my name is Lance de Ruig and I will be your English teacher for the next few weeks or months.
I believe that you have a A2+ level in English which is fantastic!
For our first lesson I will be assessing your level of English and how well you communicate so that we can quickly identify the areas we need to work on.
Please feel free to ask questions at any time and stop at anytime should you wish.
Also, remember that this class if for YOU, so YOU should please tell me what you would like to learn and any topics or areas you would like to focus on.
Let us begin.
These are a few basic questions that you can answer, and I will also answer and we can begin to have some dialogue. These questions will also help you begin dialogue with your work colleagues
Personal Information:
What's your name?
My name is...
My name is...
Where are you from? / Where do you come from?
I'm from ... I come from ...
I'm from ... I come from ...
What's your surname / family name?
What's your address?
Where do you live?
What's your (tele)phone number?
How old are you?
When / Where were you born?
Are you married? / What's your marital status?
What do you do? / What's your job?
Where did you go?
What did you do?
Have you got a car / job / house / etc.?
Have you got any children / friends / books / etc.?
Can you play tennis / golf / football / etc.?
Introducing Yourself / Saying Hello
How do you do?
How do you do. Pleased to meet you.
How do you do. Pleased to meet you.
How are you?
Fine, thanks. And you?
Fine, thanks. And you?
Shopping
How can I help you? / May I help you?
Can I try it on?
How much does it cost? / How much is it?
How would you like to pay?
Can I pay by credit card / check / debit card?
Have you got something bigger / smaller / lighter / etc.?
Asking Something Specific
What's that?
What time is it?
Can / May I open the window?
Is there a bank / supermarket / pharmacy / etc. near here?
Where is the nearest bank / supermarket / pharmacy / etc.?
Is there any water / sugar / rice / etc.?
Are there any apples / sandwiches / books / etc.?
Questions with 'Like'
What do you like?
I like playing tennis, reading and listening to music.
I like playing tennis, reading and listening to music.
What does he look like?
He's tall and slim.
He's tall and slim.
What would you like?
I'd like a steak and chips.
I'd like a steak and chips.
What is it like?
It's an interesting country.
It's an interesting country.
What's the weather like?
It's raining at the moment.
It's raining at the moment.
Would you like some coffee / tea / food?
Yes, thank you. I'd like some coffee.
Yes, thank you. I'd like some coffee.
Would you like something to drink / eat?
Thank you. Could I have a cup of tea?
Thank you. Could I have a cup of tea?
Asking for an Opinion
What's it about?
It's about a young boy who encounters adventures.
It's about a young boy who encounters adventures.
What do you think about your job / that book / Tim / etc.?
I thought the book was very interesting.
I thought the book was very interesting.
How big / far / difficult / easy is it?
The test was very difficult!
The test was very difficult!
How big / far / difficult / easy are they?
The questions were very easy.
The questions were very easy.
How was it?
It was very interesting.
It was very interesting.
What are you going to do tomorrow / this evening / next week / etc.?
I'm going to visit some friends next weekend.
I'm going to visit some friends next weekend.
Suggestions What shall we do this evening?
Let's go see a film.
Let's go see a film.
Why don't we go out / play tennis / visit friends / etc. this evening?
Yes, that sounds like a good idea.
Yes, that sounds like a good idea.
Ways to start conversation with people
Five Basic Facts
These five questions will help you get to know people. They are simple questions with simple answers and provide information so you can ask more questions.
What is your name?
Where do you live?
What do you do?
Are you married?
Where are you from?
Are you married?
Where are you from?
More questions for ...
These questions help to continue the conversation after your first question.
"What is your name?"
It's a pleasure to meet you. Where are you from?
That's an interesting name. Is it Chinese / French / Indian, etc.?
Does your name have a special meaning?
That's an interesting name. Is it Chinese / French / Indian, etc.?
Does your name have a special meaning?
"Where do you live?"
How long have you lived there?
Do you like that neighborhood?
Do you live in an apartment or house?
Do you have a garden at your home?
Do you live alone or with your family?
Do you like that neighborhood?
Do you live in an apartment or house?
Do you have a garden at your home?
Do you live alone or with your family?
"What do you do?"
Which company do you work for?
How long have you had that job?
Do you like your job?
What's the best / worst thing about your job?
What do you like best / least about your job?
Would you like to change jobs?
What's the best / worst thing about your job?
What do you like best / least about your job?
Would you like to change jobs?
"Are you married?"
How long have been married?
Where did you get married?
What does your husband / wife do?
Do you have any children?
How old are your children?
Where did you get married?
What does your husband / wife do?
Do you have any children?
How old are your children?
"Where are you from?"
Where is ....?
How long did you live there?
What is XYZ like?
Do you like living here?
How long did you live there?
What is XYZ like?
Do you like living here?
Hobbies / Free Time
These questions will help you continue conversations and find out more about people's likes and dislikes.
What do you like doing in your free time?
Can you play tennis / golf / soccer / etc.?What kind of films / food / vacations do you enjoy?
What do you do on weekends / Saturdays?
More questions for ...
These questions will help you ask for more detail.
"What do you like doing in your free time?"
How often do you (listen to music, eat out in restaurants, etc.)?
Where do you (listen to music, eat out in restaurants, etc.) in this town?
Where do you (listen to music, eat out in restaurants, etc.) in this town?
Why do you like (listening to music, eating out in restaurants, etc.) so much?
"Can you play tennis / golf / soccer / etc.?"
Do you enjoy playing tennis /golf /soccer /etc.?
How long have you played tennis /golf /soccer /etc.?
Who do you play tennis /golf /soccer /etc. with?
How long have you played tennis /golf /soccer /etc.?
Who do you play tennis /golf /soccer /etc. with?
"What kind of films / food / vacations do you enjoy?"
What's the best place to see /eat / go on vacations?
What's the best type of film /food / vacation, etc. in your opinion?
How often do you watch films / eat out / go on vacation?
What's the best type of film /food / vacation, etc. in your opinion?
How often do you watch films / eat out / go on vacation?
"What do you do on weekends / Saturdays?"
Where do you go to ...?
Could you recommend a good place to (go shopping / take my children swimming / etc.)?
How long have you done that?
Could you recommend a good place to (go shopping / take my children swimming / etc.)?
How long have you done that?
