Speaking


V. L.
This flashcard set helps primary school students improve their English speaking skills. The vocabulary flashcards focus on expressions for thinking time, agreeing/disagreeing, and initiating conversations, with examples like "Well, let me think about it..." or "I entirely agree." The platform supports backward learning from the target language to the source language, making it versatile for different learning styles. Ideal for young learners building confidence in communication, these cards help students practice natural-sounding responses and clear expression, essential for early language development.
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Sprache
Englisch
Kategorie
Englisch
Stufe
Grundschule
Erstellt / Aktualisiert
22.05.2016 / 12.08.2016

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used to involve your partner

Wouldn't you agree?

used to interupt the partner

Sorry, can I just make a point...

used to add sth.

Anyhow, they're....

used to reach a conclusion

let's go for ...

I had a break and now I brush up my Enlish


 

I rarely have time to pick up a book or to paint the town red

I do pilates on a regular basis that allow me to keep fit and to unwind after a busy day 

in my free time I like to do up my house or the garden

it seems to me that

they might/could have been waiting for a long time because they look really tired
 

whereas/while in this picture they seem to be talking intensively because the might have an important business appointment

Ok, so.. it might be in a lecture at a university

I wonder if they may have/are.....

Perhaps the woman...

Part 2:

1. 10 sec. Ok, so in the first photo we can see... whereas in the second photo the are....

Both pictures show ...

Neither of these...

On of these... while the other

This one .. but on the ther hand that one...

Part 2:

2. 40 sec. answer the questions!

they might - be + verb -ing

they might - have + p.p.

It's hard to say, but I think...

It looks like a ...

I don't think it ... because...

Part 1:

Where are you from?

I live in Switzerland in a peaceful calm village called Wald near Zurich.

What do you do here?

I've been working as a PA for a company that produces foam.

How long have you been studing English?

I started 15 years ago than I had a break and restarted 5 years ago to brush um my English.

What do you enjoy most about learning English?

Well.... the fact hat you have the chance to communicate with other people all around the world and also that you have better job prospective when you speak English.

Part 3:

While it's not my opinion, I can understand ....

-> kindly disagreeing (show understanding of the opposing argument)

Yea.. good point and not only that but...

well, according to scientists....

Although having said that... 

-> changing topic making a concession (to concede = eingestehen)

It's a worse punishment than being killed.

It could be that a woman enjoys staying at home.

Expressing partial or complete disagreemnt:

I can't help thinking that..

I take you point , but....

Isn't it more a matter of ...?

That's all very well, but ...

I don't think I would go along with that.

I Think that might be a bit difficult if...

Yes, but don't you think

Expressing agreement:

I entierly agree.

That's a good point

That's a very good idea / What a good idea!

I'm sure you're right

That's a good point.

I couldn't agree more

I don't think I would go along with that

Asking for someone's opinion:

Wouldn't you say so?

You wouldn't disagree with that, would you?

Developing an idea someone has mentioned:

It's interesting you should say that because...

What you are saying reminds me of ....

Yes, but we shouldn't forget about

Initiating / focusing on the task:

So we have to ...

Let's talk about .. first, shall we?

Expressing opinions/views/ideas:

What do you think about...

From what I know...

As far as I'm concerned

In general, ..

Personally speaking...

Don't you think...

Part 4:

Personally speaking...

I've never thought about it, but I suppose...

If I had to choose one it would be ....

It's very difficult to say, but I think...

I'm not sure..

Probably...

Expression to have time to think about the question:

Well, let me think about it...

Mmmh, how I can explain what I mean..

 

Well, I must admit I haven't thought about it before.

Wait a minute, what is this called?

It's on the tip of my tongue...

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