Lezione d'inglese basata sui dialoghi tra Sarah e Michael – Parte 2
Inglese B1: pratica con il dialogo di Sarah e Michael come chiedere cosa mettersi, esprimere nervosismo e gestire argomenti delicati prima di incontrare la famiglia.
Sarah e Michael parlano alla vigilia di domenica: lui deve dirle qualcosa di importante e il discorso ruota intorno all'incontro con tutta la sua famiglia. Sarah è nervosa, teme di non piacere alla madre di lui, vuole capire se il pranzo è formale o casual e chiede quali argomenti sia meglio lasciar perdere.
Da questa scena nasce una conversazione in inglese di livello B1 molto concreta: si imparano formule per aprire un argomento serio, per dire da quanto tempo state insieme, per esprimere un timore con «What if…?», per chiedere cosa mettersi e per mettere un limite educato sulla propria privacy. Sono frasi che servono davvero quando si conosce la famiglia del partner o si affrontano temi sensibili come il divorzio e il rifiuto. Inizia la lezione e prova a ripetere a voce alta la domanda con cui chiedere se l'incontro è formale o casual.
Cosa imparerai
- Sai introdurre una domanda importante con una formula educata e aggiungere una seconda domanda
- Sai indicare da quanto tempo state insieme usando "have been together for…"
- Sai esprimere un timore preciso con "nervous" e "What if…?"
- Sai distinguere un invito formale da uno casual e parlare di abbigliamento
- Sai porre un confine sulla tua privacy e segnalare a qualcuno i temi da trattare con cautela
Focus linguistico
- Formule per aprire un argomento serio: something important
- Durata della relazione: have been together for…
- Ansia e ipotesi: nervous, What if…?
- Codice di abbigliamento e tono: formal, casual
- Lessico delicato: private life, divorce, rejection
Trascrizione inglese
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Good morning, and welcome to your English practice lesson.
Today, we will practice with a conversation between Michael and Sarah, two people talking in a coffee shop about their jobs, their homes, and their future.
Listen carefully and repeat after me.
Our first sentence, Sarah, you are late.
I already drank one coffee and started the second one Sarah you're late I already drank one coffee and started the second one good let's practice the word already here are five examples example one I have already finished my homework I have already finished my homework example two she has already left the office she has already left the office example three we already know the answer we already know the answer example four he has already eaten lunch he has already eaten lunch example five they have already bought the tickets they have already bought the tickets I understand already means something happened earlier than expected Exactly.
Next sentence.
The hotel meeting ran long.
My manager talked about the summer schedule for 40 minutes.
The hotel meeting ran long.
My manager talked about the summer schedule for 40 minutes.
Now, let's practice the phrase ran long.
Here are five examples.
Example 1.
The film ran long, so we missed the bus.
The film ran long, so we missed the bus.
Example 2.
My class ran long this morning.
Example 3.
The meeting ran long because everyone had questions.
Example 4.
The concert ran long, but nobody wanted it to end.
The concert ran long, but nobody wanted it to end.
Example 5.
Dinner ran long, so we stayed at the restaurant until midnight.
Dinner ran long, so we stayed at the restaurant until midnight.
I understand.
If something ran long, it took more time than planned.
Exactly.
Next sentence.
But the training means extra hours for two weeks.
I will be very tired.
But the training means extra hours for two weeks.
I will be very tired.
Let's practice the word training.
Here are five examples.
Example 1.
The new staff need two days of training.
Example 2.
She is doing training for her new job.
She is doing training for her new job.
Example 3.
The training starts at 9 on Monday.
The training starts at 9 on Monday.
Example 4.
Good training makes workers feel confident.
Good training makes workers feel confident.
Example 5.
I finished his training last month.
I finished his training last month.
I understand.
Training is when you learn how to do a job or a skill.
Exactly.
Next sentence.
I do hate it, but I hate the idea of you eating a cold sandwich more.
I do hate it, but I hate the idea of you eating a cold sandwich more.
Let's practice the word hate.
Here are five examples.
Example 1.
I hate waiting in long lines.
I hate waiting in long lines.
Example 2.
She hates cold weather.
Example 3 We hate missing the last train Example 4 He hates doing the same thing every day He hates doing the same thing every day Example 5 I hate the idea of you walking home alone at night I hate the idea of you walking home alone at night.
I understand.
Hate is a very strong feeling against something.
Exactly.
Next sentence.
I am nervous, but I said yes.
I am nervous, but I said yes.
Let's practice the word nervous.
Here are five examples.
Example 1.
I am nervous about my exam tomorrow.
I am nervous about my exam tomorrow.
Example 2.
She felt nervous before her first day at work.
She felt nervous before her first day at work.
Example 3, he gets nervous when he speaks in public.
Example 4, we were nervous about the results.
Example 5, do not be nervous, you will do great.
I understand.
Nervous means worried or a little afraid about something.
Exactly.
Let's practice the word experience.
Here are five examples.
Example 1.
She has 10 years of experience in hotels.
Example 2.
I need more experience before I can get that job.
Example 3.
Travel gives you experience of other cultures.
Example 4.
He has no experience with children.
Example 5.
This job is a great chance to get experience.
I understand.
Experience is the knowledge you get from doing something.
Exactly.
Next sentence.
I want to move out of my flat in the autumn.
I want to move out of my flat in the autumn.
Let's practice the phrase move out.
Here are five examples.
Example 1.
They will move out of their flat next month.
They will move out of their flat next month.
Example 2.
I moved out of my parents' house when I was 20.
I moved out of my parents' house when I was 20.
Example 3.
She wants to move out and live alone.
She wants to move out and live alone.
Example 4.
We have to move out before the end of June.
We have to move out before the end of June.
Example 5.
Moving out is expensive, but it feels good.
Moving out is expensive, but it feels good.
I understand.
To move out means to leave a home and go to a new one.
Exactly.
Next sentence.
Because then we could see each other more.
Not every day, just more than now.
Because then we could see each other more.
Not every day, just more than now.
Let's practice the phrase, see each other.
Here are five examples.
Example 1.
We see each other every weekend.
We see each other every weekend.
Example 2.
They have not seen each other for a year.
They have not seen each other for a year.
Example 3.
It is hard to see each other when we are so busy.
Example 4.
Do you two still see each other?
Example 5.
We should see each other more often.
I understand.
See each other means two people meet or spend time together.
together.
Exactly.
Next sentence.
I will think about October, but first coffee.
I will think about October, but first coffee.
Let's practice the word think.
Here are five examples.
Example 1.
I need time to think about your offer.
I need time to think about your offer.
Example 2.
She thinks about her family every day.
She thinks about her family every day.
Example 3.
Think carefully before you decide Think carefully before you decide Example 4 He is thinking about changing his job Example 5.
We will think about it and call you tomorrow.
I understand.
To think about something means to consider it carefully.
Very good.
Let's finish with a short summary of our most useful words and phrases today.
We practiced already, ran long, training, hate, nervous, experience, move out, see each other, and think about.
These are all common and useful in everyday conversation.
Thank you.
I feel more confident using these words now.
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Good morning.
Today we will practice English with a conversation between Michael and Sarah, who are talking about meeting Michael's family for lunch on Sunday.
Listen carefully and repeat after me.
Our first sentence.
Sarah, I need to ask you something important before Sunday.
Repeat.
Sarah, I need to ask you something important before Sunday.
Let's practice the phrase something important.
Here are five examples.
Example 1.
I have something important to tell you.
Example 2.
She left something important on the table.
She left something important on the table.
Example 3.
Is there something important in this letter?
Example 4.
We missed something important in the meeting.
Example 5.
He forgot something important at home.
I understand.
Something important means a thing that really matters.
Exactly.
Next sentence.
your whole family?
Michael, we have only been together for two months.
Your whole family?
Michael, we have only been together for two months.
Let's practice the phrase, been together.
Here are five examples.
Example 1, we have been together for three years.
We have been together for three years.
Example 2, they have been together since college.
They have been together since college.
Example 3, how long have you been together?
How long have you been together?
Example 4, my parents have been together for 40 years.
My parents have been together for 40 years.
Example 5, we have been together for only a few weeks.
We have been together for only a few weeks.
I understand.
Been together means in a relationship with someone.
Exactly.
Next sentence.
Did you tell them about the management course rejection?
Let's practice the word rejection.
Here are five examples.
Example 1, the rejection letter arrived today.
Example 2, he was sad about the rejection.
Example 3, a rejection is not the end of the world.
A rejection is not the end of the world.
Example 4.
She told no one about the rejection.
She told no one about the rejection.
Example 5.
After one rejection, he tried again.
After one rejection, he tried again.
I understand.
A rejection is when someone says no to you.
Exactly.
Next sentence.
But I am nervous.
What if your mother does not like me?
But I am nervous.
What if your mother does not like me?
Let practice the word nervous Here are five examples Example 1 I am nervous about the exam I am nervous about the exam Example 2, she feels nervous before every flight.
She feels nervous before every flight.
Example 3, do not be nervous, you will do well.
Do not be nervous, you will do well.
Example 4, he was nervous on his first day at work.
He was nervous on his first day at work.
Example 5.
We were all nervous before the big match.
We were all nervous before the big match.
I understand.
Nervous means worried or a little afraid.
Exactly.
Next sentence.
What should I wear?
Is it a formal lunch or a casual one?
What should I wear?
Is it a formal lunch or a casual one?
Let's practice the word casual.
Here are five examples.
Example 1.
The party is casual, so wear jeans.
Example 2.
He likes casual clothes on weekends.
Example 3.
It was a casual conversation, not a meeting.
Example 4.
Our office is casual on Fridays.
Our office is casual on Fridays.
Example 5.
She gave a casual wave and left.
She gave a casual wave and left.
I understand.
Casual means relaxed and not formal.
Exactly.
Next sentence.
That is acceptable, but please stop sharing my private life.
That is acceptable, but please stop sharing my private life.
Let's practice the word private.
Here are five examples.
Example 1.
This is a private conversation.
Example 2.
She keeps her private life separate from work.
Example 3.
That is private information.
Example 4.
We met in a private room.
room.
Example 5.
He wants some private time.
He wants some private time.
I understand.
A private means personal and not for everyone.
Exactly.
Next sentence.
Do not ask Emma about her husband.
They are getting a divorce.
Do not ask Emma about her husband.
They are getting a divorce.
Let's practice the word divorce.
Here are five examples.
Example 1.
They are getting a divorce after 10 years.
Example 2.
Divorce is hard for the whole family.
Example 3.
She told me about the divorce.
Example 4.
He moved out after the divorce.
Example 5.
Do not ask about the divorce.
Do not ask about the divorce.
I understand.
A divorce is when a marriage ends.
Exactly.
Next sentence.
Emma's soup is very spicy.
She puts too much pepper in it.
Emma's soup is very spicy.
She puts too much pepper in it.
Let's practice the word spicy.
Here are five examples.
Example 1.
This soup is too spicy for me.
This soup is too spicy for me.
Example 2.
He loves spicy food.
He loves spicy food.
Example 3.
The sauce is spicy but delicious.
The sauce is spicy but delicious.
Example 4.
I want something spicy for dinner.
I want something spicy for dinner.
Example 5.
Is the chicken spicy?
Is the chicken spicy?
I understand.
Spicy means having a strong, hot taste.
Exactly.
Next sentence.
True, but you are braver than you think.
True, but you are braver than you think.
Let's practice the word braver.
Here are five examples.
Example 1.
She is braver than her brother.
She is braver than her brother.
Example 2.
You get braver every day.
You get braver every day.
Example 3.
He felt braver after the talk.
He felt braver after the talk.
Example 4.
I am braver with my friends near me.
Example 5.
The children were braver than expected.
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nostro sito web. Link nella descrizione. Buongiorno e benvenuto alla tua lezione
di pratica dell'inglese. Oggi ci eserciteremo con una conversazione tra Michael e Sarah,
due persone che parlano in un caffè dei loro lavori, delle loro case e del loro futuro.
Ascolta attentamente e ripeti dopo di me. La nostra prima frase, Sarah, sei in ritardo. Ho già bevuto
un caffè e ho iniziato il secondo Sarah sei in ritardo ho già bevuto un
caffè e ho iniziato il secondo bene esercitiamoci sulla parola already ecco
cinque esempi esempio uno I have already finished my homework I have already
finished my homework esempio due she has already left the office she has
already left the office esempio tre we already know the answer we already know
the answer esempio quattro he has already eaten lunch he has already eaten lunch
esempio cinque they have already bought the tickets they have already bought the
tickets Ho capito already significa che qualcosa è successo prima del previsto
Esatto. Prossima frase. The hotel meeting ran long. My manager talked about the summer schedule for 40 minutes.
The hotel meeting ran long. My manager talked about the summer schedule for 40 minutes.
Ora esercitiamoci sulla frase ran long. Ecco cinque esempi.
Esempio 1. The film ran long, so we missed the bus.
The film ran long, so we missed the bus.
Esempio 2. My class ran long this morning.
Esempio 3. The meeting ran long because everyone had questions.
Esempio 4. The concert ran long, but nobody wanted it to end.
The concert ran long, but nobody wanted it to end.
Esempio 5. Dinner ran long, so we stayed at the restaurant until midnight.
Dinner ran long, so we stayed at the restaurant until midnight.
Ho capito. Se qualcosa ran long, ha richiesto più tempo del previsto.
Esatto. Prossima frase.
But the training means extra hours for two weeks. I will be very tired.
But the training means extra hours for two weeks. I will be very tired.
Esercitiamoci sulla parola training. Ecco cinque esempi.
Esempio 1. The new staff need two days of training.
Esempio 2. She is doing training for her new job.
She is doing training for her new job.
Esempio 3. The training starts at 9 on Monday.
The training starts at 9 on Monday.
Esempio 4. Good training makes workers feel confident.
Good training makes workers feel confident.
Esempio 5. I finished his training last month.
I finished his training last month.
Ho capito. Training è quando impari come fare un lavoro o acquisisci una competenza.
Esatto. Prossima frase.
I do hate it, but I hate the idea of you eating a cold sandwich more.
I do hate it, but I hate the idea of you eating a cold sandwich more.
Esercitiamoci sulla parola hate. Ecco cinque esempi.
Esempio 1. I hate waiting in long lines.
I hate waiting in long lines.
Esempio 2. She hates cold weather.
Esempio 3 We hate missing the last train Esempio 4 He hates doing the same thing every day He hates doing the same thing every day Esempio 5 I hate the idea of you walking home alone at night
I hate the idea of you walking home alone at night. Ho capito. Hate è un sentimento molto forte contro qualcosa.
Esatto. Prossima frase. I am nervous, but I said yes.
I am nervous, but I said yes.
Esercitiamoci sulla parola nervous. Ecco cinque esempi.
Esempio 1. I am nervous about my exam tomorrow.
I am nervous about my exam tomorrow.
Esempio 2. She felt nervous before her first day at work.
She felt nervous before her first day at work.
Esempio 3, he gets nervous when he speaks in public.
Esempio 4, we were nervous about the results.
Esempio 5, do not be nervous, you will do great.
Ho capito. Nervous significa preoccupato o un po' spaventato per qualcosa.
Esatto. Esercitiamoci sulla parola experience.
Ecco cinque esempi.
Esempio 1.
She has 10 years of experience in hotels.
Esempio 2.
I need more experience before I can get that job.
Esempio 3.
Travel gives you experience of other cultures.
Esempio 4.
He has no experience with children.
Esempio 5.
This job is a great chance to get experience.
Ho capito.
Experience è la conoscenza che ottieni facendo qualcosa.
Esatto.
Prossima frase.
I want to move out of my flat in the autumn.
I want to move out of my flat in the autumn.
Esercitiamoci sulla frase move out.
Ecco cinque esempi.
Esempio 1.
They will move out of their flat next month.
They will move out of their flat next month.
Esempio 2.
I moved out of my parents' house when I was 20.
I moved out of my parents' house when I was 20.
Esempio 3.
She wants to move out and live alone.
She wants to move out and live alone.
Esempio 4.
We have to move out before the end of June.
We have to move out before the end of June.
Esempio 5.
Moving out is expensive, but it feels good.
Moving out is expensive, but it feels good.
Ho capito.
To move out significa lasciare una casa e andare in una nuova.
Esatto.
Prossima frase.
Because then we could see each other more.
Not every day, just more than now.
Because then we could see each other more.
Not every day, just more than now.
Esercitiamoci sulla frase see each other.
Ecco cinque esempi.
Esempio 1. We see each other every weekend.
We see each other every weekend.
Esempio 2. They have not seen each other for a year.
They have not seen each other for a year.
Esempio 3. It is hard to see each other when we are so busy.
Esempio 4. Do you two still see each other?
Esempio 5. We should see each other more often.
Ho capito. See each other significa che due persone si incontrano o passano del tempo insieme.
insieme. Esatto. Prossima frase. I will think about October, but first coffee. I
will think about October, but first coffee. Esercitiamoci sulla parola think. Ecco
cinque esempi. Esempio 1. I need time to think about your offer. I need time to
think about your offer. Esempio 2. She thinks about her family every day.
She thinks about her family every day. Esempio 3.
Think carefully before you decide Think carefully before you decide Esempio 4 He is thinking about changing his job
Esempio 5. We will think about it and call you tomorrow.
Ho capito. To think about something significa considerarlo attentamente.
Molto bene. Concludiamo con un breve riepilogo delle nostre parole e frasi più utili oggi.
Ci siamo esercitati su already, ran long, training, hate, nervous, experience, move out, see each other,
e think about. Sono tutte comuni e utili nella conversazione quotidiana.
Grazie. Ora mi sento più sicuro nell'usare queste parole.
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Buongiorno.
Oggi ci eserciteremo con l'inglese con una conversazione tra Michael e Sarah,
che parlano di incontrare la famiglia di Michael per pranzo la domenica.
Ascolta attentamente e ripeti dopo di me.
La nostra prima frase.
Sarah, I need to ask you something important before Sunday. Ripeti.
Sarah, I need to ask you something important before Sunday.
Esercitiamoci sulla frase something important.
Ecco cinque esempi.
Esempio 1. I have something important to tell you.
Esempio 2. She left something important on the table.
She left something important on the table.
Esempio 3. Is there something important in this letter?
Esempio 4. We missed something important in the meeting.
Esempio 5. He forgot something important at home.
Ho capito. Something important significa una cosa che conta davvero.
Esatto. Prossima frase.
your whole family?
Michael, we have only been together for two months.
Your whole family?
Michael, we have only been together for two months.
Esercitiamoci sulla frase been together.
Ecco cinque esempi.
Esempio 1, we have been together for three years.
We have been together for three years.
Esempio 2, they have been together since college.
They have been together since college.
Esempio 3, how long have you been together?
How long have you been together?
Esempio 4, my parents have been together for 40 years.
My parents have been together for 40 years.
Esempio 5, we have been together for only a few weeks.
We have been together for only a few weeks.
Ho capito.
Been together significa essere in una relazione con qualcuno.
Esatto.
Prossima frase.
Did you tell them about the management course rejection?
Esercitiamoci sulla parola rejection.
Ecco cinque esempi.
Esempio 1, the rejection letter arrived today.
Esempio 2, he was sad about the rejection.
Esempio 3, a rejection is not the end of the world.
A rejection is not the end of the world.
Esempio 4. She told no one about the rejection.
She told no one about the rejection.
Esempio 5. After one rejection, he tried again.
After one rejection, he tried again. Ho capito. A rejection è quando qualcuno ti dice di no.
Esatto. Prossima frase.
But I am nervous. What if your mother does not like me?
But I am nervous. What if your mother does not like me?
Esercitiamoci sulla parola nervous Ecco cinque esempi Esempio 1 I am nervous about the exam I am nervous about the exam
Esempio 2, she feels nervous before every flight.
She feels nervous before every flight.
Esempio 3, do not be nervous, you will do well.
Do not be nervous, you will do well.
Esempio 4, he was nervous on his first day at work.
He was nervous on his first day at work.
Esempio 5. We were all nervous before the big match.
We were all nervous before the big match.
Ho capito. Nervous significa preoccupato o un po' spaventato.
Esatto. Prossima frase.
What should I wear? Is it a formal lunch or a casual one?
What should I wear? Is it a formal lunch or a casual one?
Esercitiamoci sulla parola casual. Ecco cinque esempi.
Esempio 1. The party is casual, so wear jeans.
Esempio 2. He likes casual clothes on weekends.
Esempio 3. It was a casual conversation, not a meeting.
Esempio 4. Our office is casual on Fridays.
Our office is casual on Fridays.
Esempio 5. She gave a casual wave and left.
She gave a casual wave and left.
Ho capito. Casual significa rilassato e non formale.
Esatto. Prossima frase.
That is acceptable, but please stop sharing my private life.
That is acceptable, but please stop sharing my private life.
Esercitiamoci sulla parola private.
Ecco cinque esempi.
Esempio 1. This is a private conversation.
Esempio 2. She keeps her private life separate from work.
Esempio 3. That is private information.
Esempio 4. We met in a private room.
room. Esempio 5. He wants some private time. He wants some private time. Ho capito.
A private significa personale e non per tutti. Esatto. Prossima frase. Do not ask Emma about
suo marito. Stanno divorziando. Non chiedere a Emma di suo marito. Stanno
divorziando. Esercitiamoci con la parola divorzio. Ecco cinque esempi. Esempio 1.
Stanno divorziando dopo 10 anni.
Esempio 2. Il divorzio è difficile per tutta la famiglia.
Esempio 3. Mi ha parlato del divorzio.
Esempio 4. Si è trasferito dopo il divorzio.
Esempio 5. Non chiedere del divorzio.
Non chiedere del divorzio. Ho capito. Un divorzio è quando un matrimonio finisce.
Esatto. Prossima frase. La zuppa di Emma è molto piccante. Ci mette troppo pepe.
La zuppa di Emma è molto piccante. Ci mette troppo pepe.
Esercitiamoci con la parola piccante. Ecco cinque esempi.
Esempio 1. Questa zuppa è troppo piccante per me.
Questa zuppa è troppo piccante per me.
Esempio 2. Adora il cibo piccante.
Adora il cibo piccante.
Esempio 3. La salsa è piccante ma deliziosa.
La salsa è piccante ma deliziosa.
Esempio 4. Voglio qualcosa di piccante per cena.
Voglio qualcosa di piccante per cena.
Esempio 5. Il pollo è piccante?
Il pollo è piccante?
Ho capito. Piccante significa avere un sapore forte e pungente.
Esatto. Prossima frase. Vero, ma sei più coraggioso di quanto pensi.
Vero, ma sei più coraggioso di quanto pensi.
Esercitiamoci con la parola più coraggioso. Ecco cinque esempi.
Esempio 1. Lei è più coraggiosa di suo fratello.
Lei è più coraggiosa di suo fratello.
Esempio 2. Diventi più coraggioso ogni giorno.
Diventi più coraggioso ogni giorno.
Esempio 3. Si è sentito più coraggioso dopo la conversazione.
Si è sentito più coraggioso dopo la conversazione.
Esempio 4. Sono più coraggioso con i miei amici vicino a me.
Esempio 5. I bambini sono stati più coraggiosi del previsto.