Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Week 5




Lesson 5

Questions and Answers

1. Is there a post office near here?
A: Yes, there is. It's on Ratchadapisek Road.
A: There is one on campus.

2. How do I get there?
A: Turn right onto Fifth Avenue. It's across from the drugstore.
A: Just go down the road. It's next to the bank.

3. How do I get to the bus station?
A: You can get there by taxi.
A: You can take the bus number__________.

4. Where do you want to go?
A: I want to go to the beach.
A: I want to go downtown.

5. Where does she want to go?
A: She wants to go to the library.
A: She wants to go to the restaurant.

6. Where do they want to go?
A: They want to go to the bank.
A: They want to go to the movie theater.

7. Where can I listen to these CDs?
A: Try to go to the Computer Room.
A: I think you can borrow Ajarn Michelle's CD player.

8. Where do you want to meet me?
A: I'll meet you at the coffee shop behind the university.
A: I'll meet you at the coffee shop on campus.

9. Are there any hotels near here?
A: Yes, there are two hotels around town.
A: I'm afraid there aren't any hotels around here.

10. Is there a bank near here?
A: There is one bank on campus.
A: Yes, just walk straight and turn left at the first intersection. The bank is next to the gas station.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Week 4



Lesson 4

Questions and Answers

1. Is there a swimming pool in your place?
A: Yes, there's one. Would you like to go swimming?
A: No, there isn't.

2. Is there
a bank around here?
A: Yes, there's one across the coffee shop.
A: Yes, it's next to the post office.

3. Are there any good stores in your hometown?
A: Yes. You could go shopping at the night bazaars.
A: No, my hometown is very small but you could always take a trip to the big city next to my hometown.

4. Do you like your hometown?
A: Yes, I love it very much. It's quiet and there's no pollution.
A: No, I don't like my hometown. It's too quiet for me.

5. Do you like Bangkok?
A: Yes, I love Bangkok. There are a lot things to do and I always enjoy the busy life.
A:No, it's too crowded and I don't like the noisy city.

6. What is the fastest way to get to
Siam Paragon?
A: You could take the
Sky Train.
A: You could take the taxi but it would be a little expensive.

7. Where can you go out with your friends?
A: There's always
Major Rachayothin close to the university.
A:Well,
Central Ladprao is not that far from Chandrakasem. It's only one bus ride from here.

8. Where can you use the internet?
A: There are many internet cafes
behind the university.
A: You can use your laptop and use the university's wireless.

9. What can you do in a coffee shop?
A: In a coffee shop you can buy a cup of coffee or get something to eat.
A: In a coffee shop you can use Wi Fi but you have to buy a cup of coffee or something to eat.

10. Who is that guy standing in front of the restaurant?
A: Oh, that's my brother. He is a student. He studies at
Chulalornkorn University.
A: He is my boyfriend. He studies music. He is a good singer.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Week 3

Lesson 3

Questions and Answers


1. What music do you listen to in your free time?
A: I enjoy listening to
folk music in my free time.
A: I love to listen to pop music in my free time.


2. Do you know any rock songs?
A: Yes, I know
The Hotel California.
A: No, I don't know any rock songs.


3. What music do you play?
A: Rock, of course. I love rock songs.
A: I play hip hop. It's cool.


4. Can you swim?
A: I can swim like a fish.
A: I can't swim.


5. Do you like sports?
A: I love sports, especially football.
A: I don't like sports.


6. What kind of music do you like?
A: My favorite music is jazz.
A: My favorite music is hip hop.


7. Where do like to go on campus?
A: I enjoy going to the library.
A: My favorite spot is the coffee shop, which is across from the pond.


8. Do you like to surf the Internet?
A: Yes, I love it.
A: I don't like it. I don't have much time.


9. Can you play the guitar?
A: I learned to play the guitar when I was in high school.
A: No, but I'd like to learn.

10. What
musical instrument can you play?
A: I can play the drums.
A: I can play the saxophone.

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Exchange 2: Conversations

Practice with your friend:

Conversation 1:

A: Hey. Is that your friend Liz?
B: Yes. She studies business in my college.
A: Really. Does she like it?
B: Yes, she does. But she works hard. She has a lot of classes.
A: Hmm. My cousin is a student, too.
B: Oh, yeah? What does he study?
A: Modern Languages, but he doesn't work very hard.

Conversation 2:

A: Hey. Is that your cousin?
B: Yes. She studies English in a language school.
A: Really? Does she like it?
B: Yes, she does. But she works hard. She does a lot of homework.
A: Hmm. My friend John is a student, too.
B: Oh, yeah? What does he study?
A: History, but he doesn't work very hard.

Conversation 3:

A: Hey. Is that your girlfriend?
B: Yes. She studies art in a university.
A: Really? Does she like it?
B: Yes, she does. But she works hard. She starts class at eight o'clock.
A: Hmm. My boyfriend is a student, too.
B: Oh, yeah? What does he study?
A: Music, but he doesn't work very hard.

Textbook: Breakthrough by Miles Craven

Week 2


Lesson 2

Questions and Answers

1. What time do you have breakfast?
A: I have breakfast at around
7:00 o'clock a.m.
A: I don't eat breakfast. I wake up late in the mornings.

2. What do you eat for breakfast?
A: I eat coffee and toast.
A: I eat milk and bread.

3. What time do you start class?
A: I start class at 8:30 o'clock in the morning.
A: I start class at around 9:00 0'clock A.M.

4. What classes do you enjoy?
A: I enjoy Listening and Speaking 1 class.
A: I enjoy Math and Sciences classes.

5. When do you go home?
A: I go home after class.
A: I go home at 5:00 o'clock P.M.

6. What do you do in the evening?
A: I read books.
A: I do my homework.

7: What time do you go to bed?
A: I go to bed at 10:00 o'clock P.M.
A: I go to bed at around 11:00 0'clock P.M.

8: Do you think you are a good student?
A: Yes, I think I am a good student.
A: Hmmm...I'm not sure!

9: What do you study in college?
A: I study Bachelor of Arts.
A: I study Bachelor in Elementary Education.

10. What is your Major?
A: My major is English.
A: My major is Thai.

Friday, July 3, 2009

Exchange 1: Conversations


Practice with your friend:

Conversation 1:

A: Do you live with your family?
B: No, I don't. I live with friends. I'm a student. A: Oh, OK. Do you study English?
B: Yes, I do. I also work part-time in a convenient store.

A: Really? I'm a part-time English tutor.

B: Do you like it?
A: Yes, it's great.



Conversation 2:

A: Do you live with your family?
B: No, I don't. I live on campus. I'm a student.
A: Oh, OK. Do you study art?

B: Yes, I do. I also work part-time in a restaurant.

A: Really? I'm a part-time music tutor.

B: Do you like it?
A: Yes, it's very interesting.

Conversation 3:

A: Do you live with your family?
B: No, I don't. I live in an apartment. I'm a student.
A: Oh, OK. Do you study languages?
B: Yes, I do. I also work part-time in a bar.
A: Really? I'm a part-time music assistant.
B: Do you like it?
A: Yes, it's really good.

Conversation 4:

A: Do you live with your family?
B: No, I don't. I live in a dormitory. I'm a student.
A: Oh, OK. Do you study in college?
B: Yes, I do. I also work part-time in a grocery store.
A: Really? I'm a part-time pizza delivery driver.
B: Do you like it?
A: Yes, it's great.

Textbook: Breakthough Success in English by Miles Graven
ISBN 978-1-4050-9798-7

Week 1


Lesson 1: Introductions

Questions and Answers

1. Do you live with your family?
A:Yes, I do.
A:No, I don't. I live in an apartment with my friends.
A:No, I don't. I live alone.
A:No, I don't. I live on campus. I'm a student.

2. Do you study in college?
A:Yes, I do.
A:No, I don't.

3. Do you have a part-time job?
A:Yes, I have. I work at 7/11 on weekends.
A:No, I don't have. I study hard.

4. Do you study hard?
A:Yes, I do. I study and I also work part-time at a restaurant.
A:No, I don't.

5. Do you enjoy student life?
A:Yes. I do. Student life is really fun.
A:No, it's boring.

6. Do you play sports?
A:Yes, I do. I play tennis.
A:No, I don't. I don't like sports.
A:No, I don't. I don't have time to play sports. I study hard.

7. Do you like it?
A:Yes, I do.
A:No, I don't.

8. Do you study English?
A:Yes, I do. I also study Japanese.
A:No, I don't. I study Chinese.

9. Do you live in an apartment?
A:Yes, I do. I live with my friends.
A:No, I don't. I live with my family.

10. Do you know it?
A:Yes, I do.
A:No, I don't.