Now work with another student. Take turns to ask the questions then expand on the answer.
in Ex. 2. Answer with short answers and
Expandmg = grving details on/further expianation of a short answer hampte
Speaker A: Whatdoyoudointheevenings?
SpeakerB: It depends (short answer). During the wek, I/ust go home and reku... I watch JVor read, but at
weekendsrmnevercn...lgotodubsortofriends'houses (expansion)
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Work with another student. Practise exchanges, as in the above example, with these short answers. Think of appropriate questions and how to expand on these answers.
Only at weekends. |
Nonę at all. |
Wher*ver 1 can. |
I do actually, |
A few times. |
It depends. |
Interaction Strategies
Match the language to one of the interaction strategies.
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Do you mean now or in the past7 If s a bit like
Could you repeat the question, please7 Sorry, l'm not surę what you mean If s no, sony it'$
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Interaction Strategies
A Explaimng yourself B Correcting yourself C Asking for repetition D Asking for explanation
Work with another student. Think of three questions to ask your partner about his/her home town. Practise the strategies (A-D) above.
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