NG1 01 a - Inviting a Friend to Dinner 1 5. can’t wait

NG1_01_a - Inviting a Friend to Dinner 1

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to invite a

friend over to your house for dinner.

Step 1 1 Min. Picture Description

Describe the situation in the picture.

Key words : family / pizza / delighted / little girl

Step 2 Useful Expressions

1. be up to ~

: be busy doing something

e.g.) What are you up to this weekend?

= Do you have any plans this weekend?

Make your own sentence with the useful expression.

2. How does (something) sound~?

: a way to ask someone what they think about something

e.g.) How does six o’clock sound to you?

= Does six o’clock suit you?


3. pick (someone) up

: go somewhere to collect someone, typically in one’s car

e.g.) What time shall I pick you up?

= When would you like me to get you?


4. come over

: drop by someone’s house

e.g.) Would you like to come over to my place for dinner

on Saturday?

= How about letting me cook you dinner on Saturday?


5. can’t wait

: used for saying someone is very excited about

something that they expect will happen

e.g.) I can’t wait for it to be over.

= I just want to go home.


6. works best

: most suitable

e.g.) What time works best for you?

= What time are you free today?


Step 3 Key Conversation

Act out the role play with your teacher.

Lisa : Hey, how’s your day going?

Linda : Not too bad, but I can’t wait for it to be over.

Lisa : Do you have any plans this weekend?

Linda : Nothing special. Why do you ask?

Lisa : Would you like to come over to my place for dinner

on Saturday?

Linda : I’d love to. What time on Saturday?

Lisa : It doesn’t matter to me. What time works best for you?

Linda : How does six o’clock sound to you?

Lisa : Shall I pick you up around 5:30?

Linda : Perfect, I’ll be ready. What can I bring?

Lisa : Nothing. I’ll take care of everything.

Step 4 Cultural Question

Talk about the question in detail.

Do you think having a home-cooked meal is better than

going out to eat at a restaurant?

Step 5 Fun & Informative Fact

Three Delicious Meals to Feed Guests

• Mushroom Risotto with Caramelized Onions

Vegan, gluten-free, full of flavor

• Braised Coconut Spinach and Chickpeas with Lemon

A deeply delicious stew, vibrant and colorful

• Soba Noodle Salad with Bok Choy

Make sure to use gluten-free soba noodles in this fresh soba

dish

NG1_01_b - Inviting a Friend to Dinner 2

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to invite a

friend over to your house for dinner.

Step 1 1 min. Warm up Activity

Give a short answer to the questions below..

1. Which do you like better: going out for dinner or being

invited to a friend’s house?

2. Do you ever get invited to a friend’s house for dinner?

3. Have you ever invited someone to your house for dinner?


1. a spread

: an impressive buffet of food

e.g.) My wife prepared quite a spread.

= She prepared a lot of food.


2. eating me out of house and home

: eat an excessive amount

e.g.) My kids are eating me out of house and home.

= My kids have eaten all our food at home.


3. catch a bite

: get something to eat

e.g.) I want to catch a bite before going home.

= Let’s eat something before going home.


4. feed an army

: have enough food for a lot of people

e.g.) We have enough food at this potluck dinner to feed

an army.

= We have enough food here to feed a lot of people.


5. mouth-watering

: food that looks or smells extremely good

e.g.) A mouth-watering aroma is coming from the kitchen.

= I can smell something delicious from the kitchen.


5. festive

: bright and cheerful

e.g.) The mood was happy and festive.

= The atmosphere was very upbeat.




Do you think having a home-cooked meal is better than

going out to eat at a restaurant?

Step 4 Did You Know?

Express your thoughts and opinions in detail.

1. Did you know that the average American eat their meals

out 4.2 times a week?

2. Did you know that in New York City, the average dinner

tab is $33.17 per person?


Thank You for Dinner

What do you usually say when you thank someone for

dinner?

NG1_02_a – Introducing people. 1

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to

introduce friends and colleagues to other people.



Key words : meeting room/people/shaking hands/pleased


1. better half

: a person’s wife, husband, or partner

e.g.) Everyone, I’d like you to meet my better half.

= Everyone, this is my wife, Jenny.


2. crack the whip

: try to make people work harder or faster

e.g.) Let me introduce you to the guy who cracks the

whip at the office.

= Have I introduced you to the leader of this team?


3. school (someone)

: to train a person or animal to do something

e.g.) Here’s the guy who schooled me on the golf course.

= He is the guy who taught me how to play golf.


4. get through ~

: finish or succeed in something

e.g.) This is the person who got me through college.

= She is the one who helped me out back in our college days.


5. tight spot

: a difficult situation

e.g.) Randy sure helped me out of a few tight spots back

in our college days.

= He supported me when I was in a difficult situation

back in our college days.


6. fix someone up

: provide someone with something that they need

e.g.) He fixed me up with a bottle of beer.

= He provided me with a bottle of beer.




Sam: That food sure smells good, Frankie

Frankie: Yeah, it’s coming together nicely. It should be just

about ready. Hey, Sammy, who’s the linebacker standing next

to you?

Sam: Who, this big teddy bear?

Frankie: Does this big teddy bear have a name?

Sam: Hey, everyone, let me introduce you to the guy who

got me through school. Guys, this is Randy Jones, my

roommate back in college.

Frankie: Randy, nice to meet you. Anyone who’s a friend of

Sam is a friend of ours.

Sam: Randy sure helped me out of a few tight spots back in

our college days.

Frankie: Randy, you look like you could use a beer and a

burger.

Sam: Fix him up, Frankie – and Randy, let’s tell the boys a

few stories from our college days.



Do people from your country find it easy or difficult to

introduce people to each other?


How Many People Do We Meet in Our Lifetime?

Here is the secret formula to find out!

years X 365 days X 3 people = Total number of people I

meet

If I am 31 years old: 31 years X 365 days X 3 people =

33,945 people

So far, I have met 33,945 people

NG1_02_b – Introducing people. 2

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to

introduce friends and colleagues to other people.



1. What kinds of situations do we have to introduce other people?

2. What was the most uncomfortable introduction you have made?

3. If you could be introduced to anyone, who would you like

to be introduced to?


1. wear the pants

: be the dominant partner in a relationship

e.g.) It is pretty clear who wears the pants in your family

— your wife! = There is no doubt, your wife is the one in

charge in your family.


2. the ball and chain

: a wife ( jokingly); something/someone holding you back

from what you really want to do

e.g.) I’m not sure if I can go to the game with you or not.

I need to ask the ball and chain.

= I have to ask my wife first before watching the game

with you.


3. the man who pulls the strings

: be in control of events or of other people’s actions

e.g.) The man who pulls the strings around here is

definitely Mr. Smith.

= Mr. Smith controls everything in this office.


4. soul mate

: a person ideally suited to another as a close friend or

romantic partner

e.g.) I truly believe that John is my soul mate.

= I know that he is my true love.


5. boo

: a person’s boyfriend or girlfriend

e.g.) Hey boo, how is it going?

= Hi sweetie, how’s everything?


6. missus

: a person’s wife

e.g.) I promised the missus I’d be home by eleven.

= I promised my wife to be home by eleven.




If you are introduced to a friend of friend, do you feel like

you have to like that person?



1. Did you know that in the year 2005 an estimated 2.9% of

marriages in the US were long distance?

2. Did you know that in 1967 there was a state law in the

US that banned interracial relationships?


Different Types of Personality

• What do you think your personality type is?

• What type of personality do you have trouble dealing with?

NG1_3_a – Touching base. 1

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to speak

over the phone to people whom you have not spoken to

recently.



Key words : man / smartphone / outside / waiting


1. long time, no hear

: haven’t heard from someone for a long time

e.g.) Hey, long time no hear! How’s it going?

= I haven’t heard from you in a while. What’s up?


2. phone tag

: a situation in which two people attempting to

communicate by telephone repeatedly miss one another

e.g.) Playing phone tag was getting so old.

= I was tired of leaving you voice mails.


3. way too long

: an extremely long period of something

e.g.) I’m so happy you called. It’s been way too long!

= I’m so glad you called. It’s been a long time!


4. same old, same old

: indicating that a situation or someone’s behavior

remains the same, especially when it is boring or

annoying

e.g.) Just the same old, same old. Work, bars, movies,

guys, you know.

= Nothing changed much for me; my routine is just the

same as before.


5. big bash

: a party or social event

e.g.) I thought they were going to have a big bash down

here next spring with everybody.

= I expected they were going to have a big party with us

in spring.


6. be busted

: be caught in the act of doing something wrong

e.g.) The boss busted me at work the other day.

= My boss caught me slacking off at work the other day.




Rachael: Hey, long time no hear! How’s it going?

Tiffany: Great! Sorry I haven’t replied to your message. I

know you texted me, like, a week ago, but I’ve been so busy.

Rachael: Hey, no worries. Just glad the phone tag is over.

Tiffany: I’m so happy you called. It’s been way too long! So

what have you been up to these days?

Rachael: Just the same old, same old. Work, bars, movies,

guys, you know. Oh, did you hear Ken is getting married

next spring?

Tiffany: Are you serious? I thought they were going to have

a big bash down here next spring with everybody.

Rachael: No — don’t you ever get on Facebook or Twitter?

Tiffany: No, the boss busted me at work the other day, and

I hate checking them from my phone.

Rachael: Well, anyway, there’s that, and I’m seeing someone

new!

Tiffany: I knew it. I don’t talk to you for a month, and I’m

completely out of the loop!



When you do not hear from someone for a long time, what

do you usually assume the reason is?


The 7 Qualities of a Good Friend

What are the keys to maintaining quality relationships in today’s

busy world?

✔ Take a genuine interest in others

✔ Be a giver, not a taker

✔ Be loyal

✔ Be a positive person

✔ Appreciate the differences in others

✔ Build on common interests

✔ Be open, honest, and real

NG1_03_b – Touching base. 2

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to speak

over the phone to people whom you have not spoken to

recently.



1. Do you usually keep in touch with people by phone, SMS,

e-mail, or another method?

2. Is it easy for you to keep up with your friends and family

these days? Why or why not?

3. Is there a form of communication you dislike?


1. shoot (someone) an e-mail

: send an e-mail to someone

e.g.) When you have a chance, please shoot me an e-mail.

= When you have some free time, please send me an e-

mail.


2. touch base with ~

: talk briefly with someone

e.g.) I need to touch base with Sally about the party next

weekend.

= I have to call Sally regarding the party next weekend.


3. drop (someone) a line

: contact someone, usually with a letter, note, or phone

call

e.g.) I know you’re busy these days, but if you could even

just drop me a line every once in a while, I’d appreciate it.

= I understand that you’re busy nowadays, but if you

could just give me call, I’d be grateful.


4. hit (someone) up

: contact someone

e.g.) If you’re bored, you should hit us up tonight, and

we’ll all go get a drink.

= Just give me a call if you feel bored this evening.


5. get a hold of ~

: communicate with someone — usually by phone

e.g.) I’ll try and get a hold of Mark.

= I will try to contact Mark.


6. get (one’s) wires crossed

: have a misunderstanding

e.g.) We must have got our wires crossed — I thought

she was arriving tomorrow, not today.

= I thought she was arriving tomorrow, but I think we

misunderstood what each other meant.




What do you usually like to catch your friends up on first?



1. Did you know that texters in the US send an average of

41.5 messages a day?

2. Did you know that 50% of adults in the US use social

networks to keep in touch with people?


SMS Abbreviations

• Be seeing you ✉ BCNY

• Date ✉ D8

• Dinner ✉ DNR

• Excellent ✉ XLNT

• For your information ✉ FYI

• Great ✉ GR8

• Please ✉ PLS

• Please call me ✉ PCM

• See you later ✉ CU L8R

• Speak ✉ SPK

• Thanks ✉ THX

• Thank you ✉ THNO

• Tomorrow ✉ 2MORO

• Want to ✉ WAN2

NG1_04_a – That’s her. 1

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to describe

other people’s appearances in detail.



Key words : people / beach / taking pictures / good time


1. in a bob

: a hairstyle that is short at the front while the other hair

is cut to neck length all around the head

e.g.) She wears her hair in a bob.

= She has shoulder-length hair.


2. beer gut

: a fat belly caused by drinking a lot of beer

e.g.) He has a little bit of a beer gut.

= That guy is a little overweight.


3. not a stitch of hair

: totally hairless

e.g.) That guy doesn’t have a stitch of hair on his head.

= He is totally bald.


4. babe

: a term of endearment for a close friend or someone you

love

e.g.) Ben’s new babe, Lizzy.

= That’s Lizzy, Ben’s new girlfriend.


5. knockout

: an extremely attractive or impressive person or thing

e.g.) She’s an absolute knockout.

= Lizzy is totally gorgeous.


6. not just a pretty face

: implying that someone is not only attractive but also

intelligent and has good personality

e.g.) She’s not just another pretty face either.

= She’s not just pretty, she also has a great personality.




Larry: Look who just walked in the door!

George: Who are you talking about?

Larry: Ben’s new babe, Lizzy.

George: Which one? The beach blonde with the long legs?

Larry: You got it.

George: You’re pulling my leg. Are you sure that’s her?

Larry: I met her last week, and I definitely wouldn’t forget a

face like that.

George: Well done, Ben. She’s an absolute knockout.

Larry: Yeah, Ben did alright for himself. She’s not just

another pretty face either. She has a real good personality

as well.

George: I admit it; I’m totally jealous.

Larry: Let’s go over and say hi, and maybe she will

introduce her friends to us.



How has the look of people from your country changed

over the years?


Trustworthiness Scale

Who can be trusted?

Princeton University researchers created a computerized spectrum

of trustworthiness. A neutral face scores 0. The most trustworthy

face scores 8, showing upturned lips and open, innocent eyes. The

least trustworthy face score -8 and has an angry look with down-

curled lips.

☞ Looking at the scale, give your own scores and explain your

rankings.

☞ How important are the first impressions of a face?

NG1_04_b – That’s her. 2

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to describe

other people’s appearances in detail.



1. Do you think these two people are unique?

2. How would you describe your appearance?

3. What does your ideal partner look like?


1. Sunday best

: one’s best clothes, which is worn on special occasions

e.g.) I was dressed in my Sunday best for the big party

last night.

= I wore my best clothes for the big party last night.


2. plain Jane

: a woman who is plain, ordinary and not especially

memorable or special

e.g.) If she’d been a plain Jane, she wouldn’t have had all

the attention.

= Nobody would notice her if she looks ordinary.


3. average Joe

: a man who is plain, ordinary and not especially

memorable or special

e.g.) He was nothing special to look at, just your average

Joe.

= There is nothing special about him, just an ordinary

man.


4. dressed to the nines

: wearing fashionable or formal clothes for a special

occasion

e.g.) All the ladies were dressed to the nines for the year-

end party.

= They were all wearing fashionable clothes during the

year-end party.


5. dead ringer

: a person or thing that looks very like another

e.g.) John’s new girlfriend is a dead ringer for Angelina

Jolie.

= John’s new girlfriend looks like Angelina Jolie.


6. deck out

: dress someone in special clothes, or decorate something

for a special occasion

e.g.) Ingrid was decked out in her Sunday best.

= Ingrid donned her finest dress for the occasion.




Is cosmetic surgery popular in your country? If yes, which

procedures are the most common?



1. Did you know that a typical woman changes her hairstyle

more than 100 times during her lifetime?

2. Did you know that in 2009, 150,000 men in the US had

cosmetic surgery?


Good Looking? Have an Attractive Smile First!

62 — number of times a day the average woman smiles

8 — number of times a day the average man smiles

63% — percentage of people who say they look best in

photos when they are showing their teeth

99.7% — percentage of adults who say an attractive smile is

an important personal asset

74% — percentage of people who say that an unattractive

smile can hurt a person’s chances for business or career

success

23% — percentage of people who say they look best with

their mouth closed

“Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been!”

—Mark Twain

NG1_05_a – Making Dinner Reservations. 1

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to make

dinner reservations over the phone.



Key words : evening / people / outside / dinner


1. booked up

: have no rooms, tables, or seats available because other

people have booked them

e.g.) We’re all booked up.

= There are no tables available at this time.


2. pencil in

: make an arrangement with someone to do something

knowing that the time or date may need to be changed

e.g.) I’ve penciled you in for 7:00 pm on the 20th.

= You have a reservation under your name for 7:00 pm

on the 20th.


3. set aside

: save for a particular purpose

e.g.) I’ll set one aside for you.

= I’ll save one for you.


4. bon appétit

: said to someone who is about to eat, meaning “I hope

you enjoy your food”

e.g.) The waiter said “bon appétit” before we started our

meal.

= The waiter wished for us to enjoy our food before we

started our meal.


5. available for

: able to be bought or used

e.g.) She’s an absolute knockout.

= Do you have any tables available for 7:00 pm?

= Are there any tables for 7:00 pm?


6. high chair

: a chair with long legs and usually with a small table

connected to it for a baby

e.g.) Do you have any high chairs?

= Do you have any child safety seats available?




Maitre d’: (answering a phone) Thank you for calling Bon

Appétit. How may I help you?

Patron: Hi. Could I make a reservation for Friday, please?

Maitre d’: This Friday? I’m sorry, we’re all booked up. How

about a week from Friday?

Patron: The 20th? Hmmm. I guess that’s OK. Do you have

any tables available for 7:00 pm?

Maitre d’: I do! How many people is the reservation for?

Patron: Five. Two adults and three kids. Do you have any

high chairs?

Maitre d’: Yes, we do. I’ll set one aside for you. Could I get

your name and cell phone number, please?

Patron: Thanks a lot! Sure. It’s Thompson, and the number is

555-7826.

Maitre d’: Great! I’ve penciled you in for 7:00 pm on the

20th. See you then!

Patron: Thanks again.



Is it common to make a reservation in your country?


World’s Most Expensive Restaurant

The world’s first underwater restaurant is Ithaa in the

Maldives. It cost 5 million US$ to create. The interior is an

incredible tunnel in the sea, surrounded by fish, coral, rays,

and even sharks.

NG1_05_b – Making Dinner Reservations. 2

LESSON OBJECTIVE


dinner reservations over the phone.



1. On what occasions do you usually make dinner

reservations?

2. What makes a restaurant busy and popular?

3. When was the last time you made a dinner reservation

and why?


1. to be had

: be accessible or available

e.g.) There wasn’t a reservation to be had anywhere

because it was Valentine’s Day.

= There were no available tables at the restaurant

because it was Valentine’s Day.


2. a seat in the house

: a seat in a theatre, etc., reserved by the management for

special guests

e.g.) We made our reservation, but we found out there

wasn’t a seat in the house.

= There were no available seats when we made our

reservation.


3. last resort

: a final course of action, used only when all else has

failed

e.g.) The restaurant was packed with people, so my last

resort was to have dinner at the bar.

= Having dinner at a bar is my last option since the

restaurant was full of people.


4. famished

: extremely hungry

e.g.) I’m famished right now, can we get a snack?

= I am extremely hungry, can we get something to eat?


5. booked solid

: have no tickets, rooms, or tables left for a particular time

or date

e.g.) I called the restaurant to make a reservation, but

they were booked solid.

= When I called the restaurant, there were no tables

available for us.


6. go halfers

: split the cost of a meal

e.g.) Do you want to go halfers?

= Do you want to split the bill?




What are the peak hours for dinner reservations in your

country?



1. Did you know that in order to get a dinner reservation at

Walt Disney World, you need to make the reservation 180

days before the reservation date?

2. The busiest day of the year for restaurants is Mother’s

Day — the busiest night, Valentine’s Day.


Typical Restaurant Table-Spacing Is Too Close For Comfort

Restaurant owners like tight table-spacing because it

shortens the dining cycle without affecting spending.

However, patrons feel awkward being so close to their

neighbors.

★ 12 inches : Feel awkward

★★ 24 inches : Uncomfortable

★★★ 30 inches : Good, comfortable

NG1_06_a – What do you recommend?. 1

LESSON OBJECTIVE


recommendations to other people when ordering from a

menu.



Key words : people / meals / outside / having fun


1. hit the spot

: be exactly what is required

e.g.) That really hit the spot last time.

= That was so good when I ate here before.


2. awful

: very bad or unpleasant

e.g.) That dish is really awful. = That food tastes really bad.


3. five stars

: indicating the highest classification

e.g.) I give it five stars.

= I rate it quite highly.


4. dressing on the side

: served on another plate, or on the side of the plate

e.g.) I usually get my dressing on the side.

= I usually have the dressing served separately from the

salad.


5. heavy

: hard to digest

e.g.) But that’s a little too heavy for lunch.

= This food is too filling for lunch.


6. sub

: short for submarine sandwich

e.g.) I like the Italian sub I had here last time.

= I find their Italian-style sandwich delicious.




Trisha: What are you going to get, Grandma?

Edith: I don’t know. I’ve heard their meatloaf is great, but

I’ve never been here for lunch before.

Trisha: Really? You make great meatloaf at home. Why don’t

you try something different? Like the Cajun Chicken Salad.

Here, take a look. I usually get my dressing on the side.

Edith: What, this one here? I don’t think so. Last time I had

Cajun food, I was in the bathroom for hours.

Trisha: Grandma! Well, maybe something else. Kelly really

recommended the lasagna — said she gave it five stars.

Edith: That sounds good. But a little too heavy for lunch.

Trisha: Well, I liked the Italian sub I had here last time. Here,

look, you can get fries, potato chips, veggies, or beans for

your side dish.

Edith: All right. As long as they don’t slip any onions in it.

Trisha: Trust me — you’ll love it!



Do you ever read food reviews? Are they helpful in making

your decision?


The Top 3 Highly Recommended Street Food Menu Items

☑ CHEESE STEAKS in Philadelphia, USA

It is a sandwich made from thinly–sliced pieces of steak and

melted cheese in a long roll. A popular regional fast food,

ithas its roots in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

AVERAGE: $7~$11

☑ CORNISH PARTY in London, England

It is a pastry filled with sliced beef, diced potato, turnips,

and onion, seasoned with salt and pepper, and then baked.

AVERAGE: €3.40 ($5.42)

☑ CREPES in Paris, France

It is a type of very thin pancake that is served with a variety

of fillings.

AVERAGE: $7.97

NG1_06_b - What Do You Recommend? 2

LESSON OBJECTIVE


recommendations to other people when ordering from a

menu.



1. Do you usually listen to your friends’ and family’s

recommendations, or do you prefer to order on your own?

2. What happened the last time you listened to someone’s

recommendation?

3. Is it a good idea to ask the waiter or staff for a

recommendation?


1. meat-and-potatoes

: basic and essential aspects

e.g.) I’m a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy — I like the

basics and none of that fancy fusion stuff.

= I am just a simple man — I like the plain and basic stuff.


2. house special

: a product, especially a type of food, which a person or

region is famous for making well

e.g.) I’d get the house special.

= I will try this restaurant’s specialty


3. best thing since sliced bread

: an excellent person or thing

e.g.) My friend thinks their apple pie is the best thing

since sliced bread.

= My friend thinks their apple pie is the most appetizing

food in this place.


4. totally stuffed

: having eaten enough or too much

e.g.) I’m totally stuffed! Thanks for your recommendation.

= I am so full. Thank you for your suggestion.


5. cheap as chips

: very inexpensive

e.g.) PCs will soon be as cheap as chips.

= The price of PC will drop soon.


6. warm as toast

: very warm and cozy

e.g.) We were as warm as toast by the side of the fire.

=We were sitting comfortably by the fireplace.




What is a dish from your country that you would

recommend? Describe it in detail.



1. Did you know that the restaurant review site YELP had

about 17.8 million visitors in a single month?

2. Did you know that, according to a global online survey of

50 countries, 90% of consumers trust recommendations

from people they know?


Fun Facts About Food

☑ You would have to walk for seven hours straight to burn

off a Super Sized Coke, fries, and Big Mac.

☑ The toxic puffer fish delicacy called Fugu kills about 300

people per year. The emperor of Japan can eat Fugu only

when it is going

to be his last meal.

☑ The largest item on any menu in the world is the roast

camel. The camel is stuffed with a sheep’s carcass, which is

then stuffed

with chickens, which are then stuffed with fish, which are

finally stuffed with eggs. This is a rare delicacy and is mostly

served at Bedouin wedding feasts.

NG1_07_a – Are You Ready to Order? 1

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to order a

meal off a menu at a restaurant.



Key words : menu board / today’s special / person / good

day


1. a topper

: a final portion of a beverage drink, often with coffee

drinks or alcoholic mixes, that will fill a cup to the top

e.g.) Who’s ready for a topper?

= Would anyone like a refill on their coffee?


2. another round

: a set of drinks bought for all the members of a group

e.g.) Can I bring another round for you guys?

= Would you like another drink?


3. vinaigrette

: a sauce made from oil and vinegar, used especially on

salad

e.g.) I’ll have the house salad with the vinaigrette dressing.

= I will order the house salad with the French dressing.


4. glass of red

: (of wine) made from dark grapes and colored by their

skins

e.g.) Perhaps a glass of red?

= Would you like to have a glass of Merlot?


5. save room for ~

: provide space for someone or something

e.g.) Don’t forget to save room for something sweet.

= Slow down, we’re still getting desserts.


6. hold off

: wait for a period of time before doing something

e.g.) Let’s just hold off on the dessert order for now.

= I will order dessert later.




Waitress: Have you had a chance to decide what you would

like?

Chelsea: Yeah, I think I’m ready to order.

Waitress: OK, great. What can I get you to start with?

Chelsea: As an appetizer, I’ll have the house salad with the

vinaigrette dressing. What’s today’s special again?

Waitress: Prime rib with roasted potatoes and green beans.

Chelsea: Oh... that sounds so good. I’ll have that, please.

Waitress: How about a drink to go with that? Perhaps a

glass of red?

Chelsea: You read my mind. Could I get a glass of Merlot,

please?

Waitress: Definitely. Don’t forget to save room for

something sweet. Our chocolate lava cakes are to die for.

Chelsea: Let’s just hold off on the dessert order for now.

Waitress: OK, not a problem. I’ll be right back with your

glass of Merlot.



Do you think a restaurant should change its menu on a

regular basis?


Types of Red Wine

NG1_07_b - Are You Ready to Order? 2

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to order a

meal off a menu at a restaurant.



1. How long does it take you to decide what to order off a

menu?

2. Which is the most difficult meal to decide what to order,

breakfast, lunch, or dinner?

3. Have you ever gone to a restaurant and not liked what

you saw on the menu?


1. eyes are bigger than stomach

: take more food on one’s plate than one can eat

e.g.) I ordered way too much food, my eyes are bigger

than my stomach.

= I ordered more than I can handle again.


2. pig out

: eat too much

e.g.) Don’t pig out and save some room for dessert.

= Try not to eat too much. We still have some desserts.


3. wash down

: eat food or swallow medicine with a drink that helps or

improves it

e.g.) You had better order a beer to wash down those

chicken wings.

= A glass of beer can help you ingest those chicken wings

easily.


4. doggie bag

: a container that a restaurant provides so you can take

home any food you have not finished

e.g.) I can’t eat another bite. I’ll take the rest in a doggie

bag.

= I cannot eat anymore. I will take the rest back home.


5. take with a pinch of salt

: not completely believe something that you are told,

because you think it is unlikely to be true

e.g.) Take everything you read in that newspaper with a

pinch of salt.

= Don’t believe everything you read in that newspaper.

6. butter up

: flatter someone to get something

e.g.) You’ll have to butter them up a bit before they’ll

agree.

= You’ll need to give praises and compliments for them

to say yes.




What do you think of some countries letting customers

bring their own bottles of wine to a restaurant?



1. Did you know that the average American student eats in

a restaurant four times a week?

2. Did you know that it takes the average person 90 minutes

to eat a meal in a restaurant?


Top 10 Restaurant Chains

1. The largest pizza chain in America with more than 6,000

locations and over 30,000 employees.

2. The #2 pizza chain in America with over 145,000

employees.

3. The third largest take-out and delivery pizza chain in

America with over 16,000 employees.

The rest: Starbucks, McDonald’s, Olive Green, Subway,

Applebee’s, Jimmy John’s, Buffalo Wild Wings

NG1_08_a – Paying the Bill 1

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to treat

your friends and pay for a meal at a restaurant.



Key words : café / woman / man / tap to pay


1. separate checks

: individual bill in a restaurant

e.g.) Is this on separate checks?

= Would you like bills for everyone?


2. a bite

: a small morsel of prepared food, intended to constitute

one mouthful

e.g.) I’m stuffed. I can’t eat another bite.

= I am so full. I don’t think I can eat anymore.


3. not for me

: used to say that something is not the kind of thing that

someone likes or will enjoy

e.g.) Not for me, thank you.

= I’ll have to pass for now, thanks.


4. here you are

: a statement used when handing something over to

someone

e.g.) One moment, sir… Here you are.

= Just a minute, sir... Here you go.


5. settle up

: pay (a debt or account)

e.g.) That should settle things up.

= That should cover the bill.


6. be right back

: used to indicate the speaker will return in a moment

e.g.) I’ll be right back with your bill to sign.

= I’ll be right with you in a moment.




George: I’m stuffed. I can’t eat another bite. Should we just

get the check and go?

Waiter: How was everything tonight, sir? Can I bring you

anything else?

George: Everything was just great, thanks.

Waiter: Would either of you like tea or coffee?

George: Not for me, thank you. Could we just get the check,

please?

Waiter: One moment, sir… Here you are. I can take care of

that for you whenever you’re ready.

George: Here is my credit card. That should settle things up.

Waiter: Thank you, sir. I’ll be right back with your bill to sign.

George: Thank you.



How much money do you usually spend on eating out each

month?


Tipping Guidelines

◉ DINING ◉

✔ Server at a full-service restaurant: 15% to 20% of the

total bill

✔ Sommelier: 15% to 20% of the total wine expenditures

✔ Delivery person: 5% to 10% of the total bill

◉ AT THE BAR ◉

✔ Bartender: 10% to 15% of the total drink bill

✔ If the bar is particularly crowded, be certain to tip

generously after each round.

✔ If the bartender sends any complimentary drinks your

way, tip about half the value of that round.

NG1_08_b - Paying the Bill 2

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to treat

your friends and pay for a meal at a restaurant.



1. Do you often treat your friends to a meal?

2. What is the most common way to pay for a meal in your

country?

3. When was the last time someone treated you to a meal?


1. plastic

: credit cards or other types of plastic cards that can be

used as money

e.g.) I asked the waiter if I could pay my check with plastic.

= I asked the staff if I could pay by credit card.


2. charged it

: buy something and agree to pay for it later

e.g.) I didn’t have enough cash on me to pay for the

check, so I charged it.

= I did not bring any cash with me, so I used my credit

card.


3. cold hard cash

: money in the form of coins or notes but not a check or

a credit card

e.g.) I decided to pay for my meal with cold hard cash.

= I ended up paying in cash for my meal.


4. the damage

: the cost of something

e.g.) Hey waiter, what’s the damage?

= Excuse me, how much do I have to pay?.


5. foot the bill

: pay for the fees

e.g.) I will help my daughter foot the bill for her college

education.

= I will assist my daughter paying her college expenses.


6. break the bank

: cost more than one can afford

e.g.) Buying a new dress at a discount price won’t break

the bank.

= Buying a discounted dress won’t hurt my budget.




Is giving a waiter or waitress a tip a common practice in

your country?



1. Did you know that the credit card companies charge

businesses 5% for every customer transaction?

2. Did you know that the average tip these days at a

restaurant is 15% of the total bill?


Which Word?

We use various words when we pay for something. Talk

about the differences among the words above.

• When you pay for a service, which word should you use?

• When you pay for travel and transportation, which word

do you have to use?

NG1_09_a – Grabbing a Drink 1

LESSON OBJECTIVE


plans with colleagues after work.



Key words : people / drinking / beer / pizza


1. don’t have to ask me twice

: an invitation which will be enthusiastically accepted

e.g.) You don’t have to ask me twice.

= I’m interested. Let’s go!


2. swing by

: visit a place quickly, especially on your way to another

place

e.g.) Would you like to swing by for a drink?

= Are you interested in having a drink at my place?


3. be up for ~

: ready and willing to do something

e.g.) Are you up for drinks after work today?

= Are you interested in going out for drinks after work?


4. toast

: make a short speech and take a drink in honor of

someone or in celebration of something

e.g.) We were thinking of going to Moe’s for a few drinks

to toast her.

= We’re planning of visiting Moe’s to celebrate her

promotion.


5. twist my arm

: get someone to do what you want by making it very

difficult for him or her to refuse

e.g.) I’m sure you could twist my arm a bit.

= You could try to convince me more.


6. awesome

: extremely good; excellent

e.g.) Awesome! See you tonight.

= That’s great! I’ll see you soon then.




Rachel: Hey Beth.

Beth: Oh, hey Rachel. How did the presentation go?

Rachel: I don’t know. I hope I did OK..

Beth: Hey, Sarah and I were thinking of celebrating her new

promotion. You want to join us?

Rachel: What are you doing?

Beth: We were thinking of going to Moe’s for a few drinks

to toast her.

Rachel: Well, I’m sure you could twist my arm a bit.

Beth: Great! We’re meeting back here at 7:30.

Rachel: OK. I’ll be here.

Beth: Awesome. See you tonight.

Rachel: Yeah, See you then.



If you are invited out to drinks with your work colleagues,

who should pay for the drinks?


Countries by Alcohol Consumption

Muslims make up roughly 97% of Pakistan’s population, so it

is only the 3% minority who are eligible to buy alcohol with

a permit in Pakistan.

On the other hand, the Czech Republic has a number of

beer festivals, including the largest, the Czech Beer Festival.

It is 17 days long and is held every year in May in Prague.

NG1_09_b - Grabbing a Drink 2

LESSON OBJECTIVE


plans with colleagues after work.



1. How often do you go out for a drink?

2. What do people in your country generally do after work?

3. Have you ever drunk so much alcohol that you did not

remember anything the next morning?


1. buzz kill

: something or someone that spoils people’s feelings of

excitement, enjoyment, or pleasure

e.g.) Oh man! What a buzz kill! Let’s get out of here.

= He is such a killjoy. Let’s leave.


2. last call

: a request for people in a bar to order their last drinks

before the bar closes

e.g.) After last call, the bar closes, and no more drinks will

be served.

= After the last orders are taken, we will not be serving

any more drinks.


3. hammered

: very drunk

e.g.) When we go drinking, we get hammered.

= We get wasted when we drink together.


4. on the house

: given for free by a business

e.g.) The bartender gave everyone drinks on the house to

celebrate the winning team.

= We received free drinks to celebrate the winning team.


5. hungover

: suffering from a hangover; feeling sick because of

drinking too much alcohol

e.g.) Patrick is really hungover. He could barely get out of

bed.

= He feels sick because of drinking too much.


6. swig

: drink, especially by swallowing large amounts in a series

of single actions

e.g.) She took a swig of her drink and carried on with the

story.

= She sipped from her drink and continued on with the

story.




What is the best day of the week to go out for drinks with

your co-workers?



1. Did you know that, in 2010, the total revenue for alcohol

in Canada was $19.9 billion?

2. Did you know that, while most countries have a legal

drinking age of 18, 17 countries do not have a minimum

age, and 5 countries have a legal drinking age of 21?


Different Types of Alcoholic Glasses

You use various glasses for different types of alcoholic

beverages. Explain when to use each glass.

NG1_10_a - Where Should We Go? 1

LESSON OBJECTIVE


suggestions and decisions on where to go.



Key words : bar / empty / late afternoon / neon lights


1. interest

: excite the curiosity or attention of someone

e.g.) Do tacos and burritos interest you?

= What do you say to Mexican food?


2. in the mood

: feel like doing something

e.g.) What are you in the mood to eat tonight?

= What do you feel like having this evening?


3. catch up

: talk to someone whom one has not seen for some time

in order to find out what they have been doing

e.g.) Why don’t we go somewhere and catch up over

dinner?

= Let’s have dinner at some place and chat.


4. feel like having

: eat or drink something

e.g.) What do you feel like having?

= What do you want to eat?


5. to die for

: excellent or to be strongly wished for

e.g.) There’s a new place down the street, and the tacos

are to die for!

= There is a new restaurant around the corner and their

tacos are fantastic.


6. cantina

: a bar

e.g.) How about grabbing a drink at Larry’s Cantina while

we’re waiting?

= Let’s go chill at Larry’s while waiting.




Laura: Hey, Ginny, how are you doing? It’s been ages!

Ginny: Oh yes, it has! What have you been up to?

Laura: Why don’t we go somewhere and catch up over

dinner?

Ginny: I think that’s a wonderful idea! What do you feel like

having? Chinese? Japanese? Italian?

Laura: What do you say to Mexican? There’s a new place

down the street, and the tacos are to die for!

Ginny: That sounds great! I’ll try anything once! Let’s go!

Laura: It’s too early. They open in an hour.

Ginny: How about grabbing a drink at Larry’s Cantina while

we’re waiting? Does that suit you?

Laura: That’s fine with me.



Do you think that fast food restaurants are recommended

for dinner with colleagues?


Evaluate a Restaurant

There are many types of restaurants and many things to

look for in a good restaurant. Four are listed below:

☑ Atmosphere/Ambiance

☑ Cleanliness

☑ Service

☑ Food

• What else do you consider when choosing a restaurant?

NG1_10_b - Where Should We Go? 2

LESSON OBJECTIVE


suggestions and decisions on where to go.



1. Which do you like better, a home-cooked meal or going

to a restaurant?

2. What is important to you when choosing a restaurant?

3. When you go out for dinner, do you like trying out new

restaurants?


1. eating in

: have a meal at home rather than in a restaurant

e.g.) Do you feel like eating out or eating in tonight?

= Do you want to have dinner in a restaurant or at home?


2. wined and dined

: entertain someone with food and drink, especially

expensive food and drink

e.g.) He wined and dined his girlfriend at the new Greek

restaurant.

= They ate lavishly at the new Greek restaurant.


3. fancy eating

: eat something that you like

e.g.) What kind of food do you fancy eating?

= What kind of food would you like to eat?


4. dine off ~

: eat a particular kind of food for dinner

e.g.) I cooked so much fried chicken that we can dine off

it all week.

= I prepared a lot of fried chicken, we can eat it all week.


5. chew the fat

: chat in a leisurely and prolonged way

e.g.) We were chewing the fat, telling stories about the

old days.

= We were talking casually about the past.


6. half-baked

: not planned or considered carefully enough

e.g.) He’s always coming out with these half-baked ideas

which will never work.

= He doesn’t give any decent ideas.




Is it rude or impolite for people from your country to turn

down an invitation for dinner?



1. Did you know which fast food chain is the biggest in the

US? By number of restaurants? Subway. By total revenue?

McDonald’s.

2. Did you know that Tokyo was named number one for the

top ten best restaurant cities in the world?


Not For the First Date!

If you want to make a good first impression on your first

date, then you had better be careful what you eat!

• When you compare spaghetti and steak, which is better

for a first date? Why?

• When you compare hamburgers and sushi, which is better

for a first date? Why?

NG1_11_a - Let’s Call It a Night 1

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to end an

evening out with friends.



Key words : evening / men / handshake / smiling


1. call it a night

: decide or agree to stop doing something

e.g.) Let’s call it a night.

= Let’s go home.


2. shut-eye

: sleep

e.g.) I’ll feel better after I get some shut-eye.

= I’ve got to go home and sleep it off.


3. wuss out

: fail to do or complete something as a result of fear or lack

of confidence

e.g.) Are you wussing out on me?

= Finished already?


4. slowing down

: live or work less actively or intensely

e.g.) No, no ― I’m slowing down, Ken. It’s already

midnight.

= I need to stop, Ken. It’s quite late.


5. crawl out

: get out of something by crawling

e.g.) Just have to crawl out of bed by 6:00 tomorrow for

that meeting.

= I have to get up by 6:00 tomorrow for that meeting.


6. bail

: leave or abandon something

e.g.) Sorry to have to bail so early, but don’t leave on my

account!

= I’m sorry to have to go so early, but don’t leave

because of me.




Ken: Hey, can I get one more round of drinks over here,

please?

Derek: No, no ― I’m slowing down, Ken. It’s already

midnight.

Ken: Come on, you aren’t wussing out on me, are you?

Derek: Nope. Just have to crawl out of bed by 6:00

tomorrow for that meeting.

Ken: I’ll let you off this time, but you owe me next time, OK?

Derek: You’re on. Sorry to have to bail so early, but don’t

leave on my account!

Ken: I won’t! Well, it looks like Josh has had enough, too. I

guess it’s time to call it a night.

Derek: I’ll see you guys at the office after lunch.

Ken: Yeah, go sleep it off. Don’t want to get blamed for your

lousy presentation tomorrow.

Derek: Ha-ha. Thanks for the support!



Do you often stay out late during the work week? Why?


Drinking and Cultures

• ◉ WEST ◉

Toasting in Sweden involves eye contact but no glass

touching. A ”skol” and a nod to everyone will do the trick.

◉ EAST ◉

When you drink Chinese liquor, baju, drink with restraint.

Draining your glass will result in a refill. If you do not want

more, leave the glass half-full.

NG1_11_b - Let’s Call It a Night 2

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to end an

evening out with friends.



1. Do you usually stay out as late as you can when

gathering with people?

2. What kind of excuses do you give for leaving a gathering

early?

3. How do you say no when you have had enough to drink?


1. all-nighter

: an event or activity that continues throughout the night

e.g.) I can’t pull an all-nighter today.

= I cannot stay up all night this time.


2. say adios

: say goodbye

e.g.) Time to say adios, everyone! Bye! See you next time!

= It’s time for us to leave. So long everyone!


3. hit the road

: leave a place or begin a journey

e.g.) Well, it’s pretty late. It’s time for us to hit the road,

guys!

= It’s already late. Let’s go back home.


4. break away

: leave or stop a particular activity

e.g.) Do we really need to break away so soon?

= Do you have to leave right away?


5. hit the sack

: go to bed

e.g.) I’d better go and hit the sack. I’m pretty tired.

= I’d better go to bed. I’m so exhausted.


6. well-oiled

: drunk

e.g.) I was pretty well-oiled that evening.

= I was pretty drunk that night.




Is it difficult to say no when your colleagues or friends

pressure you to drink more?



1. Did you know, according to a recent survey in Britain, 78%

of workers have missed work because of a hangover?

2. Did you know that alcohol use in Britain accounts for $3.3

billion in lost wages each year?


Best Alcohol-Food Pairings

Do you enjoy having food with drinks?

☑ There are no strict rules, but if you really enjoy your

drink, raise a toast to the dishes that bring out its flavor to

the optimum.

☑ Think about the best food pairings with beer and red

wine.

☑ For your local alcoholic beverage, which food would go

well with it?

NG1_12_a - It’s On Me 1

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to express

the desire to pay for a meal for other people.



Key words : man / singing / great time / evening


1. look after ~

: take care of something or someone

e.g.) I’ll look after the dinner bill.

= I’ll get this one.


2. take care of ~

: deal with something or someone

e.g.) I’m going to take care of the check next time.

= I’ll treat you the next time we go out.


3. tab

: a restaurant or bar bill

e.g.) I’m picking up the tab tonight.

= I’ll pay the bill this evening.


4. time of the day

: an important moment; the time wherein something

specific happens

e.g.) Well, I guess it’s getting to be that time of the day.

= Well, I think it is already past 7 o’clock.


5. I got this

: a statement used to tell someone that you can or will

deal with something

e.g.) Put your card away. I’ve got this one.

= Keep your card. I’ll get this.


6. deal

: an agreement or arrangement, especially in business

e.g.) You got a deal.

= It’s all settled, then.




Annie: Well, I guess its getting to be that time of the day.

Shall we get the bill and go?

Suzie: I suppose you are right. The kids will be home from

school soon.

Annie: I’m going to pick up the tab for lunch today.

Suzie: No, you don’t have to do that. Let me pay for mine.

Annie: Put your card away. I’ve got this one.

Suzie: If I knew you were paying, I would’ve ordered more

than a salad.

Annie: Yeah, you sure didn’t have very much.

Suzie: Well, thanks for lunch, Annie. Let’s do it again soon.

Annie: You got a deal.



What is the custom in your country for picking up the tab

for meals or drinks?


Drinking and Cultures

DO NOT SAY “DUTCH PAY”

“Going Dutch” is the right term to say when you pay the bill

separately, particularly a restaurant bill.

NG1_12_b - It’s On Me 2

LESSON OBJECTIVE


the desire to pay for a meal for other people.



1. Do you like to treat your friends to a meal?

2. When and where was the last time you picked up the tab

for a meal?

3. Have you ever regretted paying the bill for a meal?


1. divvy it up

: divide and share something

e.g.) Let’s divvy it up to keep things equal.

= Let’s split the bill amongst ourselves.


2. go Dutch

: share the cost of something, especially a meal, equally

share the cost of something, especially a meal, equally

e.g.) As this is an expensive restaurant, let’s go Dutch.

= As this is a fancy restaurant, let’s go fifty-fifty.


3. pick up the tab

: pay the bill for something, often at a bar or restaurant

e.g.) You paid for dinner last week, so I’ll pick up the tab

tonight.

= You settled the bill last week, so I’ll pay for dinner

tonight.


4. my treat

: buy or pay for something for someone

e.g.) Put your money away! It’s my treat.

= Keep your money. I’ll pick up the check.


5. it’s on me

: indicate that you would like to pay for something

e.g.) Order whatever you like; dinner is on me tonight.

= Choose whatever you like, I’ll pay for dinner this

evening.


6. dough

: a slang term for money

e.g.) I don’t want to work but I need the dough.

= I need money so I have no choice but to work hard.




Do you think a man should always have to pay for the

woman’s meal on a date?



1. Did you know that 68% of men treat a woman to dinner

on the first date in the US?

2. Did you know that 57% of younger women always offer

to pay on the first date? However, 34% of them are

bothered if a man accepts, and 46% are bothered if he

refuses.


Could I Get a Doggie Bag?

A doggie bag is a container for leftover food to be carried

home from a meal eaten at a restaurant. It is fine to take

leftover food home from a restaurant in most cases.

• Have you ever asked for a doggie bag after a meal?

• Do you usually have the leftovers at home?

NG1_13_a - Budgeting 1

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to create a

monthly budget based on your needs and wants.



Key words : man / calculator / paper / finances


1. spot

: give or lend money to someone

e.g.) Could you spot me $10 until the weekend?

= Could you let me borrow some cash until Friday?


2. can’t afford

: does not have enough money to pay for something

e.g.) I can’t afford that on my salary!

= I don’t get paid enough to purchase that!


3. loaded

: having a lot of money; wealthy

e.g.) His parents must be loaded! They just got him a new

car.

= His parents are so rich that they bought him a new car.


4. Visa

: any type of payment card

e.g.) It’ll be OK. We have our Visa, don’t we?

= It will be alright. We can use our credit card, can’t we?


5. starting to hurt

: cause distress

e.g.) Yeah, and the interest is really starting to hurt.

= Yes, and the interest is seriously affecting our budget.


6. pay (something) off

: pay all of the money that you owe

e.g.) OK, so we’ll pay it off with our next paycheck.

= We’ll just settle our debts next payday.




Krista: I don’t get it. We have enough money, don’t we?

Eric: Krista, we need to set aside enough money for the kid’s

soccer registration.

Krista: I know, but soccer doesn’t start for another month.

Eric: Yeah, but it costs a lot of money. I don’t know if we’ll

have enough.

Krista: It’ll be OK. We have our Visa, don’t we?

Eric: I don’t think paying by credit card would be the best

idea.

Krista: Why not? We use it for everything else.

Eric: Yeah, and the interest is really starting to hurt.

Krista: OK, so we’ll pay it off with our next paycheck.

Eric: OK, so what’s left over for savings?

Krista: Don’t worry. With my new job, we’ll have enough to

cover the basic necessities.



In paying for university, who should take care of the cost,

the student or the parents?


How to Cut Costs

Nearly 60% of respondents told us that the best way to cut

costs is by cooking at home instead of eating out.

• Which ways have you tried to cut your expenses?

NG1_13_b - Budgeting 2

LESSON OBJECTIVE


monthly budget based on your needs and wants.



1. Which do you like better: saving for the future or

spending money on the things that you want?

2. Do you have a planned budget for your family?

3. About how much do you usually spend each day?


1. break even

: earn enough money to pay for expenses, without any

profit

e.g.) If we can sell all of the products today, we should be

able to break even.

= If we can sell all of the items today, we could recover

the money we lost.


2. RRSP

: Registered Retirement Savings Plan

e.g.) Buying an RRSP is a good idea when saving for the

future.

= Having a retirement savings program is a great idea

when thinking of the future.


3. ballpark figure

: the approximate price or cost of something

e.g.) I want to catch a bite before going home.

= Just give me a ballpark figure for the total cost.

= Just give me an estimated cost of it.


4. shoestring budget

: a small or inadequate budget

e.g.) Studying at university teaches you how to live on a

shoestring budget.

= Being a student trains you how to live on a tight

budget.


5. pretty penny

: a large sum of money

e.g.) Wow! That store is charging a pretty penny for that

dress.

= Oh my! That dress is too pricey.


6. cut-rate

: sell for a price lower than usual

e.g.) We went to a cut-rate furniture store to buy some

new furniture for our apartment.

= We went to a cheap furniture shop and were able to

buy some new pieces of furniture for our home.




Some people say that “Money makes the world go around.”

Do you agree?



1. Today, credit cards are responsible for $2.5 trillion in

transactions every year and are accepted in 24 million

locations in 200 countries around the world.

2. In the US, the average amount of credit card debt in 2011

was $15,956 per person.


Guess Who Spends More?

On average, men earn more than women, but does that

mean they spend more?

NG1_14_a - Banking 1

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to do

personal banking at a local bank.



Key words : ATM / woman / money / withdraw


1. deposit

: an amount of money placed or kept into an account

I’d like to make a deposit.

= I want to put money into my account.


2. pre-approved

: passed the approval process and therefore are

guaranteed to be immediately granted the loan if you

apply

e.g.) I just got pre-approved for my loan.

= The bank will let me borrow money.


3. debit

: payment card that deducts money directly from a

consumer’s checking account to pay for a purchase

e.g.) Do you accept debit?

= I’d like to pay for this with my bank card.


4. client card

: a special plastic card given to you by a bank

e.g.) Do you have your client card with you?

= Do you have your bank card with you?


5. happen to ~

: do something by chance

e.g.) Do you happen to know your account number?

= Do you know your account number by chance?


6. bank book

: a small book that is used to officially record how much

money is in a customer’s bank account

e.g.) Yes, would you mind updating my bank book, please?

= Would you please update my passbook?




Mr. Wilson: Good morning. I’d like to deposit this money into my

savings account, please.

Teller: Sure. Do you have your client card with you?

Mr. Wilson: No, sorry. I must have forgotten it at home.

Teller: No problem. Do you happen to know your account number?

Mr. Wilson: Yes. It’s 512 3795 411.

Teller: Alright. Just a moment. Yes, Mr. Wilson. The money is in the

account. Is there anything else I can do for you today?

Mr. Wilson: Yes, would you mind updating my bank book, please?

Teller: No problem. Here you go. Will there be anything else?

Mr. Wilson: No, thank you.

Teller: Have yourself a good day then.

Mr. Wilson: You, too.



Are interest rates too high or too low in your country?


My Bankbook

The following four items are related to your bank book. Discuss

what each term means.

• DEPOSIT

• DIVIDEND

• WITHDRAWAL

• BALANCE

NG1_14_b - Banking 2

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to do

personal banking at a local bank.



1. Which do you prefer: doing your banking at the ATM

machine or with a person?

2. Do you have more than one bank account?

3. Has a bank ever made a mistake with your money?


1. in the red

: spending more money than you earn

e.g.) All of my accounts are in the red. I have to find a

way to make more money.

= All of my accounts are in debt. I have to look for

another way to earn money.


2. slush fund

: money that is kept for unexpected costs

e.g.) Due to that extra money in my slush fund, we should

be able to afford this vacation.

= We could go on a vacation because I have some extra

savings.


3. bailout

: the act of helping a person or organization that is in

difficulty, usually by giving or lending money

e.g.) The banks offered a bailout to the struggling

company. = The banks offered financial assistance to the

struggling company.


4. bounced

: returned by a bank because of insufficient funds in a

checking account

e.g.) The check bounced because there was not enough

money in the account.

= The check was dishonored due to insufficient funds.


5. in the black

: earning more money than you spend

e.g.) The company is in the black this year because of

good sales.

= The company is earning more money this year because

of good sales.


6. go bust

: become bankrupt

e.g.) More than 20 companies in the district went bust

during the last three months.

= During the last three months, more than 20 companies

in the district went bankrupt.




Is it easy to open a new bank account in your country?



1. The word mortgage comes from two Latin words ―

“mort,” meaning death, and “gage,” meaning a pledge or

binding agreement.

2. In 2008, the American government paid $700 billion to

the major US banks to avoid a financial crisis.


Why Did You Choose “That” Bank?

In a recent survey, more than 1,600 people revealed the

following four factors as those that led them to choose their

primary bank.

NG1_15_a - Monthly Bills 1

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to pay

monthly bills at different places of business.



Key words : calculator / pencil / money / eyeglasses


1. utility

: a service that is used by the public, such as an electricity

or gas supply or a train service

e.g.) I’d like to pay my monthly utility bill, please.

= I need to pay for the services I use every month.


2. square up

: settle or pay an account

e.g.) That should square us up.

= That should make us even.


3. plan

: a financial arrangement which caters to the services used

e.g.) How much is the plan for your mobile phone?

= How much do you pay each month for your cell phone data?


4. shut off

: stop the supply of something

e.g.) Well, they got shut off while I was on vacation.

= It got disconnected while I was on vacation.


5. owe

: have the responsibility to pay or give back something

you have received from someone

e.g.) It looks like you owe $157.68.

= You ought to pay me $157.68.


6. cable

: the system of sending television programs or phone

signals along wires

e.g.) Your cable and Internet should be back on within the

next 30 minutes.

= Your regular TV and internet services will be back within

half an hour.




Cashier: Hi, welcome to Kor-Tel. What can I do for you today?

Ian: Yes, I was wondering how I can get my TV and Internet

working again.

Cashier: Sure. What seems to be the problem?

Ian: Well, they got shut off while I was on vacation. I guess I forgot

to pay the bills.

Cashier: Yeah, that would do it. Would you like to pay the bill today?

Ian: I may as well, and could I pay my cell phone bill here, too?

Cashier: Sure, no problem. What is the number on your account?

Ian: 347-555-7294.

Cashier: OK. It looks like you owe $157.68.

Ian: Ouch. OK. At least that should make us all square.

Cashier: Yeah, it should. Your cable and Internet should be back on

within the next 30 minutes.

Ian: Thank you very much.



ㅁ What would happen if everyone in your country stopped

paying taxes?


Paying Monthly Bills

☐ Electricity ☐ Cable

☐ Gas ☐ Newspaper

☐ Telephone ☐ Water Usage

☐ Internet

▶Which items are included in your monthly bills?

NG1_15_b - Monthly Bills 2

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to pay

monthly bills at different places of business.



1. How much do you spend each month paying bills?

2. How do you usually pay for your monthly bills?

3. Have you ever missed a bill payment deadline?


1. highway robbery

: a situation in which you are charged too much for

something

e.g.) The amount that the company charges for its

services is highway robbery.

= The company’s services are way too pricey.


2. out-of-pocket

: paid for with your own money rather than with money

from another source

e.g.) My employer will cover all out-of-pocket expenses

for this business trip.

= All the expenses I’ve paid using my money will be

reimbursed by the company.


3. pay off

: give someone all the money that you have borrowed

from them to buy something

e.g.) Karen took a second job to help pay off her student

loans.

= Karen secured a part-time job to help settle her student

loans.


4. through the nose

: pay too much money for something

e.g.) I hear the guests pay through the nose to stay in a

place like this.

= The guests have to spend a lot to stay in a place like this.


5. in the hole

: owing money, rather than having extra money

e.g.) We are still in the hole by about $30,000.

= We’re still $30,000 in debt.


6. a mint

: a very large amount of money

e.g.) The new roof cost us a mint.

= The new roof cost us a fortune.




How do most people in your country pay their utility bills?



1. According to Mercer’s 2011 cost of living survey, the 5

most expensive cities to live in for foreigners are Luanda, in

Angola, Tokyo, in Japan, ’Djamena, in Chad, Moscow, in

Russia, and Geneva, in Switzerland. Seoul was number 14.

2. While Switzerland uses slightly more electricity than its

neighboring countries, it uses much less than Scandinavia,

the US, and Canada.


How Often Do You…?

Think about what you do on a regular basis.

• Daily : Read a daily newspaper

• Weekly : Have a weekly meeting

• Monthly : Receive a monthly salary

• Quarterly : Hold a quarterly sales meeting

• Yearly : Have a yearly Christmas party

NG1_16_a - Obtaining a Loan 1

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to go to a

bank and apply for a personal loan.



Key words : couple / baby / furniture / house


1. up front

: an amount of money paid before a particular piece of

work or a particular service is done or received

e.g.) How much do I have to pay up front?

= How much is the down payment?


2. interest rate

: the percentage amount that you pay for borrowing

money, or get for lending money, or a period of time,

usually a year

e.g.) I don’t want the interest rate to change.

= I’d prefer having a fixed-rate loan.


3. consolidate

: unite or combine something

e.g.) I need to consolidate my debts.

= I need to combine all of my unsecured debts into a

single monthly payment.


4. personal loan

: money that you borrow from a bank or other financial

organization for your personal, rather than business

e.g.) I’d like to apply for a personal loan.

= I’d like to ask for a consumer loan.


5. identification

: proof of who someone or something is, usually in the

form of documents

e.g.) Do you have any identification for me?

= Do you have any ID cards available?


6. pretty

: quite, but not extremely or almost

e.g.) Well, your credit rating looks pretty good.

= You have an impressive credit score.




James: Hello, may I help you?

Erica: Are you the loan officer here? The person at the desk sent

me to your office.

James: I am. James Mitchell is my name. What can I do for you

today?

Erica: I’m Erica Morris. I’d like to apply for a personal loan.

James: OK. Have a seat. Why do you need the loan?

Erica: Well, my car is old, and I need a new one.

James: OK. Do you have any identification for me?

Erica: Sure. I have my driver’s license. Is that OK?

James: Of course. How much money are you looking to borrow?

Erica: Well, the cars I’m looking at are around $5,000.

James: Well, your credit rating looks pretty good. $5,000 shouldn’t

be a problem.



If you have loans, is it better to pay them off quickly, or to

make only the minimum payment?


Numbers In Words

• Mushroom Risotto with Caramelized Onions

Here is a handy table showing some large numbers in words and

figures. Fill in the blanks and try to read each number.

NG1_16_b - Obtaining a Loan 2

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to go to a

bank and apply for a personal loan.


Give a short answer to the questions below.

1. Have you ever been in debt?

2. How do you buy things you want when you do not have

enough money?

3. Have you ever applied for a loan from the bank?


1. sign (one’s) life away

: give up one’s rights to something by signing a legal

document

e.g.) We are going to sign our lives away when we get a

mortgage to buy a new house.

= We are going to hand over our rights when we get a

mortgage for the new house.


2. house poor

: being relatively broke after purchasing a house or property

due to mortgage payments or other related expenses

e.g.) Their high mortgage has made them house poor.

= They’re having a financial difficulty because of their mortgage


3. up to (one’s) ears

: be very busy, or to have more of something than one

can manage

e.g.) I had to apply for this loan as I was up to my ears in debt.

= I had to apply for this loan to settle my debts.


4. totally broke

: having no money; bankrupt

e.g.) We had to apply for a personal loan as we’re totally broke

= We had to apply for a personal loan for financial aid.


5. not have two nickels to rub together

: be extremely poor; have very little or no money to

spend on basic necessities

e.g.) When they first immigrated to this country, they

didn’t have two nickels to rub together.

= They were struggling financially when they first arrived here


6. cough up

: produce money or information unwillingly

e.g.) I’ve just had to cough up $40 for a parking fine.

= I had to settle a $40 parking fee.




How easy is it in your country to get a personal loan?



1. Americans currently owe more than $875 billion dollars in

college loans, which is more than the total amount owed for

credit cards.

2. Canadian household debt was about 150% of total

household income in 2011.


How Much Do You Need?

How much money do you need for each of the following in

your country?

NG1_17_a - Buying Tech Toys 1

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to buy new

technology gadgets.



Key words : smart phone / notebook / hands / e-coupon


1. bells and whistles

: special features that are added to a product or system to

attract more buyers

e.g.) The new tablets come with all the bells and whistles.

= The new tablets have a lot of attractive features.


2. cutting edge

: very modern and with all the newest features

e.g.) This model is definitely cutting edge.

= This one here has the best technology available right now


3. miles ahead

: a relatively great distance, degree, or interval

e.g.) This company is miles ahead of the competition.

= Our company is much more successful and advanced

than our competitors.


4. text

: send someone a text message by phone

e.g.) I’ll text you the details.

= I’ll send you the details via SMS.


5. slider phone

: a type of mobile phone with a keyboard that you have

to slide open to use

e.g.) Do you have any slider phones?

= Do you have any sliders available?


6. come in ~

: be available

e.g.) Does it come in red?

= Do you have it in red?




Salesman: Hello, sir. Is there anything I can help you with?

Kieren: Yes, I’m looking to get a new smart phone.

Salesman: What kind of smart phone are you looking for?

Kieren: I don’t really know. It’s a gift for my sister, and I don’t really

know much about smart phones.

Salesman: OK. Would you be interested in this new model? It’s very

popular.

Kieren: And expensive, too. I don’t know if I can afford it.

Salesman: That’s no problem. We do have some older models, if

you are interested.

Kieren: Do you have any slider phones?

Salesman: Yes, we do. This one here is the Samsung T401G.

Kieren: I think she’d like this one. Does it come in red?

Salesman: We don’t have one in that color right now, but we could

order one for you.

Kieren: Yes, please do that.



Do you think using cell phones too much is bad for your

physical or mental health?


Are You An Early Adopter?

How aggressive are you when it comes to technology?

✩ Early Adopters

Opinion leaders, more socially forward, experiment with new ideas

in a careful way

✩ Laggards

Conservative people with belief in conventional beliefs, tend to be

advanced in age

• Do you think you are an early adopter?

NG1_17_b - Buying Tech Toys 2

LESSON OBJECTIVE


technology gadgets.



1. Why do you think Apple products are so popular around

the world?

2. Which tech company do you prefer using?

3. Which do you prefer: always buying a product when it is

new, or waiting until it becomes less expensive?


1. tablet

: a portable computer with a flat touch screen rather than

a separate keyboard and/or mouse

e.g.) I just bought a new tablet. Now I can do my work

while commuting.

= I can work on the move because of this new tab.


2. app

: a software program that runs on a mobile device

e.g.) Now that I have this new app for my phone, you

should be able to find me anywhere.

= Now that I have installed the new software, you can

easily track me.


3. firewall

: a software used to maintain the security of a private

network

e.g.) I don’t think we can download that program because

of the firewall.

= The security system does not allow us to download

programs.


4. warranty

: a written promise from a company or a person to repair

or replace a product that you buy from them if it

develops a fault within a fixed period of time

e.g.) The product comes with a two-year warranty.

= We were given a two-year insurance for this item.


5. tech guru

: a person who has a broad interest in technology and

loves everything “techy”

e.g.) I took my broken computer to a tech guru and he

told me how to fix it.

= A computer specialist told me how to fix my broken

notebook.


6. boot

: cause a computer or a computer program to become

ready for use

e.g.) You will be surprised to see how fast your system

boots this time.

= You’ll be surprised to see how fast your computer

restarts this time.




How often do you buy technical gadgets online?



1. Did you know that, in the last part of 2011 alone, 3.62

million notebooks were sold by Apple?

2. Did you know that the first camera phone was released in

Japan in 2000?


Basic Functions

We have several basic applications on our Smartphone’s.

Let’s talk about the function of each application.

NG1_18_a - Getting Tickets 1

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to inquire

about and buy tickets for different events.



Key words : man / sparkler / concert / having fun


1. queue

: a line of people who are waiting for something

e.g.) The queue starts over there.

= The line begins on the other side.


2. going for

: (especially of a price) generally accepted as fair or

correct; current; the approximate amount of something

e.g.) How much are the tickets going for?

= How much do the tickets cost?


3. general admission

: admission to unreserved seating at a concert, sports

event, etc.

e.g.) General admission seats are cheaper than orchestra ones.

= The main seat is less expensive than the seats up front.


4. sold out

: having all available tickets or accommodations sold

completely and especially in advance

e.g.) I want to get my tickets before they are sold out.

= I’d like to buy tickets before they’re gone.


5. comes to

: reach a particular total when everything is added

together

e.g.) With the service charge, it comes to $39.95 per ticket.

= A total of $39.95 each ticket including service charge.


6. the ones

: used to refer to a particular thing or person within a

group or range of things or people

e.g.) Let’s have the ones on the end, please.

= Let’s get the seats at the end, please.




Cashier: Next in line, please. How may I help you today, sir?

Josh: Hi, do you have any tickets left for the concert?

Cashier: Yes, we do. How many would you like to purchase?

Josh: It’ll just be me and my wife. How much are they going for?

Cashier: With the service charge, it comes to $39.95 per ticket.

Josh: OK, that’s not so bad. We’ll take two, then.

Cashier: We have two on the end, Row L, in orchestra. We also

have two in the middle, but closer up, in Row E.

Josh: Let’s have the ones on the end, please. Here’s my credit card.

Cashier: That’ll be $79.90. Sign here and here are your tickets.

Josh: Thanks. Oh, and what time do the doors open?

Cashier: The lobby opens at 6:00 and the show starts at 7:00. Enjoy

the show!

Josh: Thanks! I’m sure we will.



Is it easy to get movie or concert tickets in your country?

Describe the procedure.


Where Is the Best Seat?

Individual seating preferences may vary. However, to ensure the best

possible viewing experience, it is recommended to have a 36-

degree viewing angle from the farthest seat in the auditorium.

If you want to get the best audio experience, you should sit about

two-thirds of the way back from the screen, in a seat one or two

away from the exact center.

• Do you have a certain seating preference?

• Where do you usually sit at a movie theater?

NG1_18_b - Getting Tickets 2

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to inquire

about and buy tickets for different events.



1. What kind of ticketed events are most common in your

city, and which do you prefer to attend?

2. What was the most memorable ticketed event you have

ever attended?

3. What is one upcoming event or show you would like to

attend, and why?


1. pit

: an area in the front of a theater where the musicians

perform

e.g.) Do you care if we get the pit tickets or general

admission? = Do you want the area closest to the stage

or the open seating?


2. splurge

: spend more money than usual on something for yourself

e.g.) I really love that band, so I’m going to splurge on

tickets.

= I really admire that band, so I don’t mind spending a

lot for their tickets.


3. scalper

: a person who sells tickets at increased prices without

official permission

e.g.) A scalper just tried to sell me a ticket at twice the

regular price!

= A ticket reseller just offered me a pass twice its original

price!


4. face value

: the value or price shown, for example on a stamp, a coin,

or a bill

e.g.) You shouldn’t pay above face value for a ticket.

= You should not pay more than the ticket’s stated value..


5. big name

: a very famous person

e.g.) She’s a big name and her shows should sell out.

= She’s quite popular so her shows are sure to be a hit.


6. hot ticket

: a person or thing that is much in demand

e.g.) He’s the current hot ticket on the hard-core hip-hop block

= He is in demand for hardcore hip-hop enthusiasts.




Do you often have to wait in line for tickets?

Why or why not?



1. Did you know that ticket scalping illegal in thirteen US

states?

2. Did you know that, in 2010, Broadway shows sold

approximately $1.037 billion in tickets?


Cutting In Line

To cut in line means to enter a line at any position other

than the end.

Cutting in line is also known as:

▪ line jumping

▪ barging in

▪ skipping

▪ breaking

▪ shorting

▪ pushing in

• If you are waiting in line, how would you deal with

someone who has cut in line?

ID: Loud Voice (May/24/12:03)

I openly announce, loudly enough so that everyone within a

20-foot radius can hear me, that the person is rude,

inconsiderate, and ill mannered…

ID: Nice Guy (May/20/17:29)

I usually say ‘Excuse me,’ but it mostly depends on the

person’s response and my mood at that time.

• How would you deal with it?

NG1_19_a - Getting Some New Wheels 1

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to purchase

a new car from a dealership.



Key words : couple / boxes / pretend / driving


1. energy-efficient

: using little electricity, gas, etc.

e.g.) I need an energy-efficient vehicle.

= I’d like a car that has a good fuel economy rating.


2. feature

: a typical quality or an important part of something

e.g.) What are the standard features?

= What are the usual components?


3. sticker price

: the stated price or value of something

e.g.) Can you take a little off the sticker price?

= Will you give me a little discount, please?


4. fit the bill

: be suitable for something or for a particular purpose

e.g.) I definitely have some great cars that fit the bill.

= I surely have some great cars that fit the description.


5. top-notch

: of the best quality

e.g.) This model is a top-notch choice.

= This is an outstanding model.


6. roomy

: having plenty of space or room

e.g.) It’s really comfortable and actually quite roomy.

= This place is very spacious.




Salesman: Hi, ma’am. May I help you?

Maddie: Yes, thanks. I’m in the market for a new car.

Salesman: What type of vehicle do you have in mind?

Maddie: I’m looking for something kind of sporty and compact that

has a high energy efficiency rating.

Salesman: I definitely have some great cars that fit the bill. Are you

interested in any particular make or model?

Maddie: I’m open to suggestions, but I heard that Honda has some

excellent safety ratings this year, so I’d like to start there.

Salesman: Sure. This model is a top-notch choice. It has great fuel

economy and it’s a bestseller this month.

Maddie: It’s really comfortable and actually quite roomy. The center

console is nice, and I love the rearview camera.

Salesman: That comes standard, but we also have an optional GPS.

Maddie: I’d like to see how this handles on the road. I really like the

feel of this one



What kinds of cars are popular in your country? Why?


It Doesn’t Go

GENERAL MOTORS (GM) had a problem when they introduced the

Chevy Nova in South America. Despite their best efforts, they were

not selling many cars.

They finally realized that, in Spanish, “Nova” means “it doesn’t go”.

Sales improved dramatically after the car was renamed the “Caribe”

NG1_19_b - Getting Some New Wheels 2

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to purchase

a new car from a dealership.



1. Do you have a car? If you do, please describe it.

2. What features do you think are important in a car?

3. What is your dream car?


1. drive a hard bargain

: argue in a very determined way in order to reach an

agreement that benefits you

e.g.) He really drove a hard bargain, but I think we got a

good deal.

= He negotiated skillfully, but I guess we got a good deal.


2. options

: something that is added, at extra cost, to a basic

product or service to make it more attractive, efficient, etc.

e.g.) I wish I could afford a vehicle with all the options.

= I wish I could buy a car with the features I like.


3. soup-up

: made faster or more powerful or effective

e.g.) Matt’s souped-up car is very loud when it drives

down our street.

= Matt’s enhanced car is very noisy when it drives down

our street.


4. test drives

: an act of driving a car that you are considering buying,

in order to see if you like it

e.g.) Before I make a decision, I want to take both models

for test drives.

= Before I finalize my decision, I want to take both

models out for a trial run.


5. carpool

: a group of people who travel together, especially to work or

school, usually in a different member’s car each day

e.g.) We’re going to the same place. Why don’t we carpool?

= We’re going to the same place. Why don’t we share a ride?


6. road hog

: a driver who is dangerous because they do not think

about other drivers

e.g.) I have never liked his driving, he is such a road hog.

= He is such a reckless driver.




In your country, where do most people go to buy cars? Why?



1. Did you know that the average price of a new car in the

US is $28,400?

2. Did you know that a new car usually loses 25-40% of its

value within the first two years?


Different Types of Cars

According to a survey, 39% of respondents preferred

compact cars, followed by mid-sized sedans at 20% and

SUVs at 16%.

NG1_20_a - My New Wardrobe 1

LESSON OBJECTIVE


clothes at retail stores.



Key words : women / shopping / clothes / shop


1. two-for-one

: buy one, get one free; a sales promotion in which the

consumer gets two products or services for the price of one

e.g.) Can I get these two-for-one?

= Are these buy-one-get-one-free?


2. fitting room

: a room or area in a shop where you can put or try on

clothes to make sure they fit before you buy them

e.g.) Do you want me to open a fitting room for you?

= Are you ready to try those on?


3. clearance

: an occasion when goods are offered for sale cheaply so

that people will be encouraged to buy them and there

will be space for new goods

e.g.) Where’s the clearance section?

= Which ones are on sale?


4. new arrivals

: the introduction of something new such as a product or service

e.g.) Where are the new arrivals?

= Can you point me to the new spring collection?


5. price range

: the amount of money that you can afford to pay for

something

e.g.) They’re gorgeous! But a little out of my price range.

= They’re beautiful; but it’s way over my budget!


6. large selection

: a choice or range of different types of something

e.g.) We have a large selection over here, and today they

are buy-one-get-one-free.

= We have a lot of supplies over there, and we have a

special promo today.




Madison: Excuse me. Can you point me to the new arrivals?

Saleswoman: Of course. Right this way. We have some lovely floral

dresses that just came in for spring.

Madison: They’re gorgeous! But a little out of my price range.

Saleswoman: We have a lot of items on sale today for our seasonal

clearance.

Madison: I’m really looking for some skinny jeans today.

Saleswoman: We have a large selection over here, and today they

are buy-one-get-one-free

Madison: Great. Do you have any other sizes? I think I need a

slightly larger pair

Saleswoman: Yes, I’ll see what we have in the back. Would you like

me to open a fitting room for you?

Madison: Yes, thanks. My arms are getting tired already!

Saleswoman: Sure. It’s room 6 when you’re ready.



What is the best place to buy clothing in your city?


Clothing

When buying clothes, we often consider their fabric patterns. Now,

let’s learn what we call some of these patterns.

① solid color

② striped

③ polka-dotted

④ plaid

⑤ print

⑥ checked

⑦ floral

⑧ paisley

NG1_20_b - My New Wardrobe 2

LESSON OBJECTIVE


clothes at retail stores.



1. What kind of clothing do you have in your wardrobe?

2. Do you consider yourself fashionable? Why or why not?

3. Describe the outfit you are wearing today.


1. a steal

: a thing bought or offered for sale more cheaply than is

usual or expected; a bargain

e.g.) This dress is such a steal! I can’t believe how much

I’m saving today!

= This is such a good deal; I can’t believe how much I saved!


2. rock-bottom prices

: at the lowest possible level or in the worst situation

e.g.) That department store has rock-bottom prices

because they are closing down.

= That department store has the lowest prices because

they are going out of business.


3. BOGO

: buy one, get one free

e.g.) The shoes today are BOGO, so we can both get a pair.

= The shoes today are 2 for 1, so we can both get a pair.


4. twin set

: a woman’s jumper and cardigan that have the same

color or pattern and are worn together

e.g.) Mom got me a pretty blue twin set when we went

shopping together last weekend.

= Mom bought me a matching sweater and cardigan

when we went shopping last weekend.


5. wash-and-wear

: (of a garment or fabric) easily washed, drying quickly,

and not needing to be ironed

e.g.) All my clothes are wash-and-wear, so I don’t have to

worry about ironing them.

= All of my clothes are drip-dry, so I don’t have to worry

about ironing them.


6. old hat

: not interesting because of being familiar

e.g.) The winter coats and jackets we saw in the fashion

show looked like old hat to me.

= The fashion show’s winter collection this year is not that

impressive.




Do you think it is important to consider the country of

origin when buying clothing? Why or why not?



1. Did you know the average American household spends

$1,769 on clothing?

2. Did you know that, according to a Nielsen Company

survey, 36% of online purchases are for clothing?


Then & Now Fashion Trends

Here’s a look at some of the trends young people have

made popular over the past five decades.

• What about today?

NG1_21_a - The Post Office 1

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to get

things done at the post office.



Key words : man / delivery service / sign / package


1. post

: the public system that exists for the collecting and

delivering of letters

e.g.) I need to drop a few letters in the post.

= I need to mail these letters.


2. snail mail

: letters or messages that are sent by post rather than by email

e.g.) Did you send the package by snail mail?

= Was it sent by standard mail?


3. stamp

: a small adhesive piece of paper stuck to something to

show that an amount of money has been paid, in

particular a postage stamp

e.g.) What kind of stamp do I need to put on the letter?

= How much does it cost to send this letter?


4. airmail

: a system of sending letters and packages by aircraft,

typically overseas

e.g.) You can send it standard post, airmail, or priority post.

= You can send it via standard post, express mail or

priority post.


5. priority post

: mail consisting of merchandise weighing more than 12

ounces sent at first-class rates

e.g.) How much does priority post to the UK cost?

= How much does express delivery to the UK cost?


6. too rich for (one’s) blood

: too expensive or fancy to suit one’s taste or preferences

e.g.) Ouch! That’s too rich for my blood.

= That’s way over my budget!




Post Office Clerk: Good afternoon. How can I help you today?

Customer: Hi. I need to send this package overseas.

Post Office Clerk: Where are you sending it to?

Customer: The UK. What are my options?

Post Office Clerk: You can send it standard post, airmail, or priority

post.

Customer: Well, it needs to get there ASAP, so I won’t send it by

snail mail. How much does priority post to the UK cost?

Post Office Clerk: Let’s see, it would cost $65 for one day delivery

or three day delivery for $50

Customer: Ouch! That’s too rich for my blood. I guess I’ll send it by

airmail

Post Office Clerk: OK, good enough. That will cost $43.20, and I’ll

make sure that it goes out tonight.

Customer: That’ll be great. Thanks for your help, and have a

wonderful afternoon

Post Office Clerk: To you as well



What kind of business can you do at a post office in your

country?


Shipping Label

Packing labels ensure that your packages are handled properly

when they are shipped. Look at each symbol above and think of its

meaning

NG1_21_b - The Post Office 2

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to get

things done at the post office.



1. How often do you use the post office?

2. What kind of activities do you usually do at the post office?

3. Is it expensive to send letters and packages in your country?


1. blackmail

: the act of getting money from people or forcing them to do

something by threatening to tell a secret of theirs or to harm

them

e.g.) The man was charged with blackmail.

= The man was found guilty of extortion.


2. go postal

: become very angry and do something violent

e.g.) When he lost his job, everyone was worried he would go

postal.

= When he lost his job, everyone was concerned he would go

mad.


3. junk mail

: mail that advertises products and services and is sent to people

although they have not asked to receive it

e.g.) My mailbox was filled with nothing but junk mail.

= My letter box was filled with nothing but ad mail.


4. dead mail

: an unclaimed or undelivered piece of mail

e.g.) The letter with no return address went back to the post

office as dead mail.

= The letter with no return address went back to the post office

as undeliverable mail.


5. poison-pen letter

: a letter in which very unkind or unpleasant things are written

about the person it is sent to, in order to offend or upset them

e.g.) Most politicians get poison-pen letters, sometimes

threatening their lives.

= Most politicians get hate mails, sometimes bothering their lives.


6. man of letters

: a man, usually a writer, who knows a lot about literature

e.g.) = He is a man of letters, and we have had a good deal of

literary conversation.

= He is a well-read person, we’ve had a lot of interesting things

to talk about.




How has the post office changed over the last 10 years in your

country?



1. Did you know the average cost to send a letter from Canada to

the US is 75 cents?

2. Did you know that December 20th is the busiest mailing day of

the year in North America? On that day, an average of 801 million

letters, cards and packages are processed each year.


Packing Materials

When you wrap a product and send it as a postal package, you can

use various materials for packing. Here are four main materials.

Guess what each is and when you might use it.

NG1_22_a - The Dry Cleaners 1

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to drop off

dirty clothes at the dry cleaners.



Key words : men / laundry / detergent / reading


1. in-house

: done or existing within an organization

e.g.) What in-house services do you offer?

= What types of work do you do here?


2. alteration

: a change made to the size or shape of a piece of

clothing so that it fits better

e.g.) Do you do alterations? = Is a tailor on site?


3. launder

: wash, dry, and iron clothes

e.g.) Can I get these shirts laundered?

= Could you clean these shirts, please?


4. hem

: the bottom edge of a piece of cloth, folded up and sewn,

on an item of clothing

e.g.) The hem on the left leg is coming loose.

= The stitch on the left leg is coming loose.


5. seamstress

: a woman whose job is sewing, especially clothes

e.g.) We can fix that, too, but it’ll be a few more days

since our seamstress is backed up this week.

= We can fix that, too but it’ll take days since our

dressmaker is quite busy.


6. ring

: a circular marking or pattern

Yes. Good as new- and we got rid of the ring around the

collar, too.

= Yes, it looks good as new and we also got rid of the

stain around the collar.




Steve: Hi, I have a few dress shirts to pick up.

Clerk: Can I see your ticket, please? Yes, those are ready

today. Anything to drop off?

Steve: Yes. Can I have these pants cleaned, please? Also, the

hem on the left leg is coming loose.

Clerk: We can fix that, too, but it’ll be a few more days since

our seamstress is backed up this week.

Steve: That’ll be fine. When will they be ready for pick up?

Clerk: Probably by Friday. We’ll give you a call. About that

stain you pointed out...

Steve: Yes. Were you able to get it out? Nothing I tried

worked.

Clerk: Yes. Good as new ― and we got rid of the ring

around the collar, too.

Steve: Great, thanks! I can always count on you guys to save

me from embarrassment.



What types of services are offered at a typical dry cleaner in

your country?


Ironing Technique

When you iron a shirt, where do you start? Number the steps in

sequence from 1 to 10.

☐ Collar

☐ Yoke

☐ Right-front panel

☐ Left-front panel

☐ Plain front

☐ Sleeve

☐ Sleeve packet

☐ Cuff

☐ Hem

☐ Fly front (hidden buttons)

NG1_22_b - The Dry Cleaners 2

LESSON OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of the lesson, you will be able to drop off

dirty clothes at the dry cleaners.



1. How do you clean your laundry at home?

2. What kind of things do you take to the dry cleaners, and how

much does it cost for service?

3. Do you prefer to do your laundry at home or take items to

the cleaners?


1. dirty laundry

: personal or private matters that could cause

embarrassment if made public

e.g.) Nobody wants people to see their dirty laundry.

= Nobody wants people to know their unpleasant secret.


2. let out

: make a piece of clothing wider or larger by changing

where it is sewn or adding more cloth

e.g.) I need to see if my wife can let out the waist on my pants

= I need to check if my wife can extend the waist on my pants


3. take (someone) to the cleaners

: get a lot of money from someone, especially by cheating them

e.g.) That investment really took him to the cleaners.

= He was scammed by that investment.


4. falling apart at the seams

: (of a person or system) be in a very poor condition and

near to collapse

e.g.) I feel like I’m falling apart at the seams.

= I feel like I am going to break down.


5. take (something) in

: make a piece of clothing narrower, by changing the

position of some of the stitches joining it together

e.g.) Take your pants to a tailor and see if he can take

them in a little for you.

= Take your pants to the tailor and see if he can adjust it

a little for you.


6. launderette

: a place where you pay to use machines that wash and

dry clothes

e.g.) Drinks machines, televisions and magazines are all

necessities in a modern launderette.

= Different amenities should be accessible in a modern

laundry shop.




How much do the various services cost at your local dry

cleaner?



1. Did you know that, as of 2011, the total number of

employees in the laundry and dry cleaning industry is

178,341, and the number of businesses is 38,667?

2. Did you know that the average dry cleaning bill for a

typical American family is less than $150 a year, and for

businessperson is between $500 and $1,500?


Laundry Tools

We use several tools for laundry.

For each item, answer the following questions:

• What is it?

• When do you use it?

NG1_23_a - The Honey Do List 1

LESSON OBJECTIVE


list of odd jobs that need completing around the house.

Start



Key words : man / shopping / push cart / vegetable section


1. laundry

: clothes and linens that need to be washed or that have

been newly washed

e.g.) I have to do the laundry today.

= I must wash and dry the clothing today.


2. mow

: cut grass or grain with a machine or tool with a blade

e.g.) You have to mow the lawn.= The grass needs to be cut.


3. spring cleaning

: the act of thoroughly cleaning a house, usually done once a

year

e.g.) Yup! Perfect time for some spring cleaning.

= Yeah! The best time for cleaning-out.


4. needs to be done

: something that is required to be done

e.g.) So, what needs to be done again?

= So, what has to be accomplished again?


5. weeding

: the act of removing wild plants from a place where they are

not wanted

e.g.) Once you’ve done that, the garden needs weeding.

= Once you’ve done that, you need to pull out some wild

plants in the garden.


6. vacuum

: clean something by using a vacuum cleaner

e.g.) Oh, and don’t forget to vacuum the living room.

= Don’t forget to clean the living room.




Daniel: Ah, I love spring. Things are finally starting to warm up.

Melissa: Yup! Perfect time for some spring cleaning

Daniel: Oh, yeah. I almost forgot. So, what needs to be done again?

Melissa: To start with, you have to mow the lawn

Daniel: Alright. I’m sure Barney wouldn’t mind if I borrow his mower.

Melissa: Once you’ve done that, the garden needs weeding

Daniel: Yes, dear

Melissa: Oh, and don’t forget to vacuum the living room.

Daniel: Right. Anything else?

Melissa: No, I think that should be all for today

Daniel: OK. Lawn, garden, living room. Got it. Um… what are you

going to do?



How does your family divide the chores around the house?


Easiest & Hardest Areas

Imagine that you have to divide the sections of your apartment to

clean with your roommate. Which parts of the house would you

most enjoy cleaning? In order to create a fair situation, could you

describe how you and your roommate might assign the areas for

cleaning?

NG1_23_b - The Honey Do List 2

LESSON OBJECTIVE


list of odd jobs that need completing around the house.



1. How do you usually divide up the chores in your home?

2. Which chores do you least like doing?

3. Which chores do you have to do when you get home every day?


1. lend a hand

: help someone do something, especially something that needs

physical effort

e.g.) My son lends a hand every Saturday by taking out the

garbage.

= My son helps out every Saturday by taking out the garbage.


2. make (oneself) scarce

: go away from a difficult situation in order to avoid trouble

e.g.) When my daughter hears me asking for help with the

housework, she always makes herself scarce.

= When my daughter hears me asking for help with the house

chores, she always runs away.


3. do (someone) a good turn

: do something kind that helps someone else

e.g.) If someone needs our help, we should do them a good turn

and help them.

= If anyone needs our help, we should lend a helping hand.


4. pitch in

: become involved in something helpful

e.g.) When I really need help, my husband pitches in and helps out

= When I really need help, my husband joins in and helps out.


5. keep house

: do the cooking, cleaning, and other tasks involved in the

running of a household

e.g.) My mother kept house economically and cooked all the

meals herself.

= My mother lived practically and cooked all the meals herself.


6. storm in a teacup

: a lot of unnecessary anger and worry about a matter that is not

important

e.g.) They were arguing about who should go to the supermarket,

but it was just a storm in a teacup.

= They had a petty fight about who should go to the

supermarket.




How have household chores changed when your parents were

your age?



1. Canadian men aged 25 to 54 spent an average of 2.5 hours

per day doing unpaid household work. In contrast, the average

Canadian women spent 4.3 hours per day.

2. The majority of British teens do not participate in household

chores. Approximately 75% have never done laundry or cleaned

the bathroom and 35% have never cooked a meal.


Where and When Do We Use These Tools?

Explain what each tool is, where we use it, and when.

NG1_24_a - Getting To The Gym 1

LESSON OBJECTIVE


the importance of fitting exercise into a busy schedule.



Key words : man / coach / training / progress


1. couch potato

: a person who sits and watches a lot of television and

does not have an active life

e.g.) I’m starting to become a couch potato.

= I watch too much television these days.


2. pump iron

: lift heavy weights for exercise

e.g.) I feel like pumping iron today.

= I’m in the mood for lifting weights today.


3. second wind

: a return of strength or energy that makes it possible to

continue in an activity or start again

e.g.) Hitting the gym will give me my second wind.

= Going to the gym gives me a lot of energy.


4. out of shape

: not physically healthy enough for difficult exercise

because you have not been involved in physical activities

e.g.) I’m getting so out of shape.

= My body condition isn’t so good nowadays.


5. hit the gym

: head to the gym to work out

e.g.) I was thinking of hitting the gym, but I don’t have

the energy to work out.

= I was thinking of going to the gym, but I don’t have the

strength to work out.


6. workout

: a period of physical exercise

e.g.) Why don’t you just have a quick workout and come

home?

= Let’s just exercise for a bit and go home.




Frank: Hi, honey, what are you doing?

Diana: Hey, you’re calling late. Are you still at work?

Frank: Yes, but I’m just leaving. I was thinking of hitting the

gym, but I don’t have the energy to work out.

Diana: Well, maybe you should skip going to the gym today.

Frank: I’d love to, but I haven’t been to the gym in two

weeks. I feel really out of shape these days.

Diana: Why don’t you just have a quick workout and come

home?

Frank: Yeah, good idea. I’ll pump some iron and hit the

treadmill for a quick run.

Diana: You always get your second wind after you exercise.

Frank: OK, I’ll hurry, and we can do something when I get

home.

Diana: Sounds great. Have a good workout, and see you

soon.



Do you have a regular exercise routine at a sports club?


Top Three Commonly Broken New Year’s Resolutions

✘ LOSE WEIGHT AND GET FIT

One research study says that 60% of gym memberships go

unused and attendance is usually back to normal by mid-

February.

✘ QUIT SMOKING

Only an estimated 15% of people who try to quit manage to

stay cigarette-free six months later.

✘ LEARN SOMETHING NEW

Resolving to learn something new is exciting. But, soon people

remember there is a reason they have not learned all this yet.

They say they will do it if they have more time.

• What were your New Year’s Resolutions this year?

• Did you successfully keep your resolutions?

NG1_24_b - Getting To The Gym 2

LESSON OBJECTIVE


the importance of fitting exercise into a busy schedule.



1. Is exercise important to you and your lifestyle?

2. Is it expensive to belong to a sports club in your country?

3. What kind of exercise do you like doing at a sports club?


1. fit as a fiddle

: very healthy and strong

e.g.) I’ve been exercising for two years now, and I’m fit as a fiddle.

= I’ve been exercising for two years now, and I’m in shape.


2. spare tire

: a layer of fat around a person’s waist

e.g.) I lost my spare tire through a lot of hard work at the gym

= I lost my belly fat through a lot of hard work at the gym


3. do some lengths

: a complete trip around a race track that is repeated several

times during a competition

e.g.) I think I’ll do some lengths in the pool after work tonight.

= I think I’ll swim some laps in the pool after work tonight.


4. shed a few pounds

: lose some weight

e.g.) I really need to start working out to shed a few pounds.

= I have to start working out to lose weight.


5. hale and hearty

: (especially of old people) healthy and strong

e.g.) In spite of her old age, she looks hale and hearty.

= In spite of her old age, she looks physically fit.


6. bag of bones

: someone who is extremely thin

e.g.) He’s turning into a bag of bones. He lost so much weight.

= He’s all skin and bones.




What are some other ways to get exercise besides going to a sports

club?



1. Did you know that, each year, the number one New Year’s

resolution people make is to eat healthier and get in shape?

2. Did you know that, according to recent surveys, the best time of

day for people with busy schedules to exercise is in the morning?


What’s Best For You: Running, Yoga, or Swimming?

Running, swimming, and yoga are all great exercises to incorporate

into your workout, but which one is right for you?

☐ RUNNING

Running is an exercise that you can do anywhere in any kind of

apparel. If you are not an outdoorsy type, you can run on a

treadmill.

☐ SWIMMING

Swimming is the perfect aerobic exercise if you have to be easy on

your joints or you are just getting back into exercise after suffering

an injury.

☐ YOGA

If you are looking for a low impact and relaxing workout, yoga is a

great exercise. It will help with flexibility, endurance, and balance

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