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UNIT I
ASKING FOR AND SHOWING PREFERENCE WARM UP
Indian government prefers negotiation to confrontation
with Pakistan for solving the Kashmir problem.
Discuss -
1) What do we mean by ‘negotiation’ and ‘confrontation’?
2) Why does the Indian government prefer negotiation to confrontation?
LET’S ROLE PLAY
In a stationery shop
Student : Have you got pens?
Shopkeeper : Would you like a ball pen or a micro tipped one?
Student : I prefer a micro tipped pen.
Shopkeeper : What colour do you want?
Student : I want green.
Shopkeeper : Here are some green colour pens. You can choose from them.
Student : (Chooses a pen) How much does this pen cost?
Shopkeeper : Cello pen? This costs Rs.11/-
Student : Here you are.
Shopkeeper : Thank you.

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A telephone talk between a VIP and the Principal of a college. The VIP will be the chief guest for a function in the college. VIP : Hello, Good morning, I’m Chandrasekar speaking from Bangalore.
Principal : Hello, Good morning, Sir. I’m the Principal of CAT
College at Chennai. This is about your stay.
The choice is yours, Sir. Our guest house or a suite in a hotel.
VIP : I generally find a suite in a hotel more satisfactory.
Principal : We’ll book a suite in the Hotel Alankar.
VIP : That’s very kind of you. I’ll be there on Wednesday morning by nine.
Principal : We’re looking forward to your visit, Sir.
VIP : Thank you, see you bye.
Principal : Good-bye, Sir.

FOCUS ON COMMUNICATION
The expressions asking for and showing preferences are detailed below:
Neutral Situations
Asking for preferences : Would you prefer ……. or ……..?
Which would you prefer …. or ….. ?
Do you like … better than ……?
Showing preferences : I think I like ……… better.
I would go for ……………
I’d rather have …………. anytime.
Informal Situations
Asking for preferences : We can …… or …; what do you say?
Do you prefer ……. or ……?
What’s your favourite …….?
Showing preferences : I think I like ……..
I would go for ………..
I’d rather have ……. anytime.
Formal Situations
Asking for preferences : Do you find … or …. more enjoyable?
The choice is yours; ….. or ……. ?
Which appeals more ……. or …….?
Showing preferences : I have a strong preference for ………
I generally find ….. more satisfactory.
I’d generally choose …… in
preference to ………

ORAL PRACTICE
In a Hotel
Receptionist : Do you find an AC room or a Non AC more comfortable, Ma’am?
Tourist : I’d rather have an AC room because the
weather here is a bit hot.
Receptionist : Would you like a room with a bath?
Tourist : I’d prefer a shower to a bath if possible.
Receptionist : I can give you one with a shower, Ma’am.
It’s room No. 210 for you in the first floor.
Tourist : Thank you.
Receptionist : Welcome

TASK: Fill in the blanks according to your preference.
1) Would you like to wear a T-shirt or a safari while on a tour?
Ans: I’d rather wear a ………………..
2) Which do you prefer - coffee or tea?
Ans: I prefer …………………
3) Do you prefer teaching or practising law?
Ans: I’d rather be a ……………
4) Would you like lassi or orange juice?
Ans: I’d prefer ……………
5) Would you like to watch a horror film or a social play?
Ans: I’d love to watch ………
ACTIVITY: Pair work
One can ask the questions above and the other will answer
according to his preference.

UNIT II
INVITING, ACCEPTINGAN INVITATION AND DECLININGAN INVITATION WARM UP
Invitation forWedding Anniversary Mr. Mahesh and Ms. Vimala, children of Mr. Kumar and Mrs. Meena Kumar request the pleasure of your company at a party celebrating their parents’ thirtieth WeddingAnniversary on Sunday 20th September 2005 at 7 pm, at their residence.
PREM VILLA
53, Nafiza Avenue
WestAnnanagar
Chennai.

Points to ponder:
Note the verb phrase that is used for the function of inviting.
How does this phrase sound - formal, informal or neutral?
LET’S ROLE PLAY
I
A : Would you like to come and watch a game of cricket with me tomorrow?
B : Thank you, I’d love to.
What time does the game start?
A : It’s at nine in the morning.
B : Shall I come and pick you up around half past eight?
A : That’s fine.
II
A : We should be delighted if you could come and have dinner with us this evening.
B : Thank you. That’d give me great pleasure but what’s the
occasion?
A : My daughter has passed her MCA Exam with distinction.
B : O great! My congratulations to her.
A : Thank you.

III
A : We’re going to Ooty Flower show tomorrow.
Do you fancy coming along?
B : I’d love to, but I’ve got an exam tomorrow afternoon.
A : Its OK. Join us next time.
FOCUS ON COMMUNICATION
We see different kinds of phrases / utterances used for inviting in the above three dialogues. In the first dialogue, the situation being neutral, the expression for inviting is ‘would you like to ………’ It could also be ‘I’d like you to come and watch …………..’ In the second dialogue, the situation is formal and the expression has to be polite and so it is ‘we should be delighted if you could come ………’ In the third, the persons involved are
very close and the situation is informal and hence the expression, ‘Do you fancy coming along’?
Similarly, in the first two dialogues, the invitees accept the invitation and in the third, the invitee declines it.

ORAL PRACTICE
1. A : We are going out for dinner on Sunday. How about joining us?
B : Thanks a lot. I’ll come along.
2. A : We’d be happy if you could attend my son’s marriage next Monday.
B : That’s very kind of you to invite me, I’d be delighted to attend.
3. A : You’ll enjoy being with us for high tea at the ‘Residency’ day after. Won’t you?
B : I wish I could, but I’m afraid I am away for a conference that day; but thank you very much.
TASK : Rewrite the following jumbled turns in a dialogue in the correct order.
B : Good evening! Where are you going?
A : Hello, Good evening.
B : I’d like to very much. Thanks a lot. Where’s it held?
B : Island Grounds? Isn’t it too far away?
A : It’s in the Island Grounds.
A : To the book exhibition. Would you like to join me?
A : So what? We’ll go by a taxi.
ACTIVITY
Role-play the above dialogue after getting it rewritten in order.

UNIT III
OFFERING, ACCEPTING AND DECLINING HELP WARM UP
In what ways can you offer help to others in various life situations?
LET’S ROLE PLAY
Informal
Kaushik is exasperated as his scooter would not start. Anand offers to help him.
Kaushik : (Kicking his scooter) Oh, what a day!
I’ve been kicking for five minutes. This scooter wouldn’t start. Oh God, I’m tired.
Anand : Hi Kaushik! Having trouble with the scooter?
May I help you?
Kaushik : How very kind of you, Anand!
Please try your hand.
Anand : (Starts it easily) Look, how easy it is to start.
You’re impatient Kaushik.
You haven’t put the keys properly.
Kaushik : Thanks Anand.
Formal Association
Secretary : I need someone to give a vote of thanks in the function today. Everyone is backing out.
Member : Perhaps I could do it sir.
A S : Thank you for your offer. But I’m afraid you have a bad cough. That might come in the way of your performance.
Member : Of course, Sir. But I’ll manage.

A S : Thank you for your spirit. But let’s not take a risk.
You’ll need your voice for next week’s culturals.

ORAL PRACTICE
1. On the train, while getting down
Gentleman : Can I carry this luggage for you?
Old man : If you’re sure it’s no trouble for you.
Gentleman : Not at all.
Old man : Thanks a lot.
2. Mrs. Sarala is waiting at the station for her husband. Mr. Giridhar, her office manager is seen there in his car.
Mr. Giri : Can I drive you back home?
Mrs. Sarala : It’s very good of you to offer, Sir. But I’m expecting my husband.
TASK: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate expressions in
the following dialogues.
1. A teacher finds his principal unable to button his left hand cuff as he has fractured his right hand. He offers to help him. Principal : Oh, heavens! My cuff is unbuttoned, I’m unable to reach it.
Teacher : ……………………………………
Principal : Please help me, it’s …………… Thanks.
2. At the railway station, Vivek finds an elderly man struggling with a reservation form, unable to read/fill it.
Elderly man : How forgetful I am! I’ve left my reading glasses at home. What can I do now?
Vivek : Sir, if you don’t mind, ………….. fill up the form for you?
Elderly man : God bless you, my son; please do.
Vivek : (Fills up the form and hands it over)
Here it is, sir; please take it.
Elderly man : ……….. my son, very ……………… of you.
ACTIVITY
Role-play the above dialogues in pairs.

UNIT IV
ASKING SOMEONE TO SAY SOMETHING AGAINANDASKING FOR HELP
WARM UP
‘I beg your pardon’.
Have you heard people using this sentence in conversation?
When do they use it?
LET’S ROLE PLAY
1. Father and Son
Son : I’m sorry to bother you, I need a help daddy.
Father : What help?
Son : I want ss…some…mm money.
Father : What was that?
Son : I said I want some money.
Father : Money? What for?
Son : I’ve lost my friend’s cell phone Daddy.
Father : Your friend’s cell phone? How did it happen?
Son : It was in my shirt pocket, Daddy. While travelling in a crowded bus, some thief picked it from my pocket. I have to buy a new one and give it to him.
Father : You’re always careless. How much does it cost?
Son : Only Rs.3000 /-
Father : Go and get it from your mom.
Son : Thank you, Daddy.
2. ATelephone conversation
A: Hello, could I speak to Mr. Raveendran?
B: I’m sorry, would you mind repeating the name, please?

A: I said Raveendran.
B: Oh Raveendran. I’m afraid he is away at the moment.
A: I’d be grateful if you could pass on a message to him. I’m
Livia. The book he wants is in my office with my personal secretary.
B: I’ve noted down the message. I’ll pass it on to him as soon as he arrives.
A: Thanks a lot.
B: Welcome.
FOCUS ON COMMUNICATION
A. Asking someone to say something again We ask someone to repeat when we can’t hear what the person says.The expressions are given below:
Informal : What was that?
Sorry.
What did you say?
Sorry I didn’t hear you.
Neutral : I’m sorry, what did you say?
I’m sorry, I couldn’t hear what you said.
Pardon?
Formal : I beg your pardon.
I’m sorry, would you mind repeating the word
(please)?
I’m sorry, could I ask you to repeat the word / sentence
(please)?
B. Asking for help
Informal &
Neutral : Help me, please.
Can you help me?
Would / Could you help me?

Formal : I’m sorry to bother you, but ……..
Would you mind ………………
I wonder if you could …………
I’d be grateful if you could …………..
ORAL PRACTICE
1. Teacher (announces) : Tomorrow you will take a test in Hydrostatics?
Student : I beg your pardon, Sir. Is ithydraulics?
Teacher : No, I said hydrostatics.
Student : Thank you, Sir.
2. Jaya : Hey, there was an interesting programme on TV last night. It was, ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’.
(telephone rings)
Reena : Could I ask you to repeat that?
Jaya : ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’.
3. Anil : Hello, Mohamad, you look sad. What’s the matter?
Mohamad : I’m badly in need of money now. Can you help me?
Anil : Oh sure, how much do you need?
Mohamad : Five thousand rupees.
Anil : Pardon?
Mohamad : I want five thousand rupees; I’ll return it within a week.
Anil : That’s allright, shall I give you a cheque?
Mohamad : Of course, I’ll encash it tomorrow. Thank you.
Anil : Welcome.

TASK:Write dialogues for the following situations. Let each person have about four turns in a dialogue.
1. You notice a snake in the backyard. There is no one else in the house. You seek the help of your neighbour.
2. You want a one-rupee coin to make a telephone call. You have no change on you.
3. You ask your friend over phone requesting him to book a ticket for Bangalore.
ACTIVITY: Pair work
Get your dialogues corrected by your teacher and role-play each dialogue.

UNIT V
SEEKING, GRANTINGAND REFUSING PERMISSION WARM UP
In our life situations who do we seek permission from? What for?
LET’S ROLE PLAY
Informal
Arthi : Sheela, I lost my calculator. Mind if I use yours?
Sheela : No, not at all. You can have it.
Arthi : OK if I have this until this evening?
Sheela : Oh, sure.
Formal
Raghu, the secretary of the English club meets the Principal.
Raghu : Good morning, Sir.
Principal : Good morning. Have you got the confirmation from the speaker for the inauguration?

Raghu : Yes, sir. Professor Mathew from St. Joseph’s College has given his consent. He’ll reach Madurai by 1 pm tomorrow. Would it be possible to send the car to pick him up, Sir?
Principal : I’m afraid it is not possible. You better hire a taxi. We’ll pay the fare.
FOCUS ON COMMUNCIATION
Expressions for seeking, granting and refusing permission in
various situations are given below:
Formal Situations
Seeking permission : Might I have your permission to ……
With your permission I should like to…
Would it be all right if I …………
Granting permission: Permission is granted ……….
We are pleased to permit …..
Refusing permission : I’m afraid we couldn’t allow.
I’m afraid we don’t have the authority.
Informal Situations
Seeking permission : Any chance of borrowing …….
Mind if I borrow ……..
All right if I use …………..
Granting permission : It’s OK / fine / all right
Go ahead.
Of course, you can.
Refusing permission : I’d like to, but I can’t ….
I can’t possibly.
Sorry that’s not on.
No way, I’m afraid.

Neutral Situations
Seeking permission : Would it be possible ………..?
I wonder if you could ………
Do you mind if ……….. ?
Granting permission: By all means do ……..
Please don’t hesitate.
Yes, certainly, you can.
Refusing permission : I don’t really think you can.
I’m afraid that’s not possible.
I’m sorry I’m not supposed to allow…..
ORAL PRACTICE
1. Shopkeeper : May I help you, Sir?
Ravi : I’m looking for a pair of black cotton
trousers.
Shopkeeper : Here’s one, Sir.
Ravi : Do you mind if I try this on me?
Shopkeeper : No, not at all.
Ravi : Thank you (after trying). It’s quite all right
for me. I’ll take this.
2. Teacher : Sir, class XII students want to go for a picnic
to Malampuzha. Would it be all right if I take
them this week end?
Headmaster : How about their revision test?
Are they through with it?
Teacher : Yes sir, they are.
Headmaster : In that case, I think you can go ahead.
Teacher : May I take the Zoology teacher with us?
Headmaster : I’m afraid we couldn’t allow. For twenty
students only one teacher can accompany.
Teacher : It’s all right, Sir. I’ll manage.

TASKS: Fill in each blank with the appropriate expression.
1. Assistant : I wonder if I could possibly go on leave tomorrow?
Officer : …………………….. (grants permission)
2. Two Friends
Akila : ……………….. (asks for permission to use Nikita’s Scooty the next day)
Nikita : I don’t think it’s possible because I need to go to the public library tomorrow.
3. On the train
Passenger : …………(asks permission to exchange
berths)
Ticket collector: ……………(grants permission)
ACTIVITY
After getting your answers checked with the teacher, roleplay the dialogue.