Lesson 15 Give me a Break

Lesson 16 Piece of CakeConversation Class

Idioms Piece of cakeAt first = in the beginningDont get discouraged if you dont succeed at first. The important thing is that you keep on trying!(to) get hang of (something) = to learn how to do something; to acquire an effective techniqueBilly had trouble learning how to ride, but after a few months he finally got the hang of it. (to) give (someone) a ring = to telephone someoneGive me a ring tomorrow so we can discuss plans fot this weekend. In any case = whatever the fact is; certainlyWe can either go to the new Star Wars movie or see a play tonight. In any case, youll to be at my house by six oclock.

Idioms Piece of cakeIn person = personally; in ones physical presenceAfter hearing so much about Donnas boyfriend, Im looking forward to meeting him in person. (to) keep posted = to provide up-to-date informationKeep me posted about your plans for the summer. If youre going to be at your cottage on the lake, Id love to come visit. (to) learn the ropes = to learn the basicsDavid worked at a big law firm for 10 years where he learned the ropes. Now he runs his own law firm.

Idioms Piece of cakePain in the neck = an annoyanceAlice wants me to drive her to the airport early tomorrow morming. Thats going to be a pain in the neck!Piece of cake = very easyThe driving test is a piece of cake. Dont worry about it. Synonym: easy as a pie. You should have no trouble passing the driving test. Its as easy as pie. (to) round up = to gather people togetherLets round up some volunteers to help bake cookies and pies for the bake sale.

Idioms Piece of cakeSecond nature = a behavior that has been practiced for so long, it seems to have been there alwaysWith practice, riding a unicycle become second nature. To tell you the truth = to speak openly; to admitTo tell you the truth, Ted isnt a very good student.

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1) When Nicole drove her car for the first time, she was really nervous. Now, after an entire year, its_________ nature. FirstSecondThird2) I cant believe I won. To__________ you the truth, I never thought Id be able to beat you at tennis. SayTellExplain

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3) Nicole was going to mail her college application to Yale. But then she decided to go to New Haven and deliver it_____ person. OnAtIn4) After a snowstorm, it can be a real pain in the _______ driving to work in the morning.HeadArmNeck

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5) The meeting in Dallas was canceles, but in _________ case, we still need to go there. AllAnyAbout6) Starting a new job is difficult in the beginning. It gets easier once you learn the________.RopesChainsTies

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7) Bob and Susan thought getting rich would be very difficult. But thanks to their cookie business, it was a piece of ___________. CookieCakePie8) Lets go to the movies tonight. Ill look in the newspaper and________ you a ring after I see whats playing. OfferTakeGive

Listen to the Conversation

Listen to the Conversationlistening: Listen to the conversationBob brings the cookies to the Village MarketBobs brings Carol the cookies. He tells Carol that baking the cookies was easy because he had lots of help. Carol: Bob, how did the baking go? Bob: Slow at first, bu were getting the hang of it. Carol: Once you learn the ropes, it becomes second nature.

Listen to the ConversationBob: To tell you the truth, I thought that baking 2,000 cookies would be a pain in the neck. But we managed to round up some helpers, and it was a piece of cake. Carol: Well, thanks for coming in person with the cookies. Bob: No problem. When will you need more? Carol: It depends on how many we sell today.

Listen to the ConversationBob: How many do you think youll sell? Carol: Maybe 500, maybe 2,000. Your guess is as good as mine. In any case, Ill keep you posted. Bob: Okay. Just give me a ring as soon as you know.

Lesson 15- Piece of cake

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