"
B: "Not much I can do. It's always there. I sometimes go out with some friends and drink, but
that's only a temporary solution. The stress always returns in the morning."
A: "That sucks. You wanna go grab a beer?"
B: "Sure. Sounds great. Let's go."
Feelings and Emotions II

Feelings and Emotions II section contains basic English lessons on Sad and Depressed, Love,
Broken Heart, Afraid and Scared, and Other Emotions.

Sad or Depressed
It's unfortunate that there seems to be more negative emotion than positive ones. Being sad and
depressed is a common emotion that we must deal with. While dealing with these negative
emotions, it is good to talk about how you feel. Let's get started so you can say how bad you feel
in English.
I'm not going to cover feeling sad or depressed due to a broken heart in this lesson. Having a
broken heart is a large topic so I will dedicate a whole lesson to the broken heart.
There are several ways to express you are sad by using different words. Here is a small list of
different words you might hear.
Sad
Down
Gloomy
Feeling Blue
Depressed
Let's use these words in sentences.
"He's a little sad that Mark didn't invite him to his birthday party."
"She's sad that she wasn't selected as the representative."
"I always cry during sad movies."
"I'm feeling a little down."

"I got a bad grade in my final exam. I'm just a little down."
"Jack is feeling pretty down. Let's take him out for a night of fun."
"I feel so gloomy all the time."

"I wish I was happy. I'm sick of feeling gloomy."
"Let's go to a bar. I'm feeling a bit gloomy."
"I'm feeling a little blue right now."

"Jack hasn't come out in a long time. He's feeling a little blue. Let's try to cheer him up."
"I didn't get my promotion from work. It's depressing me."

"Let's go get drunk tonight. I'm feeling depressed."
"Sometimes I feel depressed for no reason."
Sad or Depressed - Reactions

Crying is one reaction to being sad. When someone is crying, you know it is because they are sad
for some reason. Here are some questions you can ask.
"Why are you crying?"

"What's wrong?"
"Why are you sad?"
"What's bothering you?"
"Why do you feel so bad?"
"Why are you depressed?"
"What's making you feel like this?"
Because there are so many things in the world that can make us sad, it is hard to cover
everything. I can only cover the tip of the iceberg on this subject. But feel free to ask any specific
questions and we will let you know the proper sentence for your situation.
"Our team lost the final match. We were second place."

"My mother is very sick right now. I'm worried and sad."
"My grandmother is in the hospital. I don't think she's going to make it."
"My uncle was diagnosed with cancer. The doctors don't expect him to make it."
"My cousin was killed in a car accident. It was the saddest thing in my life."
"I trained so hard, but I didn't make the wrestling team. I'm a little down."
"I didn't get into that University. I'm so depressed and my parents are going to be so
disappointed."
"My grandfather just passed away. I was so close to him."
Sometimes sadness can turn into anger. For example, when the US gets away with gold medals
at the cost of Koreans or other countries, it's sad to see. After the initial feeling, it turns into
anger.
"Korea lost the gold medal to the US. It was so depressing watching the US get away with
another gold medal."
"I'm getting sick of watching Korea get screwed by the Americans. It's really discouraging."
Sad or Depressed - Situational Depression

Depression is classified as a disease. Many people suffer from depression and it is good to know
how to say some sentences whether it is you or someone else.
Situational depression
When someone first comes to the United States, it is common to be depressed. This is usually
due to loneliness, boredom, or feeling sad because you miss your friends and family.
"I think I'm depressed because I have nothing to do here."

"I'm depressed because I don't have anything here."
"I'm so lonely here. I left all my friends to come here."
Usually time heals these types of problems. Sometimes, whatever you say doesn't really help.
They know the problem, but they can't control how they feel. Regardless, saying that you
understand can show them that you care.
"It must be really tough leaving your friends and family behind."
"I never experienced that, but I imagine it must be really hard."
"Starting a new life someplace different is really hard. It's normal to feel this way. I think you'll
get better with time."
"If you surround yourself with people, you might find new friends."
"Why don't you go to church. You can find peace there and even find great friends."
Sad or Depressed - Doctor and Friend

Things to say to a doctor
"I'm always depressed for no reason."

"I suffer from depression constantly."
"I'm always depressed and I don't know why."
Depression can be so bad that suicidal thoughts can arise. That's what doctors are there for and
they can really help. But it is important to let someone know about how you feel.
"I'm so depressed that I don't know if it's worth living any longer."
"Can you do anything to help my depression?"
If a friend talks to you about these things, here are some sentences you can say.
"It's not your fault and this is pretty serious. I think you should go see a doctor. I can go with
you."
"I think a doctor can really help your situation. We should go in and talk to one."
"You know they have medication to help depression. I'll help you look into it. What do you say?"
Sad and Depressed - Interactive Practice

1
A: "Hey Mike. What are you doing?"
B: "Nothing much. What are you up to?"
A: "I was just concerned about Sam. He hasn't been himself lately."
B: "He took the civil service exam and failed."
A: "That sucks. He must feel depressed."
B: "Yeah. He's been sitting in his room everyday for the last 4 days."
A: "Why don't we take him out? We can try to take his mind off of it. In the least show him that
we're there for him."
B: "That's a great idea. Why don't you call him. I already talked to him a couple of times and it
might be good for him to hear from somebody else."
A: "Ok. I'll call you back after I'm done."
B: "Sounds good."
2
A: "Sarah. You look terrible. What's wrong?"
B: "My grandmother just passed away."
A: "I'm so sorry to hear that. When did this happen?"
B: "A couple of days ago. I just got back from the funeral."
A: "Is there anything I can do?"
B: "No... not really. The sad thing is that I wasn't there when she died. I really wanted to be there
one last time."
A: "I'm sure she knew you loved her. Did she pass away in the hospital?"
B: "Yeah. She died in her sleep."
A: "I'm sorry she's gone."
B: "At least she didn't suffer."
A: "I think your grandmother would want you to think of all the good times you spent together."
B: "I know. But I miss her."
A: "When my grandmother passed away, I frequently visited her in the cemetery. I always talked
to her. Even though she wasn't there, I somehow knew she heard what I said."
B: "Yeah? That's what I was thinking too. Thanks."
A: "It looks like you haven't eaten anything all day. We should get you something to eat."
B: "You're right... I should eat something. Let's go."
Love - Family
There are several types of love. There is the love you have for your parents or children, the love
you have for your wife or husband, the love you feel for a new girlfriend or a boyfriend, and the
love you have for a friend. These are the primary things I will cover here. If you are curious
about other types, feel free to ask specific questions and we will tell you the English equivalent.
For now, let's talk about love.
Family love
I heard that the most unselfish love is the love from the mother to her child. It must be powerful
and if you are a mother, you will probably understand. It's not common to talk to your mother or
father about how much they love you. It is more common to talk to friends about this. Here are
some sentences for this conversation.
Talking to friends about parents
"I can't believe how much parents love their children."

"Although my mother always nags at me, I know she loves me so much."
"I'm amazed at how much my parents gave up to give me a better life."
"I'm such a bad daughter. After realizing how much my parents gave me, I feel so sad that I
didn't show my appreciation."
"I think you will understand how much your parents love you when you get your own children."
"When my parents can't take care of themselves, I will feel happy to take care of them. It's the
least I can do to repay all that they gave me."
Talking to friends about children
"I don't know what I would do if I lost my child."

"I finally understand how easy it was for my parents to give me so much after I got my
daughter."
"I love my son so much. I don't know what I would do without him."
"Love is so powerful. Even before my son was born, I had this bond with him that I couldn't
understand."
"I'm going to do everything for my child."
Love - Friend and Husband and Wife

Love for a Friend
Some countries have a word for love between friends. For example, in Korean, the word is called
Jung. The English language doesn't have this word. Basically when you feel love for a friend,
you care for them deeply. You should understand that when someone says 'I love you' between
friends, it doesn't imply anything sexual.
"Jackie is my best friend. I love her so much."

"You're such a good friend. I love you man."
"Suzie is the sweetest person. I love her to death."
Love between Husband and Wife
Love between the husband and wife loses the initial bubbly feeling, but it becomes more
powerful and more solid. It's easy to express how you feel by three simple words.
"I love you."

"After 5 years, I love you more than ever."
"I love you more now than I ever have."
Other ways to express your love without saying 'I love you.'
"I don't know if I could go on with you."

"You need to take care of yourself better. I don't want to lose you early."
"You mean more to me than anything in the world."
"I wouldn't be able to live if something happened to you."
Love - Infatuation or Love

Between a new boyfriend or girlfriend
Many people mistake infatuation for love. When you first meet someone and you feel you are in
love with that person, it's not really love. Love takes time to grow. Your infatuation and lust can
turn into love after you get to know one another. But if you feel this bubbly sensation inside and
can't think about anything except the other person, then it's merely infatuation. However, this
infatuation is so powerful that it drives people crazy. The next section will provide many
different example sentences. Let's take a look at this powerful feeling.
Things initially said
"My days are empty without you by my side."

"I can't say I love you because what I feel inside is more than love."
"I don't think it's possible to feel more love than I have for you."
"My feelings are so strong that even when we are apart, I think you can feel my love for you."
"In the cold lonely night, the sound of your name comforts me."
"My eyes are fixed on your picture when we are apart."
"I take you everywhere with me. In my heart you are there."
"I love you more than I love life. You mean more to me than you can understand."
"I want you so much. I need you so much. I love you so much."
"I think I'm in love. Whenever I'm not with her, I feel so weak."
"I can't think of anything besides her."
"She is the first thing on my mind, and the last thing before I sleep. Even in my sleep, I am with
her."
"I find myself banging a wall controlled by a strong desire to be with her."
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Love - Talking to Friend

Questions and Answers
"When was your first love?"

"I fell in love for the first time in high school. We only dated for 3 months, but I had the
strongest feeling for her."
"My first love was in college. We were together for 2 years. I loved him a lot, but it's over now."
"My first love was in college. We ended up getting married."
"What was your first love like?"

"My first love experience was so powerful. It drove me crazy. I don't know if I could handle it
again, but it was definitely an amazing experience."
"My first love can be described like a romantic fairy tale. I would speak poems into her ear and
kiss passionately in the night."
General Statements
"I think I'm in love with her."

"I met this girl last week. We've been talking on the phone every night. I think I'm falling in
love."
"I'm crazy about her. What do you think I should do?"
There are many more things to say about this subject. I encourage you to write down what you
feel. If you are uncertain if it is grammatically correct, feel free to ask us. We will answer all
your questions. For now, let's move on to practice.
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Love - Interactive Practice

1
A: "Hey Jack. How's it going?"
B: "I'm falling in love."
A: "What! With who?"
B: "That girl in my econ class. She is so hot."
A: "Did you guys go on a date already?"
B: "No. I didn't even talk to her yet. But I think I'm in love."
A: "Does she have a boyfriend?"
B: "I don't think so. I've been following her around campus and I haven't seen another guy."
A: "Dude, you're a stalker man. Just ask her on a date."
B: "I plan on running into her in the cafeteria when she's alone. I think I'll ask her then."
A: "So why do you think you're in love?"
B: "She's the only thing I can think of all day long."
A: "That's called blind love. Well, I gotta run. Tell me how it goes next week."
B: "Aright. I'll talk to you later."
2
A: "Happy anniversary honey."
B: "Happy anniversary baby."
A: "It's been one year since we got married. It was so fast."
B: "Yeah. And I love you so much."
A: "Really? What do you love about me?"
B: "Well, you're beautiful, smart, with a wonderful personality."
A: "What else?"
B: "I also think you're sexy."
A: "You're embarrassing me."
B: "You asked."
A: "I love you so much. I'm so happy and I think we have a wonderful marriage."
B: "Me too. Let's make every year better and better."
Broken Heart - Expressions

The most painful time period in my life was when my heart was broken by my first love. Even
though I call it my first love, I don't know if it was love or not. I just know it was a powerful
feeling. Especially when it ended. I was devastated. In this lesson, we will cover sentences you
will need when you talk to people about your broken heart.
Expressions
"I wish I could sleep and not wake up. I can't take the pain any longer."
"Sleeping is the only comfort I have. It's my only escape."
"I wish God would take my life away. I wish I wasn't living anymore."
"I'm never going to get over her. Even after 10 years, I'll still be thinking about her."
"There's a hole in my heart and I don't think it's going to heal."
"My heart is so heavy. It's so hard to even walk."
"I don't have the strength to move. I can't stand up."
"I lost my appetite and I can't fall asleep."
"Maybe if she knew how much I loved her, she would come back to me."
"Make it go away. Make the pain go away!"

"I loved her so much. I loved her more than anything."
"No. You don't understand. You don't understand how I feel."
"Right when I came home from school, I would start to cry. I wouldn't even make it up the first
step. I would fall on the ground and cry."
"I remember in school, some classmates kept asking me if I was sick. That's how bad I looked. I
was really sick in the heart."
"I was crying one day and I fell asleep. When I woke up, I still had tears rolling down my face."
Broken Heart - Asking Questions

Asking Questions
"How long will I feel like this?"

"When do you think I'll be over her?"
"How long does the pain last?"
"How am I supposed to go on without her?"
"What am I supposed to do now that he's gone?"
"What did you do to get over your first love?"

"Do you still think about your first love?"
"I can't do anything except cry. Is this normal?"
"Have you ever cried yourself to sleep?"
"Why did she leave me?"

"What did I do wrong?"
"Why doesn't he love me?"
"Does he not know how much I love him?"
"Why did this happen to me? It's not fair."
"Should I ask her to come back to me?"
"I'm willing to beg. I'm willing to do anything. Do you think it will help?"
Broken Heart - Talking to Person with Broken Heart

Talking to someone with a broken heart
"Time is the only thing that can heal your heart."

"It takes a while, but eventually, you'll be yourself again."
"I know it's painful, but it's only temporary."
"It's normal to feel this way. It's one of the most painful things."
"You have to move on."

"You need to get over him."
"There are plenty of girls for you."
"There are a lot of fish in the sea. You shouldn't feel bad about losing one."
"I'm confident that you'll find a better guy."
If your friend is trying to get over a person, it is good to concentrate on the bad things.
"He wasn't good to you. It's actually better that you guys broke up."
"I know you're hurting, but it was for the better."
"He was a jerk. You must realize that your situation is much better without him."
"I don't know what you saw in her. She wasn't good to you."
"I also know you must still have strong feelings for her, but try to think of the bad things. You
know she didn't treat you that well. Is that the person you want to spend the rest of your life
with?"
It is also good to talk about your experience and how you overcame the pain. If they see that you
experienced it too, they will be more receptive to what you have to say.
"I remember my first break up. It was the worst feeling in the world. I was crying everyday for
three months. And slowly, it got better. I know you'll feel better too."
"My first break up was pretty painful. It took me two years to get over her. I was still crying after
6 months. But it felt good to move on. I knew there was a better girl for me. I know there is a
better girl for you."
"I sometimes had bad thoughts too. I thought that it would be easier to die than live with the
pain. But you know it's wrong. I'm so glad that I dealt with the pain. I'm now a stronger and
better person."
Broken Heart - Interactive Practice
1
A: "Hey Mike. I heard about your break up. You must be devastated."
B: "It's more than I can bear. I don't think I can go on."
A: "Come on Mike. It's not the end of the world."
B: "It's the end of my world. She was everything to me. I loved her so much."
A: "I remember my first break up. I remember it was the hardest thing I ever went through. So I
know it must be really tough right now."
B: "Every night, I cry myself to sleep. Can you believe that I actually cry everyday?"
A: "It's normal to cry. You shouldn't feel bad about it. It's the only way to let it out."
B: "How long will I feel like this? How long is the pain going to last?"
A: "It's different for everyone, but it took me four months to get over Jessica."
B: "Four months... I have to live in hell for four months..."
A: "But I'm ok now. I moved on and I'm dating other great people. I know you will be better."
B: "Why do you think she left me?"
A: "I really don't know. Some people change and they want to go in different directions."
B: "But I loved her so much. I loved her more than anything in this world. She was my world."
A: "I know you love her."
B: "I don't think I'll be able to love anyone again."
A: "I thought that too. I thought Jessica was the only person I would ever love. But it changes. It
really does. You'll get better and become a stronger person."
B: "I hope so."
2
A: "Why are you so quiet?"
B: "My girlfriend just broke up with me."
A: "You must feel terrible now."
B: "Yeah."
A: "I remember my first break up. It was the worst feeling in the world. I was crying everyday
for three months. And slowly, it got better. I know you'll feel better too."
B: "You've been through this too?"
A: "Yeah. I remember it very clearly. The pain makes it easy to remember. I know you're really
hurting right now, but you know many people experience break ups."
B: "But it hurts too much."
A: "I know it's painful, but it's only temporary. After the pain goes away, you'll find other girls."
B: "What if I don't want to find another girl?"
A: "You'll change your mind. Look at everyone in the world. They all break up and move on.
The faster you understand this, the quicker you will recover."
B: "You're right."
A: "I also know you must still have strong feelings for her, but try to think of all the bad things.
You know she didn't treat you that well. Is that the person you want to spend the rest of your life
with?"
B: "Yeah. Thanks for the talk."
A: "I'll give you a call later. We should hang out. It's good to be around people."
B: "Ok. I'll talk to you later."
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Afraid or Scared
Some people really don't get scared that much. Others get scared all the time. Usually ladies will
get more scared than the guys. But even if you don't get scared that much, it is still good to learn
this lesson because you might be talking to someone who gets scared easily. Let's begin.
There are several synonyms for scared that are commonly used.
Frightened
Freaked out
Terrified
Afraid
Fear
"I'm scared."
"I get scared when I'm alone at night."
"I get scared pretty easily."
"I get scared watching a horror movie."
"It's frightening walking home at night."

"I didn't know the mirror was there so I was frightened when I saw my reflection."
"My little daughter gets frightened easily, so we keep the light on for her until she goes to sleep."
Freaked out is more of a slang term used among the guys. My friends think it is a little girlish to
say they are scared. So instead, they use the word freaked out.
"When I was at a public bath room, three guys surrounded my stall waiting for me to leave. I
was so freaked out."
"I got freaked out when I saw the bat fly across the room."
"It's freaky walking through a dark park at night."
"She was so terrified that she turned blue for a second."

"It was a terrifying experience. We were both freaking out."
"I was terrified watching that movie."
"If you're afraid, then you don't have to do it."

"My wife is afraid of the dark."
"When I was little, I was afraid of everything."
"I'm not afraid of death."
"I fear that we'll lose the war."

"I fear that he'll get away."
"You shouldn't let fear control you."
"He fears that you will be mad."
Afraid or Scared - General Sentences

Questions
"Do you get scared easily?"

"Do you get scared watching horror movies?"
"Are you afraid of the dark?"
"What was the most terrifying experience you ever had?"
"Do you get scared when you are at home by yourself?"
"What do you do when you feel scared?"
"Are you afraid of death?"
"Hey Theresa, I just watched a movie and I'm scared. Do you want to get together?"
"If you're not busy, do you want to come over? I just watched a movie and I'm afraid to be
alone."
General Sentences
"My dog gets scared during fourth of July."

"My dog gets scared when he hears a loud noise."
"My wife hates watching scary movies. She's afraid of ghosts."

"My little brother is afraid of his own room. He thinks there's a monster in the closet."
"My sister is terrified of spiders. She screams every time she sees one."
"I'm not afraid of ghosts and monsters. They're all fake."

"When I was young, I used to get scared, but it all changed when I grew up."
"I remember being afraid of a lot of things when I was younger."
"The whole country was scared after the 9/11 attack."

"The leaders of America said we shouldn't live in fear."
When someone is scared, one instinct is to run away from the situation. The phrase, 'running
scared' is used this way.
"Why is he running scared?"
"Is the government running scared?"
"The revealed secret had the CEO running scared."
Being scared does not always imply being frightened or afraid of monsters. A grown person can
use this word if he or she is worried about something. Here are some examples.
"My company is downsizing. It's a little scary going through this. I don't know if I will have a
job next month."
"I'm afraid my company is going to lay off our whole department."
"It's a little scary waiting for the test results. This is so important to me. I really hope I pass."
"If I tell her, I'm afraid she's going to blow up."

"I'm afraid to tell her because she's going to be mad."
Afraid and Scared - Interactive Practice

1
A: "Hello?"
B: "Hey Tina. What are you doing?"
A: "I was just watching TV. What's going on with you?"
B: "I just watched a movie and I'm scared."
A: "What did you watch?"
B: "I saw the Sixth Sense. I didn't know it was going to be so scary."
A: "I remember that. It was a great movie. But it was definitely scary."
B: "If you're not busy, do you want to come over? I'm afraid to be alone."
A: "Sure. I can come over. What should we do?"
B: "How about if we watch a comedy. I need something to get my mind off the frightening
images I have from the Sixth Sense."
A: "Ok. I'll get ready and leave. I'll see you in about 20 minutes."
B: "Hurry, ok. It's dark out."
A: "Don't worry, nothings going to happen. I'll be there real soon."
B: "Ok. See you soon."
2
A: "What are you afraid of?"
B: "I'm not sure. I used to be scared of a lot of things when I was young, but not anymore."
A: "Are you afraid of death?"
B: "Only if I think about it so much. But death is inevitable, so there is no use thinking about it."
A: "How about horror movies?"
B: "No. I know they're all fake so there is nothing to be afraid of. How about you?"
A: "I get scared pretty easily. I'm actually frightened of bee's."
B: "Really? Why?"
A: "I don't know. I got stung when I was young and ever since, I've always been afraid of them."
B: "What other things are you afraid of?"
A: "Sitting by the camp fire and telling horror stories is very scary."
B: "Wow. You're afraid of many things huh?"
A: "I guess so. Aren't you afraid of something coming out of the bushes?"
B: "It's not going to happen. We probably went camping dozens of times and nothing ever came
out of the bushes. What makes you think something will?"
A: "I don't know. I guess I'm terrified at the possibility."
B: "If you were realistic, you probably wouldn't be scared of everything. Maybe you have too
much imagination."
A: "I should try to think more realistically. I'll do that."
B: "Good. After awhile, you won't be afraid of so many things."
Other Emotions - Emotional

In this lesson, we will cover several emotions we didn't cover yet. The ones I want to talk about
are, being emotional, feeling no emotions, restlessness, proud, and anxiety. If you have questions
concerning any emotion we didn't cover, feel free to ask questions anytime.
Emotional
If your emotions change easily, then you are an emotional person. An emotional person can also
be described as one who is affected by things such as sad movies, criticism, or easily angered. In
this lesson, we will go through some sentences talking about emotional people.
"I know a lot of artists and many of them are emotional. I think it helps them with their
creativity."
"I saw a guy cry in a movie. He must be very emotional."
"Emotional girls are high maintenance. It's really a headache dealing with them."
"My last boyfriend was so emotional. His emotions would change drastically in the same day."
When someone is way too emotional and it affects how they act in a negative way, some people
will call them a psycho.
"Your ex-girlfriend was a total psycho man."

"He's a psycho. I saw him stalking you for a week."
"My last girlfriend was a psycho. She would get upset at nothing and start crying the next
minute."
"I had a jealous boyfriend. He followed me around everywhere. I thought he was emotional
because he would cry when I would yell at him, but I now think he's a psycho."
Some people are only emotional when it is about something they are passionate about. If a
person only gets emotional talking about one subject, then they are not an emotional person,
rather, they are emotional about that topic.
"He's pretty emotional about that topic."

"I wouldn't say anything negative about blind people. She's very emotional about it."
"Anytime we talk about it, he gets very emotional."
"His voice started getting louder when we were talking about the war. I didn't know he was
emotional about it."
"My father had a friend who was killed in the Korean war. He gets emotional thinking about it."
Other Emotions - Feeling Nothing

No emotions
Feeling no emotions is one of the worst emotions. Many times it is described as being dead on
the inside. Without emotions, it is hard to tell if you are a person. Here are some sentences I
heard people say.
"I don't feel anything. I don't know if I'm alive."

"I hurt myself because it makes me feel alive."
"I'd rather feel pain than feel nothing at all."
"Not feeling anything is so depressing."
"When my younger brother died, I didn't feel anything. It was worse than feeling sad."
"I've never seen that guy laugh or cry. He's so emotionless."

"I wonder if she feels anything. She's so cold."
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Other Emotions - Restless

Restless
Being restless is an uncomfortable feeling. You feel like you want to do something, but there is
nothing to do. It's hard to sit still and you have too much negative energy.
"Being restless is having too much negative energy."

"Being restless is terrible because it's being bored when your body wants to do something."
"I don't know what's wrong with me. I'm so restless."
"I can't fall asleep. I'm too restless."
"I'm either bored or restless. I can't tell."
"I gotta find something to do, or I'll die."
"It's hard for me to relax when I'm restless."
"He gets restless very frequently."

"Why are you moving around so much? Are you restless?"
Other Emotions - Proud

Proud
You can either be proud of yourself or someone you care about, such as your children. When you
are proud, it is the result of accomplishing something. Here are some sentences you can use.
"I'm so proud of you."

"I'm very proud of you."
"You did a great job. I'm so proud of you."
"My mother always tells me that she's proud of me."

"I bet your parents are proud of you."
"You should feel proud of your accomplishment."

"That was awesome. You should feel proud of yourself."
"I'm very proud of you, son."

"I'm proud of my little brother. He did a great job."
Proud can be used in a negative way.Proud can be seen as cocky or overconfident.
"I don't know why he's so proud of himself."
Other Emotions - Anxious and Anxiety

Anxiety / Anxious
Anxiety is a pretty serious emotional problem. When you feel many different emotions or
awkward emotions and can't control them, it is referred to as having an anxiety disorder. Many
people suffer from this problem.
"I feel weird all the time. I'm anxious about everything."
"I feel anxious anytime I'm faced with uncertainty."
"I heard it's very uncomfortable feeling anxious about everything."

"I need to see a doctor about my anxiety problem."
"Mike went to see a doctor and she told him that he has an anxiety disorder."
"There are medication for anxiety disorders. You should ask your doctor about it."
There are times you can use the word anxious and not refer to a medical or serious condition.
"It's going to be fun. I'm anxious to get started."

"The project is going to be great. I'm anxious to start on it."
"Jill was anxious to start classes on Monday. She really likes school."
"Jack is anxious to play. Let's have him go first."
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Other Emotions - Interactive Practice

1
A: "How are you feeling these days?"
B: "I don't know. A little bored and restless I guess."
A: "Why is that?"
B: "I have so much time on my hands and I have nothing to do."
A: "Why don't you go out and have fun?"
B: "I would like to, but I have to save some money so I can't go out all the time."
A: "That sucks."
B: "After awhile, I start to feel anxious."
A: "Try relaxing and reading a good book. That's always a good way to kill time."
B: "That's true. How about you? How are you these days?"
A: "I'm doing pretty good these days. My kid just finished kindergarten. I'm so proud of him."
B: "That's great to hear. He must be big now. It's been a year since I saw your son."
A: "Yeah. He grew a lot in the last year."
B: "I bet you're very proud of your son."
A: "Yes I am. Thanks."
2
A: "What happened to that girl you were seeing?"
B: "Oh Jackie? We broke up last week."
A: "That was a short relationship. You only started dating 2 months ago."
B: "It was actually a long two months. She was a psycho."
A: "What do you mean?"
B: "She would be laughing one moment, and if I said something insensitive, she would start
crying. I didn't want to deal with that."
A: "She sounds very emotional."
B: "She was a psycho man. One time we were suppose to get together. I was waiting for her call,
and when she finally called, she was screaming why I wasn't at her place."
A: "Were you suppose to be there?"
B: "I thought she was going to call when she was done shopping. It was a misunderstanding. She
was literally screaming on the phone over this."
A: "Ok. You're right. She's a psycho."
B: "I'm just glad it's over."
Feelings and Emotions Review

In this review portion we will cover all the previous lessons with emphasis on the lessons
discussing emotions. Remember to upload your voice so we can give you feedback on your
pronunciation and intonation. Feel free to go back and study the lessons you are still unsure
about. Finally, it is always good to ask questions instead of assuming. Good luck with your
review.
Feelings Review - Interactive Practice
1
A: "Hey Matt. I just got a job at a consulting firm."
B: "Congratulations. That's great!"
A: "I'm so happy. I don't have to worry about finding a job and interviewing anymore."
B: "When do you start?"
A: "I start next Monday."
B: "You're going to have to put in a lot of hours you know."
A: "I know. I'm a little nervous, but it's pretty exciting."
B: "I bet. You must be stoked."
A: "Yeah. I'm going to celebrate tonight. Wanna hang out?"
B: "Sure. It's on you right?"
A: "Of course. How about Toby? Should we call him?"
B: "I don't know. He's a little depressed. He's having a hard time finding a job right now."
A: "I should still tell him. In the least, I can refer him to my company. It might help."
B: "That sounds like a good idea."
2
A: "Why the long face?"
B: "I'm getting sick of work man. I can't take the political bull in the company any more."
A: "Did you just get your review or something?"
B: "Yeah, but that's not why I am upset. I just found out another guy got a promotion. He doesn't
know how to do anything. He sits there and kisses the managers butt all day long."
A: "That sucks."
B: "I'm just pissed that management can't see behind his smooth talking lies."
A: "Look on the bright side. At least you have a job."
B: "Yeah. I shouldn't stress about this anymore. It's not like I can do anything about it."
A: "Exactly. Instead, we should have some drinks tonight."
B: "How about a cold bottle of beer."
A: "Now you're talking."
3
A: "Martha. What's wrong? Why are you crying?"
B: "Jake just broke up with me."
A: "I'm sorry. When did this happen?"
B: "Yesterday. I didn't even know it was coming. He just told me he found someone else."
A: "What a jerk. He doesn't deserve you."
B: "But it still hurts. I thought I loved him."
A: "He didn't treat you that well either. Maybe you don't want to hear this, but I think you can do
better."
B: "Better or worse, it doesn't matter. I had a lot of feelings for him. I really liked him"
A: "It must be really painful. I remember when Josh and I broke up. I was crying for a week."
B: "I know I'll get over him. My first break up was painful because I was nanve."
A: "Exactly. You'll find someone again. You should get your mind off of this. Let's go shopping."
B: "Maybe tomorrow. I don't feel like it tonight."
A: "How about coffee down the street?"
B: "Sure."
4
A: "What are you doing here on the bench? You've been here for an hour."
B: "I'm just thinking about Lucy. I can't get her out of my mind. I think I'm falling in love."
A: "Crazy boy. You barely know her."
B: "It doesn't matter. I like everything about her. I like the way she talks, the way she walks, her
hair and her lips. I would give anything to kiss her."
A: "Did you tell her how you feel?"
B: "No way. I'll scare her away."
A: "You won't know until you tell her."
B: "Maybe later. But right now, all I can think about is her legs and her face. She is so beautiful."
A: "You're wasting your time. At least talk to her. You don't have to tell her how you feel."
B: "Yeah. I started talking to her in my Poly Sci class. I try to sit next to her as much as I can."
A: "That's a start. After awhile, you'll find out if she is everything you make her out to be."
B: "It won't matter because I love everything she does."
A: "Dude, you're blind as a bat. You're just infatuated with her."
B: "These feelings are too strong to be infatuation."
A: "We'll see in a couple of weeks. Let's go grab something to eat. You're human aren't you?"
B: "To think of it, I am a little hungry. Ok. Let's go."
TalkEnglish Milestone Review

If you have made it this far, you should really be proud of yourself. You are on your way to
speaking English with ease. For this milestone, we are going to have conversation scenarios that
incorporate everything we have learned up to this point. If you feel you are slow or having to
think too much, feel free to return to previous lessons and review them again. You don't have to
use the exact sentence or wording. There are numerous ways to say one thing. But make sure you
are saying it correctly. The sentences here are all correct. If you have a sentence of your own,
feel free to ask if it is correct.
English Milestone Review - Interactive Practice

1
A: "Hi. Aren't you in my sociology class?"
B: "I think so. With Professor Robinson right?"
A: "Yeah. I'm Nicole."
B: "I'm George. It's nice to meet you."
A: "How are you liking the class so far?"
B: "I like the subject. I think it's pretty interesting."
A: "Me too. But it's hard to sit in class when the weather is so nice."
B: "Tell me about it. The weather has been so great lately."
A: "So, what year are you?"
B: "I'm a sophomore. How about you?"
B: "Where are you from around here?"
A: "No. I'm from the east. I grew up in New York."
B: "New York? That seems like a fun place."
A: "More like a busy place. Everyone is always on the run over there."
B: "I grew up in San Francisco."
A: "That's not too far from here. Do you like living on the west coast?"
B: "I haven't been to many other places, but the west coast is a great place."
A: "Yeah. I like it too."
B: "Are you ready for the mid term next Friday?"
A: "I'm so behind. I've been going out a lot. I'm having so much fun, but I really need to catch up
on my school work."
B: "Where do you usually hang out?"
A: "No where specific. We always do different things."
B: "Have you been to Alcatraz yet?"
A: "Not yet. I want to go though."
B: "I highly recommend it. It's an interesting place to visit."
A: "Maybe you could take me there."
B: "If you get a B or better on your midterm, I'll take you there."
A: "Deal. It was great meeting you. I'll talk to you again tomorrow."
B: "Ok. See you later."
2
A: "I can't believe it took you so long to ask me out on a date."
B: "I always thought you like Mark, so I didn't think I had a chance."
A: "I had this thing about him, but it's over. So, what do you like to do on your free time?"
B: "I like sports, watching movies, reading books. Things like that."
A: "What type of movies do you like?"
B: "I like drama and comedy."
A: "Me too. Mostly drama though. Have you seen Pay it forward?"
B: "Yeah. I loved that movie."
A: "It's one of my favorites. I cried so much at the end."
B: "I thought the idea of paying it forward was awesome."
A: "What was your favorite comedy?"
B: "Do you remember the Three Amigos?"
A: "Vaguely. I was pretty little when that came out."
B: "I don't remember it much back then, but I saw it again the other day and it cracked me up."
A: "Maybe I need to see that movie again."
B: "I think it is a classic. So many funny scenes."
A: "I really liked the Mask with Jim Carrey."
B: "He is hilarious. I love that guy."
A: "I like most of his movies. He is such a character."
B: "What else do you like to do?"
A: "Well, I like to exercise."
B: "Where do you exercise?"
A: "I go to a health club by my house. But on a nice day, I like to jog around the lake."
B: "That's good. I like to stay in shape too. But I do that by playing a lot of sports. Do you play
any sports?"
A: "I played a little bit in high school, but nothing really these days."
B: "Have you tried golf?"
A: "Don't start with that. My dad always nagged at me to play, but I never got into it."
B: "What do you usually do with your friends?"
A: "We go out shopping a lot."
B: "Where do you usually go?"
A: "Usually downtown. It's more fun in the city than in the mall. Plus, there are too many high
school students at the mall."
B: "I know some girls like bags, and some like shoes, what do you like to shop for the most?"
A: "I can never have too many pairs of shoes. I have like 30 pairs already, but I am always
shopping for more."
B: "Oh. The foods here."
A: "Great. I'm so hungry."
B: "After dinner, do you want to catch a movie?"
A: "Sure. I'm always up for a good movie."
3
A: "Hey Mark. What are you doing?"
B: "Just watching some TV."
A: "Anything interesting on?"
B: "Not really. Just watching the sports highlight on ESPN."
A: "So I take it you're pretty bored too."
B: "Just killing time until I find something to do. What are you up to?"
A: "It's Saturday and we are sitting at home doing nothing. What's wrong with us?"
B: "You wanna shoot some hoops?"
A: "I already tried to call up some of the guys, but they are all busy."
B: "Where's your girlfriend? I thought you were going out with her today."
A: "She's out shopping with her friends."
B: "Let's go to Starbucks and think of something to do then."
A: "Aright. Do you have any cigarettes?"
B: "I only have a couple left. Why don't you pick some up on the way."
A: "Ok. See you there in about 30 minutes."
B: "Aright. See you there."
4
A: "Damn Mark. I never noticed that belly of yours."
B: "It's all the beer. I need to start working out again."
A: "That reminds me. I should've hit the gym today."
B: "Where do you work out?"
A: "At Bally's. It's pretty close to home so it is convenient."
B: "How much are you paying?"
A: "I only pay 20 bucks a month."
B: "That's pretty good. I think I should join."
A: "If you join, we could work out together. It's so much better working out with another person.
It's hard to motivate yourself when you are alone."
B: "What do you usually do in the gym?"
A: "I usually spend about 20 minutes on the step master, and then lift weights for about an hour."
B: "Do you go everyday?"
A: "No. I try to go 4 times a week, but lately, I've been only going about 2 times a week. That's
why I need you there. You should join."
B: "Will it help me to get some girls?"
A: "If you get rid of that belly of yours, I promise you'll have a better chance with girls.
Anyways, there are so many fine chicks working out at the club."
B: "Really? I'm signing up tomorrow."
A: "There are some girls with tight outfits. You can see the shape of their body and some of
them are really fine."
B: "As long as there are some ladies with nice legs, I don't mind."
A: "So you're really going to join?"
B: "Yeah. Let's go in tomorrow and I'll sign up. We can work out together."
A: "Cool. Let's go hit some bars to celebrate."
B: "I'm down with that."
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Computers
Computers are used everywhere from work, education and for entertainment. With a vast variety
of styles, sizes and types of computers the options seem limitless. Make sure that you learn as
much as you can before purchasing a computer to assure you are buying the best one to fit your
needs.
Here are some questions commonly used when talking about computers.
"I am interested in buying a computer. Do you have any recommendations?"

"Should memory of the computer be an important factor when making my choice?"
"I am unfamiliar with computers. Can I get help setting it up?"
"Should I get a laptop or a PC?"
"What do you plan on using the computer for?"
If you are asked any of these questions, here are ways that you could respond.
"It depends on what you're going to need it for. I would do a little research to learn more about
them."
"I would go to the store and tell them your needs and interests and they can help you with which
computer would be best for you."
"If you're going to be saving a lot of information or media I would get a computer with a lot of
memory."
"Memory is always important. I would get a computer with more now so you don't have to
upgrade later."
"Most places that sell computers offer help with setting it up and other troubleshooting areas."
"They are pretty simple to set up. I would just use the directions it comes with."
"Laptops are more mobile so if you're on the go a lot I would recommend a laptop."
"I would go with a home PC for now. It will be accessible for your whole family to use."
"I am using the computer mostly for storing all my photos and music."
"I have a home business so I will be using it for a variety of things."
Internet
The internet is a place accessed through your computer which contains large quantities of
information. People use the internet in their daily lives for research, work and pleasure. Almost
anything you can think of can be accessed or found through the internet.
Here are some questions commonly used when talking about the internet.
"Should I get some sort of virus protection for my computer?"

"How do I get virus protection for my computer?"
"Can I download music over the internet?"
"Is it safe to shop over the internet?"
"Why is my internet is running slow?"
"I would definitely get some sort of virus protection. You do not want your computer to crash."
"Yeah I would. My computer got a virus one time and it cost me $100 to get it fixed."
"There are a few good ones out there. I will come over and help you download them."
"I know of a few online. They cost money but are worth it."
"You can. There are a few sites to use for downloading music."
"Downloading music is great! You can find just about anything but you do have to pay for
them."
"Make sure you are shopping on a reputable site otherwise I would be careful."
"I don't feel comfortable using my credit card over the computer."
"You can check with your provider to see if there are any problems."
"Maybe you need a faster connection for what you are doing."
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Email
Email is a very useful tool to send and receive information as well as communicate with friends
and family. It is basically a way to send letters and other information directly to a person through
their computer.
Here are some questions commonly used when talking about email.
"How do I set up an email account?"

"How do I send people emails?"
"How will I know when I get one?"
"Can I send photos through email?"
"How do I know if they get my email?"
"Can I attach a file to an email?"
"Can I send an email to more than one person?"
"After you decide which email system to use just follow the instructions they provide."
"Check with your provider to see if they provide an email account."
"First you need to get their email address. Just type it in and then write them a message."
"I can come over and help you. It is easier for me to show you in person."
"You can set your email up to prompt you when you get an email."
"I just check my email often to find out."
"Yes you can send photos through email."
"Read your manual, I am sure it will tell you how to do it."
"You can set your email up so you get the notification when they receive an email you sent."
"I usually just talk to them or see if they send something back to me."
"Same as sending photos, I would check your manual to see how to do it."
"Yes you can attach files. Just look for the attach files button."
"Yes you can send an email to as many people as you want."

"Just cc them in the email and you can send it to more than one person."

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Review and study them as many times as you want.

"Where are you from?"

"Where are you from?"

University Life - Questions and Answers

"What are you going to major in?"

"How many credits are you taking?"

"What classes are you taking?"

"What year are you?"

University Life - More Q and As

"Where is the best place to hang out?"

"Are you in the dormitory?"

"Where do you live?"

"Why did you decide to come to this school?"

"Do you know where the music building is?"

"Where is the student union building?"

Remember that when you are talking to somebody, an answer to a question is

University Life - Interactive Practice

Listen All | Person A | Person B

A: "Hi. My name is Mark."

Listen All | Person A | Person B

A: "Hi. What's your name?"

University Life - Meeting New Students

"Where are you from?"

"Where are you from?"

University Life - Questions and Answers

"What are you going to major in?"

"How many credits are you taking?"

"What classes are you taking?"

"What year are you?"

There are several sections I will break this up into:

First, let's talk about registering for classes.

"Did you register yet?"

"What classes are you registering for?"

Ways to answer these questions

Regular comments about registering

University Classes - Grades

I'll give examples for both specific and general answers.

"In English, I got a B+."

University Classes - Professors and Curriculum

"How many exams did you have to take in Sociology 121?"

"He's a difficult grader."

University Classes - Dropping Out / Withdrawal

"I dropped out of my chemistry class."

If you need to ask questions about withdrawal, these may help:

"When is the last day to withdrawal?"

University Classes - Interactive Practice

Common questions you can ask about exam format:

Examinations - Finding Information

"What was the mid-term like?"

Examinations - General Information

"How much percentage is the mid-term towards the final grade?"

"Do you have to write any papers in that class?"

"Was the open-book exam hard?"

"How difficult was the take-home final?"

All-nighter means to stay up all night.

Examinations - More Information

"Did you have any pop-quizzes in your geology class?"

"How often did you have a quiz?"

"What day did you take your final?"

"What were the long essay questions on?"

Examinations - Interactive Practice