Unit

Key Point

Language Functions

Themes/Situations

Unit 1

  KP 1

Greeting people you do not know,   Introducing yourself to new contacts,

Introducing other people,   Describing responsibilities,

Apologizing for being late

Greetings   and introductions

  KP 2

Greeting people you know, Inquiring   about well-being

Meeting acquaintances

  KP 3

Saying goodbye, Referring to future   contact,

Thanking a guest for coming,   Thanking a host for his/her hospitality,

Wishing someone a pleasant trip,   Passing on regards for others

Parting

Unit 2

  KP 4

Checking in and out at a hotel,

Dealing with accommodation   problems,

Reacting sympathetically,   Apologizing

Accommodation arrangements

  KP 5

Helping a guest to settle in,

Offering refreshments, Accepting   and declining offers,

Expressing and reacting to thanks

Offering and receiving hospitality

  KP 6

Making polite requests,

Offering assistance,

Asking for and giving directions

Assisting and directing visitors

Unit 3

  KP 7

Describing a town, Giving a guided   tour of a city

Describing a town

  KP 8

Advising on how to use public   transportation systems, Purchasing tickets for public transportation

Using public transportation and   taxis

  KP 9

Giving and requesting personal   advice

Offering and seeking local advice