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THAT’S ENGLISH. Module 3
Unit 1. Programme 1: I don't feel well
Grammatical aspects:
Vocabulary:
SEMANTIC FIELD: MEDICINE >>> What does the doctor think is the matter with Jeff? influenza, a cold, pneumonia (illness, disease) chest infection, prescription, knees, back, neck, stomachache I've got a temperature.
What's the matter with you? How are you today? You look fine. I feel terrible. My chest hurts. What's his temperature? Could you....? Come and see me next week.
Functions:
Arranging an appointment with the doctor
Unit 1. Programme 2: How are you now?
Grammatical aspects:
MUST, WILL for instant decisions
Vocabulary:
What must Jeff do next? Doctor's surgery. Make an appointment There's nothing wrong with me.
Chest X-ray Can you hold on? Waiting room The doctor will see you now. (instant decision) cough
Functions:
Can I pay by credit card? Cheque card Can I have two returns to Cambridge, please?
Unit 1. Programme 3
OUT & ABOUT:
English & Spain Few people speak English in Spain (NOTE the use of 'few' instead of 'a few') Open your mouth. My legs ache (NOTE the use of possessive adjectives with parts of your body)
Unit 2. Programme 1: Moving in
Grammatical aspects:
Uses of SHALL, POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES/PRONOUNS
Vocabulary:
Which things are Jeff's? Whose is it/this?
Rooms of the house and furniture: dressing table, carpet, painting
Borrow some boxes/some string - lend me your ladder
It must be yours. in front of the fireplace, by the window
Functions:
Shall we....? Shall I...? Can you....? Can I....? Can you put the freezer in the garage?
Unit 2. Programme 2: I wanted it blue
Grammatical aspects:
EXCLAMATORY SENTENCES
Vocabulary:
What colour does she want the door to be? It looks wonderful.
What a lovely colour! What nice furniture! How beautiful!
I told you to paint it blue (REPORTED COMMAND)
Functions:
Expressing admiration
Unit 2. Programme 3
OUT & ABOUT:
Housing in Britain: Castlecomb, Horton Court, Bath on horseback, on foot Terraced houses, semidetached houses, rows of houses countryside suburbs
Unit 3. Programme 1: Let's have a dinner party
Grammatical aspects:
SUGGESTING & REPLYING, SO / SUCH, Polite requests and offers
Vocabulary:
Let's ask some friends for a meal. // Shall we ask...? , What time shall we come? // What/How about + V-ing? // Why don't we...?
Replying to a suggestion: + Great idea / I'd like to... / We'd love to... /// - I'm sorry, but we can't. We're busy. / I'm afraid... /// ?? All right, but...
When are they going to have their dinner party? (plans with GOING TO future) He's such a nice man. He's so boring.
Functions:
Polite request: Can/Could you come...? Inviting: Would you like to....? Polite offer: Shall I do the starters and the dessert?
Unit 3. Programme 2: It's nice to see you
Grammatical aspects:
Talking about QUANTITY
Vocabulary:
Cooking: saucers, teaspoons, spoons, forks, knives, plates, glasses, coffee cups peanuts Cheers! Would you like some.... / to...? How much did you pay?
Half a pound Lay the table after you cook the food. ENOUGH / LOTS OF Indian take-away
Use of WILL for instant decisions Add the rice when the water boils. Don't make it too salty.
Functions:
Polite requests QUESTION TAGS: You like Spanish wine, don't you? He doesn't like wine, does he?
Unit 3. Programme 3
OUT & ABOUT:
Popular (street) fairs/festivals: Nottinghill Carnival & Highland Games I like / I'd like How much/many? There are parades with dances event putting the stone, throwing the hammer, throwing the weight the sword dance (Gille Callum) Tug o'war (two teams pulling the rope on opposite ends) tossing the caber (throw a pole) urn, now. carpet What a nice house! What time do you get up?
Unit 4. Programme 1: AQUÍ NOS QUEDAMOS
Grammatical aspects:
Vocabulary:
Au-pair I'd like to take a course on business studies (computer studies) Do you have a leaflet about the courses? I'm interested in business studies. Part-time courses in European business studies (A twenty-week course)
to enrol, entry requirements, university degree, diploma
How much does it cost? from 9 to 12 on Tuesdays. How many students are there in each class? That's not too many, is it? How long does the course last? Spanish is very difficult, isn't it? You are Spanish, aren't you? What are you interested in?
FORM Name of the course Full time Part-time Cost Time Day Tutor Number of students per class Number of weeks
Functions:
DIRECTIONS & getting information about courses (in university....)
Unit 4. Programme 2: I'm going to take an intensive course
Grammatical aspects:
Plans for the future: GOING TO
Vocabulary:
Which course are you interested in? qualifications
You must do the hoovering. I'd like to travel for a year. I'm going to look for a job. I'm going to take it easy.
Do you want a coffee? Would you like....?
I'm going to rehearse/take it easy. I'm going to enrol in that course.
Functions:
Obligations, invitations, question tags (looking for confirmation: You are Spanish, aren't you?), making an offer
Unit 4. Programme 3
OUT & ABOUT:
Courses of English for foreigners (Cambridge) course , degree . master
Unit 5. Programme 1: I must find a new job
Grammatical aspects:
LIKE, HATE, ENJOY.... + V-ing
Vocabulary:
typist, receptionist, business man, sales rep, office manager, personal assistant (PA)
Which job is Isabel interested in? job advertisement, word processor, £95 a week
Applicants must have experience, arrange a meeting (arrangement) I'm ringing about the job.
I enjoy / hate / like... working with people > So do I. I'm free on Tuesday morning at about 12 o'clock
Functions:
How many nights? How much is it? I'm sorry, we haven't got any vacancies. How much is the evening meal?
Unit 5. Programme 2: I can speak French and Spanish
Grammatical aspects:
Verb CAN (to express ability: I know how to drive & to ask for permission)
Vocabulary:
CV - Curriculum Vitae
How interesting! She can use a word processor
Do I have to wear a suit? You must look smart. You mustn't wear jeans.
Functions:
Expressing ability and asking for permission with CAN
Unit 5. Programme 3
OUT & ABOUT:
Work in UK commuters
Unit 6. Programme 1: What do we need?
Grammatical aspects:
Expression of quantity, ENOUGH
Vocabulary:
Going shopping (supermarket - food) What do we need? Is there anything else that we need? Cauliflower, carrots, brown rice, chocolate mousse, chocolate milkshake THERE IS/ARE enough orange juice dozen / half a dozen baby food
What is this family going to eat for lunch?
Functions:
Polite requests: Can you get some fish? Dry-cleaner's - Can you take my suit to the dry-cleaner's?
Unit 6. Programme 2: Three pounds of apples
Grammatical aspects:
Vocabulary:
Which shops does James go to? The chemist's, the greengrocer's, the baker's, the supermarket, the dry-cleaner's >>> What can you buy in...?
Two loaves of bread, frozen food department , a carrier bag Wine & spirits (off-licence) / soft drinks village store Tinned foods No, that's all. Thanks! Dairy food
Can I have the receipt, please? Have you got....? I'd like....
Functions:
Revision of directions
Unit 6. Programme 3
OUT & ABOUT:
Markets in Britain early closing day / late shopping
Unit 7. Programme 1: I'm five foot two!
Grammatical aspects:
Vocabulary:
When and where are they going to meet? Who's calling? It's Mimi, your cousin from America.
What does she look like? What are you wearing? They all have fair hair.
Locating a place (opposite, next to) Can you hold on, please?
Functions:
Describing people: appearance, clothes, comparatives
Unit 7. Programme 2: What does she look like?
Grammatical aspects:
Expression of PROBABILITY: MUST / CAN'T
Vocabulary:
Why don't they recognise Mimi? That must / can't be cousin Mimi.
Why isn't she wearing her black jacket?
Welcome to England. How was your flight? The cabin's staff were really nice. It's really nice of you. It's nothing. It's my pleasure. New England / Miami / Your aunt Jezebel is dead
Functions:
Unit 7. Programme 3
OUT & ABOUT:
Pubs
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