Learn how to post comments about Christmas greetings
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| INTRODUCTION |
| Michael: Must-Know English Social Media Phrases Season 1. Lesson 24 - At Christmas. |
| Michael: Hi everyone, I'm Michael. |
| Alisha: And I'm Alisha. |
| Michael: In this lesson, you'll learn how to post and leave comments in English about Christmas greetings. Jennifer celebrates Christmas with her family, posts an image of it, and leaves this comment: |
| Alisha: "Jingle bells, jingle bells! Christmas preparations are in full swing!" |
| Michael: Listen to a reading of the post and the comments that follow. |
| DIALOGUE |
| (clicking sound) |
| Jennifer: "Jingle bells, jingle bells! Christmas preparations are in full swing!" |
| (clicking sound) |
| Gloria: "I'm coming over with fruitcake and eggnog!" |
| Wendy: "Has the family been good this year? Will there be any presents from Santa?" |
| Chris: "After a lot of trouble, the Christmas tree is finally up!" |
| Liz: "Christmas is magical! Now it's time to decorate!" |
| POST |
| Michael: Listen again to Jennifer's post. |
| Alisha: (SLOW) "Jingle bells, jingle bells! Christmas preparations are in full swing!" |
| Alisha: (Regular) "Jingle bells, jingle bells! Christmas preparations are in full swing!" |
| Michael: Let's break this down. |
| Alisha: First is the expression "Jingle bells, jingle bells!" |
| Michael: "Jingle bells" is a very famous Christmas carol that everyone knows by heart and sings around Christmas time. Listen again. |
| Alisha: (SLOW) "Jingle bells, jingle bells!" (REGULAR) "Jingle bells, jingle bells!" |
| Michael: Then comes the phrase... |
| Alisha: "Christmas preparations are in full swing!" |
| Michael: "In full swing" is an expression used to describe a situation at the height of an activity that causes people to be very busy or occupied. For example, "The party is now in full swing." Listen again. |
| Alisha: (SLOW) "Christmas preparations are in full swing!" (REGULAR) "Christmas preparations are in full swing!" |
| Michael: All together... |
| Alisha: "Jingle bells, jingle bells! Christmas preparations are in full swing!" |
| COMMENTS |
| Michael: In response, Jennifer's friends leave some comments. |
| Michael: Her neighbor, Gloria, says... |
| Alisha: (SLOW) "I'm coming over with fruitcake and eggnog!" (REGULAR) "I'm coming over with fruitcake and eggnog!" |
| [Pause] |
| Alisha: "I'm coming over with fruitcake and eggnog!" |
| Michael: Use this expression to show you are feeling warm-hearted, generous, and keen to help celebrate. |
| Michael: Her high school friend, Wendy, says... |
| Alisha: (SLOW) "Has the family been good this year? Will there be any presents from Santa?" (REGULAR) "Has the family been good this year? Will there be any presents from Santa?" |
| [Pause] |
| Alisha: "Has the family been good this year? Will there be any presents from Santa?" |
| Michael: Use this expression to be funny. |
| Michael: Her husband, Chris, says... |
| Alisha: (SLOW) "After a lot of trouble, the Christmas tree is finally up!" (REGULAR) "After a lot of trouble, the Christmas tree is finally up!" |
| [Pause] |
| Alisha: "After a lot of trouble, the Christmas tree is finally up!" |
| Michael: Use this expression to show you are feeling happy that you have finally finished decorating for the Christmas celebration. |
| Michael: Her friend, Liz, says... |
| Alisha: (SLOW) "Christmas is magical! Now it's time to decorate!" (REGULAR) "Christmas is magical! Now it's time to decorate!" |
| [Pause] |
| Alisha: "Christmas is magical! Now it's time to decorate!" |
| Michael: Use this expression to show you are feeling excited to start celebrating Christmas. |
Outro |
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| Michael: Okay, that's all for this lesson. If a friend posted something about Christmas greetings, which phrase would you use? Leave us a comment letting us know. And we'll see you next time! |
| Alisha: Bye! |
5 Comments
HideIf a friend posted something about Christmas greetings which phrase would you use?
Hello Evgeniy,
Thanks for your post and the positive feedback!
Please feel free to shoot through any questions you have throughout your studies.
Sincerely,
Éva
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I am Russian and I have difficult to be all in English but it is possible. I think it is full power of training.
Hello MK,
Maybe it's time for you to move to the 'Advanced' lessons!
Thanks for the great feedback!! We hope you’re all enjoying studying English with us.
If you ever have any questions, please feel free to shoot them through here. 😉
Kindly,
Éva
Team EnglishClass101.com
I am from Hong Kong. I think it is pretty good but it's actually too easy for me. I think it could be more difficult and complicated.😈😈