NOTES

Speaking I Notes 26.09.11

26 Sep

Hi Everyone!
I realized it would be easier for me to just post the class notes on this blog.
Activity One [Answer Key]:

1. That is (she/her) pencil on the floor.

2. (He/him) has 2 younger brothers.

3. (She/her) favorite sport is basketball.

4. Where (was/were) you born?

5. Where (was/were) he going?

6.What (was/were) they talking about?

7. (They/them) like to go on vacation.

8. His hobbies (is/are) reading and traveling.

9.  His hobby (is/are) playing computer games.

10. I like to write (story/stories).

11. This bag belongs to (they/them).

12. You (have/has) one pet bird.

13. Her room (have/has) a bed and a desk.

14. Their house (has/have) 2 bathrooms.

15. I often listen to (music/musics) because I like to hear new (song/songs).

Activity Two [Answer Key]:

1. to listen to music

2. to make plans

3. to go running

4. to take photographs

5. to read the newspaper

6. to go online

7. to take a break

8. to do homework

9. to play [the] piano

10. to play football

Conversations:
Greetings: 

• Formal: “Hello. How do you do?” “How have you been?”
• Informal: “Hey. What’s up?” “What’s new?” “How’s it going?”
• Unfamiliar: “Excuse me. May I ask you a question?” “Pardon me.” “Do you have a minute?”

Conversations [When Speaking]:

• “How are you?” –I’m well/fine/not too bad. –Same as always. -I’m tired/upset.
• “What’s up?” –Nothing much/Not too much.
• “I want to talk to you about…” “I have an idea…” “I just thought of something…” “That reminds me of something…” “What do you think about…?”

Conversations [When Listening]:

• “Sure” “That’s true” “Uh-huh.”
• “Really?” “Seriously?” “Are you kidding me?”
• “Of course” “I understand” “I see what you mean”
• “That’s too bad” “I’m sorry”
• “That’s interesting”

Farewells:

• Formal: “Good bye.” “Take care.” “Nice to meet you.” “Thank you for talking with me.”
• Informal: “See you later.” “See ya.” “Have fun!”
• Making Excuses: “I’m sorry but I must go…” “If you’ll excuse me…” “Can I interrupt you for a minute?”

Remember the more you practice these the easier it will become. Even little words like “hello” and “goodbye” are important!