ESL WORKSHEET - Diplomatic language

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS

NICE GUY

LinguaHouse

Mar. 8, 2021

Level: Pre-Intermediate (A2-B1)
Type of English: General English
Tags: Behavior, Feelings and Emotions; Diplomatic Language; Making and Receiving Compliments; Making Small Talk; Vocabulary and Grammar
Publication date: 03/08/2021

Students review and extend vocabulary about relationships and listen to dialogues related to four different relationships. They also recognize functional language related to complimenting, congratulating and praising, and suitable responses, and activate the language in a pair work speaking activity. There is also a short optional extension activity about greetings cards, which recycles language from this lesson. (by Stephanie Hirschman)

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AUDIO TRANSCRIPT

Dialogue 1
Leo: So, there’s one final item to discuss: sales. Well done, Chloe – we have a lot of new customers, thanks to you.
Chloe: You’re too kind. It was a team effort.
Leo: Maybe so, but I know you’re very good at talking to customers.
Chloe: I'll take that, thanks.
Leo: Keep up the good work.

Dialogue 2
Leo: Hi! It’s nice to see you out and about. Congratulations on the new baby. What a cute kid!
Woman: Thanks!
Leo: How’s he sleeping? We haven’t heard him crying at night.
Woman: Not too bad.
Leo: Glad to hear it. Good luck!

Dialogue 3
Leo: Wow! Did you finish painting the kitchen?
Partner: Yes, I finished this morning. What do you think?
Leo: I really like the color that you chose. Good job!
Partner: I’m glad you like it. I'm really tired, so you're cooking tonight!

Dialogue 4
Leo: Hi! You look nice today.
Friend: You, too.
Leo: That jacket really suits you. Where did you get it?
Friend: Actually, my sister bought it for me.
Leo: Say hi to her for me! Let’s get a coffee and sit down for a chat. Do you want some cake?...

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