conversational english (activity)
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ESL Instructional Material -Tips on improving conversational English -40 Practice QuestionsTRANSCRIPT
ConversingIn
English
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Conversation• Formal exchange of ideas• Interactive and
Spontaneous
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ConversingIn
English
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ConversingIn
English
Don’t dwell on grammar…Too much
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ConversingIn
English
Study phrase, not just word
meanings
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ConversingIn
English
Surround yourself with the language
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ConversingIn
English
Practice what you read and
hear.
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ConversingIn
English
Read the correct
material
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ORALEVALUATION
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ORALEVALUATION
1. Catch the ball2. Answer the question
3. Say “Number __, catch”4. Throw the ball
5. Read the question
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ORALEVALUATION
POINTS:5 points Fluency5 Points Relevance of Answer
Total: 10 points
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How do you relaxed when you are stressed?
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What life event is most stressful for you? Why?
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Who was your childhood superhero? Why did you admire
the hero?
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Who was your childhood literature
hero or heroine? Why did you admire
him/her?
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In what ways can it be fun to take risks?
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What can we learn about ourselves when we take risks in life?
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What do you think is the meaning of this
phrase:
Curiousity killed the cat
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Do you agree that it is better to be safe than
sorry? Why or why not?
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What is the last dream that you can remember?
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Have you ever felt déjà vu?
• If YES, what was it like?• If NO, explain why you
want or do not want to experience.
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Do you believe in dreams that can predict the future? Why or why
not?
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Have you ever had a dream about a famous person? What was it
like?
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Describe your dream house.
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Describe your dream guy/girl.
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Have you ever had a dream where you were
falling? What happened?
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What or who makes you daydream in school?
Why?
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Would you bring back the past if you can? Why
or why not?
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What do you do when your mother nags at
you?
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Can you work well under pressure? Why or why
not?
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Is stress a valid reason to treat someone unfairly? Explain.
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Do you get stressed easily? Why or why not?
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What calms you down when you are very
upset?
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Describe your favorite food.
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How do you imagine yourself ten years from
now?
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How do you define friendship?
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What is your greatest fear? why?
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If you can change anything about yourself, what would it be? Why?
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Would you like our country to have winter?
Explain.
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Would you like to live abroad? Why?
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What is your dream for our country?
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What do you know about our national hero?
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What can you offer to our country?
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Where would you like to travel? Why?
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If you were the president, how will you take care of the slum areas in the country?
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What will you first do if you had 100 billion
pesos? Why?
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Do you believe that it is important to have the latest gadget? Why?
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What is your most prized possession?
Explain.
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What is your most prized possession?
Explain.
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Name a famous person that you would like to
have for a husband/wife. Explain.
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Describe the person you love most. Do not name
the person, just describe.
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If you can have three wishes, what would they
be?
Wishing for another wish or wishes is not allowed.
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What is the best thing you have done this day
so far?
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