New Zealand Lesson 2 Part 2

Try the fluency building exercises below.

Fluency Builder

I’d like to show you how to do these fluency building exercises. This is not easy. You have to listen, think, and speak. It might take many times before you can do these easily. So, download them and practice them as much as you can. Don’t just listen. Say them out loud. This is how you will become fluent!

 

1. off the beaten path

Example: The restaurant was – The restaurant was off the beaten path.

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The restaurant was – The restaurant was ___ ___ ______ ____.

It’s somewhat
My favorite place in Spain is
We went to a nice place
The restaurant was
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2. dress code

Example: I don’t think that restaurant has a _____ .

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I don’t think that restaurant has a _____ .

Does that restaurant have a _____ .
I think the casino has a ____ .
You have to wear a shirt and tie. It’s their _____ .
I don’t think that restaurant has a _____ .

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3. to skip

Example:I’m not feeling well. I think I’ll ____ work today.

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I’m not feeling well. I think I’ll ____ work today.

The line was long, so we had to ____ the roller coaster.
I hurt my leg so I’ll ____ hiking this weekend.
Johnny got into trouble because he ____ school today.
I’m not feeling well. I think I’ll ____ work today.

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4. rough character

Example: He always fighting. He’s a _____ ________.

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He always fighting. He’s a _____ ________.

That guy looks like a ____ .
I think Bill is a _____ .
That prisoner is a real _____ .
He’s always fighting. He’s a _____.

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5. eye-balling

Example: Hey, stop ____ my wife!

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Hey, stop ____ my wife!

I was ____ the last piece of cake.
She was ____ me.
Steve was ____ that red sports car.
Hey, stop ____ my wife!

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6. work one’s way

Example: He _____ to the front of the line.

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He _____ to the front of the line.

They ______ across the room.
It _____ to the top.
I _____ through the crowd.
He _____ to the front of the line.

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Downloads and Homework

Here are the advanced expressions you learned in this lesson. DO NOT go to the next lesson until you remember these, and have practiced the Fluency Building Exercises many times. If you have any questions, contact your coach who can help you.
Your homework is: Tomorrow, listen to all the audio files and practice with your flashcards, until you can say all of the drills quickly.
1. off the beaten path 2. dress code 3. to skip
4. rough character 5. eye-balling 6. work one’s way

 

New Zealand Lesson 2 Movie Script PDF
New Zealand Lesson 2 Movie Audio zip
New Zealand 2 Fluency Builder Exercises Audios zip

 

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