590. B. Ph LAB V 54. English Conversation

54.  English Conversation

Does it happen to you that sometimes you feel frustrated because you find yourself unable to express yourself clearly and yet when you hear native speakers, you feel that it is so simple and easy?  In this section, we will focus on learning idiomatic and everyday expressions to help us deal with daily conversational situations.  As each dialogue is accompanied with carefully designed exercises, follow the recommended steps and practice at your own pace. Now, surf into Everyday English in Conversation!!! Phrases for Conversation Speaking: ESLgold provides sample phrases for use in conversation.

Phrases for Conversation - Low Beginning

Greetings                                             Introducing self                             Introducing people Identifying people, things                                         Classroom questions                      Asking for information     

Giving information                              Simple sentences                             Simple questions    Numbers and counting                                              Talking about family                       Talking about favorite things

Talking about here and now                             Describing people                                     Telling time           

Talking about past actions                   Talking about the future                   Talking about life events Talking about feelings/health                           Expressing likes and dislikes             Simple shopping

Contractions                                        Short questions and answers          Closing a conversation

Expressing thanks                                Situation: At the store                    Describing a picture

Talking about occupations

Phrases for Conversation - High Beginning

Introducing others                                            Encouraging words

Buying and selling                                           American numbers and prices

Making suggestions                                          Making plans for the weekend

Asking for favors                                            Asking for repetition

Requesting                                                       Inviting

Offering                                                           Talking about abilities

Expressing possibility                                      Talking about locations

Asking for directions                                       Giving directions

Asking about place/location                             Talking about travel

Descriptions                                                     Like / would like / look like / be like

Comparing things                                             Questions and expressions with time

Count and non-count nouns in context            Using measure words

Telephone talk                                                 Narrating

Phrases for Conversation - Low Intermediate

Conversation starters                     Rejoinders                                     Giving opinions          

Agreeing/disagreeing                      Asking for details                          Asking permission

Asking for and Giving Advice       Sequencing                                    Speaking hypothetically Discussing Sensitive Topics                           Accepting and Refusing                 Expressions for Description

Indirect Requests                           Tag Questions

Phrases for Conversation - High Intermediate

Supporting opinions                       Exploring options              Contrasting                             

Classifying                                     Discussion techniques       Elaborating

Clarifying                                      Interrupting                        Giving instructions                  

Simple presentations                      Checking for Understanding                                             

Conceding to Make a Point            Analyzing Problems                                                                      

Phrases for Conversation - Advanced

Commenting                                                    Paraphrasing