Saturday, September 14, 2013

Spelling



Remember

We can say..... 'A' as in 'Alaska' or 'A' for 'Alaska'.

Watch the video and write down the people's names.

Here's a link to the video with subtitles so you can check your answers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkXcNZckW28

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Telephone calls



Watch the video and say if these sentences are true or false.

a- Carl wants to speak to Marty Bickman.
b- Marty Bickman is in his office.
c- The secretary takes a message.
d- Marty will be back in about one hour.
e- Carl doesn't have Marty's mobile phone number.
f- Carl can't make it to lunch because one of his clients has an emergency.

Watch the video again. What expressions can you hear?

a- Could I speak to Marty Bickman, please?
b- Can I speak to Mary Bickman, please?
c- I'm sorry, but Mr Bickman isn't in his office. Can I take a message?
d- I'm sorry, but Mary isn't here today. Can I help you?
e- A: Thank you very much. B: You're welcome.
f- A: Thank you very much. B: My pleasure.
g- I'm afraid I can't make it to lunch.
h- I'm sorry, but I can't make it to the the meeting.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Choosing the right location



https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3-eLEOpkeG6UUZRa0MtX1FHbWs/edit?usp=sharing

Can you describe your office? What equipment and facilities are there? What special characteristics does it have?

Useful language:
There's a/an......                       There are some.......
There isn't a/an.....                  There aren't any......
It has a/an/some.....                It's large / small / modern / quiet / light / convenient....