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Basic Words and Phrases


 * [[file:Basic phrases.docx|Basic Phrases]]**
 * A vocabulary list of basic phrases (Hello, I am good, Good morning, etc.) with pronunciation guides and Chinese translations.toc


 * More Basic Phrases:**
 * Please speak more slowly
 * I (don't understand)
 * Please repeat
 * How do you say?
 * What does ... mean?

=Lesson Plan Ideas:=

=**Basic Words of the Day!**= In the phrases: Please English Understand Sorry Wait Repeat A little Follow

=**Action Words:**= Walk Run Jump Sit Stand

=**Useful Basic Phrases of the Day!**= I’m sorry… …I only speak a little English. …I don’t understand. …please speak slowly. …please repeat? …please wait (here). …please follow me.

=**Sentence Structure:**= Please, __(Action)__. Subject + Action.

=**Possible Activities after Lesson**:=
 * Have them make conversations with each other. Take turns saying phrases to each other.
 * Around the world.
 * Flashcards.
 * Simon says.

=Suggested Things to Teach:=

=Greetings=
 * Hello, how are you?
 * Do you need help?
 * Good morning
 * Good afternoon
 * Good night

=Numbers=
 * 1 - 100
 * My room number is ...
 * Could you please tell me where ... is?

=Help=
 * This is an emergency:
 * Can you contact ...
 * an ambulance, the police, etc.
 * Can you go find ...
 * Can you get the school nurse?
 * Can you go to the office and tell them to ...
 * I lost my ...
 * bag
 * ID card
 * Did you see it here?
 * How long ago did you see it?
 * Could you get me a taxi to ... ?
 * Is it okay if I leave my things here?
 * Could you show me where ... is?
 * the bathroom, the library, the classroom, the auditorium
 * Could you please ask the busses to wait?
 * Can you help me unlock my door?

=Directions=
 * Walking:
 * Go ... turn, and then ...
 * Please come back in ... minutes

=Basics=
 * Days of the week
 * The time of the day
 * Simple verbs
 * Past tense / future tense

=Suggestions from the Counseling Office to help College Visitors= = =
 * Are you visiting the High School?
 * Are you here to meet ... ?
 * Ms. Barini, Mr. Graveson, Ms. Merrill, Ms. Pollock, etc.
 * Please go straight (and turn right / left)
 * May I help you?
 * I will show you the way.
 * Please follow me.
 * The receptionist will help you.
 * One moment please.
 * I am sorry but I do not understand.
 * Could you say that again, slowly?
 * Excuse me.
 * I will bring your luggage to the taxi.
 * The taxi is here.
 * Let me help you.
 * Please wait here.
 * Please sign in.
 * May I have your visitors badge?
 * Have a nice day!
 * Good morning / afternoon!
 * Thank you.

=What we can learn from the workers=
 * Where are they from/
 * How many people are in their families and what do they do?
 * How long have they been in Shanghai? Do they like it?
 * What are they passionate about?
 * What do they like to do for fun?
 * What impressions do they have of our school?