English Speaking For Beginner 1
English Speaking For Beginner 1
English Speaking For Beginner 1
Greetings
1.Hi.
Hello.
2. Good morning.
Good afternoon.
Good evening.
3. How are you?
How are you doing?
How ya doing? (Informal)
4. Fine. How about you?
5. Okay. Thanks.
Conversation Practice
Harry : Good morning .How are you this morning?
Paul : I’m just fine, thanks. And how are you?
Harry : Fine, thanks. Are you students?
Paul : Yes, I’m. you’re a student too, aren’t you?
Harry : Yes, My name is long.
Paul : What is your first name?
Harry : my first name is Harry. My name is Harry Long.
Paul : Very glad to meet you Harry. My name is Paul.
Harry : What is your last name, Paul?
Paul : my last name is Johnson. My name is Paul Johnson.
Harry : How do you spell your last name?
Paul : J-O-H-N-S-O-N
HarrY : I’m very glad to know you, Paul.
Paul : I’m glad to know you, Harry.
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2. Leave taking
Parting phrases
There are different expressions or phrases to say goodbye. These parting phrases depend
on situations and the people involved their social status and personal relationship.
Slang Goodbyes
Catch you later
Peace! / Peace out
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I'm out!
Smell you later
3. Introducing Yourself
1. I'm John.
I'm Jackie. (Use first name in informal situations)
Example:
Two person meet on the way from school. They are Budi and Desi. Budi introduces himself to
Desi on the way home from the school.
Budi : Good morning. I’m Budi. Haven’t we met before?
4. Introducing Others
Conversation Practice
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These types of introductions involve three people:
A: The introducer (who knows both B and C)
B: Introducee (knows A but not C)
C: Introducee (knows A but not B)
Example, :
A: Have you met each other?
B: No, we haven't.
A: Ben, this is Carol. Carol this is Ben.
(B and C smile and shake hands.)
B: Nice to meet you Carol.
C: Nice to meet you too, Ben.
Follow-up:
After you have been introduced to someone,
it is polite to ask a few general questions* to get acquainted.
For example,
Do NOT ask:
A person's age
Birth date
Salary
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Weight
Marital status
5. Encouraging Words
When someone is arriving
Welcome
Welcome back!
Come in.
It's good to meet you.
(first time only)
It's good to see you again.
(after the first time)
When someone is leaving
It's been nice talking with you.
Have a good/nice day.
Have a nice weekend.
Have a nice trip.
Have fun.
Keep in touch.
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Good luck on your test.
You can do it!
Do your best.
Do the best you can.
Work hard.
Keep up the good work.
Reassurance
Take it easy.
Don't worry.
That's okay.
It's going to be all right.
Everything will be fine.
No problem.
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2. What can I do for you? I'm looking for the cameras. Ok.
No, I'm just browsing.
3. Is there something I can Thanks anyway. It's $4.95.
help you with? How much is this?
For example: $4.59 four dollars (and) fifty-nine cents (long way)
four / fifty nine (short way)
(Time is also divided in a similar way: 12:47 is said "twelve / forty-seven")
8. Making Suggestions
All sugestions bellow are formal
May I suggest ………
If I may,…………
Couldn’t you………….
would you consider…………..
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Shouldn’t you ………….
Wouldn’t it be better………………
Think, you should buy…………..
Example :
1. I think you should buy the blue one. That's a good idea.
2. I don't think you should sell your car. Thanks for the advice, but I really need the money.
4. Why don't we go skiing on Saturday? Sounds like a good idea. Where do you want to go?
5. Why don't you come with me to China? Thanks, but I've already been there.
Example 2 :
A: Do you have any plans for the weekend?
B: I haven't given it much thought. What were you thinking of doing?
A: I was planning on taking a trip up the coast to the beach.
B: What a perfect thing to do on a beautiful weekend!
A: Would you like to come along?
B: I think I would enjoy that a lot. When would we leave?
A: Saturday morning around 8:00.
B: Good. That would get us there with time to look around. There is a music festival in
Santa
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Barbara on the beach that day.
A: Yes, I was hoping to be able to go to the festival.
B: I am so glad we talked. Thank you for inviting me to the beach with you.
Example :
What did you say your name was? It's Cathy Henderson.
Did you say Andersen or Henderson? Henderson, with an H.
Is "Cathy" spelled with a C or a K? It's C as in Cadillac.
And what was your address again? 72 West Sunshine Blvd., Suite 501.
Sorry, I didn't catch the last part. Do you want me to repeat it?
I can't hear you very well. Maybe you should turn down the radio.
11. Requesting
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Making requests:
Will/Would/Can/Could you please…
Do you mind…?
Do you think you could…?
Do you think it would be possible to…?
Would it be possible for you to…?
Would there be any possibility of…
Would you be kind enough to…?
Would you mind…?
Can/could you… for me, please?
Could you possibly…
I’d appreciate it if you could…
Can/Could I ask you to…?
You couldn’t… could you?
Examples:
1. Give me a paper towel. Here you are.
2. Please mail this letter for me. Okay. I'll stop by the post office on my way
3. Would you please turn down that music? home.
4. Will you type my term paper for me? Sorry. Is it bothering you?
5. Would you give me a ride home? Sure. When do you need it?
Sorry. I'm not going in that direction.
Accepting Requests:
Sure, I’d be glad to…
I’d be happy to …
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Sure. Just a moment.
No problem.
Of course
Certainly.
All right.
Refusing Requests :
I’m sorry, I can’t.
I’m sorry, but …
I’d loved to, but …
Sorry to say that …
It sounds great, but
12. Inviting
1. Do you want to dance? No thanks. I'm kind of tired right now
2. Would you like to go hiking this weekend? Sure, I'd love to. What time should we meet?
3. How about going swimming on Friday? Ah. Can I get back to you on that?
4. How would you like to play golf tomorrow? Sounds like a great idea. Where do you want to go?
13. Offering
1. Here. Have a cookie. Thanks.
2. Would you like some pie? No thank you. It looks delicious though.
3. How about a glass of wine? Thanks, but I don't drink (alcohol).
4. What will you have to drink/eat? Orange juice will be fine./humberger will be
5. Would you like some more cake? fine.
6. Can I get you some milk or something? Sure. It's really good. Did you bake it yourself ?
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Well, a glass of water would be okay.
1. Can you play the piano? Yes, but not very well.
2. How about the guitar? (I can play) a little.
3. Can Billy ride a bike? No, he can't. He's too young.
4. Does Abby speak Mandarin? Yes, she speaks very well.
5. Do you sing? Not really. I have no talent in that
6. Is Connie good at dancing? area.
7. Do you know how to use a computer? Yes, she's a great dancer.
Of course!
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3. Where's Tanner's Leather Shop? It's on the corner of Holly and Vine. Next to the library.
4. How do you get to the bank? Go straight down this street for two blocks. Turn left when you get
to Maple Street. Stay on Maple for half a block. It's on the left hand
side.
Where's Lagoon?
It's in Davis County, near Kaysville.
It's on I-15, between Farmington and Kaysville.
It's ten miles north of Salt Lake City.
Directions
How do you get to the sporting goods store?
(on foot)
First, go down State Street until you get to 4th South.
Then, turn left.
Then, go down 4th South for three blocks.
It's on the right side of the street next to Wendy's.
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(by car)
Take State Street to 4th South.
At 4th South, turn left.
Stay on 4th South for about three blocks.
The sporting goods store will be on the right, next to Wendy's.
21. Describing
1. What does Martha look like? She's tall, dark and beautiful.
2. What else can you tell me? Well, she has long, black hair and blue eyes. She's
kind of chubby and wears glasses.
3. What is George like? He's funny, cute and really rich. He reminds me of
that guy on the Morning Show.
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Well, it's pretty small. It only has two rooms and a
4. Tell me about your new apartment. bathroom. But it's comfortable enough for me.
Be like vs. Look like
What does John like? (What are his personal preferences?)
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He is tall, dark and handsome.
He has black hair and wears glasses.
23. Comparing
1. Which sofa should we buy? This one is larger, but it is also more expensive.
Only a little.
5. How much sugar should I add? That's too much!
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before dinner
after I eat lunch
when I get home
Extended Time
How long do you? I (usually) for three hours
How long does it take you to? It takes (me) for five days
for two hours
since yesterday
Ongoing Action
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a/one dog two dogs
a/one horse two horses
a/one man two men
Uncontable Noun
Tea sugar
Water air
Rice knowledge
Beauty anger
Fear love
Money research
Safety evidence
*Use measure words with non-count nouns. Measure words can also be used for count nouns.
For example: For example:
Three bottles of milk. Four boxes of crackers.
Two cans of soda pop. A package of cookies.
A pound of ground beef. Six pounds of apples.
Or: Six apples
Seven donuts
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A dish of spaghetti A tablespoon of vinegar A tube of toothpaste
A pound of meat/cheese A glass of water A container of shampoo
A piece of cake/pie A cup of coffee A stick of deodorant
A can of soup A pint of blood A bottle of perfume/cologne
A box of cereal A quart of milk A roll of toilet paper
A bag of flour A half gallon of juice A ball of cotton
A carton of ice cream A gallon of punch Sewing items
A jar of peanut butter A tank of gas A spool of thread
A loaf of bread A jug of lemonade A skein of yarn
A slice of bread/pizza A bottle of wine A yard/meter of ribbon
A package of pasta A keg of beer A (square) foot/meter of fabric/cloth
A dash of salt A shot of vodka Stationery
A cube of ice A drop of rain A piece of paper
A pack of gum A pad of paper
A head of lettuce/cabbage A roll of tape
An ear of corn A stick/piece of chalk
A kernel of corn A bottle/tube of glue
A grain of wheat/salt A jar of paste
A stalk of celery A pair of scissors
A spear of asparagus
A clove of garlic
Notes:
1. Measure Words Can Also Be Counted:
One Slice Of Toast, Two Slices Of Toast, Etc.
2. Some Items Can Be Either Count Or Non-Count, Depending On Composition Or Arrangement.
For Example,
A Bar Of Chocolate (Non-Count [Perceived As One Solid Item])
A Box Of Chocolates (Count [Perceived As Several Individual Items])
Conversation 1
CELLPHONE RINGING….
R: Hello.
C: Hello. Is Steve there?
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R: I'm sorry. He's not here right now.
C: What time will he be back?
R: Around five thirty.
C: This afternoon?
R: Yes. May I ask who's calling?
C: This is his friend, Greg.
R: Okay. I'll tell him you called.
C: Thanks.
Conversation 2
CELLPHONE RINGIGING….
R: Tyler residence.
C: Is this Naomi?
R: No, this is her sister, Nancy.
C: You sure sound like Naomi.
R: Oh. Can I take a message?
C: Sure. Please tell her that Andy called.
R: Okay. I'll give her the message.
C: Thanks.
R: Bye.
28. Narrating
1. Tell us about your trip. It was the most horrible five days of my life. First,
we missed our flight; then we had to wait four
hours for our luggage. The food on the plane was
terrible, and there was no shower in the hotel.
2. What happened to your Well, my best friend and I went skiing over the
ankle? weekend. I wanted to try something exciting, so I
took the most difficult trail. I hit a bump and fell.
Then I slid 500 meters before I could stop.
3. What did you do last summer? We went scuba diving in Malaysia. It was my first
time, so I learned a lot. We took a boat out to a
tiny island, found the perfect spot, and swam for
hours among the fishes.
How's life?
What's happening?
30. Rejoinders
Rejoinders are quick responses to show that you are interested or paying attention.
(Oh) Really?
That's interesting.
Is that right?
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You did?
1. I just bought a new car.
He is?
2. Johnny is in the hospital.
You are?
3. I'm going to Hawaii.
Disagreeing
I disagree.
I don't think so.
(No.) That's not right.
Yes, but...
(I'm sorry, but) I don't agree.
When asking for details about a particular item you are considering buying, you can say
Could you give me some information about this computer?
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Can you give me more details about that CD player?
Could you tell me about this bookcase?
What can you tell me about these blenders?
Giving Permission
Sure.
Go ahead.
No problem.
Giving Advice
I think you should get a lawyer.
Maybe you should try someplace else.
Why don't you call the company?
If I were you, I would tell her.
36. Sequencing
First, First of all, To begin with,
Second, Then, Then,
Third, Next, Later,
Last, Finally, In the end,
Present Hypothetical
If I were rich, I would buy a bigger house.
If I had a bigger house, I would invite my friends over.
Past Hypothetical
If Jack had been there, he could have prevented the incident.
If I had seen that movie, I would have cried.
Formal Hypothetical
Should you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
Had I been there, I might have been able to help.
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38. Discussing Sensitive Topics
Bringing up a sensitive topic
Can I talk to you for a minute?
Can I ask you something?
Do you mind if I ask you something?
I need to talk to you for a minute.
I have to tell you something.
There's something I need to tell you.
There's something I think you should know.
We need to talk.
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Great. What time? Sorry. I'm busy this weekend.
Sounds like fun. I don't think I can.
All right. When and where? How about some other time?
Questions:
Is it . . . ?
What do you do with it?
What is it made of?
What is it used for?
What's the difference between A and B?
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Please ask Teresa to give me a call.
Could you ask Russell to be here at five?
Ask someone for some information (Yes or No)
Ask Paula if she is coming to the party.
Could you ask them if they did the homework?
Please ask her whether she finished the assignment.
Ask someone for some information (Open ended)
Ask Randy what he is doing.
Please ask her when she will be here.
Would you ask him what he wants?
Will you ask them how much it costs?
You have never been to Las Vegas. Have you? (Negative statement, positive tag)
The Rays are playing the Jays. Aren't they? (Positive statement, negative tag)
You went to the supermarket. Didn't you? (Positive statement, negative tag)
Zane doesn't live in Missouri. Does he? (Negative statement, positive tag)
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Ms. Zeller has a new car. Doesn't she? (Positive statement, negative tag)
In tag questions, the corresponding pronoun and the first verb of the corresponding yes/no question are
used. Also, notice that with positivestatements, negative tag questions are used and vice versa.
Common mistakes:
Note: When the subject is "I" and the statement is in present tense, aren't is commonly used for tag
questions.
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Could you elaborate?
Could you give (me) an example?
Can you illustrate that?
What evidence do you have?
Could you explain it in more detail?
Could you provide some details?
Exploring Options
Let's look at Option 1.
What (do you think) about Plan B?
How about the third alternative?
Let's consider Bob's proposal.
Moving on
Let's move on to Option 2.
What about Plan C?
Let's look at the fourth choice.
How about Mary's idea?
Should we move on to the next point?
Before we move on, we need to consider . . .
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45. Contrasting
On the other hand,
However,
Yes, but . . .
You may be right, but . . .
I may be wrong, but . . .
Correct me if I'm wrong, but . . .
On the contrary,
(Be careful with this one!)
It appears to be a direct negation of what was just stated,
but it can actually be an emphatic reaffirmation of one's own opinion.
For example: It's not hot. On the contrary, it's cold.
46. Clarifying
Clarifying your own ideas
In other words,
What I mean is . . .
What I'm trying to say is . . .
What I wanted to say was . . .
To clarify.
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What he's trying to say is…
If I understand you, (you're saying that… )
If I'm hearing you correctly,
So, you think (that)…
So, your idea is . . .
47. Interrupting
Interrupting politely
Excuse me,
Pardon me,
Sorry to interrupt,
May I interrupt (for a minute)?
Can I add something here?
I don't mean to intrude, but . . .
Could I inject something here?
Do you mind if I jump in here?
48. Interrupting
Asking for Instructions
How do you (do this)?
How do I . . . ?
What is the best way to . . . ?
How do I go about it?
What do you suggest?
How do you suggest I proceed?
What is the first step?
Giving Instructions
Sequencing
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First, (you) . . .
Then, (you) . . .
Next, (you) . . .
Lastly, (you) . . .
Starting out
Before you begin, (you should . . .)
The first thing you do is . . . .
I would start by . . .
The best place to begin is . . .
To begin with,
Continuing
After that,
The next step is to . . .
The next thing you do is . . .
Once you've done that, then . . .
When you finish that, then . . .
Finishing
The last step is . . .
The last thing you do is . . .
In the end,
When you've finished,
When you've completed all the steps,
49. Commenting
If you would like to make a comment or insert a remark in an ongoing conversation, it is polite
to acknowledge what someone has just said before stating your own ideas.
Some phrases
That's interesting. I think that...
Interesting point. I would add...
Hmmm. I hadn't thought of that before.
Questions can also be a useful way of bringing new ideas into a conversation:
What do you think about . . .
Have you considered . . .
What about . . .
Sometimes a more direct approach is appropriate:
Can I add something here?
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(Do you) mind if I interject something here?
50. Paraphrasing
Paraphrasing involves restating someone else's ideas in your own words.
There are several phrases that can be used to introduce paraphrasing:
So . . . (rephrase the other person's ideas)
In other words . . . (paraphrase)
I understand. (You're saying that . . .)
Oh. I see. (You want to say that . . . )
I get it. (You mean . . .)
So, what you mean is . . .
Let me see if I understand you correctly. . .
What I think you're saying is . . .
If I'm hearing you correctly . . .
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