UNIT 7: "TELL A STORY FROM TWO DIFFERENT POINTS OF VIEW"

USEFUL LANGUAGE

Telling a story:


"I was just having a shower when ...."
"All of a sudden/ Suddenly/ At that moment ...."
"I saw/heard that man shouting"
"In the end/ Eventually ...."

Comparing two stories:

"The man said it was midnight, whereas the woman insisted it was at one o'clock"
"According to the man, it was dark, so he couldn't see a thing"
"The old lady was absolutely certain it was a clear night"


Now, click here and here to listen again to these two people involved, somewhat, in the incident. Try to find the differences between their two stories.

Click here to check the script.

After listening to their two versions, who do you believe? Why?

UNIT 6: ACCOMMODATION

"Where would you like to stay?"
"What are the pros and cons of these different types of accommodation?"

Remember to use different phrases to list advantages and disadvantages and the use of proper linking words to express addition or to switch to the other side of the argument:

TALKING ABOUT ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

ADVANTAGES	DISADVANTAGES
The main benefit/ upside/ argument for / positive aspect …..	A great/ major/ big disadvantage …..
A significant plus ….	The main argument against ….
An overwhelming merit ….	A potential minus ….
What I do like about ….	A comparatively minor drawback …
The best think about …	One of the cons ….
Looking on the bright side ….	What I can’t stand …..
By far the greatest selling point …	The only disadvantage …
I wouldn’t mind staying ….	I won’t be bothered to …
I’d prefer (to+ inf or –ing) ……rather than (to+ inf or –ing) ….	Worst of all …..

Adding:

“Moreover, Furthermore, In addition Additionally, …”

Switching to the other side of the argument:

“On the other hand, On the other side of the coin, As for, Moving onto, …”

UNIT 5: SPORTS AND INTERESTS

"What do you like doing in your free time?"

LIKES	DISLIKES
I’m (really,quite) into/keen on/fond of... I’m a big fan of.... myself. What I do like is... It’s such fun that.... (such + noun) It’s so exciting that... (so + adj) I’m absolutely crazy about...	It’s not my kind of thing/ I’m not interested in/ I’m not into... It’s too dangerous/boring/expensive for my liking. I’m not a sporty person. I’ve never been a fan of... I’m not that keen on... .... doesn’t appeal to me. .... is something I can’t stand/bear at all.

"How often do you do what you like doing in your spare time?"

RARELY	SOMETIMES	USUALLY	ALWAYS
Once in a blue moon Hardly ever Seldom	Occasionally Now and again Once in  a while Every now and then From time to time	As a rule Generally	All the time
Not a much as I used to                            Not as much as I’d like to.    Most of my evenings.                                All my weekends Whenever I can                                        Whenever I get the chance