How to Start an English Club

Why should I start an English Club?

Use what you learn An English Club is a place for language learners to use English in a casual setting. Practising your skills in the classroom is important, but it is not like real life. In the classroom, you often focus on one skill and one item (for example: grammar - future tense). After learning the rules your teacher gives you time to practise using the item. You have your papers in front of you and the rules are fresh in your mind. Will you remember how to use your skills next week, or next year? In an English Club, you get a chance to practise many different skills in a setting that is more like real life. Though your English teacher understands your English, your English Club friends will require you to speak more clearly and listen more carefully. Make English-speaking friends Starting an English Club is a great way to make new lasting friendships. It is important to have good E.C friends because your confidence will increase if you do. You will feel more comfortable using English around people you trust and have fun with. Don't limit your friends.

How can I start an English Club?

Seek help Don't try to do everything yourself. Each member should contribute to the club. You may even want to find a fluent English speaker who will volunteer to come to your meetings. Hold an introductory meeting After you have enough people sign up (6-10 people is a good number) you will need to hold an introductory meeting. At the first meeting, members can learn each other's names and you can talk about what kind of club people are interested in. One way to organize the club is by putting one member in charge of being the leader each week. You can organize the weeks in terms of themes (music/food/travel...), or skills (reading/writing/listening...). Create rules and routines At your meeting you can discuss what types of rules and routines the club should have. For example, English Clubs usually have an "English only" rule. Will people be allowed to drink and eat during the meeting? What about bringing a friend? It is a good idea to conduct each club meeting in a similar way. When people know what to expect, they are more likely to attend. Who will join my English Club? SEMUA !

Where should we hold our English Club?

Place The easiest place to hold an English Club is in a spare classroom at an English school. After classroom hours, this is also a convenient location because some or all of the members will already be in the school and will have no excuses for missing a club meeting.

When and how often should we meet for our English Club?
About once a week Some clubs fail because they expect too much of the members. It is hard to find time to commit to something outside of school, work, and family. Meeting once a week for about two hours is a good start.

What should we do in our English Club?

Establish a warm-up routine Themes or Skills

Hotel Vocabulary
Word part of speech adjoining rooms noun amenities noun attractions noun baggage noun Bed and Breakfast noun bellboy noun book verb booked adj Meaning two hotel rooms with a door in the centre local facilities such as stores and restaurants things for tourists to see and do bags and suitcases packed with personal belongings a home that offers a place to stay and a place to eat a staff member who helps guests with their luggage arrange to stay in a hotel full, no vacancies Example sentence If you want we can book your parents in an adjoining room. We are located downtown, so we are close to all of the amenities. The zoo is our city's most popular attraction for kids. If you need help with your baggage we have a cart you can use. I can book you into a beautiful Bed and Breakfast on the lake. The bellboy will take your bags to your room for you. I can book your family in for the weekend of the seventh. I'm afraid the hotel is booked tonight.

brochures noun check-in verb check-out noun complimentary breakfast noun cot, rollaway bed noun damage charge noun deposit noun double bed noun floor noun front desk, reception noun guest noun hostel noun hotel manager noun

small booklets that provide information on the local sites and attractions go to the front desk to receive keys return the keys and pay for the bill

Feel free to take some brochures to your room to look at. You can check-in anytime after four o'clock. Please return your parking pass when you check-out. All of our rooms have complimentary soap, shampoo, and coffee. If you need an extra bed, we have cots available. We will have to add a damage charge for the hole you put in the wall. You will not receive your deposit back if you cancel. They are a family of four, so give them a room with two double beds. The swimming pool is on the main floor. Towels are available at the front desk. Our washrooms are for guests only. In the hostel you probably won't get your own room. I'll let you make your complaint to the hotel manager. Put a sign on the door if you want housekeeping to come in and change the sheets on the bed.

free of charge

a single bed on wheels that folds up money a guest owes for repairs to hotel property (when caused by violent or careless acts) amount paid ahead of time to secure a reservation a bed large enough for two people a level of the building the place where guests go to check in and out and to get information a person that is staying at the hotel a very inexpensive place for backbackers and travelers on a budget person in charge at the hotel

housekeeping, maid staff members that clean the rooms and linen noun ice machine noun

a machine that automatically makes There is an ice machine by the ice that guests can use to keep elevator on all of the even drinks cold numbered floors.

indoor pool noun inn noun Jacuzzi, hot tub, whirl pool noun king-size bed noun kitchenette noun late charge noun linen noun lobby noun luggage cart noun maximum capacity noun motels noun noisy adj parking pass noun

place for guests to swim inside the hotel another word for "hotel"

The heated indoor pool is open until 10 pm. There's an inn on the other side of town that has a vacancy. Our honeymoon room has a personal hot tub. A room with a king size bed costs an extra ten dollars a night. Your room has a kitchenette so you can prepare your own breakfasts and lunches. You will be charged a ten dollar late charge for checking out after 11 am. We will come in and change the linens while you are out of your room. You can stand in the lobby and wait for your bus. Please return the luggage cart to the lobby when you are finshed with it. The maximum capacity in the hot tub is ten people. Our motel is very clean and is close to the beach. The guests next to you have complained that you are being too noisy. Display this parking pass in your window to show that you are a hotel guest.

a small hot pool for relaxation

extra large bed

a small fridge and cooking area

a fee for staying past the check-out time

sheets, blankets, pillow cases large open area at the front of the hotel a device on wheels that guests can push their luggage on the most amount of people allowed accommodations that are slightly cheaper than hotels loud a piece of paper that guests display in the car window while in the hotel parking lot

pay-per-view movie extra charge for movies and special If you order a pay-per-view movie, television features the charge will appear on your bill. noun pillow case noun the covering that goes over a pillow Room 201 doesn't need their sheets changed, but they requested one

new pillow case. queen size bed noun rate noun reservation noun room service noun sauna noun single bed noun sofa bed, pull-out couch noun towels noun vacancy noun vacant adj valet noun vending machine noun view noun wake up call noun bed with plenty of space for two people (bigger than a double) cost of renting a room for a certain time period a request to save a specific room for a future date delivery of food or other services requested by guests a hot room for relaxation, filled with steam a bed for one person They have a queen size bed so the small child can eaily fit in the middle. Our rates change depending on the season. They say they made a reservation but it doesn't show on the computer. If you would like a bottle of wine, just call room service. We don't recommend bringing young children into the sauna. The economy priced room includes one single bed. The room contains a sofa bed so the room actually sleeps five. You can get your swimming pool towels at the front desk. We only have one vacancy left, and it is for a single room. If you leave your car keys with us, the valet will park your car underground. The vending machine on the fifth floor has chocolate bars and chips. The room is more expensive because it has a spectacular view of the beach.

a bed built into a sofa or couch used to cover and dry the body after swimming or bathing

available rooms

staff that parks the guests' vehicles a machine that distributes snacks and beverages when you insert coins a window that offers a nice image for guests

a morning phone call from the front What time would you like your desk, acts as an alarm clock wake up call? Our weight room has a stair climber and a stationary bicycle.

weight room, a room that guests can use for workout room, gym exercise and fitness noun

noun

part of speech that names a person, place, thing, quality, quantity or concept; see also proper noun and compound noun eg: "The man is waiting", "I was born in London", "Is that your car?", "Do you like music?" one of the classes into which words are divided according to their function in a sentence eg: verb, noun, adjective part of speech that typically describes eg: "It was a big dog."

part of speech adjective

verb

word that describes the subject's action or state and that we can change or conjugate based on tense and person eg: (to) work, (to) love, (to) begin form of a verb that shows us when the action or state happens (past, present or future). Note that the name of a tense is not always a guide to when the action happens. The "present continuous tense", for example, can be used to talk about the present or the future.

tense

grammatical category that identifies people in a conversation; there are three persons: 1st person (pronouns I/me, we/us) is the speaker(s), 2nd person (pronoun you) is the person listener(s), 3rd person (pronouns he/him, she/her, it, they/them) is everybody or everything else

Conversation Dialogues Can you give me a ride

Example 1 Hitchhiker : You : I was wondering if you could give me a ride to the gas station? Sure. Come on in!

Example 2 Friend : You : Where are you heading? I'm heading north to the kemang Can you give me a ride? No problem. Thanks a lot

Friend : You :

Friend :

Example 3 Friend : You : Where are you going? I'm going to Plaza Senayan. Oh. Great! I was about to go there. Can I tag along? Well, I wish I could have you along but there is no room left in my car. Sorry. It's ok. I can take the bus.

Friend : You :

Friend :

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How to Reserve a Table

Example 1 Waiter : You : Waiter : You : Waiter : Excuse me, how many people? Five, can we get a non-smoking section? Sure but there are few people ahead of you right now. How long do we have to wait? Around five to ten minutes

Example 2 Waiter : You : How many do you have? Just two. Can we have a table outside?

Waiter : You : Waiter : You :

You may have to wait for a while. For how long? Twenty minutes Well, I think we'll try another place then. Thank you!

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Delivery ordering ( Pizza , Mc , KFC etc.)

Example 1 Waitress : You : Good morning. This is pizza hut. How may I help you? Hi. I'd like to order a pizza. What size please? Large please. What flavor would you like? I want Hawaiian. Anything else? No. Can I have your address please?

Waitress : You :

Waitress : You :

Waitress : You :

Waitress :

Example 2 Waitress : You : Good morning. This is italiano pizza. How may I help you? I want to order a pizza. What topping would you like to order today? Can you give me some advice? Sure. We have Super Supreme, Hawaiian and Seafood.

Waitress : You :

Waitress :

You

Good. I want to try Large size Seafood one please. Anything else? One garlic bread and beef spaghetti Ok. Can I have your phone number and address please?

Waitress : You :

Waitress :

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Ask someone to take photos

Example 1 You : Excuse me. Do you mind taking us pictures? Sure? Thank you. You can just press the button here.

Stranger : You :

Example 2 You : Excuse me. Can you take pictures for us please? Certainly. Is everything set? Please move to the left a bit. Thank you.

Stranger : You :

Example 3 You : Excuse me. Can you do me a favor? Sure. We'd like to ask you to take a picture for us. ok.... All right, ready, one... two.... Thanks a lot

Stranger : You :

Stranger : You :

Example 4 You : Excuse me. Do you have time to take a picture for us? Oh. I am sorry. I really have to go.

Stranger :

You

It's ok.

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Phone Conversation
When you ask the caller to leave messages
-- Can you leave the message? -- Can I take your message? -- Would you like to leave a message? -- Would you like him/her to call you back?

When calling the wrong number

-- I'm afraid you got the wrong number -- Sorry, I think you reach the wrong number

When asking the receiver to transfer the line

-- Can I have extension 1234 please? -- Could you please transfer the line to Mr. John please?

When finish talking

-- Nice talking to you -- Talk to you later

Borrow money
This situation is a very useful English conversation in both ways whether you want to borrow someone s money or to refuse someone when they borrow you money. Example 1 Friend : Do you have some extra money?

You

How much do you want? Ten dollars Here you are. Thank you. I will pay you back soon.

Friend : You :

Friend :

Example 2 Friend : You : Can I borrow some money? I'm so broke. How much do you need? 50.000 rupiah Here you go. Thanks a lot

Friend : You :

Friend :

Example 3 Friend : You : Could you lend me some money? I'm afraid I can't. That's alright.

Friend :

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Ask for the seat

Do not just point to the chairs and make a requesting eye to those travelers anymore, if you learn below English conversation to ask for the seat.

Example 1 You : A : Excuse me. Is the seat taken? I don't think so?

You : A :

Can I site here? It's ok for me.

Example 2 You : A : Excuse me. Does anyone sit here? No go ahead.

Example 3 You : A : Excuse me. Is there anyone sitting here? Oh. Yes. My friend is sitting here. It's ok.

You :

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Looking for things you want to buy

I am sure you will face this situation before when you are looking for something in a huge superstore and you can't find it. Learn this English conversation, in case you nee them when you travel abroad. Example 1 You : Excuse me. I'm looking for a book called English for tourism?

Mr.A : Ok sir. The book corner is right over there. You : A : Thank you. You are welcome.

Example 2

You :

Excuse me. Do you know where is the book department?

Mr.A : Sure. Please follow me.

You :

Thank you.

Example 3 You : Excuse me. How can I find the book called French cooking ?

Mr.A : Oh. I'm afraid it was sold out. You : It's ok. Thank you.

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Reconcile (Make up a good relationship)

Reconciliation or make up or recover a good relation. If you know how to speak in a right way, you will be able to talk share your feeling with them and make the situation better. So, learn a good pattern from below English conversation. Example 1 You : Friend : You : Friend : Are you still mad at me? Of course. Look. I'm very sorry ok? I promise I won't do it again. Ok. I will forgive you but only this time alright?

Example 2 You : Friend : You : Friend : Are you still upset about what I did? You should know it. I am very sorry. Can we make it up? Ok. I will let you off the hook this time.

Example 3 You : Friend : Are you still holding grudge against me? Never mind. I understand.

You :

Thanks for your understanding.

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Looking for someone

Learn how to response to people in a correct way, when they ask for someone by this English conversation. Don't just say No. You will make them feel worse. If possible, give them some clue or idea how to find. Example 1 You : Friend : You : Where's John? Isn't he in the office? I didn't see him there. If you see him please tell him to drop me a line. Thank you.

Example 2 You : Friend : You : Friend : Have you seen John today? No. I haven t. If you see him could you tell him to call Peter? Sure.

Example 3 You : Friend : You : Is John around? He might be in the pantry. Can you tell him that the boss wants to see him as soon as possible?

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Comfort someone
If you have foreigner friends and you see them sad. Here is a good English conversation how you can comfort them or make them feel better.

Example You : Friend : You : What's wrong? I just broke up with my girlfriend Come on. It's not the end of the world. You have to move on.

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Try on a garment
You want to make sure your dress is perfectly fit for you. Ask sellers where you can try them by using below English conversation. Example 1 You : Seller : You : Can I try this shirt on? Sure sir. The fitting room is over there around the corner Thank you..........

You : Seller :

Well, I don't think it fits me. I wil try the tailor-made one instead. Sorry. Alright. It's up to you. Thank you.

Example 2 You : Seller : You : Seller : You : Excuse me, do you have a fitting room? Of course, we do. It's on the right hand side behind that counter Can I bring more than one dress to try at a time? Yes sure. Great. Thank you.

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Well wish

The wish conversation is used oftenly in Western culture. Speak out below English conversation whenever you have a chance to make listeners feel good.

Example 1 You : I heard you are going to have an exam tomorrow. Yes, I'm quite worry about it. Good luck. Thank you.

Friends : You :

Friends :

Example 2 You : Friend : You : Friend : Are you ready for a test tomorrow? No. I'm afraid not. Come on. I am sure you will do well. Thank you. I hope so.

Example 3 You : Friend : You : Friend : Don't study too hard. It's not good for your health I have a test tomorrow. Really? Wish you luck my friend. Thanks.

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Invite people to the party

You can use this english conversation to invite your foreigner friends to the party or to the dinner. If you want to learn English better you should learn how to interact with English speakers in an appropriate way. Example 1

You

Would you like to join us in the party tonight? Sure. Ok. See you at Peter's house tonight at 9 pm.

Friends : You :

Example 2 You : Friend : You : Friend : You : Friend : Are you coming to the party tonight? I'm afraid not. How come? I have to study for an exam tomorrow. Well. In that case, I will have to let you go. Sorry. Maybe next time.

Example 3 You : Friend : You : Do you want to join the party tonight? I wish I could but I have to visit my grandmother. That's alright.

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Taking a taxi
Sometimes, it is enough to say your destination place but what if a taxi driver has more questions to you? Learn below English conversation to response to taxi drivers in most situations. Example 1 Taxi You Taxi You : : : : Where do you want to go? Can you take me to the Bank of America around the corner? Which side do you want to get off? This side.

Example 2 You : Taxi : Gading mall please Sorry. I need to return the car in ten minute

Example 3 You : Friend : Can you take me to Pejaten mall? Yes. come on in.

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Warning
Practice below English conversation so you can automatically speak them out when you want to warn foreigners in urgent situations. Example 1 You : Watch out for the car! Thanks. That was close ( Shut ). It's ok.

Friend : You :

Example 2 You : Friend : Look out! Thanks so much. It could hurt me.

Example 3 You : be fired. Friend : I think you should be careful when you talk about your boss like that in public. You could

Well, thanks for the warning but I don't really care anymore.

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Return merchandise

Returning merchandise is normal in many western countries as a protection of consumer right. Uses below English conversation, if you feel that the products you buy are not as you expected as the first time.

Example 1 You : I'd like to return this CD player. Is there something wrong with it? It's not compatible with my stereo system. Can I have a receipt? Here you go.

Seller : You :

Seller : You :

Example 2 You : Seller : Can I return this CD player? Sorry. We don't have the policy to accept any returning merchandise.

Example 3 You : Seller : You : Seller : You : Can I exchange this CD player for something else? What's wrong with it? I don't know. It doesn't work well to me. You' ve got the receipt with you? Yes. Here

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Reminding
This English conversation tells you how to remind your friends or ask them to remind you. You can apply some sentences below in situation that you want to ask people to do something for you.

Example 1 You : Can you do me a favor? Sure. Remind me to call John tomorrow morning. No Sweat. I'll do that. Thanks.

Friend : You :

Seller : You :

Example 2 You : John, don't forget to bring you laptop with you tomorrow ok? Oh, thank you. I wouldn't bring, if you didn't remind me. You're welcome.

Friend : You :

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Challenge people for a bet

Gambling is not good and never recommend so you should learn the english conversation how to refuse people when they ask you to bet on something. Also, somtimes we don't have to take it too serious because it's just a fun topics among friends. Example 1 You : Do you think Sonics will win the game tonight? I don't think so. They are not good enough tonight. You wanna bet? Yeah? How much do you want? Let's make it 30.000 !! Alright. I'll go for it.

Friend : You :

Friend : You :

Friend :

Example 2 You : Do you think Sonics will win the game tonight?

Friend : You :

Not a chance. Spurs will kick their butt. Let's put some wager on it? No sorry. I don't do gambling. Wow. You are one of a kind.

Friend : You :

Example 3 You : I am sure Mike Nadal will win again tonight Oh really? I don't think so. Aha? You want to bet? Sorry, I don't do gambling.

Friend : You :

Friend :

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Order food in fast food restaurant

To order food maybe the most important type of English conversation when you travel or live in other country. Learn below simple conversation and you will survive in those McDonalds fast food restaurant. Menu: Smoked beef potato salad : dice potato,smoked beef,chopped of chive, shredded lettuce Chicken salad : grilled chicken,sunny side,dressing with tartar sauce. Bolognaise,carbonara. Steak,mushroom sauce,espagnole sauce. Chessescake Strawberry shortcake

Example 1 You : Excuse me. I'd like the combo set number 2 please. What kind of drink would you like? Coke. Would you like a learge coke for 500 rupiahs more?

Seller : You :

Seller :

You

No thanks. For here or to go? For here. Alright. That's gonna be 27.500 rupiahs. Here you go. Thank you.

Seller : Friend : Seller : Friend : Seller :

Example 2 You : Seller : You : Seller : You : Seller : You : Seller : Hi. I want two chicken burger and one Caesar salad? What would you like to drink? Can I have just a cup of water? Sure. Anything else? Nope. 8.000 rupiahs please. Here. Thank you. Salad will be served at the table in two minutes.

Example 3 You : Seller : You : Hi. I want three chicken burger. Sorry, we run out of it today. Would you like to try other menu? Oh no thanks then.

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Confess love
It's time to tell someone that you love him/her. Learn this english conversation to gain some confidence before you take an action in the important time of your life.

Example 1 Your target : You :

You Yes?

Ahh. I have something to tell you.

I love you a lot and I just wonder if you could be my girlfriend? Well. Sorry but I have a boyfriend already.

Your target :

Example 2 You : Ms. B : You : Ms. B : You : Ms. B : Hi. I think we need to talk. Talk what? I'd like to know what do you think about me. You are a nice guy I like you. I'd like to know if you could consider me to be your boyfriend. Glad you finally open up your mind. I like you too.

Thank you, mukti