ESL WORKHSEET - Common social expressions 2

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS

COMMON EXPRESSIONS 2

LinguaHouse
Feb. 4, 2024

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; 18+ Years Old; Situation Based; Vocabulary Lesson
Publication date: 02/04/2024

This short lesson filler teaches common social expressions that English speakers use in a variety of situations, including well done, calm down, get well soon, what a shame, go ahead, it doesn’t matter, 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’ve just won the lottery!
Person B: Lucky you!

2
Person A: I’m off to the party.
Person B: Have fun!

3
Person A: My plane leaves in two hours.
Person B: Have a good trip!

4
Person A: My interview is over. I got the job!
Person B: Well done!

5
Person A: John lost his cell phone this morning. It had all his contacts in it.
Person B: What a shame!

6
Person A: I’m afraid I’m staying in this weekend. I’ve got the flu.
Person B: Get well soon.

7
Person A: I lost my job today. What am I going to do? I’m so worried.
Person B: Calm down!

8
Person A: Lend me your bike. I’ll give it back to you next year.
Person B: No way!

9
Person A: I’m sorry, I spilled a little water on your floor.
Person B: It doesn’t matter.

10
Person A: Can I ask you a question?
Person B: Go ahead.

Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/common-expressions-2. Accessed on February 5, 2024. © 2008–2024 LinguaHouse.com. All rights reserved.