Thursday, September 1, 2011

Conversation Drills

FE: I'm having a lot of trouble with spoken English

Vic: In what way?

Fe: In many ways. It's so hard to remember the rules and because I'm not always sure of myself, I don't talk much. And when I talk, I hesitate with certain words and sounds.

Vic: I think I know what's the cause of all this.

Fe: You do? Please tell me. Really, I'd appreciate it very much if you will.

Vic: Well, I think you're putting all the emphasis on the wrong thing.

Fe: What thing?

Vic: Those rules.

Fe: Aren't you supposed to learn them well so you'll know how to say things and how not to say things?

Vic: You have a point there, but you have to speak in order to learn to speak. You have to learn the habit of using the language in real life.

Fe: I think I see what you mean.

Phrases/Expressions to Learn:

Aren't you supposed to...
You have a point there.
I see what you mean.
I have a lot of trouble with...

Source:
Oral Communication for College Students by Rafaela H. Diaz

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