Pronounce the words correctly
a techie
a liaison between X and Y
coping mechanisms
to align with
unworthy of time/effort
an afterthought
Explain the definitions
yes-man
be in the same boat
align with
go-between
point the pinger at someone
Mary ________________ many friends, but now she has lots of them.
Dan ________________ married, but now he is single again.
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Show a yoga position
How do you usually react if someone points out your mistakes?
What should a person do if they are frozen out from a conversation?
Guess the word or phrase by definition
someone who ruins fun for other people
receive criticism
establish a relationship and build understanding with someone whose views are different to yours
wet blanket / joy kill / buzzkill
take the heat
cross the divide
Guess the word/phrase by definition
irritate or upset someone
something that you think of and say after you have finished speaking
unskillfullness
get under someone's skin
an afterthought
lack of apitude
Complete the sentences with correct forms of used to/be used to/get used to. Use negative forms where necessary.
1. get used to;
2. used to;
3. aren’t used to
Sing a song
What vibe do you give off?
What are the drawbacks of being in the same boat with someone?
Have you ever been a roadblock? Tell the story :)
Ask each other a question with
be in the same boat
cross the divide
Ask each other a question with
to point out
a go-getter
You can write only THREE WORDS in each space.
1) Everybody drinks tea here but I can't _______ it.
2) The noise in this neighbourhood is terrible but I _________ it now.
3) Adapting to city life is hard but I'm slowly ........ it.
1) get used to
2) am used to
3) getting used to
Share a secret
Brainstorm advantages and disadvantages of
being a techie
being a go-between
being the first to take the heat
Use the following in a sentence
an afterthought
to take the heat
coping mechanisms
Use the following in a sentence
to be a roadblock
align with
liaison between
Are these sentences correct or not?
1. I used to speak French every day.
2. I am not used to eat so much for breakfast.
3. He used to smoking.
4. He is got used to flying after his first year as a journalist.
5. We are getting used to sleeping with the windows open.
1) correct
2) I am not used to eating so much for breakfast.
3) He is used to smoking. / He used to smoke.
4) He got used to flying after his first year as a journalist.
6) correct
Do 10 sit-ups
What are the values of your company? Do you think you align with them? In what way? Give detailed answer
Fill in the missing words.
My new colleague is a real busybody because his l_ _ _ o_ a_ _ _ _ _ _ _ is closed from directing his actions. I won't p_ _ _ _ t_ _ f_ _ _ _ _ _ _ him, but he understands perfectly well that it's better to do your job more efficiently than to be a y_ _- _ _ _. With his help, I now have the skills of a real s_ _ _ _ c_ _ _ _ _. However, his actions won't make me be goody-two-shoes. I don't consider his personality w_ _ _ _ _ o_ attention
lack of aptitude
point the finger at
yes-man
smart cookie
worthy of
During my everyday work sometimes I feel ......... of ............. for writing frontend applications.Also there are situations when you're becoming a ............... for other developers and you have to push harder to resolve these blockers.And sometimes you ........ the .......... for that, but it requires some bravery.There are some meetings when you have to be .......... ....... your colleagues on some simple questions, but you're starting to argue on some minor questions. Such meetings are ............. .. everyone's time.
lack of aptitude
roadblock
take the heat
aligned with
unworthy of
Write one or two sentences describing the situations below using ‘used to’, ‘be used to’, or ‘get used to’.
1. I live in a new country where people speak a language different from my mother tongue. How do I feel?
2. I liked to drive a car before, but I don’t drive much now. I prefer the bicycle.
3. I ate a lot of meat in the past. Now I only eat vegetables.
4. I was a top model before, but now I live in a small house in a village. I am retired, and I don’t work anymore.
1. I used to live in a different country. I am getting used to speaking a new language.
2. I used to drive a lot. Now I am used to riding a bicycle.
3. I didn’t use to be a vegetarian. I used to eat meat. I got used to eating vegetables instead of meat.
4. I used to be a top model. I used to have a lot of media attention. I have got used to a quieter life now.
Share a fact about yourself that nobody knows
Share 3 facts about yourself. Use active vocabulary in each of them!