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English Foundation Course: 2, , Spoken Class – 01, How to Introduce Yourself, For Students:, Assalamu-Alikum, I’m ____. I was born and brought up in ____., I’m studying in _____ University in the department of ____ .In, future; I want to be my children’s role model. I’m punctual,, dedicated, quick learner, good team member, good planner and, manager, risk taker and decision taker. I believe in connectivity, because connectivity is the productivity. I belong to a good, family. That’s all about me. Thank you so much to get me your, attention., For Professionals:, Hello, I am ____. I’m originally from ____, but I’m now based, in Dhaka. I work as a/an _____ in Basic English. I’ve got 10 years, of experience in teaching English. I am in mid-thirties, but still, have got energy like early teen. I’m a big fan of learning new, things. I am sincere and responsible about my work. I believe in, connectivity because connectivity is the productivity. I belong to, a good family. That’s all about me. Thank you so much to get me, your attention., What do you do for work? / What are you doing? What’s, your profession?, For a service holder:, I’m working in (Company name) as a/an (Designation)., For a student:, I’m studying in ____ University in the department of _____. I’m, a student of ____ semester.
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English Foundation Course: 3, , Part – B, Some necessary adverbs and usages of them in spoken English:, I always memgq do the work., We often cÖvq go there., I usually mvaviYZ eat rice., We hardly LyeB Kg know each other. একে অপরকে, They seldom LyeB Kg watch television these days., He's still very young and has a lot to learn., I still do the work. Avwg GLbI KvRwU Kwi|, I’m still doing the work. Avwg GLbI KvRwU Ki‡ZwQ|, Generally = mvaviYZ, Sometimes = gv‡S gv‡S, Once a day/ week/ month/year = w`‡b GKevi|, Twice a day = w`‡b `yB evi|, Thrice a day =, Three times =, 10 - DIALOGUES, ABC: I’ve had so many problems with my new car. It’s driving, me crazy., XYZ: Are you sure you don’t want to buy a new one?, ABC: How can I? I already spent a lot of money on this one., XYX: I guess you’ll be spending a lot of money on repairs then., ABC: I guess so., E.G., Are you sure about that?, Are you sure of what you said?, Are you sure that he is not coming?
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English Foundation Course: 4, , ABC: How long have you been living in Dhaka?, XYZ: About three years now., ABC: Are you used to eating the food here?, XYZ: Yes, I like it very much., ABC: What about chopsticks? Are you used to using them?, XYZ: It took me a while to get used to it but now it’s a piece of, cake., E.G., Are you used to playing football?, Are you used to cooking rice?, Are you used to life here?, ABC: Did you use to have any really bad habits?, XYZ: I used to bite my toenails when I was younger but now I, don’t., ABC: What made you stop?, XYZ: One day I bit my toenail too deeply and my toe started, bleeding. So I learned my lesson and didn’t bite my toenails, again., E.G., Did you use to live in Dhaka?, Did you use to get up early?, You used to smoke heavily, didn’t you?, ABC: Have you seen Seaidur sir?, XYZ: No. As far as I can remember he was supposed to be on, a business trip to Dhaka., ABC: Yes, but he was supposed to be back by now.
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English Foundation Course: 5, , XYZ: Have you called his home?, ABC: Yeah, but there is no answer., XYZ: Maybe you should call the police and file a missing, person’s report., E.G., As far as I can remember, he didn’t come home until, midnight., As far as I recollect, there were few people in the village, then., As far as I recall, they quarreled very often at that time., As far as I can see, he’s a big liar., Note:, , He will walk as far as this school., The exam was supposed to start at 10 o’clock but the, teacher was late., I'm supposed to give a conference in Basic English, tomorrow but I think I'm going down with a fever., Wife: Dear, we have been driving around aimlessly for hours., Don’t you think we should ask for directions?, Husband: Look honey, maybe we’ve been driving for a long, time, but this doesn’t mean that we’re lost., Wife: Really? Then what have we been doing all this time?, Husband: Well, we’re taking the beauty of nature., Wife: Oh, I see. You just don’t want to admit that we’re, lost. You know, sometimes you’re too proud., Husband: OK, we’re lost, but this does not mean that you have, to rub it in., E.G.
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English Foundation Course: 6, , We are your employees, but this doesn’t mean that we must, obey you unconditionally., You are much older than I am, but it doesn’t mean that you, are right about everything., I like you, but this doesn’t mean that I’ll marry you., ABC: I need to lose weight., ZYX: Yeah, me too., ABC: By the way, when was the last time you exercised?, XYZ: I can’t remember., ABC: How about we both go running tomorrow?, XYZ: Yeah, that’s a good idea. That way we can lose weight, and get in shape at the same time. By the way, do you have any, running shoes I can borrow?, ABC: Sure. I’ll lend you an extra pair., E.G., By the way, is there a bathroom in the apartment?, By the way, do you have any change on you?, By the way, he is a difficult person, Husband: Is it time to get up already?, Wife: Yes, Dear, it’s 6 a.m. You have to hurry up and get, dressed., Husband: I guess so, hey honey how about making me a cup, of coffee while I hop in the shower?, Wife: Sure, Dear. How would you like your coffee?, Husband: With milk and sugar, please., Wife: Sure, right away. Now take that shower before it gets too, late.
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English Foundation Course: 7, , NOTE: Hop = to go or move somewhere quickly and suddenly, E.G., How about going learning English in Basic English?, How about minding your own business?, What about your holidays?, ABC: So how do you like your new job?, XYZ: Compared to my last one, it’s a lot more interesting., ABC: What was your last job?, XYZ: I was a night security guard., ABC: That sounds interesting., XYZ: Not really, since compared to my new job, I hardly saw, anybody else while I was on duty., E.G., Compared to other students, she is quite hard working., Compared to city life, country life is quiet and peaceful., Compared to fans, air-conditioners are more comfortable., ABC: She has been calling me for several days now. I think, she’s interested in me., XYZ: Are you sure? I think she already has a boyfriend., ABC: How do you know?, XYZ: A friend of hers told me. I’d be careful if I were you., ABC: Why?, XYZ: Because I heard her boyfriend is a weightlifter., ABC: Wow! You’re right. I guess I better not call her., E.G., Be careful with the wet paint.
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English Foundation Course: 8, , Be careful that you don’t catch a cold. Put on more clothes, before you go out., Be careful not to spill the milk., Son: Mom, can I go swimming in the pool now?, Mother: But you just had your lunch., Son: I know but it’s hot and I want to cool off., Mother: Don’t ever go swimming right after eating or else, you’ll get cramps., Son: When can I go swimming then?, Mother: Why don’t you wait for at least a half an hour?, E.G., Don’t ever lose these papers. They are of great importance, to our company., Don’t ever miss a good opportunity., Don’t ever arrive late for an interview., , Part – C, Kick Out the word ‘Very’, , 1. "very afraid" = "terrified" = খুব ভীত, Ex: I was terrified of Mr. Richard., 2. "very angry" = furious = খুব ভয়ংের, Ex: She is furious with me., 3. "very bad" = atrocious = খুব খারাপ, Ex: It was an atrocious murder., 4."very beautiful" = exquisite = খুব সুন্দর, Ex: Along with quality foods, some restaurants offer, some exquisite views.
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English Foundation Course: 9, , 5. "very big" = immense = খুব বড়, Ex: That is an immense house., 6. "very bright" = dazzling = খুব উজ্জ্বল, This cafe has good foods and dazzling sunsets, simultaneously., 7. "very capable" = accomplished = সুদক্ষ, Ex: He accomplished all of the tasks of being president., 8. "very clean" = spotless = অতযন্ত পররষ্কার, Ex: Please make the room spotless., 9. "very clever" = brilliant = অতযন্ত মেধাবী, Ex: She is the brilliant student of this batch., 10. "very cold" = freezing = খুব ঠান্ডা, Ex: It is freezing outside., 11. "very dirty" = squalid = অতযন্ত েযলা, Ex: There are many squalid streets in that town., 12. "very eager" = keen = অতযন্ত আগ্রহী, Ex: I am keen to learn English language., 13. "very fast" = quick = খুব দ্রুত, Ex: He runs quick in any competition., 14."very good" = superb = অতযন্ত ভাল, Ex: Her presentation was superb., 15. "very happy" = jubilant = অতযন্ত খুরি, Ex: I am jubilant to see my mother's success.
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English Foundation Course: 10, , How To Go to a Walk-in Clinic, If you have a medical emergency in an English-speaking, country, call 911, 000, 112 (or the emergency number of the, country you are in), or go to a hospital emergency room (ER)., The ER may have a very long wait. If your medical problem is, less serious, go to a walk-in clinic. Look online or in a, phonebook for the closest clinic. Use the search “walk-in, clinic” plus the name of the city you are in. In a phonebook,, look under “doctor” or “medical“. Check the clinic hours. You, don’t need an appointment at most clinics. You might want to, bring a dictionary or a friend who can translate., Documents to bring, If you are a visitor, you will probably be billed for your visit., Bring your papers with you if you have insurance. If you are a, student, bring your permit. Do you need to have, your prescription refilled? Bring your prescription form or, bottle of medication with you., Reception, Visit the reception desk first. The receptionist will ask you for, your name and health card. Tell the receptionist you are, an insured visitor or an uninsured visitor. If you are a student,, show her your student permit. The receptionist may ask you to, fill out a form. She may ask you a few questions:, Do you have a family doctor/GP? (You can tell her your, doctor’s name in your country.), Why do you need to see a doctor today?, What is your medical concern?, How long have you had this problem/these symptoms?, Are you taking any medication?, Do you have any allergies?, Waiting Times, Many walk-in-clinics will not tell you how long you will have
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English Foundation Course: 11, , to wait. They may estimate the time for you. Usually you wait, in a waiting room until your name is called. Listen carefully., Then you go into a doctor’s office and wait again. You can try, to ask these questions:, How long is the wait?, How many doctors are on duty?, Talking to the Doctor, When the doctor comes, he or she will look at the information, from the receptionist. The doctor will ask you the reason for, your visit:, What brought you in today?, What’s your medical concern?, How can I help you?, Do your best to explain your (or your child’s) symptoms. Use, gestures to point at body parts if you can’t explain something., Here are some typical symptoms:, I have a sore throat. (She has a sore throat.), I have an earache., I have an infection., I have a bad cough., I have a rash., I feel sick to my stomach. I have a stomach ache., I think I have the stomach flu., I think I have food poisoning., I have been vomiting/throwing up since yesterday., I have a fever. (high temperature), I have chills., I’m experiencing pain in/on my _______________ (body, part)., I fell and hurt my _________________., I have a bad headache.
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English Foundation Course: 12, , My _____________ is swollen., I think I am pregnant., The doctor will ask how long this has been a problem:, How long have you had these symptoms?, Have you had this before?, Are you in a lot of pain?, Are you experiencing a lot of discomfort?, You can answer in two ways:, for + amount of time: for five days; for about a week, since + day or time it started in the past: since last Tuesday;, since this morning, The doctor will examine you. The doctor may ask you to, remove or loosen your clothing. The doctor will make a, suggestion or offer you a prescription. If you don’t understand,, ask the doctor to repeat. Ask the doctor if he or she needs to see, you again., I’m sorry, Doctor. I don’t understand what you said., Should I come in again?, When should I come back?, Pharmacy, If you require medication, the doctor will write you a, prescription. You will have to go to a pharmacy to get your, prescription filled. Another word for pharmacy is drugstore., Ask the doctor to write down the address of the closest, pharmacy. The person at the pharmacy is the pharmacist. Make, sure you understand the dosage. If you are unclear about the, dosage, ask the pharmacist to repeat the information., Can you explain that to me again?, Repeat the dosage back to the pharmacist to be sure that you, understand., So, I need to take 20 milliliters every four hours. Is that, correct?,
