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Level Seven of the Functional Language and Communication Aid provides an outline of social language and communication functions in the following areas:Social InteractionConversationOpinionsInformationA key vocabulary guide is provided in the following areasMyselfMy FamilyMy HouseSchoolFoodTelevisionShoppingPastimesClothesWeather Special Occasions / TimeLevel Seven: Language FunctionsThe student will:Examples Initiate Social InteractionSay goodbye to someoneAsk for helpMake an introductionCongratulate someoneCommiserate someoneSafe journey!Excuse me, could you help me for a minute?This is my friend…That was fantastic.Hard luck! Try harder next time.Clarify meaningLook for clarificationHow do you say/sign…?Converse with a person or peopleExpress thanksSuggest somethingAsk someone to do somethingTease someoneInvite someone somewhereWarn someoneBoastI’m so grateful for your help.Would anyone like to play soccer?Could you stop that, please?Ha ha, did you see the score?Would you like to go to the cinema?Don’t go too fast!I’m the best!Look for or give an opinionMake an assumptionExpress certainty Express a want or desireAgree with a statementDisagree with a statementDeny somethingExpress disappointmentExpress a needI suppose we have homework tonight?I’m sure we have no homework!I’d love to have ice-cream.That’s the truth!That’s a lie!I didn’t do it! He did it!Oh, that’s a pity!I need to go to school tomorrow.Level Seven: Language FunctionsThe student will:Examples Look for or give informationMake a statementReport somethingDeliver a messageHe’s a tall man.They were late for school this morning.We will have lunch in ten minutes.Structure a conversationInitiate a conversationCorrect yourselfDescribe something – Step by stepYou’re working very hard. Oh wait… I’m wrong.It wasn’t long before…Level Seven: Key Vocabulary Myselfbraindepressed hearing aidmuscletalenteddedicatedelderlymiddle agedpubertyStatementsQuestionsI have two hearing aids. My grandparents are elderly. Why is my muscle stiff?Who is a talented actor?Level Seven: Key VocabularyMy Familybrother-in-lawmother-in-law remarried step-brotherstep-motherfather-in-lawreceptionistsister-in-law step-fatherstep-sisterStatementsQuestionsMy sister’s husband is my brother-in-law. The receptionist got remarried last year. What is your step-brother’s name?How old is your step-father?Level Seven: Key VocabularyMy Houseavenueconditionergreenhousenapkinshower gelbasementconservatoryguest roompasscodecandledeodorantlandingphoto framecoasterelectronic gatemoisturiserrazorStatementsQuestionsI wash my hair with conditioner after I use my shampoo.My parents like to read their newspapers in the conservatory.What is the passcode for our electronic gate?What is growing in your greenhouse?Level Seven: Key VocabularySchoolcalculatordiscussnoticeboarddictionaryequipmentsubstitute teacherStatementsQuestionsI look up new words in my dictionary.I check that my sums are correct using my calculator.We had a substitute teacher this week because our teacher was sick.What was written on the noticeboard today?Can we discuss my test please?What PE equipment do we need for our next lesson?Level Seven: Key VocabularyFoodavocadocroissantingredientssaltysteakbagelcrunchymangoslicesuppercelerycrushedomeletteslicedchillicucumberpoached eggspiceschoppedfluffyprawnsspinachStatementsQuestionsWe can make croissants for breakfast tomorrow.I love to eat chopped potatoes.What ingredients do we need to make the omelette?What time will supper be at this evening?Level Seven: Key VocabularyTelevisionbrightnessdramahorrorsports showviewerbroadcastentertainmentmain charactertalk showcomedyforecastromancethrillercrime showgame showseriestrailerStatementsQuestionsI love to watch comedy shows.I don’t like watching horror movies because they are too scary.On what channels do they broadcast the weather forecast?Who is the main character in that crime show?Level Seven: Key VocabularyShoppingbarcodeclothes rackfloristpharmacycashiercustomerslaunderettepurchasechemistdelinewsagentstationaryStatementsQuestionsI get my medicine in the chemist.We order our lunch at the deli.There were a lot of customers in the shop.What can you buy at the florist?What is a barcode used for?Where is the launderette?What stationary do you need for your homework?Level Seven: Key VocabularyPastimesbowling ballboy bandgirlnovelsrock musicbowling lanechaptership-hoporchestraspectatorsbowling pinscompetitioninstrumentspracticeStatementsQuestionsI practise for the competition every evening.I like to listen to the orchestra.What chapter of your novel are you reading?What bowling lane have we booked for my party?Level Seven: Key VocabularyClothesbraflip flopskey ringstrapbucklegear bagleatherVelcrodungareesjewellerypatternwoolStatementsQuestionsI don’t like that pattern.I have a brass buckle on my shoe.I have a Velcro strap on my shoe instead of laces.Where is my key ring?Do flip flops hurt your feet?Level Seven: Key VocabularySpecial Occasions / Timebaublescelebrationgroompage boy bridefinger foodgroomsmantan bridesmaidflower girlJack-O-LanternwizardStatementsQuestionsThe red baubles are nice on the Christmas tree.We had a wonderful celebration for my birthday.I was page boy at my uncle’s wedding.What finger food did you eat at the party?Who will be bridesmaid at your aunt’s wedding? ................
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