Lesson 6: Hanging out with friends

ESL Course: English for Studying Abroad

An ESL guide to prepare you for your homestay. This is lesson 6 of a 10 lesson course.

PDF: Hanging out with friends

Introduction

  1. What do you talk about with your friends?
  2. Have you ever had friends from a different country?
  3. What things would you like to do during your homestay?

Vocabulary

whip creamtall, grande, ventidouble, triple
latte, cappuccinofrappuccinoespresso
hot, icedwith room for milksoy milk
decafno foamextra hot, extra foam
Order:   size – temperature* – foam* – milk* – decaf* – number of shots* – drink type
*optional

Conversation

Maki: Erm…Mi Sun, what are you doing after class?
Mi Sun: Well, I was going to go to the library.
Maki: Oh, well, do you mind if I join you?
Mi Sun: Hmm… well, in that case, why don't we go and get a coffee instead?
Maki: Okay, that sounds good. Let's meet outside the school then.
... later at Starbucks…
Barista: Hi! What can I get you?
Maki: I'll have a tall cafe mocha with whip please.
Barista: Okay, what's your name?
Maki: It's (Maki).
Barista: That'll be £3.79.
...
Maki: How's your homestay family?
Mi Sun: They're really nice, and yours?
Maki: Same here. Hey, have you been to the Pier yet?
Mi Sun: No, but I really want to go!
Maki: How about we meet at the school on Saturday morning, and go there together?
Mi Sun: I'd love that! But let me check with my homestay mum first.

What to Expect

Don't be shy about speaking to the other students in your class. Without friends, you may feel homesick. Invite them out, collect their contact information, and you may have friends for life! Plus, it's more fun to study with friends.

People from different countries have different English accents, but trust me, you will get used to them quite quickly. And remember, the more you speak, the better and more confident you'll get!

Role play ordering a coffee at Starbucks. It's not so hard. Check out this video:

Youtube: 'Ordering Coffee at Starbucks | English Class' by Eat Sleep Dream English (5:53 ~ 6:30)

Next Lesson

English for Studying Abroad - Lesson 7

Lesson List

  1. Arriving at the airport
  2. Getting to the city
  3. Meeting your homestay family
  4. First day
  5. At school
  6. Hanging out with friends
  7. Getting around town
  8. Shopping
  9. Sightseeing
  10. Saying goodbye

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