EXPRESSION CONVERSATION

1.      Sequencing

First, Second, Third, Last,

First of all, Then, Next, Finally,

To begin with, Then, Later, In the end,

2.      Simple presentations

introductions

-          Good morning…

-          Good afternoon…

-          Good evening…

-          I’m happy to be here…

-          I’m glad the have this to opportunity too.

-          Today I’d like to talk to about…

-          My topic today is…

-          The focus of remarks is…

-          I’d like to share some taught  an..

-          Main points…

-          Let me start by…

-           First, let me tell you about…

-          I’d divided my topic into the report, there are…

-          Giving example…

-          For example…

-          For instins …

-          Let me illustrat..

-          To illustrat…

-          In conclusion…

-          To conclude…

-          To summarize …

3.      Simple Sentences

1.      I work in a post office.

Are you a letter carrier?
No, I'm a postal clerk.

2.      Greg works in a bank.

Is he a teller?

Yes, he is.

3.      They live in Washington.

Are they senators?

No, they aren’t

4.      I eat breakfast at 8:00 a.m.

What do you eat?

I eat eggs, bacon, and toast.

5.      She goes to work at 9:00 a.m.

Where does she work?

In the cafeteria.

6.      Eddy plays basketball every Friday.

Where does he play?

At the gym.

7.      Penny starts class at 10:00.

When does she finish?

At 11:00.

8.      I don't drink beer.

Why not?

I don't like it.

4.      Simple Shopping

1.      Where are the pencils?

They’re on the second shelf.

Okay, thanks.

2.      How much is this mirror?

It’s $19.95.

Okay. I’ll take it.

3.      How much does this cost?

That one is $5.00.

How about this one?

4.      How much are these?

They’re $4.00 each.

That’s too expensive.

5.      Do you have any t-shirts?

What size? Medium or Large?

Large.

6.      That comes to $26.59.

Here’s $30.00.

Your change is $3.41

7.      That will be $17.48.

Here’s $17.50. Keep the change.

Thanks.

5.      Speaking Hypothetically

What would you do if . . .

Suppose . . .

Imagine . . .

* Present Hypothetical

If I were rich, I would buy a bigger house.

If I had a bigger house, I would invite my friends over.

* Past Hypothetical

If Jack had been there, he could have prevented the incident.

If I had seen that movie, I would have cried.

* Formal Hypothetical

Should you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

Had I been there, I might have been able to help.