영어회화수업 Lesson

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Lesson 7 ========================================================================

I. DIALOGUE: A man of his word 

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Ralph: Can I count on you to help me move next Saturday? 

Gary: No problem. What time? 

Ralph: About 8:00. Are you sure you can come? 

Gary: I'll be there. Don't worry. 

Ralph: You know, the last time you offered to help me, you showed up three hours after we had finished. 

Gary: I didn't come late on purpose. I overslept. I won't let you down this time. 

Ralph: Thanks. I really need your help. And please let me know if you're going to be late. 

II. DEFINITIONS 

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count on someone: 

show up: 

on purpose: 

let someone down: 

let someone know: 

Lesson 6 ========================================================================

I. DIALOGUE: Family Feud 

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Alice: Are you going to visit your in-laws on your vacation? 

Susan: I'm afraid not. My husband just doesn't get along with his older brother. 

Alice: Oh, really? Why not? 

Susan: Poor Steve does his best to be pleasant, but they disagree about everything- politics, religion, sports, even the weather! 

Alice: That's too bad. Do they lose their tempers? 

Susan: Yes, they do. Sometimes they become very angry when they don't see eye to eye. 

Alice: Well, don't worry too much. Brothers often argue. I'm sure they'll make up soon. 

II. DEFINITIONS 

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get along with: 

do one's best: 

lose one's temper: 

see eye to eye: 

make up: 

Lesson 5 ========================================================================

I. DIALOGUE: A Question of Money 

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Brian: Where would you like to go for dinner tonight? 

Joan: Well, there's a new French restaurant downtown, or we can go to the seafood place on Lincoln Avenue. What do you think? 

Brian: It's up to you. Whatever you say is fine with me. 

Joan: You should choose the restaurant if you're going to foot the bill. 

Brian: Actually, I thought we could go Dutch this evening. I don't have much money. 

Joan: Oh. On second thought, let's go to Hamburger Heaven. I haven't been there for a long time. 

Brian: That's a great idea. That way we won't have to dress up. 

II. DEFINITIONS 

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be up to someone: 

foot the bill: 

go Dutch: 

on second thought: 

dress up: 

Lesson 4 ========================================================================

I. DIALOGUE: Robbing Peter to Pay Paul 

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Sam: How much money have you got today? 

Frank: Oh, about twenty dollars. Why? 

Sam: Well, I'm broke and I really need ten dollars. Could you lend it to me? 

Frank: Why don't you ask your brother? 

Sam: That's the problem. I borrowed ten dollars from him last month and now he wants his money right away. 

Frank: Can't you see that borrowing from one person to pay another doesn't make sense? You had better learn to manage your money. 

Sam: I guess you're right. Now, about that ten dollars? 

II. DEFINITIONS 

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have got: 

- = have to(American English)

- I have got to attend that meeting

- I've got ten dollars 

be broke: 

right away: 

make sense: 

-it doesn't make sense

had better: 

- You had better learn to manage your money.

Lesson 3 ========================================================================

I. DIALOGUE: Getting in Shape 

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Joe: Would you like to play volleyball with us this weekend? 

Dave: I'd love to, but I'm really out of shape. I haven't exercised much all winter. 

Joe: That's okay. None of us are professionals. 

Dave: How often do you play? 

Joe: Every other Saturday. We'd rather play more often, but it's difficult to find a time when everyone can get together. 

Dave: What time do you begin? 

Joe: At 9:00. I'll look forward to seeing you then. 

II. DEFINITIONS 

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be out of shape: 

- The opposite is be in shape. 

  Example: He's in shape because he runs every day.

every other: 

-I jog every other day. 

would rather: 

get together: 

look forward to: 

- These words are often followed by a gerund (verb+ing). 

  Example: I'm looking forward to having some free time. 

Lesson 2 ========================================================================

I. DIALOGUE: A Chip Off the Old Block 

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George: What a wonderful baby! And he certainly takes after me, doesn't he? 

Kate: Oh, yes. He doesn't look like me at all. He has your eyes, your chin, your... 

George: Uh-oh! Hes' going to cry again! 

Kate: Take it easy, George. He's only yawning. Besides. You can't go to pieces every time the baby cries. Your mother told me you only stopped crying to eat. 

George: You're right. I shouldn't be so nervous. We'll have to take turns watching him when you go back to work. 

Kate: Now he's really crying. 

George: I guess he has my personality, too. 

II. DEFINITIONS 

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take after: 

at all: 

take it easy: 

go to pieces: 

take turns: 

Lesson 1 ========================================================================

I. DIALOGUE: Easier Said Than Done 

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Tom: What's the matter? You look upset. 

Marco: I give up! I'll never learn the past tense of these verbs. 

Tom: That's easy. Just add ed to make the past tense. 

Marco: I mean the irregular verbs. You have to learn them by heart. The past of go is went. It's crazy! 

Tom: Why don't you sleep with the grammar book under your pillow? Maybe that will help. 

Marco: Don't make fun of me! This is serious. We're going to have a test next week. 

Tom: I'm sorry. I'll help you brush up on those verbs. 

II. DEFINITIONS 

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What's the matter?: 

give up: 

by heart: 

make fun of: 

brush up on: