COMIC PRESENTATION

nº1

$12

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Some Must Haves for your...

speaking

exam

some phrases which you should use

Part one

- getting to know each other -

INDEX

Introducing yourself

Describing pictures

Additional question

General discussion

How about you?

Do you also have any pets?

And you?

I am also interested in your home town. Can you tell me where you are from?

Let's talk about your spare time. Do you have any hobbies?

How to ask your partner

Oh, really? That sounds interesting!

What a coincidence. I also have a dog.

That's amazing. Tell me more about it!

Wow, I am jealous. That's really cool, isn't it?

You attend the akr? I wonder if you like your teachers. Do you?

Cool, you have a dog. I have always wanted a puppy!

How to react to your partner's statements

Uhm... That's difficult. Let me think about it...

Well... That's a tough call, but I think...

Phew, hang on, I have to think before I answer...

I don't really know what you mean. Do you want to know what I do when I am not in school?

I am a little surprised by your question. Can you repeat it, please?

Wow, ok. I have never thought about that, but I think...

What to say if you need time to think - gap fillers

Passive voice"I used to ride my bike to school but it was stolen."reported speech "Dogs are great. My mom said that they were too expensive though." relative clauses I also have a brother who really likes dogs, too. question tags Dogs are really cute, aren't they? present perfect I am a vegetarian. I haven't eaten meat for years. past perfect Before they came to Haßfurt my parents had lived in Schweinfurt.

Grammar stuff for part i

Part 2

- describing pictures -

Part II: Describing pictures

• I can hardly identify it but I think there is a tree in the upper left corner.

• Let me see.... is there anything else worth mentioning?!?! Ah right. There is......
• And now let me tell you more about the people that I can see in the picture.
• greyish, greenish, blueish... = gräulich, grünlich....
• striped (gestreift), checked (kariert) --> red checked = rot kariert
• talk about the people's origins: Asian, African-American, European etc.

TEAM

Additional question part ii

"Ok, so what do you think about it? Are strawberries good for your health?" (You repeat the topic first!!!!)

"Well, there are two sides to every questions, you know. First of all I think..."

Once you started the discussion you go on using the phrases you (hopefully) learnt for part III!

Part 3

- general discussion -

VERSUS

Pro

Con

A positive aspect is....The good thing about it is.... Let's talk about the positive side first.

There's a downside to it, too.Have you thought about negative effects, too?

+ info

"I like what you said"

- I (totally) agree with you. - You are (absolutely) right. - I like your idea. - That's a good point. - I have never thought about that, but you are right! - Right, I think that's worth a thought.

"I think you are wrong"

- Do you really think this is a good idea? - I think you are wrong. - You might be right, but I also think that... - I don't like your opinion. - Well, I'm not sure if you are right. - Really? I don't like that too much. - I disagree with you. - I don't see your point here. - Are you sure? I think there must be better ideas!

"How About...?"

- Have you ever thought about....?- I'm not sure about this, but I think...- What do you think about...? - Another possibility is... - I have an idea! How about...? - Would it be a solution if we....? - Another idea would be.... - What's your opinion on...? - Shouldn't we think about.... , too? I think it's worth a thought. - I would also be possible to....... - I also think...

THE END?

THANKS!