1-51. He turns out to be a millionaire

Beginner Grammar, Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • Joe turns out to be shy.
  • My sister turns out to be selfish.
  • My teacher turns out to be single.
  • She turns out to be a nurse.
  • They turn out to be bad guys.
  • He turned out to be generous.
  • Kirk turned out to be small-minded.
  • She turned out to be the killer.
  • The cop turned out to be a ghost.
  • It turned out to be my turn.
  • He turns out to be my father.
  • She turns out to be my student.
  • They turn out to be his friends.
  • James turns out to be kind.
  • Joy turns out to be smart.

Notes

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Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
take after somebody (v) resemble a family member
e.g. It turns out I take after my mother. 
small-minded (adj) having or showing a narrow outlook
e.g. He really turned out to be small-minded about this decision.
unfair (adj) not fair, honest, or just
e.g. unfair advantages
unexpected (adj) not expected
e.g. unexpected guests
turn up (v) increase the volume or strength (heat, light etc)
e.g. Can you turn the music up? This is my favourite song.
turn up (v) appear suddenly
e.g. Our cat turned up after we put posters up all over the neighbourhood.
nurse (n) a person who is trained to care for sick or injured people
e.g. It turns out she went to school to become a nurse. 
treat someone (idiom) to think of and act toward (someone or something) in a specified way
e.g. I try to treat everyone equally.
use up (v) finish the supply
e.g. It turns out he used up all the material. 
rise up (v) to move upward
e.g. It turns out he had to rise up to get off the chair. 

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. to / my / student / turns / out / she / be / .
    2. be / my / doctor / out / to / a / friend / turns / .
    3. he / Korea / out / be / turns / to / in / famous / .
    4. they / honest / out / to / turned / be / .
    5. Gina / out / single / turned / to / be / .
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. They turns out to be his friends.
    2. They turn out to lazy.
    3. He turned out to be liar.
    4. Brian turned out to be rich or famous.
    5. Clark turned out to be a Superman.
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. Who is Darth Vader? (use “turn out..”)
    2. What was your friend’s big secret? (use “turn out..”)
    3. Talk about a movie that had an unexpected ending. (use “turn out..”)
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. Tell about a time when you were treated unfairly.
    3. What is your opinion about fortune telling?

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

1-50. It turns out she’s my sister

Beginner Grammar, Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • It turns out he is Superman.
  • It turns out she is not Japanese.
  • It turns out I have a sister.
  • It turns out we don’t have enough money.
  • It turns out today is our anniversary.
  • It turns out it was my fault.
  • It turns out they didn’t come to the party.
  • It turns out she was mad.
  • It turns out those were not my shoes.
  • It turns out we had a chance.
  • It turns out I am her son.
  • It turns out she is a cool girl.
  • It turns out he is famous.
  • It turns out they are my parents.
  • It turns out this is his book.

Notes

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Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
send back (idiom)  return (usually by mail)
e.g. It turns out I have to send back my letter.
set up (idiom) arrange, organize
e.g. It turns out our boss set up the meeting himself.
anniversary (n) a date that is remembered or celebrated because a special or notable event occurred on that date in a previous year
e.g. It turns out we forgot to celebrate our anniversary. 
shop around (idiom) compare prices
e.g. It turns out I should shop around a little before I decide on these boots.
chance (n) an opportunity to do something
e.g. It turns out I didn’t get a chance to call you. 
close call (idiom) an escape that was almost not successful
e.g. We nearly didn’t get out of the burning building. It was a pretty close call, let me tell you!
sort out (idiom) organize, resolve a problem
e.g. It turns out we should sort the bills out before the first of the month.
stick to (idiom) continue doing something, limit yourself to one particular thing
e.g. It turns out you will lose weight if you stick to the diet.
switch off (idiom) stop the energy flow, turn off
e.g. It turns out the room will get dark if we switch off the light. 
switch on (idiom) start the energy flow, turn on
e.g. It turns out the room gets bright when we switch on the light. 

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. he / turns / it / is / famous / out / .
    2. today / out / turns / it / my / is / birthday / .
    3. it / was / out / it / turns / my / mistake / .
    4. school / they / out / it / didn’t / go / turns / to / .
    5. it / problem / wasn’t / out / it / turns / my / .
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. It turns out this is a his book.
    2. It turns out she has two phone.
    3. It turns out they live at France.
    4. It turns out he works yesterday.
    5. It turns out he doesn’t study yesterday.
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. Who is the killer? (use “it turns out”)
    2. Who is the new employee?  (use “it turns out”)
    3. Tell a story that has a different ending than what you expected. (use “it turns out”)
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. Tell how to get someone to fall in love with you.
    3. Tell about a “close call” you had recently.

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

1-49. It’s not that I hate you

Beginner Grammar, Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • It’s not that I like Lisa.
  • It’s not that we have a lot of money.
  • It’s not that she wants to leave you.
  • It’s not that Mike is poor.
  • It’s not that everyone liked you.
  • It’s not that I wanted to leave you.
  • It’s not that I am not interested in you.
  • It’s not that she doesn’t like dogs.
  • It’s not that he is not busy.
  • It’s not that we can’t do it.
  • It’s not that I am cute.
  • It’s not that I am your friend.
  • It’s not that I miss him.
  • It’s not that I enjoy working.
  • It’s not that I always lie to you.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
put off (idiom) postpone, arrange a later date
e.g. It’s not that we want to put off our holiday any later.   
put out (idiom) extinguish
e.g. It’s not that we want to put out the fire yet. 
fortune telling (n) the practice of predicting information about a person’s life
e.g. I don’t believe in fortune telling.
pillow (n) a bag filled with soft material that is used as a cushion
e.g. It’s not that I meant to forget my pillow. 
put on (idiom) put clothing/ accessories on your body
e.g. It’s not that I wanted to put on new earrings for the party.
run into (idiom) accidentally hit something
e.g. It’s not that I meant to run into the table. 
run over (idiom) drive a vehicle over a person or thing
e.g. It’s not that I ran over the dog with my car on purpose.
run over/ through (idiom) rehearse, review
e.g. It’s not that I don’t want to run over/through these lines one more time before the show.
 rehearse (v) to prepare for a public performance of a play, a piece of music, etc., by practicing the performance
e.g. It’s not that I think we should rehearse again for the play.
catch a cold (idiom) getting sick with a common cold that usually causes coughing, sneezing, etc.
e.g. He got/caught a cold.

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. that / your / not / I / am / it’s / friend / .
    2. always / not / busy / it’s / you / that / are / .
    3. score / it’s / is / not / that / your / low / .
    4. we / that / not / are / it’s / poor / .
    5. it’s / eat / that / I / not / tofu / don’t / .
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. I’s not that I always lie you.
    2. It’s not you are rich.
    3. It’s not that lazy he is.
    4. It’s not that is this yours.
    5. It’s not that she doesn’t likes you.
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. You don’t want to become a model. What do you say? (use “it’s not that…”)
    2. You don’t think your friend is mean, but you don’t like him/her. What do you say? (use “it’s not that…”)
    3. Do you want to become a president? (use “it’s not that…”)
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. What is your opinion about fortune telling?
    3. Tell how to find something on the Internet.

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

1-48. Now that I have my license, I can drive

Beginner Grammar, Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • Now that I am full, I want to eat dessert.
  • Now that we are married, you can’t leave me.
  • Now that she is free, she can ago anywhere.
  • Now that we are friends, let’s hang out.
  • Now that I am rich, I am going to buy a mansion.
  • Now that Chris is not here, let’s talk about him.
  • Now that I am in France, I want to visit Paris.
  • Now that you have a baby, you should stay home.
  • Now that you live in America, you should learn English.
  • Now that this class is over, go home.
  • Now that I am 21, I can drive a car.
  • Now that I am skinny, I can wear this dress.
  • Now that I have a job, I can buy a new phone.
  • Now that I have a driver’s license, I can drive.
  • Now that I have this book, I can study English.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
pass away (idiom) die
e.g. Now that my uncle passed away, we need to plan a funeral.         
dessert (n) sweet food eaten after the main part of a meal
e.g. Now that we ate dinner, we can have dessert. 
pick on someone (idiom) to laugh at or make fun of (someone) in an unkind way
e.g. Kids used to pick on me for wearing old worn-out clothes.
sufficient (adj) having or providing as much as is needed : enough
e.g. A 15 percent tip is sufficient.
pay back (idiom) return owed money
e.g. Thanks for buying my ticket. I’ll pay you back on Friday.
pay for (idiom) be punished for doing something bad
e.g. That bully will pay for being mean to my little brother.
independent (adj) not controlled by other people / country / authority
e.g. an independent nation
point out (idiom) indicate with your finger
e.g. I’ll point out the book on the shelf. 
put down (idiom) put what you are holding on a surface or floor
e.g. You can put the groceries down on the kitchen counter now.
put down (idiom) insult, make somebody feel stupid
e.g. Now that he put down his friend, he was getting in trouble. 

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. I / now / skinny / am / that / , / can / I / this / wear / dress / .
    2. license / that / I / now / a / driver’s / have / , drive / I / can / .
    3. now / not / he / that / is / here / , tell / you / me / can / .
    4. have / now / baby / we / that / a / , / let’s / hard / work / .
    5. adults / that / are / now / we / , / let’s / drink / .
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. Now that I had this book, I can study English.
    2. Now that she work here, she can use this card.
    3. Now that I am free, I want to visit to Europe.
    4. Now that it’s summer, I want to swimming.
    5. Now that it’s at 9, let’s go home.
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. Let’s say you are married. What do you want to do? (use “now that”)
    2. Let’s say you are king of the world. What do you want to do?  (use “now that”)
    3. Let’s say you got your dream job. What do you want to do? (use “now that”)
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. What would you do to entertain your family without spending any money?
    3. When someone picks on someone else, how do you feel? What do you do?

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

1-47. It’s no wonder you are happy

Beginner Grammar, Grammar, Intermediate Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • It’s no wonder you are mad.
  • It’s no wonder she needs you.
  • It’s no wonder you are rich.
  • It’s no wonder he doesn’t want to leave.
  • It’s no wonder they are not here.
  • It’s no wonder she got an A.
  • It’s no wonder we failed.
  • It’s no wonder you were upset.
  • It’s no wonder they fired the lazy boy.
  • It’s no wonder he ran away from you.
  • It’s no wonder you are happy.
  • It’s no wonder you are sick.
  • It’s no wonder you like Ken.
  • It’s no wonder you don’t like this song.
  • It’s no wonder you are not happy.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
look into (idiom) investigate
e.g. It’s no wonder you want to look into those prices. 
sick (adj) affected with a disease or illness
e.g.  It’s no wonder he is still in bed, he is sick. 
look out for sby/ sthg (idiom) be especially vigilant for
e.g. It’s no wonder you were looking out for snakes on the hiking trail since you’re so scared.
 look over (idiom) check, examine
e.g. It’s no wonder you need to look over your essay for spelling mistakes.
upset (adj) angry or unhappy
e.g. It’s no wonder she is upset after what you said to her.
earth (n) the planet on which we live
e.g.  It’s no wonder you have to study the earth in school. 
make up (idiom)  invent, lie about something
e.g.  It’s no wonder you don’t trust her, she always makes up stories.
wonder (n) something or someone that is very surprising, beautiful, amazing, etc.
e.g. the wonders of science
makeup (idiom) apply cosmetics to
e.g.  It’s no wonder she wears so much makeup. 
mix up (idiom) confuse two or more things
e.g. It’s no wonder I always mix up the twins’ names!

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. you / wonder / it’s / sick / no / are / .
    2. no / is / tired / it’s / she / wonder / .
    3. you / it’s / people / wonder /no / love / .
    4. this / you / it’s failed / no / test / wonder / .
    5. focus / wonder / can’t / it’s / no / you / .
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. It’s no wonder you don’t happy.
    2. It’s no wonder he is a hungry.
    3. It’s no wonder you can’t running.
    4. It’s no wonder she can’t visit to us today.
    5. It’s no wonder he can’t save moneys.
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. Do your parents love you? (use “it’s no wonder”)
    2. Do you think Cambly is good for learning English? (use “it’s no wonder”)
    3. Do you think people want to find love? (use “it’s no wonder”)
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. What would you invent to make life better?
    3. Families are important because…

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

1-46. There’s no way we won the game

Beginner Grammar, Grammar, Intermediate Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • There’s no way she is your daughter.
  • There’s no way we have a test today.
  • There’s no way she doesn’t like me.
  • There’s no way they don’t like my drawing.
  • There’s  no way you are Italian.
  • There’s no way they are friends.
  • There’s no way she stole my money.
  • There’s no way he didn’t know.
  • There’s no way she cheated on the test.
  • There’s no way she is going to the mall with her sister.
  • There’s no way he is your son.
  • There’s no way she is a student.
  • There’s no way you have a bike.
  • There’s no way you are Japanese.
  • There’s no way this is your house.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
keep on doing something (idiom) continue doing
e.g. There’s no way you can keep on jumping. 
keep something from somebody (idiom) not tell
e.g. There’s no way you can keep that secret from him. 
keep out (idiom) stop from entering
e.g. There’s no way you can keep the wet dog out of the living room.
keep up (idiom) continue at the same rate
e.g. There’s no way you can keep those grades up. 
let down (idiom) fail to support or help, disappoint
e.g. I need you to be on time. Don’t let me down this time.
let in (idiom) allow to enter
e.g. Can you let the cat in before you go to school?
look back (idiom) see behind you
e.g. Don’t look back when you are running. 
look down on somebody (idiom)  think less of, consider inferior
e.g. There’s no way you can look down on him after what he did. 
look for (idiom) try to find
e.g. I’m looking for a red dress for the wedding.
look on (idiom) to be a spectator at an event
e.g. Are you going to look on from your seat? 

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. this / there’s / your / way / is / no / house / .
    2. remember / way / no / they / there’s / me / .
    3. she / to / way / no / lied / me / there’s / .
    4. my / way / he / there’s / forgot / no / birthday / .
    5. tomorrow / there’s / rain / way / it / no / will / .
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. there’s no way she like you.
    2. there’s no way today is a Sunday.
    3. there’s no way they ignored my warn.
    4. there’s no way he will visit to me.
    5. there’s no way it will be snow today.
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. Do you want to become a president? (use “there’s no way”)
    2. Do you think you will be a millionaire? (use “there’s no way”)
    3. Do you want to become a super star? (use “there’s no way”)
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. What makes you laugh?
    3. Why do you think prejudice exists in the world?

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

1-45. Thank God it’s the weekend!

Beginner Grammar, Grammar, Intermediate Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • Thank God I am not alone.
  • Thank God you are here.
  • Thank God we don’t have a problem.
  • Thank God your brother has money.
  • Thank God she didn’t find out.
  • Thank God he left early.
  • Thank God it was not your mistake.
  • Thank God we are learning English.
  • Thank God you are working.
  • Thank God I am not working with John.
  • Thank God you are my friend.
  • Thank God you are okay.
  • Thank God she is cute.
  • Thank God my friend is cool.
  • Thank God today is Friday.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
calm down (idiom) relax after being angry
e.g. Thank God he was able to calm down. 
catch up (idiom) get to the same point as somebody else
e.g. Thank God she could run fast so she could catch up with Marty.
check in (idiom) arrive and register at a hotel or airport
e.g. Thank God we can get the hotel keys when we check in.
knit (v) to make (a piece of clothing) from yarn or thread by using long needles or a special machine
e.g. Thank God she was learning to knit. 
cut back on something (idiom) consume less
e.g. My doctor wants me to cut back on sweets and fatty foods.
bowl (n) a round container that has tall, curving sides and that is used for preparing or serving foods and liquids
e.g. Thank God I didn’t drop my bowl of soup. 
hang on (idiom) wait a short time (informal)
e.g. Hang on while I grab my coat and shoes!
miss something (v) to fail to do, take, make, or have (something)
e.g. The driver was so distracted that he missed the turn.
hang up (idiom) end a phone call
e.g. He didn’t say goodbye before he hung up the phone.
blanket (idiom) a covering made of cloth that is used especially on a bed to keep you warm
e.g. You might need a blanket tonight, it is cold. 

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. you / thank / my / God / friend / are / .
    2. thank / friend / cool / my / is / God / .
    3. umbrella / I / thank / an / God / have / .
    4. the / God / was / thank / test / easy / .  
    5. thank / marry / Andy / didn’t / God / her / .
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. Thank God today is on Friday.
    2. Thank God I’m not a animal.
    3. Thank God Donna is not at Korea.
    4. Thank God you helped for me yesterday.
    5. Thank God they didn’t found us.
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. You didn’t miss the train. What do you say? (use “thank God..”)
    2. Do you work? Are you happy about it? (use “thank God..”)
    3. Do you like living in your country? Why? (use “thank God..”)
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. What makes you feel safe?
    3. Would you like to be famous? Why or why not? What would you like to be famous for?

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

Beginner Grammar, Part 1 (마유영어 입영작)

Beginner Grammar, Grammar
  1. I am a student
  2. She smiles beautifully
  3. Call me right now
  4. I wear glasses
  5. You are eating chicken
  6. I ate chicken last night
  7. I was removing my makeup
  8. I will call you later
  9. I’m going to go to London to see him
  10. I’m leaving tomorrow
  11. You have gained weight!
  12. I have been studying English for 2 years
  13. I used to be popular
  14. It’s Valentine’s Day!
  15. There’s something on your face
  16. I want to eat fried chicken
  17. I would like to ask you something
  18. I’m trying to do my best
  19. I forgot to order it
  20. I am planning to move to New York
  21. She tends to talk behind others’ backs
  22. I am willing to meet him
  23. I was about to call you!
  24. I want you to leave me
  25. I told you to wait!
  26. I was going to tell you
  27. I have been on a plane
  28. Playing games is fun
  29. I like hanging out with you
  30. She started crying
  31. He keeps calling me
  32. Stop eating!
  33. Try exercising
  34. I don’t feel like talking to you
  35. I’m thinking of learning English
  36. I had trouble finding this place
  37. I’m used to it
  38. I ended up eating too much
  39. Don’t visit me without calling me
  40. I think you’re funny
  41. I hope you like my gift
  42. Let’s compare these two
  43. Let’s say we are husband and wife
  44. It’s too bad you have to leave early
  45. Thank God it’s the weekend!
  46. There’s no way we won the game
  47. There’s no wonder you are happy
  48. Now that I have my license, I can drive
  49. It’s not that I hate you
  50. It turns out she’s my sister
  51. He turns out to be a millionaire
  52. Just because you’re pretty doesn’t mean everyone likes you

1-44. It’s too bad you have to leave early

Beginner Grammar, Grammar, Intermediate Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • It’s too bad you have to work tomorrow.
  • It’s too bad she has to leave this country.
  • It’s too bad you are not my type.
  • It’s too bad I don’t have time.
  • It’s too bad you don’t have a friend.
  • It’s too bad he is not single.
  • It’s too bad they have to study until 10.
  • It’s too bad we’ve lost the game.
  • It’s too bad you are on a diet.
  • It’s too bad she doesn’t enjoy eating.
  • It’s too bad I am sick today.
  • It’s too bad you are busy today.
  • It’s too bad you are not here.
  • It’s too bad she doesn’t have a daughter.
  • It’s too bad this dress is too small.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
on a diet (idiom) trying to lose weight by eating less food or specific foods.
e.g. It’s too bad that you’re on a diet on your vacation. 
single (n) not having or including another : only one
e.g. It’s too bad we only have a single sock, not the pair.
do somebody/ something over (idiom) beat up, ransack (informal)
e.g. It’s too bad that he decided to do somebody and hurt him. 
do something over (idiom) do again
e.g. It’s too bad we have to do our homework over because we had it wrong. 
do away with something (idiom) discard
e.g. We have to do away with the evidence so we don’t get caught. 
do something up (idiom) fasten, close
e.g. You need to do up the button on your shirt. 
drop back (idiom) move back in a position/group
e.g. We have to drop back a class because we had troubles with it. 
drop in/ by/ over (idiom) come without an appointment
e.g. It’s too bad he couldn’t get an appointment, he just have to drop in. 
drop somebody/ something off (idiom) take somebody/ something somewhere and leave them/it there
e.g. It’s too bad he forgot his sweater when he was dropped off at home. 
drop out (idiom) quit a class, school etc
e.g. It’s too bad he decided to drop out of school. 

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. it’s / you / here / not / bad / too / are / .
    2. this / too / dress / it’s / too / bad / is / small / .
    3. stay / it’s / too / can’t / us / bad / you / with / .
    4. it’s / money / I / have / too /bad / don’t / .
    5. tomorrow / to / bad / too / you / work / it’s / have / .
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. It’s too bad she doesn’t has a daughter.
    2. It’s too bad I can’t see you yesterday.
    3. It’s too bad she don’t likes this movie.
    4. It’s too bad they not remember my birthday.
    5. It’s too bad she had to study now.
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. Your friend can’t come to your party. What do you say? (use “it’s too bad”)
    2. You were out of town when your friend visited your city. What do you say? (use “it’s too bad”)
    3. You don’t have much money. What do you say? (use “it’s too bad”)
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. What TV or movie star would you like to invite to your birthday party?
    3. How do you feel when you have had a fight with your best friend?

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

1-43. Let’s say we are husband and wife

Beginner Grammar, Grammar, Intermediate Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • Let’s say you have a sister.
  • Let’s say you know my secret.
  • Let’s say we are brothers.
  • Let’s say he doesn’t like me.
  • Let’s say it was my fault.
  • Let’s say they are not singers.
  • Let’s say you were not there.
  • Let’s say he didn’t steal my shoes.
  • Let’s say she was sick yesterday.
  • Let’s say you didn’t see Tom.
  • Let’s say I like you.
  • Let’s say this is your building.
  • Let’s say he is your son.
  • Let’s say she is your wife.
  • Let’s say he knows me.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
then (adv) used to indicate what happened or happens next
e.g. Let’s say it didn’t happen then. 
go out with somebody (idiom) to leave your home for an activity
e.g. Let’s go out with Emily to the theatre together. 
own (v) to have (something) as property : to legally possess (something)
e.g. Let’s own this house together. 
fault (n) a problem or bad part that prevents something from being perfect : a flaw or defect
e.g. Let’s say that it was our brother’s fault it broke. 
borrow (v) to take and use (something that belongs to someone else) for a period of time before returning it
e.g. Can I borrow your camera?
fault (n) responsibility for a problem, mistake, bad situation, etc.
e.g. The accident was not her fault.
come apart (idiom) separate
e.g. The shoes are coming apart because they are so old. 
come down with something (idiom) become sick
e.g. She came down with the flu. 
come forward (idiom) volunteer for a task or to give evidence
e.g. Let’s say we come forward and volunteer to help at the event. 
come from (idiom) originate in
e.g. What country did you come from? 

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. this / say / is / your / let’s / building / .
    2. me / say / likes / let’s / he / .
    3. let’s / you / say / 20 / are / .
    4. let’s / yesterday / they / say / helped / you / .
    5. she / friend / let’s / wasn’t / our / say / . 
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. Let’s say him is your son.
    2. Let’s says she is your wife.
    3. Let’s say today was Saturday.
    4. Let’s say you not know my phone number.
    5. Let’s say she didn’t drink my coffee.
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. What would it be like to live underwater? (use “let’s say”)
    2. What would it be like to live as a different gender?  (use “let’s say”)
    3. What would it be like to be a genius? (use “let’s say”)
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. What would you do if a friend borrows things from you but never returns them?
    3. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.