The Search for St. Brendan - English

Introduction to lesson

When you have finished this lesson you can:

Say ways to get around

Ask to borrow something

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When you have finished this lesson you can:

Say ways to get around

Ask to borrow something

Listen to the conversation

Seamus and Pavan talk about different modes of transport. See if you can know them.

They also agree on how to get to Fenit.

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Seamus and Pavan talk about different modes of transport. See if you can know them.

They also agree on how to get to Fenit.

Exercise to video

Séamus has a car in Tralee?

	Wrong
	Right

Transport Ways

How are the Danes around?

Many Danes have cars, but cars are very expensive due to taxes, taxes, insurance and fuel. Public transport works quite well. The trains do not always come on time and the buses may be very crowded during the rush hour, but you can come almost everywhere, and many Danes use it.

Danes cycle a lot, even in larger cities. Bikes are considered a good and fast way to get around if you do not go too far. All people, from all walks of life, can be seen by bike, even in rain and snow. Denmark is known as a cycling country and on some bicycles you can have both the children and the goods you have been out shopping.

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How are the Danes around?

Different modes of transport

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A bicycle

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A tram

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A scooter

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A motorcycle

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A car

More transportation options

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A bus

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A boat

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A plane

Notice this construction:

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Notice this construction:

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a train

To transport yourself

When you tell how you get around you can say:

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When you tell how you get around you can say:

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I walk

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I cycle

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I drive

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I sail

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I fly

To take something

When you talk about using a means of transport, you use the verb "take."

"I'm taking the bus into town."

"We took the plane to Paris."

"Peter is taking the car."

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When you talk about using a means of transport, you use the verb "take."

"I'm taking the bus into town."

"We took the plane to Paris."

"Peter is taking the car."

Exercise 1

In almost every city, people cycle. Bicycles are seen as a fast and convenient means of transport?

	Wrong
	Right

Exercise 2

Rail tickets can be expensive?

	Right
	Wrong

Exercise 3

		plane
		scooter
		train
		bicycle

Exercise 4

		on foot
		fly
		cycle
		drive

Exercise 5

		cycling
		driving
		on the train
		on foot

How are you coming?

If you want to know how a person comes around, ask:

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If you want to know how a person comes around, ask:

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How do you get around town?

Answered

How do you get to work?

Answered

How do you get into town?

Ask a person

You can also ask more precisely:

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You can also ask more precisely:

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Do you ride a bicycle?

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Do you walk?

Do you walk

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Do you take the train?

Transport and destinations

You can use different transport options to get to different places:

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You can use different transport options to get to different places:

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I am going for a walk

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I cycle to work

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I drive to Dublin

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I fly to Kerry

Taxi in Ireland

If you want to be sure to get a taxi then you need to call one. In the rural areas it is absolutely necessary to call for one. In the towns it is possible to catch a taxi on the road or elsewhere. All taxis run after taximeter. Whatever you call for a taxi, they ask for your name and ask where you go. They also tell you how long you have to wait. Most companies send you a sms 5 minutes before they arrive. You can also book a taxi via an app.

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Exercise 6

Ask Séamas how he gets to work

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Ask Séamas how he gets to work

Correct

Wrong

Answered

Exercise 7

Tell Séamus that you are cycling to work

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Tell Séamus that you are cycling to work

Correct

Wrong

Answered

Exercise 8

Tell Séamus that you can drive

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Tell Séamus that you can drive

Correct

Wrong

Answered

Exercise 9

In the countryside, it is very common to stop a taxi on the street?

	Wrong
	Right

Always, never, sometimes, before, previously

The table below shows some of the usual time requests...

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The table below shows some of the usual time requests...

Always

Never

Sometimes

Before

Previously

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Always

Never

Sometimes

Before

Previously

Frequently used time requests:

Some of the most commonly used time phrases are:

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Some of the most commonly used time phrases are:

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Never

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Always

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Sometimes

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Before

Frequently used time requests

Læg mærke til ligheden mellem:

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Læg mærke til ligheden mellem:

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Often

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Previously

More time bidding

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Already

Answered

Now

Answered

Soon

Answered

Immediately

Relational time adverbs

Learn the terms that match before, during and after an event:

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Learn the terms that match before, during and after an event:

Answered

Before lunch

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During lunch

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After lunch

Exercise 10

Tell Séamas that you don't cycle.

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Tell Séamas that you don't cycle.

Correct

Wrong

Answered

Exercise 11

Tell Séamas that you always go to town.

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Tell Séamas that you always go to town.

Correct

Wrong

Answered

Exercise 12

		already
		now
		often
		sometimes

Exercise 13

What did Séamas say?

	I have to go before lunch,
	I would like some lunch,
	I have to go for lunch.

To love and like

In English you say you like something, by saying you love it. In English you can love anything from one person to chocolate to sleep for a long time in the morning.

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In English you say you like something, by saying you love it. In English you can love anything from one person to chocolate to sleep for a long time in the morning.

To love and like

You can express love to a person, one thing or just in general:

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You can express love to a person, one thing or just in general:

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I love Una

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I love to cycle

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I love chocolate

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I love it

To like something

You can also say that you like something. It's not as strong as saying that you love it.

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You can also say that you like something. It's not as strong as saying that you love it.

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I like coffee

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I like Tralee

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I like to cycle

I do not like it - formally

If there is something you do not like, then the polite, somewhat formal way of saying it is by using "I do not like it" the design:

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If there is something you do not like, then the polite, somewhat formal way of saying it is by using "I do not like it" the design:

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I don't like

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I do not like coffee

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I do not like tea

I do not like it - casual

A more informal way of expressing it is, "I do not like it."

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A more informal way of expressing it is, "I do not like it."

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I do not like...

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I do not like rain

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I don't fancy an ice-cream

Exercise 14

Tell Séamas that you love chocolate.

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Tell Séamas that you love chocolate.

Correct

Wrong

Answered

Exercise 15

Tell Séamas that you like tea.

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Tell Séamas that you like tea.

Correct

Wrong

Answered

Exercise 16

Tell Séamas that you do not like coffee.

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Tell Séamas that you do not like coffee.

Correct

Wrong

Answered

Exercise 17

Tell Séamas that you do not like to cycle

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Tell Séamas that you do not like to cycle

Correct

Wrong

Answered

Borrow

In English you borrow things:

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In English you borrow things:

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May I borrow your bicycle?

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Would you lend me your bicycle?

To borrow something

If you want to borrow something, ask: "May I borrow ..."

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If you want to borrow something, ask: "May I borrow ..."

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May I borrow your bicycle?

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May I borrow you bike until tomorrow?

To borrow something - II

You can also lend something to another person by saying "you can borrow," or by asking if the person will borrow it:

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You can also lend something to another person by saying "you can borrow," or by asking if the person will borrow it:

Answered

You can borrow my bike

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Would you like to borrow my bike?

Borrow and lend

Once you have borrowed something and hand it over again, you say:

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Once you have borrowed something and hand it over again, you say:

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Thanks for lending me this

When someone says "thanks for the loan," you say:

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When someone says "thanks for the loan," you say:

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You are welcome.

Exercise 18

Ask Séamas if you can borrow his bike.

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Ask Séamas if you can borrow his bike.

Correct

Wrong

Answered

Exercise 19

How would you reply to Séamus?

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How would you reply to Séamus?

Correct

Wrong

Answered

Exercise 20

What would Séamus say to you when you return the bicycle?

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What would Séamus say to you when you return the bicycle?

Correct

Wrong

Answered

Quiz 1

Ask Séamas how he gets to work?

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Ask Séamas how he gets to work?

Correct

Wrong

Answered

Quiz 2

Tell Séamas that you can cycle a bike.

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Tell Séamas that you can cycle a bike.

Correct

Wrong

Answered

Quiz 3

What did Séamas say?

	I never take the train to Tralee.
	I always take the train to Cork.
	I always take the train to Dublin.

Quiz 4

Tell Séamas that you are going for a walk.

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Tell Séamas that you are going for a walk.

Correct

Wrong

Answered

Quiz 5

Tell Séamas that you love tea.

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Tell Séamas that you love tea.

Correct

Wrong

Answered

Quiz 6

Tell Séamas that you do not like to take the bus.

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Tell Séamas that you do not like to take the bus.

Correct

Wrong

Answered

Quiz 7

What does Séamas say?

	Can I borrow your car?
	Can I borrow your bike?
	Would you like to borrow my bike?

Quiz 8

Reply to Séamas's offer

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Reply to Séamas's offer

Correct

Wrong

Answered

Quiz 9

What did Séamas say when you gave back the 20 euro you had borrowed?

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What did Séamas say when you gave back the 20 euro you had borrowed?

Correct

Wrong

Answered

Quiz 10

		a bicycle
		a car
		a scooter
		a train

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Introduction

introduction implemented

Chapter 1

1.1 Hello and bye implemented

1.2 Order at a cafe implemented

1.3 Describe yourself not started

1.4 Make an appointment not started

1.5 Purchase not started

Scene 1: In Tralee implemented

Exercises for Chapter 1

Speaking Exercises for Chapter 1 2 out of 25

Listening Exercises for Chapter 1 not started

Mix Exercises for Chapter 1 4 out of 20

Chapter 2

2.1 Ask for directions implemented

2.2 When the conversation is hard to understand 20 out of 28

2.3 Ask questions and answer them 5 out of 48

2.4 Give and receive an invitation 3 out of 27

2.5 Modes of transport not started

Scene 2: The director's office implemented

Exercises for Chapter 2

Speaking Exercises for Chapter 2 1 out of 20

Listening Exercises for Chapter 2 not started

Mix Exercises for Chapter 2 1 out of 20

Chapter 3

3.1 At the director's house 12 out of 62

3.2 At the director's house (2) not started

3.3. A meal at the director's house not started

3.4 Children and age not started

3.5 Food and reservations not started

Scene 3: The director's house implemented

Exercises for Chapter 3

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Chapter 4

4.1 Dates and Holidays 16 out of 45

4.2 Family relationships 24 out of 50

4.3 Birthdays and celebrations not started

4.4 Weather 16 out of 29

4.5 Borrow something implemented

Scene 4: At the director's house (2) implemented

Exercises for Chapter 4

Speaking Exercises for Chapter 4 15 out of 20

Listening Exercises for Chapter 4 not started

Mix Exercises for Chapter 4 not started

Chapter 5

5.1 Health 24 out of 43

5.2 Memory not started

5.3 Destiny 32 out of 45

5.4 The examination not started

5.5 Working not started

Scene 5: At Brendan's monument implemented

Exercises for Chapter 5

Speaking Exercises for Chapter 5 1 out of 23

Listening Exercises for Chapter 5 not started

Mix Exercises for Chapter 5 4 out of 20