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
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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