ESL WORKHSEET - Common social expressions 1

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS

COMMON EXPRESSIONS 1

LinguaHouse
Feb. 24, 2022

Level: Pre-Intermediate (A2-B1)
Type of English: General English
Tags: Socializing; Greetings and Meetings; Social Expressions; 13-15 Years Old; 16-18 Years Old; Situation Based; Vocabulary Lesson
Publication date: 02/24/2022

This short lesson filler teaches common social expressions that English speakers use in a variety of situations, including be careful, bless you, congratulations, cheers, good luck, never mind, etc. The students practice the expressions through a role-play activity.

• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audios (Am/Br English).

AUDIO TRANSCRIPT

1
Person A: I have an important exam tomorrow.
Person B: Good luck!

2
Person A: Achoo!
Person B: Bless you!

3
Person A: Cheers!
Person B: Cheers!

4
Person A: I must drive home now, but I am very tired.
Person B: Be careful!

5
Person A: I don’t think we’ll have time to stop there.
Person B: Never mind.

6
Person A: Can I take another chocolate?
Person B: Help yourself.

7
Person A: Have a good weekend.
Person B: Same to you.

8
Person A: Could you pass me the salt, please?
Person B: Here you are.

9
Person A: My aunt died today.
Person B: My condolences.

10
Person A: I’ve passed my driving test!
Person B: Congratulations!

Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/common-expressions-1. Accessed on February 5, 2024. © 2008–2024 LinguaHouse.com. All rights reserved.