Social language list

This is a unit-by-unit list of all the productive social language from Top Notch Fundamentals.

Welcome Unit
Hi, [Len]. Not bad. Bye.
How are you? So-so. See you tomorrow.
How’s everything? And you? See you later.
How’s it going? Good-bye. OK. See you.
Fine. / I’m fine. Good-bye, [Emily]. Take care.
Fine, thanks.

Unit 1
What do you do? I’m [Laura]. Hello.
I’m [an architect]. That’s [Marie]. I’m [John Bello].
And you? Where? Excuse me?
Excuse me. Right over there. How do you spell that?
Are you [Marie]? Thank you. B-E-L-L-O.
No, I’m not. You’re welcome. Thanks!

Unit 2
Where are you from? Nice to meet you. My [first name]?
We’re from Canada. Nice to meet you, too. What’s your name?
[Tom], this is [Paula]. What’s your [last name], please? And what’s your phone number?
[Paula]’s my [classmate]. And your [first name]? That’s right.
Hi, [Paula].

Unit 3
Excuse me. Where’s the [bank]? And what about the [school]? How do you go to [school]?
It’s [around the corner]. Don’t [drive]. [Walk]. By [subway].
Can I [walk] to the [bookstore]? Go by [bus]. What about you?
Sure. OK. Thanks! Me?

Unit 4
Who’s that? Tell me about your [father]. I have one [brother] and two [sisters].
That’s my [father]. Well, [he’s] a [doctor]. Really?
Who [are they]? And [he’s] very [tall]. How old is your [brother]?
They’re [my sisters, Mindy and Jen]. And how about your [mother]? And your [sisters]?

Unit 5
What time is the [meeting]? Look. Really?
[10:00]. / At [10:00]. There’s a [dance] on [Wednesday]. Let’s meet at [10:15].
Uh-oh. Am I late? Great! When’s your birthday?
[No]. It’s [five to ten]. What time? My birthday’s in [November].
That’s right. At [Pat’s Restaurant]. On the [13th].
You’re [early].

Unit 6
I really like that [dress]. No, I’m sorry. We don’t. Well, it’s [nice], but [it’s] a little [tight].
Do you have [this sweater] in [green]? That’s too bad. Let’s keep looking.
Yes, we do. What do you think of [this jacket]?
Great. I think [it’s nice].

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 Unit 7
Are you a morning person or an evening What’s your typical day like? Could I ask another question?
person? And what do you do in your free time? Sure.
Me? Pretty much the same. Who [cleans the house]?
I’m definitely [an evening person]. So how often do you [do the laundry]? Oh that’s [my brother]’s job.
And why do you say that? About [twice a week].
Well,… How about you?

Unit 8
Do you live far from here? Do you live in [a house] or This is a nice [sofa].
About [fifteen minutes] by [bus]. [an apartment]? What do you think?
And is the neighborhood nice? What’s it like? Actually, I think it’s [beautiful].
My [apartment] is near a [park and Well, there are [three large bedrooms], And what about this [lamp]?
a mall]. and it has [a large kitchen]. I don’t know.
Sounds nice! I’m not sure.

Unit 9
Hi, [Molly]. [Jonathan]. Hello? (to answer the phone) It’s so [sunny] and [warm]!
Hey, [Jonathan]. Hi, [Grace]. This is [Jessica]. It really is!
I’m calling from [Vancouver]. What are you doing? So, [Kate], are you doing anything
How’s the weather there in Well, actually, I’m [doing the laundry] special this weekend?
[São Paulo]? right now. Well, on [Saturday], I’m [meeting Pam in
Today? [Awful!]. It’s [raining and cold]. Oh, I’m sorry. Should I call you the park].
Terrible! back later? Do you want to get together on
Nice! Yes, thanks. [Sunday]?
Great! Talk to you later. Sure!
Beautiful! Bye. Call me [Sunday morning], OK?
No kidding! It’s [hot and sunny] here. What [beautiful] weather.

Unit 10
How about some [green bean salad]? Would you like [coffee] or [tea]? Nice to see you!
That sounds delicious! I love [green I’d like [coffee], please. You too, [Rita]. Do you come
beans]. No, thanks. here often?
Are there any [beans in the fridge]? Please pass the [butter]. Would you like to join me?
I’ll check. Here you go. Mmm. Sounds good.

Unit 11
Where were you [last night]? Too bad I wasn’t there! Did you have a good weekend?
What time? So what did you do [yesterday]? Let me think. Oh yeah. I [had a great
At about [8:00]. What about [after work]? weekend].
I was at [home]. Why? Did you do anything special? Well, [on Saturday], the weather was
Because there was a [party] at [Celia’s Not really. I just [made dinner and [great], so we [went for
house]. watched a movie]. a walk].
There was?

Unit 12
Who’s that? [She] looks familiar. What happened? What’s wrong?
The [woman] with [the long, I’m sorry to hear that. Does it You really should [take something].
dark hair]. hurt a lot? Good idea.
Oh, that’s [Ivete Sangalo]. [She]’s Actually, [no. It doesn’t]. I hope you feel better.
a [singer] from [Brazil]. I don’t feel well.

Unit 13
Can you [draw]? I’m really sorry, but [I’m too busy]. No problem.
Actually, [yes, I can]. [Can you]? That’s OK. Maybe some other time. OK.
No, I can’t. Could you do me a favor? Of course.
Really? That’s too bad. Could you please [close the door]? Sure.
Let’s [go to a movie]. My pleasure.
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 Unit 14
Where were you born? Any plans for [the weekend]? Me? Actually, I’d like to [travel].
[Here]. [In Houston]. Not really. I’m just going to [hang out
And did you grow up [here]? with friends].
I was born in [Lima]. So what are your dreams for the future?

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