1 THE BUSINESS TRAVELER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

talking on the phone

introducing self and others

giving physical description

2 THE AMUSEMENT PARK

making comparisons

narrating past events

talents and abilities

3 THE NEW ASSISTANT

giving and following instructionsasking for and giving reasonsmaking requests

4 LETS GO TO THE MOVIES

correcting mistakes

describing a series of eventssimple past and past continuous

5 THE SKATING LESSON

compromising

ordering in a restaurant

making suggestions

embarrassing situations

6 COUNTRY LIFE

describing places

making comparisons

stating preferences

7 BEHIND THE SCENES

introducing self and others

asking for information

describing occupations

8 BLIND DATE

9 YOU'RE OLD-FASHIONED

identifying people

describing people

making adate

asking for opinions

making predictions

agreeing/disagreeing

10 THE BANK ROBBERY

narrating past events

asking for details

reported speech

11 A NEW LIFE

asking for explanations

12 THAT'S WHAT I LIKE ABOUT YOU

talking about likes/dislikes

describing lifestyles

talking about choices

stating preferences

talking about compatibility

13 THE GUITAR PLAYER

describing objects

stating needs

talking about ability

14 THE NEW COMMUTER

talking about plans/intentionscomparing optionstalking about transportation

15 IT LOOKS PERFECT

giving compliments

shopping for clothing

talking about prices

APPENDIX KEY TO EXERCISES