INTRODUCING YOURSELF AND OTHER PEOPLE

We are going to see some expressions we use in English to introduce oneself or someone to a friend, the expressions will depend on whether the situation is formal or informal.

How to greet people (in informal contexts) 

Saying hello

Hey Jane! Hi Jane! Alright, Jane! Alright, mate!

Asking someone how they are

How are you?  How you doing?  How you going?  How's it going?  You alright?

Saying you are well

Good, thanks!  Fine, thanks!  Not bad, not bad!  Alright, thanks!  I'm OK!

Returning the question when someone has asked if you are well

And you?  How about you?  What about you?

Greet people (formal) How to introduce people (in formal situations)

Greetings
Good	morning	sir madam Mr Jones Mrs Smith
	afternoon
	evening
Introducing yourself
I just wanted to introduce myself,  I don't believe we've met before,  I don't think we've actually met formally yet,			my name is... I'm...
Introducing someone else
I'd like to introduce you to…  There's someone I'd like you to meet, this is…  Have you met…?

Expressing pleasure to have met someone

Pleased to meet you.  Nice to meet you.  Very nice to meet you. It's a pleasure to meet you.

Returning the compliment

Likewise.  And you.

How to say goodbye 

I'm off!
OK,  All right, Well then, Right then, Anyway,	(guys,) (folks,) (everyone,)	it's time to let's we should I'm going to we're going to	make a move. head off. go. leave you.
See you...
See you	later! soon! tomorrow! tonight! at 8! at work! at the party!

Nice to see you...
Nice to It's been lovely to It was great to Good to	see you. catch up.

Have a lovely...
Have a	lovely great  nice wonderful	weekend!  holiday! evening! afternoon! time!

Thanking your host...
Thanks very much for	dinner/lunch - it was lovely! a lovely evening. having me. (if you have stayed overnight)

In a hurry...
I'm so sorry, I'm really sorry, I'm afraid	I've got to I'm going to have to I'm gonna have to (informal)	rush off! hurry! dash!  run!

 When you meet people you say "Good morning" first thing in the morning, "Good afternoon" from about 12.00 till around 17.00 and "Good evening" from then on. 
When leaving, you say "Goodbye".

"Bye" is more informal.

When leaving at night, you say "Goodnight".

When going to bed you say "Goodnight."

NOW YOU HAVE SOME ACTIVITIES TO DO IN THE CLASSROOM:

Listen to some greetings

spelling test greetings

listening about Stephanie

Listening

Meeting people

Tell me about yourself

SONG

THE BEATLES,HELLO;GOODBYE

http://youtu.be/y_g_onyrRiE

Hello Goodbye

by The Beatles

You say yes, I say no,
You say stop and I say go, go, go!
Oh no!
You say goodbye and I say hello,
Hello, hello!
I don't know why you say goodbye
I say hello,
Hello, hello!
I don't know why you say goodbye
I say hello.

I say high, you say low.
You say why, and I say I don't know.
Oh, no!
You say goodbye and I say hello.
Hello, hello!
I don't know why you say goodbye
I say hello.
Hello, hello!
I don't know why you say goodbye
I say hello.

Why, why, why, why, why, why
Do you say good bye?
Goodbye, bye, bye, bye, bye.

Oh, no!
You say goodbye and I say hello.
Hello, hello!
I don't know why you say goodbye
I say hello.
Hello, hello!
I don't know why you say goodbye
I say hello.
Hello, hello!
I don't know why you say goodbye I say hello.
Hello!

Hela, heba helloa.
Hela, heba helloa.

MORE VIDEOS:

Saying goodbye and hello 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEBIw0hHadk

JUST FOR LAUGH

CINEMA

READING

How do you make children's films appeal to adults?

How do you make children films appeal to adults?

Flowcharts(How to make movies)

           

What are the Oscars?

The United States Of Movies: Map Assigns A Flick To

 Every State (PICTURE)

The United States of movies

LISTENINGS
top movies 2005
Movie trailers
movie sounds and clips
Movie reviews
Where´s the movie theater?
Movies
Movie Speeches
Movie excerpts
Movies and DVD rentals
Cinema
QUIZZES
Movie quiz
James Bond Quiz
Film collocations
to the movies
The film quiz
Abreviations used for movie rating in the USA
A-Z Movies quizz
VOCABULARY
Film Vocabulary
Vocabulary in conversation
Vocabulary to write film reviews
WRITING
How to write a film review
WEBQUEST
HItchcock on the Internet
VIDEOS
250 People´s Introductions from different films
Tha flatmates agreeing on what to watch
Self portrait trailer
film-reviewing-terms-explained
Movie clips
SONGS

"Hollywood"

Everybody comes to Hollywood
They wanna make it in the neighborhood
They like the smell of it in Hollywood
How could it hurt you when it looks so good

[Chorus:]
Shine your light now
This time it's gotta be good
You get it right now (yeah)
'Cause you're in Hollywood

There's something in the air in Hollywood
The sun is shining like you knew it would
You're ridin' in your car in Hollywood
You got the top down and it feels so good

I lost my memory in Hollywood
I've had a million visions, bad and good
There's something in the air in Hollywood
I tried to leave it but I never could

[Chorus]

There's something in the air in Hollywood
I've lost my reputation, bad and good
You're ridin' in your car in Hollywood
You got the top down and it feels so good

Music stations always play the same songs
I'm bored with the concept of right and wrong

Everybody comes to Hollywood
They wanna make it in the neighborhood
They like the smell of it in Hollywood
How could it hurt you when it looks so good

[Chorus]

'Cause you're in Hollywood
'Cause you're in Hollywood
In Hollywood [repeat three times]

Check it out, this bird has flown

[Chorus]

'Cause you're in Hollywood
'Cause you're in Hollywood
In Hollywood [repeat three times]

Push the button
Don't push the button
Trip the station
Change the channel
[Repeat x4] 


JUST FOR LAUGH

SCHOOL AND EDUCATION

READING:

The British Education System

Read the text you´ll find in the following weblink : http://www.learnenglish.de/culture/educationculture.htm

and answer the following questions:

1.What are the  main differences between the Scottish exams and the rest of the exams in the UK?

2.What are the main differences between school holidays in Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK?

3.What other term is it preferably used to call public schools in England? Why?

4.How was the term public school invented?

5. What do the following  public school terms stand for? Bad egg; bibbling; brushing; clipe;coxy; fag;muzz.

LISTENINGS:
College majors
College textbooks
Back to school supplies
School report
University Degree
pros and cons of wearing school uniform
Katie´s school day
Maryse´s typical schoolday
Caps and gown
US middle and high school
VOCABULARY EXERCISES
school supplies
things in the classroom
educational subjects
VIDEOS:
Shakira's Speech at Oxford Union
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yRm3GCZ2U4

Tips for International Students

Write some of the things International students should or shouldn´t do if they want to study in USA.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c66CzhERrGE&feature=related

Culture Shock - International Students 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQtzQn1Rvc8&NR=1

My life as an international student

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIuAcfKoX18&NR=1

Celebrities on YouTube to beat bullying

SONGS:
 A Song for Teachers - You Have Made A Difference

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwsKWiXlA78&feature=related

Pink Floyd - We Don't Need No Education 

(helicopter in background)
(beat)
When we grew up and went to school
There were certain teachers who would hurt the children any way they could
A boring ready region upon anything we did exposing every weakness how the kid did bye the kid (laughter)
Out in the middle of nowhere 
they were at home at night 
their fat and psychopathic wives would beat them, 
to within inches of their lives
(beat)
We don´t need no education
We don´ t need no thought control
No dark sarcasm in the class room
Teachers leave those kids alone
(yells) Hey, teachers! Leave those kids alone!
All in all, it's just a
Nother brick in the wall
All in all, you're just a
Nother brick in the wall
(british kids)
We don´t need no education
We don´t need no thought control
No dark sarcasm in the class room
Teachers leave those kids alone
(yells) Hey, teachers! Leave those kids alone!
All in all, it's just a
Nother brick in the wall
All in all, you're just a
Nother brick in the wall
(beat)
If u dont eat ur meat u kant have ne pudding
How kan u have any pudding if u dont eat ur meat
If u dont eat ur meat u kant have ne pudding
How kan u have any pudding if u dont eat ur meat
If u dont eat ur meat u kant have ne pudding
How kan u have any pudding if u dont eat ur meat
(kids screaming)
(beeping)

The Wombats School uniforms

Lyrics to School Uniforms :

It all started on the school bus,
You were 9 and I was 10,
Remember you had a Walkman,
All I had was a middle part and a pen

Oh sweet Louise,
Whatever happened to her?

Then is all went downhill,
You grew tall I stayed the same,
I guess that's just puberty,
Making us boys all play a losing game

Oh sweet Louise

I always found it hard to work things through,
Those school uniforms made a joke,
Made a joke of me and you,
I'm glad I'm not back in school

She got an older boyfriend (how could she?)
Had a beard,
Smoked Marlboro red,
How can I compete with that? (how can he?)
I don't even know the location of the bike sheds

Oh sweet Louise

I always found it hard to work things through,
Those school uniforms made a joke,
Made a joke of me and you,
I always found it hard to work things through,
Those school uniforms made a joke,
Made a joke of me and you

I remember short skirts,
Long hair,
My hormones flying everywhere

I always found it hard to work things through,
Those school uniforms made a joke,
Made a joke of me and you,
I always found it hard to work things through,
Those school uniforms made a joke,
Made a joke of me and you

I'm glad I'm not back in school

AT THE RESTAURANT

                                                  AT THE RESTAURANT

READING

Read the text and answer the questions 

 Lily’s Kitchen – A Dogs-Only Restaurant Opens in London

Lily’s Kitchen may not be the world’s first restaurant for dogs, but it’s certainly the coolest one right now. Dogs get to eat for free, have their bellies rubbed and can even listen to a nice story. What more could they ask for?
Lily’s Kitchen recently opened on Pimlico Road, in London’s upscale Belgravia neighborhood, and dog owners were quick to have their pooches test out the menu, for free. That’s right, your four-legged friends get to sit at one of the restaurant’s three tables and fill up their bellies with organic food served by a waiter, and you don’t have to pay for it. It sounds to good to be true, but this is just a clever way a dog food company has found to promote their line of organic foods.
During the six week period Lily’s Kitchen is open, dogs will get the chance to be the stars, for a change, while their owners relax or take care of their daily chores. The dogs are served their favorite dishes in paper bowls, by waiters who actually love serving canines, because they never complain about the food, check or stuff like that. After they’ve filled their stomachs, dogs have a wide range of pleasant activities to enjoy. They can have their bellies rubbed, snooze on a comfy sofa, have their aches soothed by a holistic vet, or even enjoy a nice story, read to them by members of the restaurant staff.
While there are always those who complain this sort of things are just stupid, many London dog owners are already in love with Lily’s Kitchen. It offers them the chance to carry on with their daily activities, knowing their dear companion is well taken care of. So even though Lily’s Kitchen is just a temporary establishment, a permanent restaurant for dogs could prove quite profitable.
QUESTIONS:
1) What kind of facilities can dogs get at this restaurant?
2) What is the real purpose of this restaurant?
3) How long will Lily´s kitchen be opened?
4) Why do waiters like serving dogs?
5) Find synonyms in the text for the following words or phrases:
  2 words for dog, stomach,variety,doze to have a snap or sleep,pains.

McDonald's 'Happy Meals' with toys banned to fight childhood obesity

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/7647021/McDonalds-Happy-Meals-with-toys-banned-to-fight-childhood-obesity.html

'Greaseless Spoon' café serves low-fat fry-up

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/7611297/Greaseless-Spoon-cafe-serves-low-fat-fry-up.html
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS AT THE RESTAURANT
http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/words/restaurant.htm
http://www.learnenglish.de/vocabulary/eatout.htm
http://www.englishpage.com/vocabulary/interactivelesson4.html
LISTENINGS
READING AND LISTENING

Rise of the all-you-can-eat restaurant http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/8320043.stm A DIALOGUE AT THE RESTAURANT http://www.elllo.org/english/0501/512-Akane-Restaurant.html

http://www.audioenglish.net/english-learning/efl_restaurant.htm
Joe's Hamburger Restaurant
http://www.esl-lab.com/fastfood/fastfoodrd1.htm
Eating out
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/multimedia/london/unit6/listen2.shtml

Deer dives through diner window

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8305023.stm

Quiz:  Restaurants

http://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/173.html

http://www.englishpage.com/vocabulary/interactivelesson4a.htm

http://www.englishpage.com/vocabulary/interactivelesson4b.htm

http://a4esl.org/q/h/vm/m-restaurant.html

http://esl.about.com/od/vocabularybeginners/a/Gap-Fill-Food-And-Restaurants.htm

   SONG  SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Scenes From An Italian Restaurant

A bottle of white, a bottle of red
Perhaps a bottle of rose instead
We'll get a table near the street
In our old familiar place
You and I-face to face

A bottle of red, a bottle of white
It all depends on your appetite
I'll meet you any time you want
In our Italian Restaurant.

Things are okay with me these days
Got a good job, got a good office
Got a new wife, got a new life
And the family's fine
We lost touch long ago
You lost weight I did not know
You could ever look so good after
So much time.

I remember those days hanging out
At the village green
Engineer boots, leather jackets
And tight blue jeans
Drop a dime in the box play the
Song about New Orleans
Cold beer, hot lights
My sweet romantic teenage nights

Brenda and Eddie were the
Popular steadies
And the king and the queen
Of the prom
Riding around with the car top
Down and the radio on
Nobody looked any finer
Or was more of a hit at the
Parkway Diner
We never knew we could want more
Than that out of life
Surely Brenda and Eddie would
Always know how to survive.

Brenda and Eddy were still going
Steaday in the summer of '75
when they decided the marriage would
Be at the end of July
Everyone said they were crazy
"Brenda you know you're much too lazy
Eddie could never afford to live that
Kind of life."
But there we were wavin' Brenda and
Eddie goodbye.

They got an apartment with deep
Pile carpet
And a couple of paintings from Sears
A big waterbed that they bought
With the bread
They had saved for a couple
Of years
They started to fight when the
Money got tight
And they just didn't count on
The tears.

They lived for a while in a
Very nice style
But it's always the same in the end
They got a divorce as a matter
Of course
And they parted the closest
Of friends
Then the king and the queen went
Back to the green
But you can never go back
There again.

Brenda and Eddie had had it
Already by the summer of '75
Fromhe high to the low to
The end of the show
For the rest of their lives
They couldn't go back to
The greasers
The best they could do was
Pick up the pieces
We always knew they would both
Find a way to get by
That's all I heard about
Brenda nd Eddie
Can't tell you more than I
Told you already
And here we are wavin' Brenda
And Eddie goodbye.

A bottle of red, aa bottle of white
Whatever kind of mood you're in tonight
I'll meet you anytime you want
In our Italian Restaurant.