Unit 1 vocabulary and grammar

To have a row

• to have a pleasant conversation

• to discuss calmly

• to have an aggressive argument

To put someone at ease

• to calm someone during an argument

• to make someone feel comfortable talking to you

• to calm an aggressive person

To put your foot in it

• to step in something during a conversation

• to say or do something embarrassing

• to step in to a conversation in the middle of it

To make small talk

• to talk for a short time

• to talk about surface-level topics

• to have a quick and deep conversation

To hit it off with someone

• to have a meaningful conversation with someone

• to punch someone else together with your conversation partner

• to punch someone

• to get along with somone

To dominate the conversation

• to talk in a very loud voice

• To be the only one to talk

• to let the other person talk more

How do you make a good impression?

• Talk in a dominant and bossy way about appropriate topics

• Talk in a friendly and polite way about whatever you want

• Talk in a friendly and polite way about appropriate topics

When did you last send or receive a _______ letter?

• instant

• postage

• stationery

• handwritten

Have you ever accidentally sent a ______ email or letter?

• instant

• confidential

• handwritten

Do you know the cost of a ______?

• postage stamp

• punctuation

• emoticon