Homework for traveling

Travel Agent: Freedom Travel. How may I help you?
Caller: Yes, I'd like to make a flight reservation for the twenty-third of this month.

Travel Agent: Okay. What is your destination?

Caller: Well. I'm flying to Helsinki, Finland.

Travel Agent: Okay. Let me check what flights are available?. [Okay] And when will you be returning?

Caller: Uh, well, I'd like to catch a return flight on the twenty-ninth. Oh, and I'd like the cheapest flight available.

Travel Agent: Okay. Let me see. Um, hmm . . .

Caller: Yeah?

Travel Agent: Well, the price for the flight is almost double the price you would pay if you leave the day before.

Caller: Whoo. Let's go with the cheaper flight. By the way, how much is it?

Travel Agent: It's only $980.

Caller: Alright. Well, let's go with that.

Travel Agent: Okay. That's flight 1070 from Salt Lake City to New York, Kennedy Airport, transferring to flight 90 from Kennedy to Helsinki.

Caller: And what are the departure and arrival times for each of those flights?

Travel Agent: It leaves Salt Lake City at 10:00 AM, arriving in New York at 4:35 PM, then transferring to flight 90 at 5:55 PM, and arriving in Helsinki at 8:30 AM the next day.

Caller: Alright. And, uh, I'd like to request a vegetarian meal.

Travel Agent: Sure, no problem. And could I have you name please?



Key Vocabulary

destination (noun): the place a trip ends
- We'll reach our destination by 3:00 PM.
available (adjective): not busy, ready for use
Are there any seats available on the next train?
catch (verb): get
- You can catch a taxi outside of the hotel lobby.
go with (phrasal verb): choose something
- I think I'll go with the budget tour to Hawaii on this trip.
transfer (verb): change to a different transportation line
- You'll need to transfer to a city bus when you arrive at the train station.
departure (noun): the act of leaving
- Passengers should check in two hours before their departure time.
vegetarian (noun): one who eats little or no meat, fish, or animal products
- Although Charles considers himself a vegetarian, he sometimes eats chicken.


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Homework for Challenges

Game Show Host: Thank you, Thank you and welcome to everyone's favorite game show, Unbelievable Trivia. Today's contestant, Julie Jones, has just entered our bonus round and is trying to win our grand prize, $30,000 in cash and an all-expense paid, six-day vacation to China.
Okay, Julie. In order to win the grand prize, you must answer all four of the bonus questions correctly. All of the questions are true or false. If false, you must make the statement true by giving the correct information. If not, you go home with our consolation prize: a fine set of encyclopedias on home repairs. [Oh]

Remember. When the buzzer goes off, you must give your answer. Are you ready?

Julie: I'm ready.

Host: The first question: A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.

Julie:Uh. True.

Host: You are correct! Question number two: A tuna is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.

Julie: True, I mean, I mean, I mean false. A SHARK is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.

Host: Correct. Only two more questions. Number three: An elephant has the largest eyes in the world.

Julie: I know that one. False. The giant squid has the largest eyes.

Host: Super. This is the last question Julie. The national anthem of Greece has 134 verses.

Julie: False. The national anthem of Greece has 158 verses.

Host: You are right!

Julie: Did I win?

Host: Yes, Julie, pack your bags, and we'll pack your wallet. [Alright!] You're off to China. Well, that's all for today's show. See you next time

Julie: Thank you, Thank you.


Key vocabulary:
trivia (noun): detailed facts about a variety of subjects, which are sometimes unimportant
- Her brain is filled with a lot of trivia, and I bet she would do well on a game show.

contestant (noun): someone who competes or participates in a game or contest
- The other contestants were really sharp, and I just couldn't answer the questions fast enough.

grand (adjective): the best, biggest, or most impressive
- Everyone was very impressed with the grand plan to build a modern library.

consolation prize (noun): a prize given to those who do not win a contest
- Although I didn't win on the game show, I still received a nice set of golf clubs as consolation prize.

blink (verb): open and close your eyes quickly
- The bright lights on the game show made me blink a lot.

anthem (noun): a song which holds special meaning to a particular group
- All of the spectators stood to sing the national anthem before the beginning of the baseball game.

you're off: you're leaving
- We're off as soon as everyone is seated on the bus.

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Vocabulary for "Job and interview"

General
a regular job
commuter
employee
employer
He took a job as a waiter.
job
occupation
profession
to earn one's living
to run a firm
trade
What do you do for a living?
worker

Difference between "You and I" and "You and me"

A student by the name of Ogi asked about the difference between "You and I" and "You and me" at today's lesson. And I promised to post it here. So:

Grammarwise:
You and I went to the store.
Not “You and me went to the store”.
Because I here is the Subject of the sentence.


Keep it only between you and me.
Not "Keep it only between you and I".
As I mentioned earlier at the lesson, me is grammatically correct after verbs or prepositions (as an object)


But in modern spoken language, it is still okay to use them interchangeably although some grammarians want to hypercorrect everything :-P

Always follow the rules when you're taking an exam!
When you're speaking though, don't try to look nerdy :D

Alright, feel free to ask me more ;)

Here comes the sun

Sing along!

Here comes the Sun by the Beatles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq9L-BgSFJg

Learn it and enjoy it!
It's a part of today's lesson "Weather"!

homework for Job and Interview

Ms. Ballard: I see on your resume that you worked as a manager at Computer Country. Could you tell me a little more about your responsibilities there?

Carey Cornwall: Sure. I was responsible for overseeing about 30 employees, I did all of the ordering for the store, and I kept track of the inventory.

Ms. Ballard: What was the most difficult part of your job?

Carey Cornwall: Probably handling angry customers. We didn't have them very often, but when we did, I needed to make sure they were well taken care of. After all, the customer is always right.


Ms. Ballard: That's how we feel here, too. How long did you work there?


Carey Cornwall: I was there for 3 1/2 years. I left the company last month.


Ms. Ballard: And why did you leave?


Casey Cornwall: My husband has been transferred to Emoryville and I understand your company has an opening there, too.


Ms. Ballard: Yes, that's right, we do. But the position won't start until the middle of next month. Would that be a problem for you?


Carey Cornwall: No, not at all. My husband's new job doesn't begin for a few weeks, so we thought we would spend some time driving to Emoryville and stop to see my parents.


Ms. Ballard: That sounds nice. So tell me, why are you interested in this particular position?


Carey Cornwall: I know that your company has a great reputation and a wonderful product. I have thought many times that I would like to be a part of it. When I heard about the opening in Emoryville, I jumped on the opportunity.


Ms. Ballard: Well, I'm glad you did. Now, please tell me about...



resume- a summary of a person's work and education
responsibilities- things that must be done
to oversee- to be the boss of, to make sure something is done, to supervise
to keep track of- to be aware of or notice something
inventory- the number of items a store has
to handle- to take care of, to deal with
to be transferred- to be moved from one place to another
an opening- an available job
a position- a job
reputation- how other people feel about something, the opinion of other people
to jump on something- to do something immediately
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Vocabulary for lesson "Weather"

Find out the meaning of the following words and be prepared to talk about CLIMATE CHANGE at the lesson.


photosynthesis
solar radiation
atmosphere
carbon dioxide
greenhouse effect
climate vs. weather
climatologist
fossil fuel


arid
bad
bitter
blusterous
balmy
calm
cold
cloudy
crummy
clear
close
damp
dead
dark
drizzly
frosty
good
hot
humid
hazy
icy
mild
misty
muggy
rainy
raw
revolting
sunny
stormy
snow
steamy
showery
scorching
sultry
tempestuous
warm
wet
windy

Homework #6: Seasons

Hello everyone. Have you ever wondered what the weather is like in other places around the world? Today, I'd like to talk to you about the changing seasons in my city which was the assigned topic for this class.

First of all, the winter season usually begins in December and ends in early March. The coldest month is January, and temperatures can drop below freezing for most of this month. The city usually averages about 30 inches of snow during this entire, 3-month period.Occasionally, we have snow storms that can drop a foot of snow in a very short period of time. Winter activities during this season include sledding, skiing, and snowshoeing.

Spring usually arrives in late March, and the temperatures hover around 50 degrees during the day. It is a beautiful season because the flowers start to bloom. It is also sometimes windy, and this is great for flying kites. People in my city often like to go on picnics, stroll through the parks, and play outdoor games.

Next, summer starts in June, as temperatures slowly rise to around 80 degrees. The summer in my city is very dry with little rain throughout the season, and temperatures can soar above 100 degrees in August. Fortunately, the weather is very dry with low humidity, so it is pleasant even on hot days. Popular activities during this season hiking, fishing, camping, water skiing, and outdoor sports including football and soccer.

And finally, summer changes to fall in late September when the weather cools off, and the trees begin to change colors. A lot of people enjoy driving into the mountains and viewing the fall colors. It is also a time when people clean up their yards and gardens in preparation for the winter season.

So, as you can see, my city has a lot to offer no matter when you visit this area.

Key Vocabulary

occasionally (adverb): from time to time, now and then, once in a while
- We occasionally go on picnics during the spring and summer seasons.

sledding (noun): the activity or sport of ridding on a sled, usually in snow
- I took the kids sledding yesterday down a real fun hill, and we had a great time.

hover (verb): remain somewhat steady
- You should be prepared from cold weather this weekend because temperatures will hover around freezing.

stroll (verb): take a leisurely walk
- During the early spring, you often see couples strolling through the park.

soar (verb): rise quickly
- The weather forecast predicts that temperatures will soar in to the 100s by the middle of the week.

humidity (noun): wetness in the air
- Because I live in a dry climate, I'm not used to the humidity when I travel.

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Homework #5: Chores

Mother: Children, Grandma and Grandpa are coming to visit this evening and I need you to help me with some chores. Have you all made your beds?

Children: Yes, Mom.

Perfect tenses - Төгсөх цагууд

Perfect tenses - Төгсөх цагууд

Төгсөх цагууд нь тухайн үйл цаг хугацааны тодорхой агшинаас өмнө эхэлчихсэн байсан бөгөөд тодорхой хугацаагаар үргэлжлэн явагдаад яг тэр тодорхой агшинтай ямар нэг хэлбэрээр холбоотой байх цагууд юм. Энэ гурван цагийн үүсэх хэлбэр нь адилхан бөгөөд зөвхөн хугацааны шугамын дагуу өнгөрсөн, одоо, ирээдүй цагуудад зөөгдөхөд туслах үг нь хувирч өөрчлөгдөнө. Төгсөх цагууд бүгд -TO HAVE туслах үгийн тусламжтайгаар үүсдэг. Perfect гэдэг нь төгс гэсэн утгатай үг тул төгсөх цагийн үйлүүдийг бүрэн төгссөн гэж ойлгож болно.

Continuous tenses - Үргэлжлэх цагууд

Continuous tenses - Үргэлжлэх цагууд

Үргэлжлэх цагууд нь үйлдэл өнгөрсөн, одоо, ирээдүйн яг тухайн агшинд болж буй эсэхэд анхаарна. Яг тухайн мөчид болж буй үйлдлүүдийг энэ цагаар илэрхийлдэг. Бүх үргэлжлэх цагууд бүгд адил -TO BE туслах үг болон үйл үгийн V-ing хэлбэрийн тусламжтай үүсдэг. Энэ гурван цагийн үүсэх хэлбэр нь адилхан бөгөөд зөвхөн хугацааны шугамын дагуу өнгөрсөн, одоо, ирээдүй цагуудад зөөгдөхөд туслах үг нь хувирч өөрчлөгдөнө.

Simple tenses - Энгийн цагууд

Англи хэлэнд нийт 26 цаг байдгаас идэвхтэй (active) цагууд идэвхгүй (passive) цагуудаас илүүтэй өргөн хэрэглэгддэг тул идэвхтэй цагуудаас эхлэн дүрслэн үзүүлж байна.

Simple tenses - Энгийн цагууд

Энгийн цагууд нь үйлийг маш энгийнээр өнгөрсөн, одоо, ирээдүй цагуудад дүрслэх ба тухайн үйлийн хэр удаан үргэлжилсэн, тухайн мөчид үргэлжилж байсан эсэх, бүрэн дууссан эсэх нь огт хамаагүй, харин тухайн үйл болсон, болдог, болох эсэхэд л анхаарна. Энгийн цагууд бүгд адил маш богино, үүсгэхэд болон хэрэглэхэд хялбар байдаг. Энэ гурван цаг нь -TO DO, -WILL туслах үгүүдийн тусламжтайгаар үүсдэг. Энгийн 3 цаг нь бусад бүх цагийн үндэс юм.

Англи хэлний цагууд - Tenses in English

Англи хэлний бүх 26 цаг 4 туслах үгийн тусламжтайгаар үүсдэг:

to BE (байх): бүх үргэлжлэх цагийг үүсгэнэ
to DO (хийх): энгийн өнгөрсөн, энгийн одоо цагуудыг үүсгэнэ
to HAVE (-тай байх): бүх төгсөх цагийг үүсгэнэ
to WILL (хүсэх): бүх ирээдүй цагийг үүсгэнэ

*Энэ дөрвөн үг нь туслах үгээр орж байхдаа дээрх хаалтанд байгаа үндсэн утгуудаа гээнэ.

Homework #4: Raising Successful Children

At the lesson, we will discuss about education in general.

Listen and repeat after the audio with the transcript already provided from the link below.
Learn the correct pronunciation of all the words you don't know.

Most importantly, train your "English" muscles around your mouth! It takes at least 3 months to have decently developed muscles for another language. You can do it! Goodluck :)

http://www.esl-lab.com/children/childrensc1.htm

!!!!! P.S. There is a quick quiz on Tuesday to review vocabulary !!!!! Be prepared for this over the weekend.