Teacher Notes

Objectives & Sequence: This lesson is intended to be used as a preview of Grammar 12-2.

Part One

A greeting is what you say when you meet or see someone.

Work with a partner. Read and listen to the following conversations. What are some examples of greetings that you see and/or hear?

Conversation #1

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A: Wow, cool place.

B: Thanks. Come on in. Just watch your step. The floor is a little slippery.

A: I like the living room - so much more space than your old apartment.

B: Yeah, but watch out there. I just painted, so it’s still wet.

A: Oh, okay. Thanks for the heads up.


Conversation #2

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A: I’m thinking about taking extra classes at night.

B: Really? I wouldn’t do that if I were you.

A: Why not?

B: I don’t know. If you take too many classes, you’re going to be really busy and really tired.

A: Yeah, maybe, But I think I can do it.

B: Well, be careful not to push yourself too hard.

A: I will.

B: And if you take extra classes, take the easy ones at night.


Part Two

Warnings

There are several different ways to warn a person. The warning can be about something small or it can be about something very serious. The warning might be short, or we may give more specific information.

  • Look out!
  • Watch out!
  • Be careful.
Watch your head
step
Don't cheat on the test
touch the stove
or you might
will
get in trouble.
hurt yourself.

Example #1 Example #2

Watch out. I just broke a glass over there.

Okay, thanks.

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Don’t be late or you’ll miss the train.

I won’t.

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Sometimes we use conditional sentences or present continuous to give other people warnings:

Conditional Imperative
If you go there,
do that,
see him
don't (verb).
be careful.
watch out.
You're going to hurt yourself.
fall.
get in trouble.

Example #1 Example #2

If you go downstairs, be careful. There's a broken glass on the floor.

Alright, thanks for the heads up.

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Look out! You’re going to cut yourself.

I’m okay. Don’t worry.

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Part Three

Intro Student One Student Two

Listen to your partner's sentences and practice warning each other:

  • I’m travelling alone in Italy next month.
  • I’m looking for a new roommate.
  • I’m going to be late for school tomorrow.
  • I’m going for a ride on the freeway.
  • I’m not coming to class tomorrow.
  • I’m going to visit your city next month.
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