N. staff n. manager n. management n. colleague

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V. to matter

If something matters, it is important to you because you care about it.

Q: Who are the people that really matter to you?

A: My family really matters to me.

Q: Do you think people matter more than animals?

A: Yes, I do think people matter more than animals.

Q: Are most of the teachers here men or women ?

A: Most of the teachers here are men.

Q: Do you think it matters ?

A:No, I don't think it matters.

Do you think it matters if …

… whales become extinct ?

Yes, I do think it matters if whales become extinct.

… people smoke in public places ?

Yes, I do think it matters if people smoke in public places.

… people wear smart clothes to work ?

Yes, I think it matters if people wear smart clothes to work.

… you make a few mistakes when you speak English ?

No, I don't think it matters if you make a few mistakes when you speak English.

Adj. basic adv. basically

If something is basic it is low-level or simple.
eg. I speak Spanish fluently but only basic French.
We also use the words basic and basically to give a quick, simple, explanation that can be easily understood.
eg. Basically, the problem with this machine is that it’s old.

Q: Do you still make basic mistakes in English ?

A: Yes, I still make basic mistakes in English.

Q: Do you think you always will ?

A: I hope not./No, I don't think I will always make basic mistakes in English.

Q: Give me an example of someone you have a difficult relationship with.

A: I have a difficult relationship with my brother.

Q: What’s the basic problem ?

A: We're always arguing and fighting.

Q: Give me some basic information about these subjects.

(Begin with ‘Basically, …’)

· the difference between a sea and an ocean.

Basically, an ocean's bigger than a sea.

· the reason why you’re studying English.

Basically, I want to live in the UK and have a job here.

· how you spend your free time.

Basically, I go fishing and sailing in my free time.

· your ambitions for the future.

Basically, I'd like to speak English fluently.

v. to socialise adj. un/sociable

To socialise means to spend time going out and meeting new people or friends.

Q: Are you basically a sociable person ?

A: Yes, basically I'm a sociable person.

Q: Are you sometimes in an unsociable mood ?

A: Yes, sometimes but not often./Yes, I'm sometimes in an unsociable mood.

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Q: What kind of people are forced to be sociable at work ?

A: Sales people are forced to be sociable at work.

Q: Do you get nervous when you socialise with new people ?

A: Yes, I get really nervous when I socialise with new people.

Q: Do you socialise with English-speaking people ?

A: Yes, I socialize with them at the pub.

Q: Does/Would it help your English ?

A: Yes, a lot./Yes, it helps my English a lot.

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Q: How many staff are there at the place you work ?

A: About 30./There are about 30 staff at the place where I work.

Q: What kind of businesses employ a lot of part-time staff ?

A: Pubs and restaurants employ a lot of part-time staff.

Q: What is your manager like ?

A: He's OK./He's demanding but also understanding and tolerant.

Q: How does he/she treat the staff ?

A: He treats us well.

Q: Who is usually given the horrible and boring tasks ?

A: I'm usually given those jobs.

Q: Do you get on well with your colleagues ?

A: Yes, I really get on well with my colleagues.

Q: Do you socialise outside work ?

A: Yes, all the time./Yes, we socialise outside work.

Q: Do you think the staff sometimes know more about the business than the management?

A: Yes, I do./Yes, I think the staff sometimes know more about the business than the management.

Q: Why do you think that is ?

A: Because the staff have to do with all the problems.

Q: Would you prefer a male or female manager ?

A: I think I'd prefer a male manager.

Q: Do you think it matters to some people ?

A: I think it matters to some people but not everybody.

v/n. charge

Shops charge people money for goods and services.
eg. Harrods charges its customers £10 for plastic bags.

Q: Do hotels usually charge for:

a. room service ?

Yes, they do./Yes, hotels usually charge for room service.

b. cleaning the room ?

No, they don't./No, hotels don't charge for cleaning the room.

Q: What public services are provided free of charge ?

A: The national health service is provided free of charge.

Q: In what kind of places are students charged less ?

A: Students are charged less at the cinema and theatre.

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