Unit 9: I Want to Discuss Something Personal.

Dialogue Role Playing 1

A Can we meet outside the office later?

B Can we talk here? I am busy nowadays.

A Well, I want to discuss something personal.

B I already know what you’re going to ask me.

A Alright then. What would you do in my place? Give me some feedback.

Dialogue Role Playing 2

A Hello, Bennigan’s. How may I help you?

B I’d like to make a reservation for three tonight.

A Okay, what time would you like to come in?

B Do you have any tables at 8:30?

Pattern Drills

Today's Pattern

I want to Verb Something.

Teacher’s Turn

• I want to discuss something personal.

• I want to invite you to the party tonight.

• I want to buy the newest digital camera.

Key Expressions

I want to discuss something personal.

Similar Expressions

• I would talk to you privately.

• I want to discuss a private matter with you.

What would you do in my place?

Similar Expressions

• What would you do if you were in my situation?

• What would you do if you were in my shoes?

• What would you do (if you were) in my position?

Questions

Do you share your secret with your friend? Why or why not?

Sample Answer

• I hardly share my secret with my friend because I want to keep it private.

To whom do you usually ask for advice?

Sample Answer

• I usually ask my parents for advice.

What thing would you most like to buy nowadays? Why?

Sample Answer

• I really want to buy the new Amazon Kindle e-reader because I think it would motivate me to read more books.