Lesson 1 Uses of get

Get is probably one of the most common verbs in the English

language. It has so many different uses. Us English people love it
so its important for you to know and practise all the different ways
its used:
1. Get can mean:
- to receive
I got his email the other day but I havent been able to reply as
yet.
-.to catch
I decided to get the bus as I couldnt be bothered to walk.
-.to obtain
I hope Im going to get the results soon. Ive been waiting ages.

Lesson 1 Uses of get

2. Get + to = to arrive somewhere.
Ill get to the stadium at around half six so please wait for me.
3. Get + adjective or comparative adjective = to become
Its getting very late, we should go home.
4. Get + object + infinitive = to make or persuade somebody
to do something for you.
I got him to do my homework because it was far too difficult for
me.
5. Get + past participle = informal passive structure instead of
the verb to be
I got told off by my teacher for talking in class when I should have
been listening.

Lesson 1 Uses of get

Its time to practise the uses of get.
Come up with a spontaneous sentence for each use of get and tell
your teacher/rest of the group:
1.to receive

2. to obtain 3. to catch

4. to arrive somewhere 5. to become 6. to persuade

7. A passive use

Lesson 1 Uses of get

Two of them may have the same answer:
A. to obtain B. to persuade
C. to receive D. to become
E. to arrive

F. passive use G. to catch

_____ 1. My friend told me to get to her house quickly.

_____ 2. He got me to park his car.
_____ 3. I got the job I had been looking for.
_____ 4. I got sadder as the bad weather continued and didnt let
up.
_____ 5. It gets dark really early nowadays.
_____ 6. I got great feedback for the job I did last year.
_____ 7. I got the message when he told me he didnt want to
meet.

Lesson 2 Vocabulary: money

Money, money, money. We hear the word everywhere, not least in
English expressions.
Here are some useful money expressions and idioms that you may
want to adopt into your everyday conversations. What do you
think they mean?
Its a money-making scheme alright; he made an absolute fortune.
= the person had an idea that made him an awful lot of money
Hes filthy rich, its just not fair.
= hes extremely wealthy
Im totally skint at the moment.
= you have very little or no money.
Thats going to cost me a pretty penny
= cost you a lot of money.
Ive just been to the bank and found out that Im in the red.
= to be in debt
Were going to have to save quite a bit if we want to make ends meet this month.
= to survive financially

Lesson 2 Vocabulary: money

Question time:
1. Whats the biggest money-making scheme you can think of
at the moment?
2. Do you know anyone who is filthy rich?
3. Have you ever been completely skint?
4. Think of something that someone has bought you that cost a
pretty penny.
5. How would you feel if you went to the bank and found out you
were in the red?
6. How much, more or less, do you need to make ends meet
each month?

Lesson 2 Vocabulary: money

Hopefully you can remember the money words and expressions.
Fill in the blanks with the correct verb and expression.
1.Babe, if were going to be able to ________________ well have to
give up some treats for a while.
2.Im going to have to put off buying that car until next year as it
__________
3.I realised how ________________ I was when I looked at my bank
balance.
4.Ive never been ________________ because Ive always had a
steady flow of income.
5.I think my new business is going to be ________________.
6.His family have always been ________________. Theyve got a boat

Functional language: giving and

responding to good and bad news

Lesson 2

There are times when we need to give people news. The news
could be either good or bad. There are specific ways in which we
do this by using set phrases or certain words. If it is good news
then you need to know how to emphasise correctly and sound
positive, without being over the top or too dramatic. On the other
hand, if it is bad news then you need to know how to soften the
blow and sympathise with the person.

Functional language: giving and

responding to good and bad news

Lesson 2

Lets start with the good news. Here are some variations:
-Youre not going to believe it but guess what.
-You are not going to believe what Im about to tell you
but.
-Ive got some good/great/wonderful/splendid news for
you
-Im really pleased to tell you
-You know what! Ive got some great news for you

Functional language: giving and

responding to good and bad news

Lesson 2

Here are some options for responding to the good news:

- Wow, thats amazing!
- What great/fantastic/incredible/wonderful/splendid news!
- Thats Amazing! Im so happy for you.

Functional language: giving and

responding to good and bad news

Lesson 2

Here are some variations regarding how to break bad news to

someone:
-Im afraid Ive got some bad news for you.
-Im so sorry to have to say this but
-I really feel bad to have to tell you this but
-I really dont know how to tell you this.

Functional language: giving and

responding to good and bad news

Lesson 2

Here are some ways in which you can respond if someone tells you
bad news:
-Im terribly/awfully sorry to hear that. Is there anything I
can do?
-Thats so awful. Im sorry.
-I cant believe it!
-Thats a pity!
-Thats unfortunate!
-I know how you must be feeling.
-Please, accept my deepest sympathy.

Functional language: giving and

responding to good and bad news

Lesson 2

You are going to practise using the phrases in the correct context.
Look at each situation or comment and respond in the appropriate
way.
You are B.
For example:
A: My pet died the other day.
B: Im so sorry to hear that. Are you okay?
A: I cant believe it but I got that job I was telling you
about.
B: ______________________________

Functional language: giving and

responding to good and bad news

Lesson 2

In this situation you have to tell your friend some:

a) good news about your recently published work
_______________________
b) bad news about a mutual friend
___________________________________

Functional language: giving and

responding to good and bad news

Lesson 2

Hopefully youve practised enough of how to break news and

respond to it appropriately. Time for the test.

1.I have something to _______ you.

2.Thats _______ news!
3.Thats a _______ !
4._______, thats fantastic!
5.Im so _______ to have to tell you this.
6.You know _______ ? Ive _______ some great news to tell you.
7.Im _______ ive got some bad news to tell you.
8.8. Youre not going to _______ _______ but Ive got some
wonderful news.

Lesson 2 PRONUNCIATION: HOMOPHONES

What are homophones?
Homophones are different words with a different
spelling/meaning but their pronunciation is identical.
Examples:
Need and knead.
He needs money because he is broke.
She kneads the bread everyday because that is how she makes ends
meet.
Medal and meddle
He was given a medal for bravery.
Many people find him annoying because he meddles a lot in the lives
of others.
Hed and heed
Hed rather think up a money making scheme than work for
somebody else for the rest of his life.

Lesson 2 PRONUNCIATION: HOMOPHONES

Practise saying the homophones together then make your own
sentence using them both.
He needs to knead his painful calf muscle.
__________________________________
He certainly wont win a medal for meddling.
__________________________________
Hed heed what the woman said to him if he agreed.
____________________________________

Lesson 2 PRONUNCIATION: HOMOPHONES

1. Here are some more words. Do you think they are homophones?
YES

NO

______ There and their

______ Loose and lose
______ Desert and dessert
______ Advice and advise

Lesson 2 PRONUNCIATION: HOMOPHONES

3. Correct the homophones in this letter.
Hi David,
How are you doing today? I forgot (too) ________ tell you that I
(sore) ________ you the other day. Have you cut (youre hare)
________? It looks (sew) ________ nice! I also wanted to tell you that
Ive got some (grate) ________ news my brother and his wife are
pregnant! I was wondering if you want to see them (sum) ________
time. I can pick you up and take you (their) ________, no problem. I
(no) ________ Andrew (wood) ________ love to see you. Its (bin)
________ so long! Let me know anyway as I will (knead) ________ to
confirm with him and his wife.
Take care,
Love Danielle

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bad news for a bad business

Jean: Hi, my name is Jean Hammersmith, we had an appointment scheduled for 12.
Bank Manager: Hi, Im terribly sorry but Ive been a bit behind. My colleague is off
today. What is it you would like to discuss?
Jean: Well as youve seen in my business plan, I want to set up a business in the
cake making industry. As you will have seen, all my facts and figures are rather
impressive. Its going to be a real money-spinner, dont you think?
Bank Manager: Well, lets see. First of all, I read that you would need to take on at
least two members of staff but havent mentioned these in the fundamental startup costs. How would you propose that you can afford to hire these staff with very
little or no start-up funds?
Jean: Oh thats fine, Ive got money that I had put away for a rainy day. I suppose
we can call this my rainy day, cant we?
Bank Manager: Very well. Another issue Id like to point out is that you havent
mentioned a location.
Jean: (Laughs) My home, of course.
Bank Manager: Ok then, well need to change your whole business plan.
Jean: Fine, tell me where to sign.
Bank Manager: Im so sorry to tell you this Ms Hammersmith but I dont think youre
a desirable candidate at the moment for such a venture.
Jean: Oh, thats unfortunate. It seems Ill have to take my hard-earned money
elsewhere. Good day to you.

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bad news for a bad business

Listen to the audio and answer the following questions:

1.What impression did you get from;
a)The Bank Manager
b)Jean Hammersmith
2. Can you write a list of money and/or business words and expressions
that you heard. You may need to listen again.
3. Can you explain what they mean?
4. Imagine you and your classmate are bank manager and client. How
would you tell someone their business idea wasnt a good one. Do a roleplay.

Reading corner
Read the following text about Richard Branson and answer the questions:
Richard Branson, an infamously successful entrepreneur born in the 50s, first started putting
his business venture ideas into practise at the age of 16. The first business he set up was a
magazine called Student. He quit school to a) drum up some business but it turned out to be
a failure. However, learning from mistakes is a part of life so Branson persevered and decided
to start up something that would be convenient and cheaper for music lovers Virgin Records.
What b) started out as a small mail order business soon became the c) go-to place to buy
discount records. It was a revolution for most people at the time and it d) made a killing.
After a fair few years of ups and downs, prison sentences and other e) money-making
schemes, Branson started something that would send him, literally, flying. In 1984, he f)
embarked upon one of his biggest challenges to date; Virgin-Atlantic Airlines. People were
impressed by the luxurious services and products Branson had included on board; in-flight
massages, video screens and free ice cream during films.
Not long after this rise in the sky, around 1991, did British Airways start putting pressure on
Branson. They did their very best to try and g) drive him out of the market. On top of
terrorist attack fears, this proved a tough time for Branson, having to say at least a temporary
goodbye to the short-lived popularity of his airline.
But true to form Branson persevered, waited for the fear to pass and fought British Airways at
their own battle. He had no other option but to sell his much-loved music company. This was a
good move on his part as he could now h) buy Virgin Atlantic outright.

Reading corner
1.What were the ups and downs of Richard Bransons career?
2.What do the phrasal verbs and expressions in bold mean:
a) drum up

b) started out as

c) go-to place

d) made a killing

e) money-making schemes
g) drive him out of the market

f) embarked upon
h) buy outright

3. Tell your partner/group or teacher about a successful famous person and try to use the new
vocabulary.

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Giving good news and bad news will be used differently when we are
writing.
1. Here is a list of some ways to tell good news in written form.
Decide if they are formal or informal:
________ I am pleased to inform you
________ I am delighted to inform you
________ Im so happy to tell you
________ Ive got some wonderful news for you
2. Here is a list of some ways to break bad news in written form.
Decide if they are formal or informal:
________ Im sorry to tell you
________ I regret to inform you
________ It is with deepest regret that I must tell you
________ I really dont know how to tell you this but

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Imagine you work for a travel company that gives out annual prizes to its
longstanding customers. Your job is to write to one of your customers telling them
theyve won the holiday of a lifetime. However, there is a limited window of
opportunity for them to take the holiday. You know they are quite old and so this
might come as a disappointment.
Write your letter:
- using 250 300 words
- expressing delight and describing their wonderful prize
- letting them down gently about the limited window of opportunity
- ending on a positive note
- using the appropriate register and style.