Social language list

This is a unit-by-unit list of all the productive social language from Top Notch 1.

Unit 1
I’d like you to meet my friend, Just call me [Sue]. [She] sure is.
[Susan Grant]. Please call me [Lisa]. Could you repeat that?
It’s a pleasure to meet you, [Susan]. Good morning. How do you spell that?
Great to meet you, [Tom]. Who’s [that]? [Carl] is originally from [Germany].
Good to meet you, [Mark]. Over there? [His] hometown is [Boston].
I’d like you to meet [Andrew]. Let’s say hello. [Her] favorite [sport] is [baseball].
This is [Ellen]. I’m [Alex], and this is [Lauren]. [Jill] lives in [Chicago].
How nice to meet you, [Sarah]. Where are you from? [I] was born in [Russia].
My name’s [Katherine]. But everyone Hey. [Her] nickname is [Meg].
calls me [Kate]. You don’t know?
Everyone calls me [Bob]. For real?

Unit 2
Are you free / busy on [Friday]? I’m a real [R & B] fan. Too bad. Maybe some other time.
What’s up? How about [some live music]? Excuse me. I’m looking for [the bank].
There’s [a concert] at I’d love to go. Do you know the address?
[the City Center]. Perfect! I’m sorry. I’m not from around here.
Would you like to go? See you [there]. Thanks, anyway.
What time? Sorry. I’d love to go, but I’m busy on Sounds good.
I’m [an R&B] fan. [Saturday]. Great!
That’s more my style. That’s not for me.
We’re both [hip-hop] fans. That’s past my bedtime.

Unit 3
What’s new? So tell me about [her fiancé]. Do you look alike?
Actually, I have some good news. Do you come from a large family? How are you similar?
That’s great. Not really. I have [one brother]. How are you different?
Congratulations. What about [cousins]? Do you both [like rock music]?
Thanks! I have [three aunts] on [my father’s] side. Do you [wear] the same kind of
Actually, I have some bad news. That’s pretty big! [clothes]?
[My sister] just got [divorced]. Do you have any [grandchildren]? Do you [listen to] different kinds of
I’m sorry to hear that. Is [she] OK? How many [children] does your [son] [music]?
Thanks for asking. have?

Unit 4
Could you recommend [a restaurant] I’ll have [the pasta] for [my main course], And to drink?
nearby for [dinner]? please. What kind of [juice] is there?
What are you in the mood for? Or on second thought, maybe I’ll have I’d like [the squid], please.
I don’t know. Maybe [a salad]. the [fish]. Certainly.
Actually, there’s a great place nearby. I think I’ll start with [a salad]. [We’re] ready to order.
It’s called [Tom’s]. What does that come with? I’m sorry. This isn’t what I ordered.
Would you like directions? It comes with [vegetables]. [We’ll] take the check, please.
Are you ready to order? There’s also a choice of [vegetables]. Is the tip included?
Do you need some more time? The [fried clams] sound delicious. Do you accept credit cards?
I’m ready thanks. Anything to drink?

Unit 5
[The printer is] driving me crazy. The thing’s an antique. You know, I’m [going shopping later].
It’s on the blink again. [I’m] ready for an upgrade. Would you like to come along?
What’s wrong with it? Any suggestions? Hi, [Ann]. How’s it going?
What isn’t wrong with it? What about the [Pell]? Fine, thanks.
It’s not working. I hear the [Z200] is great. My [computer]’s not working again.
It’s an absolute lemon. And it’s inexpensive. I’m sorry to hear that.
No, seriously, what’s the problem? That’s too bad.

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 That’s a shame. What kind of [camera] is that? Don’t bother. It’s not worth it.
Oh, no! Maybe it’s fixable. It’s a piece of junk.
Well, that is a problem!

Unit 6
What are you up to? Well, how about [Thursday]? See you then.
I’m crazy about [tennis]. That’s good for me. Where are you off to?
He’s so out of shape. Perfect. [I’m] on my way home.
I’m on my way home. Hey, how about [your husband]? [I’m] going to the [gym].
Why don’t we [go dancing] sometime? Can [he] come, too? Don’t you usually go there
This coming [Saturday]? No way. [on weekends]?
Great idea. [He]’s a couch potato. How come?
When’s good for you? [He]’s crazy about [tennis].
Sorry, I can’t. I have to [study]. [He]’s so out of shape.

Unit 7
[We’re] home! That’s my kind of [vacation]! That’s too bad!
Welcome back! So, how was [the flight]? Can I give you a hand?
Welcome home. It was pretty [comfortable], actually. It’s OK. I’m fine.
When did you get back? What was [Hawaii] like? Are you sure?
Were you on vacation? Just [awesome]! Absolutely. Thanks.
No kidding! Cool! That’s really nice!
Did you have a good time? That sounds nice. Tell me more. No, thanks. I’m OK.
It was [fantastic]. I can’t wait for the next one.
[Phil and I] really needed a vacation! That’s good!

Unit 8
Excuse me. How much is How would you like to pay for My pleasure.
[that V-neck]? it / them? Can I help you?
This [red] one? Excuse me? Of course!
That’s not too bad. Cash or credit? Absolutely!
Could I get it in a larger size? Could you gift wrap it / them for me? Definitely!
Would you like to try it on? How much is this / are these? OK!
Here you go. Do you have [this shirt] in [a larger size]? Sure!
Would you like to take it / them? Would you like to try it on? Certainly!
I’ll take [these flats], please. Thanks for your help.

Unit 9
Excuse me. Do you speak English? And where’s home? Can I help you?
Thank goodness! I’m looking for What a small world! I hope so.
Terminal [2]. Can I still make the [six o’clock flight]? I’m going to need [a car] in [Seattle].
No problem. I’m on my way there now. I’m sorry. It left [five minutes] ago. What date are you arriving?
Just follow me. Too bad. Let me check.
Well, that’s a coincidence. What should I do? What a shame.
I’m catching a flight to [Manila]. Well, you could take the [2:30]. Oh no!
I’m connecting to [a different flight]. One ticket, please.
We should hurry. [One-way] or [round trip]?

Unit 10
I’m almost out of cash. Let me show you something more This one / These ones?
I sure hope these shops accept affordable. I can give you [20] for [that rug].
credit cards. I’m looking for [a digital camera]. OK. That sounds fair.
I’ll bet they do. Which is [the least expensive]? Would you take [30]?
They have some really nice stuff. How much do you want to spend? All I have is [20].
It’s a bit / a lot more than I want to No more than [$100]. I could go as low as [35].
spend. Well, we have some really good ones in I can’t go lower than [40].
It can’t hurt to ask. your price range. You can have it for [20].
I’m not very good at bargaining. Could I have a look? How about [18]?
How much do you want for that [vase]? It’s a deal.

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