Basics of Spoken English for beginners GREETING Saying Goodbye Introducing ABILITY Permission Favourite Things TAKING ABOUT TIME OFFERS Shocks & Disbelief Expressing Indifference Preferences Invitation Expressing obligation Asking/Giving advice Expressing Your Opinion Request Expressing lack of understanding Asking for clarification
Making Offers “Can I help you?” “Shall I open the window for you?” “Would you like another cup of coffee?” “Would you like me to clean the board?” “How about a juice? “ “Would you like some tea ?” “Would you like to drink some coffee? Accepting Yes, please. I’d like to. That would be
How to tell the time in English? There are two common ways of telling the time in English. For 2:40 you can use one of these two ways. Digital: the easier way – “Two forty ” Classical: you say the minutes first then the hour – “twenty to three” Asking about the time: What time
Talking about favourite things Asking about favourite What’s your favourite sport? What sport do you like most? Who’s your favourite football player? Responding: My favourite sport is football. I like football a lot. I like football most. My favourite football player is Ronaldo.
Asking for Permission: Can I go out, please? May I open the window, please? Please, can I have a look at your photo album? Please, may I taste that hot spicy couscous dish? Do you mind if I smoke? Would you mind if I asked you something? Is it okay if I sit here? Would
How to express ability I can’t help you. I am busy. I’m unable to help you. When I was young I was able to earn my living pretty well; I could work hard. Now I can’t. I’m too old. I can stand on my head for five minutes. Can you speak Arabic? Yes, I can.
Introducing yourself: My name is … I’m… Nice to meet you; I’m … Pleased to meet you; I’m … Let me introduce myself; I’m … I’d like to introduce myself; I’m … Introducing others: Jack, please meet Nicolas. Jack, have you met Nicolas? I’d like you to meet Liza. I’d like to introduce you to
Leaving and saying goodbye All right, everyone, it’s time to head off. Anyway, guys, I’m going to make a move. Ok, everyone, it’s time to leave you. See you later / tomorrow / soon. Talk to you later! If you want to say goodbye in a hurry I’m so sorry, I’ve got to rush off
There are different ways to greet people: “How do you do?” or “Pleased to meet you.” “How do you do?” isn’t really a question, it just means “Hello”. Greeting Hi, hello. How are you? How are you doing? How do you do? Responding to greeting Hi, hello. I’m fine thank you (thanks)/Okay! Thank you (thanks)/Not