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Drs. Suhanto Kastaredja, M.Pd

English Instructor

University of Maarif Hasyim Latief

Sidoarjo East Java
Speaking: ESLgold provides sample phrases for use in conversation.
See Speaking Situations for conversation practice.

Phrases for Conversation - Low Beginning

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Greetings

Telling time

Introducing self

Talking about past actions

Introducing people

Talking about the future

Identifying people, things

Talking about life events

Classroom questions

Talking about
feelings/health

Asking for information

Giving information

Expressing likes and

dislikes

Simple sentences

Simple shopping

Simple questions

Contractions

Numbers and counting

Short questions and

answers

Talking about family

Closing a conversation

Talking about favorite things

Expressing thanks

Talking about here and now

Situation: At the store

Describing people

Describing a picture

Talking about occupations

Phrases for Conversation - High Beginning

Introducing others

Talking about locations

Encouraging words

Asking for directions

Buying and selling

Giving directions

American numbers and prices

Asking about place/location

Making suggestions

Talking about travel

Making plans for the weekend

Descriptions

Asking for favors

Like / would like / look like / be like

Asking for repetition

Comparing things

Requesting

Questions and expressions with time

Inviting

Count and non-count nouns in context

Offering

Using measure words

Talking about abilities

Telephone talk

Expressing possibility

Narrating

Phrases for Conversation - Low Intermediate

Conversation starters

Sequencing

Rejoinders

Speaking hypothetically

Giving opinions

Discussing Sensitive Topics

Agreeing/disagreeing

Accepting and Refusing

Asking for details

Expressions for Description

Asking permission

Indirect Requests

Asking for and Giving Advice

Tag Questions

Phrases for Conversation - High Intermediate

Supporting opinions

Interrupting

Exploring options

Giving instructions

Contrasting

Simple presentations

Classifying

Checking for Understanding

Discussion techniques

Conceding to Make a Point

Elaborating

Analyzing Problems

Clarifying

Phrases for Conversation - Advanced

Commenting

Paraphrasing