Speaking V (Classifying)

Classifying

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There are five kinds of . . .
There are two types of . . .
There are three categories of . . .

We can divide (this) into three parts:

1)
2)
3)

This can be broken down into four sections.

They are:
A)
B)
C)
D)

 

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Speaking IV (Interrupting)

Interrupting

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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?

Getting back to the topic

Anyway,
Now, where was I?
Where were we?
What were you saying?
You were saying . . .
To get back to . . .

 

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Speaking III (Analyzing Problems)

Analyzing Problems

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Focusing on the main problem/issue

What is the main problem?
What is the real issue (here)?
(I think) the major problem is . . .
Our primary concern is . . .
The crux of the matter is . . .
(As I see it), the most important thing is . . .
The main problem we need to solve is . . .
We really need to take care of . . .
It all comes down to this:

Asking for input

What should we do about it?
What needs to be done?
What do you think we should do?
What are we going to do about it?
Do you have any suggestions?
Any ideas?

Making Recommendations

I recommend that . . .
I suggest that . . .
I would pke to propose that . . .
Why don't we . . .

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Speaking II (Giving Instructions)

Giving Instructions

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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

First, (you) . . .
Then, (you) . . .
Next, (you) . . .
Lastly, (you) . . .

Sequencing

Before you begin, (you should . . .)
The first thing you do is . . . .
I would start by . . .
The best place to begin is . . .
To begin with,

Starting out

After that,
The next step is to . . . The next thing you do is . . .
Once you've done that, then . . .
When you finish that, then . . .

Continuing

The last step is . . .
The last thing you do is . . .
In the end,
When you've finished,
When you've completed all the steps,

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Speaking I (Discussion Techniques)

Discussion Techniques

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Opening a discussion

To begin with,
We need to discuss . . .
determine
find out
Let's start by (V ing)
We'll start by (V ing)
The problem here is . . .
issue
question

The important thing (here) is . . .
The main thing we need to discuss is . . .
Let's look at . . .
It looks like . . .
It appears that . . .

Asking for input

What do you think?
How about you?
How do you feel about that?
Any ideas on that?

Responding

That sounds like a) good idea.
Sounds good.
The problem with that is . . .
That raises the issue of . . .
brings up

 

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Speaking III (Talking About Something)

Sometimes you may talk with other person about something like family, place, favourite thing etc. Some people think that talking about something is very difficult but actually it is not difficult. Learn how to talk about some topic is very important, Why ??? because if you use so many wrong words, the person that talks with you probably will not understand what you have said.
So, click the links below to to learn it :

Talking about family
Talking about here and now
Talking about favourite things
Talking past actions
Talking about life events

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Speaking II (Introducing People and Yourself)

Introducing someone or ourself is one of the materials for beginner learners. So, have you learned how to introduce yourself in English ?

If you have not, just click the links below :

Introducing People

Introducing Yourself

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