Greeting and Introduction.

Here are some common greeting expressions that you can use when you meet someone.

General greetings (Formal) General greetings (Informal)

 Hello  Hi
 Good morning/ Good afternoon/  Hey
Good evening  What‟s up?
 How are you?  How‟s it going?
 How are you doing?  How have you been?
 Nice to meet you  What‟s new?
 It‟s nice to meet you  What‟s going on?
 I‟m pleased to meet you.  How are things?
 It‟s a pleasure to meet you.  How‟s your day?
 I‟m glad to see you.  How‟s your day going?
 How do you do?  Good to see you.

Greeting someone you haven‟t seen for a Useful responses when greeting
long time. people.
 Long time no see.  I‟m doing very well, thank you.
 It‟s been a while. And you?
 It‟s been a long time.  I‟m fine, thank you.
 It‟s been such a long time.  Great, thanks. How are you?
 It‟s been too long.  Not bad. You?
 I‟m so happy to see you again.  Couldn‟t be better? How about
 Wow, it‟s so good to see you again! you?
 What have you been up to?

Introducing yourself Useful responses when meeting new

people.
 Hello. My name is …
 Hi. I‟m …  Hi. My name is ….
 Nice to meet you. I‟m …  Hi. You can call me …
 Pleased to meet you. I‟m …  Nice to meet you too ….
 It‟s a pleasure to see you. I‟m…  The honor is mine …
 May I introduce myself? I‟m…  It‟s a great chance to see you. I‟m…
 How do you do? My name is…  Please, I‟m ….. Nice to meet you.
 Let me introduce myself. I‟m …  How do you do? My name is…
 I‟d like to introduce myself. I‟m …  Hi. I‟m ……. It‟s a pleasure to know you.
 Hello. I‟m ….. Pleased to meet you.
EXERCISE!
 Greet someone that you‟ve never known
before and introduce yourself.
 Greet your friend.
CONVERSATION
Read aloud with your friend while practicing.

Nadia: Hello, my name is Nadia. Welcome to our university.

Alicia: Hi, I am Alicia.
Nadia: Nice to meet you.
Alicia: Nice to meet you too.
Nadia: Where are you from Alicia?
Alicia: I am from Nicaragua, how about you?
Nadia: I'm from France.
Alicia: Is this your first time in London?
Nadia: No, I have been living in London for about three years now.
Alicia: I see, have you been studying here for all that time?
Nadia: Yes, this is my third year here, I have got one more year to go.
Alicia: What are you studying?
Nadia: I'm studying English Literature. I want to be a linguist. How about you?
Alicia: Sounds cool. I want to be a school teacher.
Nadia: That's great!
Alicia: I have always wanted to study abroad, so I came to London.
Nadia: Nice! Yeah I love it here, I am actually planing to live here even after I
graduate.
Alicia: Perfect, you are already from Europe, so it shouldn't be that difficult for
you.
Nadia: Yeah, I will just need to convince my parents, what about you?
Alicia: I love London, but I am just here for school, I will need to go back once I
graduate anyway.
Nadia: I see, well, good luck to you, I have to go to class now, it was nice talking
with you.
Alicia: Thank you! You too, and have a good class.
Nadia: Good-bye!

Now… You are ready to great people and make new friends with other.
keep practicing and see you in the next topic. 

Useful Expressions :
 Wake up! * Are you coming or what? * Come on! We are going now.
Bangun! Kamu mau ikut apa enggak? Ayo. Kita mau pergi sekarang.

 What time is it? * What time will you go? * Prepare yourself!
Jam berapa sekarang? Kamu mau pergi jam berapa? Siap-siap sana!

 Hurry up! We’re late! * Will you join us? * Let’s have some fun!
Cepetan! Kita udah telat! Kamu mau ikut? / Ikut gak? Ayo kita senang-senang!
 Talking about hobbies.

Asking About Someone's Hobbies Talking About Your Hobbies

 What do you like to do in your free time?  I like to play soccer in my free time.
 What do you do for fun?  I like watching TV.
 What kind of hobbies do you have?  I enjoy cooking.
 What are your hobbies?  I love to play guitar.
 What are you interested in?  I'm interested in foreign languages.
 What are you into?  I'm into horror movies.
 Do you play video games?  I really like hiking.
 How do you usually pass the time?  My hobby is …..
 How often do you read?  My Hobbies are …
 Have you ever tried skateboarding?
 What is your hobby?

Vocabularies of hobbies
 Painting = melukis  Badminton = bulu tangkis
 Swimming = berenang  Baking = memanggang
 Knitting = merajut  Ballet = balet
 Gardening = berkebun  Basketball = basket
 Playing music = bermain music  Bowling = bermain bowling
 Listening to music = mendengarkan music
 Calligraphy = kaligrafi
 Fishing = memancing
 Photography = fotografi  Camping = berkemah
 Travelling = bepergian  Cooking = memasak
 Reading = membaca  Crochet = merenda
 Running = lari  Cycling = bersepeda
 Soccer = sepak bola  Dancing = menari
 Tennis = tenis  Diving = menyelam
 Writing = menulis
 Drawing = menggambar
 Watching movie = menonton movie
 Archery = memanah  Hiking = mendaki

Useful Expressions :
 Have you eaten? * I’m hungry let’s have something to eat.
Kamu udah makan? Aku lapar, makan yuk.

 Let’s have some bite. * I’m starving to death.

Cari makan yuk. Aku lapar banget.

 What do you want to eat? * Let’s have some juice.

Kamu mau makan apa? Minum Jus yuk.
Conversation between two friends on their hobbies.

Sujon : Hello Shourov! how are you?

Shourov : I am fine, and what about you?
Sujon : I am fine too. What are you doing in this early morning?
Shourov : I am taking care of my garden. The garden is running to weeds.
Sujon : Oh! What a beautiful garden it is!
Shourov : It is beautiful as I work every day in it.
Sujon : Who helps you in your work?
Shourov : I myself have done this. It is my hobby.
Sujon : I think it is not only a flower garden.
Shourov : You are right. There are two parts in my garden.
Sujon : What have you planted in two different parts?
Shourov : In one part I have planted flowers and in another part I have cultivated
vegetables.
Sujon : How long have you been doing this?
Shourov : I have been doing this for the last three years.
Sujon : This is a great source of joy and pleasure to me. It helps me to keep my
body fit. May I ask you to tell me about your hobby?
Shourov: My hobby is fishing. I get much pleasure from it. It also improves my
health. It also makes me patient.
Sujon : It is really an interesting thing. Oh! I must be off now. See you again.
Shourov : All right. See you again.

Now, you are ready to practice the topic with your friends.
Let’s practice 
 How big is your family?
Name of Family members.

mother = Ibu Half-sister = Saudari tiri

father = Ayah aunt = Bibi / Tante
parent = Orang tua uncle = Paman / Om
children = Anak niece = Sepupu
son = Anak laki-laki nephew = Sepupu
daughter = Anak perempuan cousin = Ponakan
sister = Saudari perempuan husband = Suami
brother = Saudara Laki-laki wife = Istri
grandmother = Nenek sister-in-law = Saudari Ipar
grandfather = Kakek brother-in-law = Saudara Ipar
grandparent = kakek-Nenek mother-in-law = Ibu mertua
grandson = Cucu Laki-laki father-in-law = Ayah mertua
granddaughter = Cucu Perempuan partner = Pasangan
grandchild = Cucu fiancé = Tunangan Laki-laki
Half Brother = Saudara Tiri fiancée = Tunangan Perempuan

Useful Expressions for asking about Family.

 Do you come from a big family?  older than ….. – My brother’s older than me.
 Can you describe your family?  elder …… – Jack’s my elder brother. He’s 2 years
 How important is family life in your country? elder older than me.
 How do you usually spend time with your family?  the eldest – Kim’s my eldest daughter. (She‟s the
 How do you think family life has changed in eldest).
recent years?  the oldest … Gramps is the oldest member of our
 Is it better to be older or younger than your family.
siblings?  younger …… – Jack’s my younger brother. He’s a
 Are “only” children happier than children who year younger than me.
have siblings?  the same age as – Uncle Pete’s the same age as
my dad.
 as old / young as ….. – Ali’s as old as me / Ali’s as
old as I am.
 the same age – Bill and Ben are the same age (as
each other).
 a year/month/day.. older / younger – my son’s a year
older than my daughter.
 quite a bit older / younger – Murad’s quite a bit older
than I am.
 a lot older / younger – Kay’s a lot older than Phoebe.
way older / younger – Bill is way older than Sean.

Now, You are ready to practice with your friend. 

Keep spirit guys. 
Conversation about Family.

Bob: Hi, Jane. How are you?

Jane: Just fine, thanks, Bob.
Bob: I was wondering, are you free this Saturday?
Jane: Oh … I have a family gathering in the evening. Why, what did you have in mind?
Bob: I was thinking of going to the cinema with you. There’s a good movie to watch, but if
you’re not available …
Jane: Well, it sounds like fun, but actually I’ll be very busy on Saturday.
Bob: What do you have to do?
Jane: I have to pick up my grandparents at the airport in the morning then help my parents
prepare for the gathering in the afternoon.
Bob: Ok, yes you will be very busy.
Jane: But thanks a lot for asking me. Maybe next time.
Bob: That’s fine. We’ll make it next time.
Jane: Why not asking Andrew to go with you? You live in the same apartment with him, don’t
you?
Bob: I have. But he already made an appointment with Lucy. They plan to play bowling at the
leisure center.
Jane: I see. Well, I’d be delighted to have you over and join the gathering.
Bob: What a great idea, thank you. When should I be there?
Jane: You can come about 7 o’clock.
Bob: All right then.
Jane: Great! I’ll be expecting you.

Expressions of the day.

 Are you a morning bird? * What time do you usually wake-up?
Kamu suka bangun pagi? Kamu biasanya bangun jam berapa?

 Are you a night owl? * I use to wake up at 4 A.M.

Kamu suka begadang? Aku biasanya bangun jam 4 pagi.

 What time do you usually sleep? * I usually sleep at 9 P.M at night.

Kamu biasanya tidur jam berapa? Aku biasanya tidur jam 9 malam.

 Do you usually work-out in the morning? * I use to work-out everyday.

Apakah kamu biasa olahraga di pagi hari? Aku selalu olah raga tiap hari.

 Could you wake me up in the morning? * I will wake you up tomorrow.

Boleh bangunin aku pagi-pagi gak? Aku bakalan bangunin kamu besok.

 Do you want me to wake you up? * Please, I feel so happy for that.
Kamu mau aku bangunin? Boleh banget. Seneng deh denger nya.
How big is your house?
Here are some vocabularies about house.
 Guest room : Kamar tamu
 Antenna : Antena
 Garden : Kebun
 Roof : Atap
 Balcony : Balkon  Letter box / mailbox : Kotak surat
 Chimney : Cerobong asap  Hall : Lorong
 Attic / loft : Ruangan atas
 Bellhouse : Bell rumah
 Door knocker : Ketukan pintu
 Kitchen : Dapur
 Door : Pintu
 Walls : Dinding / Tembok
 Study room : Ruang belajar
 Garage : Garasi
 Living room : Ruang tamu
 Storage : Gudang
 Basement : Ruang bawah tanah
 Cellar : Gudang bawah tanah
 Window : Jendela  Park : Taman
 Stair : Tangga
 Bathroom : Kamar mandi
 Terrace / patio : Teras
 Bedroom : Kamar tidur
 Yard : Halaman

Let’s take a look at these expressions.

 What kind of home/ place do you live in?  Well, I live in a…

Kamu tinggal di rumah seperti apa? Aku tinggal di ….

 How long have you lived there?  My place is a…

Rumah ku itu sebuah ….
Sudah berapa lama kamu tinggal di sana?
 So, at the moment, I‟m living in…
 What‟s your home like?
Jadi, untuk saat ini aku tinggal di ….
Rumah kamu kaya gimana sih? (Berikan
penjelasan)
 ..a flat.
Apartemen.
 Can you describe the inside of your home?
Boleh gambarin apa aja yang ada di rumah  ..a small cottage.
kamu? (Berikan detail sederhana) Sebuah pondok

 What do you like most about your home?  ..a shared house.
Apa sih yang kamu sukai dari rumah kamu? Kos-kosan / Kontrakan.

 Is there anything about your home that you‟d  ..student accommodation / halls.
like to change? Asrama.
Apakah ada yang pingin banget kamu rubah
di rumah kamu?
 How long have you lived in your home?
 I‟ve been living there for about two years, now.
 I‟ve lived there since last February.
 I‟ve been there for a few years, now.
 I‟ve been living in that place ever since I moved to London.

What‟s your home like?

 Well,
 it only has two rooms, so it‟s a bit cramped.
 It‟s quite a big house, so it‟s really spacious, inside.
 It‟s a small place, but it is quite cosy.
 It‟s quite an old house, so it can get a bit draughty in the winter.

Can you describe the inside of your home?

 You have to go downstairs / go upstairs to the loo. (NOT to downstairs / to upstairs)
 My living room‟s downstairs.
 The bathroom‟s just on the right, at the top of the stairs.
 The kitchen‟s just past the hall.
 You go through the kitchen and out into the garden.

What do you like most about your home?

 I really like the shape of my house.
 I adore the décor in the kitchen.
 I like the traditional feel of it.
 The living room‟s usually nice and warm.
 The bedrooms are nice and cool in summer
 I find the modern features really convenient.
 It‟s such a cosy place to live.
 It‟s such a cosy room to sit in.
 It‟s my favourite place to relax and unwind.

Is there anything you‟d like to change about your home?

 Well I guess,
 Well, to be honest,
 It would be nice if it was a bit warmer in winter.
 I wish there were more places to store things.
 It‟d be great if it was a bit bigger.
 I‟d prefer if it had bigger windows.
 It could do with redecorating. ( = it needs to be redecorated)
 I‟d really like to change the carpets.
 I think it would be cosier with an open fireplace.
 Talking about people connected with your home.
 flat mate (UK) / roommate (US) – a person you share a house with
 lodger – someone who pays money to rent a room in a family house
 landlord / landlady – the person you rent your house or flat from
 tenant – a person who pays rent to live in a property
 estate agent – a company or person that helps you rent, buy or sell a property

Common phrases with “home / house”

 stay (at) home – I’m staying at home to look after the kids, today. (US = stay at home)
 stay in ( = not go out) – I’m tired – I think I’ll just stay in and watch a movie, tonight.
 go/come (back) home – I need to finish my essay, so I’m going back home, OK?
 leave home – (= to leave your parents and become independent) My best friend left home at 18!
 leave the/my/your, etc house – I usually leave my house at 7 on weekdays.
 share a house (= live with someone) – I share a house with three other students.
 move house (leave your home to move into a new home) – We’re moving house next week.
 tidy the house/flat, etc – I’ve spent two hours tidying the house today. Can you believe it?
 work from home (not AT home!) I’m so happy – my boss has said I can work from home today!

Conversation.
Lucy: Hello. My name is Lucy Smith, and I’m calling about the flat rental you have
advertised in the newspaper. Is it still available?
Jeff: Hi, Lucy. My name is Jeff, and I am the owner. Yes, the apartment is still available.
Lucy: Great! Would you mind telling me a little about it?
Jeff: Sure. It has one bedroom and one bathroom. Every room has carpet except for the
kitchen and bathroom which have hardwood floors.
Lucy: Okay. Is it a newer building or an older one?
Jeff: It is located in an apartment complex and the building is about six years old, so it’s
quite modern.
Lucy: That sounds lovely. How far away is it from downtown London?
Jeff: Well, it is about a thirty minute drive from the city center.
Lucy: Wonderful. What about the price? I didn’t see one listed in the advertisement.
Jeff: It’s a thousand pounds a month not including utilities.
Lucy: Alright. That’s in my price range, so I’m very interested in looking at it.
Jeff: Excellent! I’d be happy to show you the flat. I’m sure you will love it. Would you be
able to come and see it tomorrow?
Lucy: Absolutely! I could come right after work. Is six o’clock okay with you?
Jeff: Yes. That’s fine. Do you need me to give you the address?
Lucy: No, thank you. I see it here in the advertisement.
Jeff: Okay. I’ll see you tomorrow then, Lucy.
Lucy: Sure. See you then!
 Talking about routines.
Questions about everyday routines Describing your morning
routine
 Do you usually have the same routine every day?  Well, on most weekday mornings, I do
 How busy are you in the mornings? tend to be quite busy.
 What is your daily routine?  Well, I‟m pretty busy most of the time, but
 What is the busiest part of your day? weekday mornings are especially hectic.
 Do you think having a daily routine is important?  Mornings for me are super-hectic!
 What is your favourite part of the day?

Explain details. Finish up

 I‟m normally up at seven (on) most weekday mornings  So, yeah, it‟s a bit of a mad rush most
as those are my work days. mornings, but somehow, I usually
 Once I‟m up, I‟ll usually drag myself out of bed and manage to get to work on time!
wash my face.
 Then it‟s time to put the kettle on and make some tea,
which is just what I need to wake myself up.
 Then I have to wake my kids up, and then get them fed
and ready for school.
 After that, I‟ll most likely make myself some breakfast.
 And usually I‟ll put the radio on „cos I like to listen to the
radio while I‟m having my breakfast.
 Once breakfast‟s over with, I get showered and dressed
 Then I grab my stuff and leave the house by 7.40
 And then just it‟s a short walk to the station, where I
wait for my train.

Bring it together.

Well, on most weekday mornings, I do tend to be quite busy. I‟m normally up at

seven on most weekday mornings as those are my work days. Once I‟m up, I‟ll
usually drag myself out of bed and wash my face. Then it‟s time to put the kettle on
and make some tea, which is just what I need to wake myself up. Once breakfast‟s
over with, I get showered and dressed. Then I grab my stuff and leave the house by
7.40. So, yeah, it‟s a bit of a mad rush most mornings, but somehow I usually
manage to get to work on time!

Language focus – Routine verb tenses and signals for speaking.

When we talk about daily and weekly But native English speakers sometimes
routines, we usually use present simple use WILL or -„LL too:
tense:  I‟ll often get up at six.
 I get up at six.  I‟ll maybe go to bed a bit later at weekends.
 I go to bed a bit later at weekends.  I won‟t have breakfast if I don‟t have time.
 I don‟t have breakfast if I don‟t have time.
When we describe our routines, we often use “signals”, such as: first, then, after that,
once that‟s done, and finally, etc to connect different routine actions:
 First, I‟ll start making the coffee, and then, I‟ll usually do some toast and eggs. Once that‟s done, I‟ll
have breakfast and get showered and dressed.

General ways to say “I‟m busy”

 I always have loads to do on weekdays.
 I always find myself running around doing different things.
 My mornings generally very hectic.
 It‟s always a mad rush in the morning.
 I‟m always rushing around.
 My feet barely touch the ground.

Talking about routine slots and times.

Parts of the day. Parts of the week

 First thing (in the morning) – I always have coffee  the start of the week
first thing in the morning  the first half of the week
 dawn / at the crack of dawn (coll) = very early in the  midweek / the middle of the week
morning – “I have to get up at the crack of dawn.”  weekdays
 Mid-morning  weekday mornings / afternoons / evenings
 Midday / noon  weekends
 Lunchtime  Saturday / Sunday mornings / afternoons /
 Early / late afternoon evenings
 Early / late evening
 Night

Language focus – prepositions + routine times for speaking.

We use different prepositions to express days, Common routine phrases

weeks, clock times, seasons, etc:  do everyday tasks
 do daily chores
 I get up at 6 o‟clock  do jobs – have things/jobs to do
 On Sundays / on Sunday mornings, I usually have a  set up a schedule
lie-in.  stick to my routine
 ..in the morning / in the afternoon / in the evening  get distracted
 ..at midday / at lunchtime / at night  get waylaid
 ..at weekends.. (UK)
 ..on weekends.. (US)

Different kinds of routine Routine action + noun collocations

 Daily routine / day-to-day routine / everyday routine  wake up early
 Weekly schedule / schedule for the week  get up right away
 have breakfast
 Work routine
 have a lie-in
 Shopping routine
 have a shower / get showered
 Workout routine / programme
 get dressed
 do the / some shopping
 do the / some housework
Conversation.

Sandi: Hey, what did you do today?

Asep: Not much, just went to class and then came home. How about you?

Sandi: I had a pretty busy day. I had a test in my math class, and then I went to the
gym.

Asep: How did the test go?

Sandi: It went pretty well, I think I did okay. How was your day in classes?

Asep: It was good, just the usual lectures and discussions. I have a paper due next
week, so I spent some time working on that.

Sandi: Oh, that sounds like a lot of work. I have a project due next week too, so I need
to start working on that.

Asep: Yeah, it’s always something, isn’t it?

Sandi: Definitely. But, it’s all part of the college experience.

Asep: True. Hopefully, we can get everything done and have some free time to relax
later.

Sandi: Definitely. I’m looking forward to the weekend.

Asep: Me too. Let’s plan to hang out sometime.

Sandi: Sure thing, that sounds great.

Useful expressions :
 Who’s inside?
 Don’t forget to brush your teeth.
Siapa di dalam?
Jangan lupa sikat gigi.
 Do you see my towel?
 Knock the door before you come inside.
Kamu liat handuk ku gak?
Ketuk pintu dulu sebelum masuk.
 Go clean up yourself!
 Be polite please.
Mandi sana! Yang sopan dong.

 I run out of my shampoo, can I use yours?  Make it fast!

Shampo ku habis, boleh minta shampoo mu? Cepetan dong!

 Hurry up please, I can’t stand any longer!  I want to take a pee.

Cepetan dong, Aku udah kebelet nih! Aku mau buang air kecil.
 What was your childhood like?
Common questions about childhood
Here are a few very common questions about childhood. You might hear questions like these
in conversations with English speakers or in the IELTS speaking test.

 What is your earliest childhood memory?

 What kind of childhood did you have / What was your childhood like?
 Did you have a happy childhood?
 What kinds of things did you do when you were a child?
 Tell me about a funny thing that happened when you were a child.
 Do you come from a big family? (NOT: “Did you come…?”)
 Where did you grow up?
 Who did you spend time with as a child?

How to describe your earliest childhood memory in English

Follow the stages below to talk about your earliest memories of childhood:

1. Start the topic 3. Follow up

You can answer, “What is your earliest childhood Try to guess at how old you think you
memory?” by starting with one of these phrases: were:

 One of my earliest memories is…  I guess I must have only been about four.

 Well, I guess my earliest memory is….  I can‟t have been much older than about four.

 I think my earliest memory must be…  I must have been only about four at the time.

2. Give a short answer (noun phrase) 4. Finish up

Then, follow up with a noun phrase, to say Finally, say how well you can still
exactly what the activity was: remember this event:
 …Seeing my sister riding her pony.  That (memory) is still crystal clear (in my
mind).
 …Hearing my dad‟s car revving up on the drive.
 I can remember that like it was yesterday!
 …Climbing up onto a cupboard to get a biscuit.
 It seems like (it was) only yesterday.
 …Opening a present on my birthday.
 That (memory) is still so clear in my mind
 …Waking up in a tent while we were camping in
Wales.
 …Seeing my new baby sister.
 Bring it together:

“Well, one of my clearest memories is…climbing up onto a cupboard to get a biscuit. I guess I
must have only been about four. I can remember that like it was yesterday!”

Talking about random memories from childhood

Sometimes when we talk about our childhoods in English, we don‟t want to go into too much detail
about things that happened. Instead, we just try to give a “snapshot” of things we used to do – or things
we used to enjoy doing.

1. Start the topic 2. Give details

Start with a “when” phrase: Use “used to” or “would” to describe the
 When I was.. activity you did or enjoyed doing:
 ..a kid / a child,  I always loved it when it snowed / I‟d always love it
when it snowed / I always used to love it when it
 ..a little girl / boy, snowed.
 …. years old,  I loved / I used to love playing in the snow.
 ..little / small,  I used to love the feel of the snow on my face.
 ..very young…  I‟d always have snowball fights in the garden with
 ..growing up, my brother.
 I often used to stay outside and play football for
hours on end.
 I used to play with dolls for hours with my cousin.

 I‟d often spend a lot of time looking for insects.

 I used to love spending time on my own.

 I used to enjoy doing drawings and making models

and things.

Bring it together

When I was little, I always used to love playing in the snow, and I‟d often have snowball fights with my
brother. I always loved it when it snowed, and… I used to love the feel of the snow on my face. It‟s
such a happy memory for me.
Recalling one-off childhood events in English

When we tell one-off stories from our childhoods, we follow a sequence of expected phrases. We often
set the scene by using past continuous verb form (I was playing in the street….) followed by a past
simple form (suddenly, I realised). This allows us to contrast things that were happening already with
things that happened next.

1. Introduce the memory

 So, I can remember once (one time) when..

 One thing I can remember quite clearly was when..

 I can clearly remember when..

 One thing I‟ll never forget was when..

 One thing that sticks in my mind was when..

 One thing that springs to mind was when..

 One thing that really stands out for me was when…

2. Set the scene

 ……I was playing in a street near our house, and..

 ……my mum had taken us to see a movie, and..

 ……we‟d all gone out for a meal in a restaurant, and…

3. Say what happened

 ……suddenly, I realised I couldn‟t find my way back home.

 ….when we got inside the theatre, my little brother starting crying…

 ….my dad ordered this curry, and it was too spicy for him.

4. Finish the story

 I felt so scared because there was no one around to help me.

 …so my mum gave him some sweets to calm him down.

 He had to drink a whole jug of water, and we couldn‟t stop laughing.

Bring it together

One thing that springs to mind was when…I was playing in a street near our house, and…suddenly I
realised I couldn‟t find my way back home. I felt so scared because there was no one around to help
me.
Childhood: useful phrases
 be born in – I was born in a small town in France, called Gacé.

 be raised – I was raised in a big family.

 come from – I come from quite a big family.

 bring up – I was brought up by my dad / My mum brought us up on her own.

 upbringing – my parents gave me a good upbringing (they brought me up well).

 grow up – I grew up in a big family.

 spend – I spent (some of / most of / a long period of) my childhood (living) in London.

Talking about childhood ambitions in English

 I always wanted to be a builder / an astronaut.

 I always used to tell people that I wanted to be a teacher when I grew up.

 I was always thinking about how cool it would be to fly a plane.

 I always dreamed of being a sailor.

Talking about good and bad childhood behaviour

Bad behaviour

 I was always getting in trouble.

 We were always getting told off for things.

 I was often late for school.

 My brother and I were always making my dad angry.

 My dad would always get angry with my brother and me.

Good behaviour

 I was quite well-behaved.

 I don‟t remember getting into trouble very often.

 I didn‟t usually get told off for things.

 I think I was quite a good child, on the whole.

 Basic vocabulary for talking about childhood
Words for children of different ages
 a baby (some babies) – a child from 0-2 years old

 a toddler – a child of 2-3 years old

 a child (some children) – usually means a young person between 0 -12 years old

Words for other young people

 a teen / teenager – a young person aged 13-19 years

 A youngster

 A kid (slang)

 A nipper (UK slang)

 A sprog (UK slang)

Childhood word combinations (colls)

 A happy / carefree childhood

 An unhappy / difficult / lonely / boring / troubled childhood

 Enjoy / cherish your childhood

 Recall / remember / forget your childhood

 Relive / revisit your childhood

Idioms for you.

 Babe in arms : bayi baru lahir / masih merah
Contoh kalimat :
“Have you seen Lara‟s daughter? She‟s still a babe in arms”
“kamu udah liat putrinya Lara? Masih kecil banget.”

 Babe in the woods : Masih polos

Contoh kalimat :
“Henry is like a babe in the woods at his company: everyone takes advantage of him”
“Henry polos banget di perusahaanya ; orang-orang memanfaatkan dia”

 Blue-eyed boy : anak emas / anak kesayangan

Contoh kalimat :
“Paul is the teacher‟s blue-eyed boy”
“Paul adalah murid kesayangan guru-guru”

 Boys will be boys : suka bertengkar layaknya anak laki-laki

Contoh kalimat :
“My children are always being noisy with their friends. But boys will be boys”
“Anak-anak ku selalu berisik dengan teman-temamnya. Ya, begitualah anak laki-laki.

 Child‟s play : gampang / mudah

Contoh kalimat :
“For me, playing the guitar is child‟s play”
“Buatku, bermain gitar sangat mudah banget”
 What does she/he look like?

How to Describe Someone‟s Appearance

Talking about how someone looks is complicated for a couple of reasons. First of all,
describing someone‟s appearance can seem a little rude, even if you‟re trying to say
something nice. People don‟t like to feel objectified (made to feel like an object instead of a
person), so it‟s important to always keep physical descriptions very positive.

However, if you‟re talking with people that you don‟t know very well, it‟s probably best
to avoid describing a person‟s appearance entirely.

In any case, here are a few general tips to keep in mind when describing people‟s appearance:
 Start with very general descriptions – Using general descriptions will help you describe someone
without having to go into specific details. For example, you can describe someone‟s appearance by
talking about their gender, height, weight, age, hair color, or eye color. However, remember that some
people can be sensitive about these descriptions (especially weight and age), so keep this in mind
when you need to describe people.

 Try to avoid subjective descriptions – Subjective descriptions can be mean sometimes. For
example, describing someone as “fat” or “ugly” is very rude and hurtful. Try to avoid using subjective
descriptions whenever possible, especially if you‟re talking with or about someone you‟ve just met.

 If you need to be subjective, keep it positive – Not all subjective descriptions are bad. So, if you
need to give your opinions about how someone looks, try to be as nice as possible! That said, even
positive descriptions can feel a little invasive or forward, so use your best judgment when describing
people subjectively.

Now let‟s look at a few positive appearance adjectives to help get you started!

Adjectives for Appearance: Positive. Adjectives for Appearance: Neutral and Negative
Gorgeous : Mengagumkan Muscular : Berotot
Beautiful : Cantik Strong : Kuat
Pretty : Cantik atau manis Weak : Lemah
Handsome : Tampan Slim : Langsing
Attractive : Menarik Short : Pendek
Nice : Baik Tall : Tinggi
Stunning : Memukau Fat : Gendut
Good-looking : Enak di pendang Thin : Kurus
Cute : Imut Lanky : Kurus
Overweight : Kelebihan berat badan
Obese : Gemuk
Stout : Gagah
Stocky : Kekar
Big-boned : Bertulang besar
Curvy : Melengkung
Slender : Ramping
Petite : Mungil
Example Sentences
Here are a few example phrases to describe a person in English:

 We look very ______.

 He/She is very ______.

 I think they are ______.

 I hope you don‟t mind me saying so, but you are very ______.

 Hopefully you don‟t take this the wrong way, but I think you‟re ______.

 I don‟t mean to sound rude, but you look very ______.

*Important Note: When you speak to someone directly about their appearance, it‟s polite to
preface (begin) your statement with one of the underlined phrases above. This is especially
true if you‟re discussing negative traits. These phrases will let the other person know that
you‟re not trying to be rude or unpleasant. However, this doesn‟t guarantee that they will like
what you have to say!

How to Describe a Person‟s Personality

Now let‟s look at some positive personality adjectives to get you started.

Adjectives for Personality: Positive Adjectives for Personality: Neutral

and Negative
Affectionate : Penyayang
Ambitious : Ambisius Quiet : Diam
Witty : Cerdas Aggressive : Agresif
Thoughtful : Penuh pertimbangan Arrogant : Sombong
Bossy : Suka memerintah
Brave : Pemberani
Cruel : Kejam
Bright : Cemerlang Close-minded : Berpikiran tertutup
Sensible : Berakal sehat Dishonest : Tidak jujur
Charming : Menawan Greedy : Tamak
Happy : Gembira / Senang Rude : Kejam
Sincere : Jujur Selfish : Egois
Sympathetic : Simpatik Unhappy : Tidak senang
Untrustworthy : Tidak dapat di percaya
Open-minded : Berfikiran terbuka
Boring : Bosan
Compassionate : Penuh kasih
Courageous : Berani
Friendly : Bersahabat
Generous : Dermawan
Honest : Jujur
Proactive : Proaktif
Polite : Sopan
Reliable : Dapat diandalkan
 Example Sentences
Here are a few more phrases to describe a person in English:

 We are ______.

 He/She is usually ______.

 They tend to be ______.

 I hope you don‟t take this the wrong way, but I think you‟re ______.

 Hopefully you don‟t mind me saying so, but you are very ______.

 I don‟t mean to sound rude, but you seem ______.

Conversation 1 : Conversation 2 :
A: There's a new girl in school, have you
A: Have you seen the new girl in school?
seen her yet?
B: No, I haven't.
B: I haven't seen her yet.
A: She's really pretty.
A: I think that she is very pretty.

B: Describe her to me.

B: Tell me how she looks.
A: She's not too tall.
A: She's kind of short.
B: Well, how tall is she?
B: What height is she?

A: She's about five feet even.

A: She's probably about five feet.
B: What does she look like, though?
B: That's nice, but tell me what she looks
like.
A: She has pretty light brown eyes.
A: The first thing I noticed was her beautiful
B: I may know which girl you're talking about.
brown eyes.
A: So you have seen her around?
B: I think I might've bumped into her
before.
B: Yes, I have.
A: Are you telling me that you've seen her
before?