Lesson A Running errands Lesson B Running errands

Vocabulary Link

Work with a partner. Match the verbs with the nouns and phrases, and write the expressions in the picture. Sometimes more than one combination is possible.

Ann’s errands

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Verbs Nouns and phrases

cut out

get

go

leave

make

pick up

take

unload

grocery shoppingthe bus homethe car at the garagecouponsthe dry cleaning

a haircut

the groceries

a grocery list

the kids from the schoolto a dentist appointment

pick upgetget

go

get

A busy day

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Work with a partner. Ask each other questions about the pictures.

Lesson B Running errands

Vocabulary Link

Lesson A Running errands

Ann’s errands

A busy day

A: What is the lady in Picture 5 doing?B: She is picking up her dry cleaning

A: In Picture 2, what is Ann doing?B: She is making a grocery list.

Lesson B Running errands

Speaking

Here are some useful expressions for getting a clerk’s attention in a store and offering help.

Can I help you?

Lesson A Running errands

Excuse me. Do you work here? Sorry to bother you, but I have a question. Are you busy? I need some help.

Yes, I do. Can I help you? OK. Go right ahead. No problem.

Where can I buy ______?Do you sell ______? Can I have a look?

Can I exchange it?When will it be ready?Do you have any others?

Getting a clerk’s attention Offering help

Expressions for shopping

Useful Expressions

Lesson B Running errands

Speaking

Imagine you are in a store and want to get a clerk’s attention. Work with a partner and write down your exchange.

Can I help you?

Lesson A Running errands

Q: _________________________________________________

A: _________________________________________________

Lesson B Running errands

1. Man: Clerk: Man:

2. Woman: Clerk: Woman:

3. Man:

Clerk:

Man:

Speaking

Lesson A Running errands

Work with a partner. Match each conversation to a picture below.

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Can I help you?

Excuse me. Do you work here?Yes, I do. Can I help you?Yes, Where can I find the dairy section?

Are you busy? I need some help.No problem. How much does this cost?

Sorry to bother you, but I have a question.OK. Go right ahead.Which form do I use for this package?

Keys

Lesson B Running errands

Information for practice

Speaking

Lesson A Running errands

How much are the oranges? Where can I find sweaters? Do you have this shoe in size 38?Do you have this skirt in red?…

It’s $29.99.It’s $5 per kilo.On the second floor. Yes, certainly.Sorry, I don’t work here.It’s not available at the moment.Please come back next week.…

Asking for help in a shop Replying to a customer

Can I help you?

Work with a partner. Role-play with the information given in the boxes. Then switch roles.

Look at what thissatisfied customer said!

Are you too busy to ?No time to ?We want to help you with …

ERRAND PRICE

Hours of operation:

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grocery shopping $35 per hour

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Lesson B Running errands

Communication

Lesson A Running errands

An errand service Work with a partner. Read the ad for an errand service and fill in the missing details.

Lesson B Running errands

Communication

An errand service

Make a list of errands that you or your parents often do.

Lesson A Running errands

Errand

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Lesson B Running errands

Information for practice

Lesson A Running errands

An errand service

Errands

do the laundry go shoppingdraw moneycheck my e-mail

Where to

to the bank to the post officeto the laundromatto the pharmacy to the supermarket

When

on weekendsevery afternoonwhen I’m not in class after dinnerevery Monday morning

Communication

Tell your partner what errands you usually do and when and where.

Lesson B Running errands

Information for practice

Lesson A Running errands

Imagine you are calling an errand service. Your partner works for the errand service. Ask for help with your errands. Then switch roles.

An errand service

Errand service companies

Handy Helpers Errand ServiceExpress Delivery ServiceHome Cleaning Service

Errand services

delivering a parcel of documentsreturning library booksdelivering a bunch of flower cleaning the windowscleaning the kitchengetting photos developed

Reasons

I’m too busy.I can’t get away from the office.We are going to have a party at my house.

Communication