UNIT 3 Interchange 3

Kerchlynn Tan

14 Nov 202010:22

Summary

TLDRThe transcript revolves around the theme of making requests and borrowing items. It features various characters engaging in conversations where they ask to borrow items such as a camera, a shirt, and a car for different events. The dialogues illustrate both successful and unsuccessful requests, showcasing polite language and the use of modal verbs in English. Additionally, the script includes exercises on grammar, focusing on requests with modals, unreleased consonants in pronunciation, and indirect requests. These exercises aim to improve language learners' skills in making and responding to requests in everyday situations.

Takeaways

📷 In the conversation, Yana asks Min-goo to borrow his new camera to take pictures at her friend's concert.
🎤 Yana's friend is in a band and she wants to take pictures for their website.
🗣️ Min-goo agrees to lend his camera and confirms that he won't need it over the weekend.
👕 Yana also asks Carrie to borrow a silver shirt for the concert.
🚗 Yana requests to borrow Andy Parker's car for the concert, but he declines due to his own plans.
📚 The script includes a grammar focus on making requests using modal verbs, if clauses, and gerunds in both formal and informal contexts.
🔊 Pronunciation practice is emphasized through the use of unreleased consonants in conversational English.
🤝 The script demonstrates various scenarios of borrowing items and favors, with responses ranging from agreement to refusal.
📞 Listening exercises are included to practice understanding requests made over the phone and the responses given.
📅 The script covers indirect requests, imperatives, and questions, providing a comprehensive view of English language politeness and request-making strategies.

Q & A

What does Yana want to borrow from Min-goo?
-Yana wants to borrow Min-goo's new camera to take pictures for her best friend's band's website.
Does Min-goo agree to lend his camera to Yana?
-Yes, Min-goo agrees to lend his camera to Yana as he doesn't think he will need it for anything.
What is the condition of the camera that Min-goo owns?
-The camera is described as being sort of complicated.
When does Yana plan to pick up the camera from Min-goo?
-Yana plans to pick up the camera on Friday night.
What does Yana want to borrow from Carrie and why?
-Yana wants to borrow a silver shirt from Carrie to wear to a concert this weekend.
How does Carrie respond to Yana's request to borrow the shirt?
-Carrie agrees to lend the shirt and says Yana can pick it up tonight.
What does Yana ask to borrow from Andy Parker and why?
-Yana wants to borrow Andy Parker's car to travel to a concert out of town on Saturday afternoon.
Does Andy Parker agree to let Yana borrow his car?
-No, Andy Parker cannot lend his car because he needs it for the weekend due to a visiting friend.
What are some examples of less formal and more formal requests using modals in the script?
-Less formal requests include 'Can I borrow your pen, please?' and 'Is it okay if I use your phone?' More formal requests include 'Could you lend me a jacket, please?' and 'Would you mind if I borrowed your new camera?'
What is the focus of Exercise 4 in the script?
-Exercise 4 focuses on pronunciation, specifically on unreleased consonants that occur when 't' and 'd' sounds are followed by other consonant sounds.
What are the requests made in the listening exercises on page 18 and were they granted?
-The requests include borrowing a book, help moving a bed, and borrowing a bread maker. The book was lent, help with the bed was declined due to a back condition, and the bread maker couldn't be borrowed because it was broken.
What is the main focus of Exercise 9 on page 19?
-Exercise 9 focuses on indirect speech, specifically on how to ask or tell someone something on behalf of another person.
What are the different ways of making indirect requests mentioned in Exercise 10 on page 20?
-Indirect requests can be made using statements introduced by 'that', imperatives, infinitives, 'if' or 'whether', and question words.

Outlines

00:00

📸 Borrowing a Camera for a Concert

In the first paragraph, Yana is preparing to attend her best friend's concert and wants to take pictures for the band's website. She calls Mingoo to borrow his new camera, which he agrees to lend. Yana inquires if Mingoo has used a similar camera before, to which he confirms. She then asks if she can pick it up on Friday night, and Mingoo consents. The script also includes two more calls where Yana asks to borrow a shirt from Carrie and a car from Andy Parker. Carrie agrees to lend the shirt, but Andy declines the car request due to his own plans for the weekend. This section also covers grammar exercises involving modal verbs in requests, unreleased consonants in pronunciation, and listening exercises about favors.

05:02

🏡 Requests for Borrowing and Assistance

The second paragraph details several phone calls where individuals ask to borrow items or request favors. Tina asks to borrow Robert's camera to photograph her new apartment. Kyle wants to borrow Maggie's bread maker to bake bread for his girlfriend, but learns it's broken. Phil requests to leave his bird, Polly, with Fill while he's out of town, despite Fill's initial reluctance due to a dislike of birds. The conversation convinces Fill to agree by assuring Polly is clean and quiet. The paragraph also includes an exercise where listeners must identify indirect speech acts in messages left for Jeff, and a grammar focus on indirect requests, imperatives, yes/no questions, and wh-questions.

10:03

🗣️ Indirect Speech Acts in Requests

This brief paragraph continues the theme of indirect requests by presenting examples of how to form questions that involve indirect requests. It illustrates how to ask someone to inquire about the time a party starts or to find out what time someone should be picked up, using question words like 'when' and 'what time'. This section is a continuation of the grammar focus from the previous paragraph, emphasizing the structure and usage of indirect requests in everyday communication.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡borrow

To 'borrow' is to take something from someone with the intention of returning it later. In the context of the video, characters are asking to borrow items such as a camera, a shirt, and a car for specific purposes. For example, Yana asks to borrow Mingoo's camera to take pictures at a concert, showcasing the social interaction and trust involved in borrowing.

💡favor

A 'favor' is a helpful action performed for someone without expecting immediate payment or benefit. The video's theme revolves around characters asking for and granting favors, which is a common social practice that builds relationships. For instance, Carrie agrees to lend her silver shirt to Yana for a concert, demonstrating the concept of doing a favor.

💡concert

A 'concert' is a live music performance. In the script, Yana's best friend is in a band, and she wants to attend his concert, which is the central event prompting her to ask for favors such as borrowing a camera to take pictures. The concert serves as a backdrop for the requests made throughout the video.

💡complicated

When something is 'complicated,' it is complex or difficult to understand or use. In the script, Mingoo mentions that his camera is 'sort of complicated,' which implies that it may require some skill or knowledge to operate. This highlights the potential challenges in borrowing and using someone else's belongings.

💡mind

To 'mind' something means to be bothered or upset by it. The phrase 'would you mind if I...' is a polite way of asking for permission. In the video, characters use this phrase when making requests, as seen when Yana asks Mingoo, 'Would you mind if I borrowed your new camera?' This phrase is crucial for the polite and considerate nature of the requests.

💡lending

To 'lend' is to give something temporarily to someone with the expectation that it will be returned. In the video, lending is a key action, as seen when Tina asks to borrow Robert's camera and he agrees without hesitation, indicating a willingness to help and the trust inherent in lending.

💡unreleased consonants

In phonetics, 'unreleased consonants' are sounds that are not fully articulated at the end of a word or syllable. The video script includes an exercise on pronunciation focusing on unreleased consonants, which is important for clear and natural-sounding speech. For example, in the phrase 'could doug take care of my pet spider,' the 'd' in 'could' is unreleased when followed by 'doug.'

💡requests with modals

Modals are auxiliary verbs that express necessity, possibility, or permission. The video script discusses making requests using modals, which are essential for polite and indirect communication. For instance, 'could you lend me a jacket, please' is a polite request that uses the modal 'could,' demonstrating the importance of language in social interactions.

💡indirect requests

An 'indirect request' is a polite way of asking for something by rephrasing the request to sound less demanding. The video script includes examples of indirect requests, such as 'Could you tell Jeff that Tony is having a party,' which is a more considerate approach than directly commanding someone to do something.

💡polite language

Using 'polite language' involves choosing words and phrases that show respect and consideration for others. The video emphasizes the importance of politeness in making requests, as seen in the various phrases used throughout the script, such as 'Would you mind if I...' and 'Could you...' These phrases illustrate the cultural norms of courteous communication.

Highlights

Yana asks Mingoo to borrow his new camera for her friend's concert.

Mingo agrees to lend his camera, not needing it for the weekend.

Yana inquires if Mingoo has used a similar camera due to its complexity.

Mingo confirms his experience with similar cameras.

Yana requests to pick up the camera on Friday night.

Mingo agrees to Yana's request for Friday night pickup.

Yana calls Carrie to borrow a silver shirt for the concert.

Carrie agrees to lend her favorite silver shirt to Yana.

Yana's request to borrow Andy's car is declined due to his own plans.

Exercise 3 focuses on grammar with modals, if clauses, and gerunds for making requests.

Exercise 4 introduces unreleased consonants in pronunciation.

Tina asks to borrow a camera to take photos of her new apartment.

Kyle wants to borrow a bread maker but finds out it's broken.

Phil requests to leave his bird with Fill while he's out of town.

Fill initially refuses due to not liking birds but agrees after reassurance.

Exercise 9 involves indirect requests and statements through messages.

Exercise 10 covers indirect requests using statements, imperatives, and questions.