IELTS Expert User A2 Term 8 subject 2 lesson 8

PART 2

Dialogino

Listen and do with a partner.

Hello. Can I help you?

Oh, hi … yes. Would you mind looking at my phone?

Sure. What’s the problem?

I dropped it yesterday and broke the screen.

I can see that!

So, can you fix it?

I’m afraid not. We don’t fix screens here.

Oh, I see. Thanks anyway.

This is so beautiful. Let’s take a selfie.

Smile! Oh, no!

What’s wrong?

My phone. The battery’s dead. Do you mind if I use yours?

No problem.

Thanks. OK … Smile! … Perfect. Actually, could I take a few more?

Yeah, that’s fine. I can share them with you later.

Great. Thanks so much.

PART 1

Voicino 1

Listen and repeat.

Voicino 2

Listen and repeat.

Pronunciation 1

PRONUNCIATION: Saying final /n/ and /m/ sounds

Listen to the words. Focus on the sound of the bold letters. Practice saying them. Do you make the /n/and /m/ sounds?

/n/ phone broken won

/m/ problem program name

Pronunciation 2

Choose the words that end in the /m/ sound. Listen and check. Practice the conversations with

a partner. Is your mouth open or closed when you say the /m/ sound?

1 A What’s the problem?

B My phone is broken. Can you fix it?

A I’m afraid not.

2 A What’s his name?

B It’s Robin.

3 A It’s warm in here.

B The windows are closed.

A Do you mind if I open them?

B That’s fine.

PART 3

It's your turn

It’s your turn

SPEAKING

PAIR WORK I Choose two of the situations. Practice making and responding to requests. You can accept or refuse each request.

1 You’re a tourist. Ask someone to take your picture.

2 You’re in an office or on a bus, and it’s very hot. Check if it’s OK to open the window.

3 You’re having a problem buying a soda from a machine. Another person is waiting.

4 You’re in a hurry to a buy a train ticket. You want to go to the front of the line.

PART 1

Practicino 1

CAN I USE YOUR PHONE?

FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE: Making and responding to requests

Write the phrases in the box in the correct category.

Can I No problem Could you Would you mind

I’m afraid not Yeah, that’s fine No, I’m sorry

Making requests	Accepting requests	Refusing requests

REAL-WORLD STRATEGY: Remembering words

Complete the conversations using the questions in the box.

What do you call… What do you call… What’s his/her…. What’s it…

A Hi, do you need any help?

B Hi, yes. Do you mind taking a look at my …………………… called?

A Your tablet? No problem.

B Thanks. I downloaded a video yesterday, and now I can’t open my……………..it?

A Your email?

B Yes, my email. Could you take a look, please?

A Wow, she’s beautiful! ………………………name?

B Her name is Felicity Jones.

A Is she a……. ………………… it?

B An actor? Yes, she’s a movie star.

A Awesome!

PART 1

Practicino 2

Asking for Different Requests (درخواست انجام کار)

عبارت درخواست	مثال	پاسخ مثبت (✔️)	پاسخ منفی (❌)
Can you…?	Can you help me with my homework?	Sure! / No problem!	I’m sorry, I can’t right now.
Could you…?	Could you carry this bag for me?	Of course!	Sorry, I’m a bit busy.
Would you mind + verb-ing?	Would you mind explaining that again?	Not at all. / No, I don’t mind.	Actually, I’m a bit tired now.
Do you think you could…?	Do you think you could fix this?	Certainly!	I’m afraid I don’t know how.
I was wondering if you could…	I was wondering if you could lend me your book.	I’d be happy to.	Sorry, I’m using it at the moment.

Asking for Permission (اجازه گرفتن برای انجام کاری)

عبارت اجازه گرفتن	مثال	پاسخ مثبت (✔️)	پاسخ منفی (❌)
Can I…?	Can I go outside for a minute?	Yes, sure.	Sorry, not right now.
Could I…?	Could I use your phone charger?	Of course!	Sorry, I need it right now.
May I…? (رسمی‌تر)	May I leave class early today?	Yes, you may.	I’m afraid that’s not allowed.
Is it okay if I…?	Is it okay if I borrow your notes?	Sure, no problem.	I’m sorry, I need them today.
Would it be all right if I…?	Would it be all right if I stayed a bit longer?	Yes, that’s totally fine.	Actually, I need to close soon.