Structures and Expressions in English

Conversations books should be about talking. Most conversation classes utilize role play situations that students can act to practice using the language of the lesson presented. Many lessons are situational- that is language and expressions that are used in given situations, such as language used at a restaurants or at a hotel. Other lessons are function based- that is using grammar structures and expressions for the different functions that the language is used for, such as describing things or extending invitations.

For beginning and intermediate students learning commonly used expressions and grammar structures they can enhance their language ability rapidly. Many of the expressions used are appropriate to any number of communication needs and can easily be transferred and applied to fit the needs of the these differing circumstances.

What are structures and expressions?

Structures are basic sentence patterns that are used when forming sentences. Many sentences, about any number of topics, can be formed by using basic structures. Look at these two structure.

Question: What kind of ________ do you like?

Answer: I like ___________________.

Once a student learns this structure they can talk about any number of topics simply by filling in the blanks with the topic of their choice. They can ask and talk about music, movies, politics, weather, food, etc.

Expressions are just commonly used sentences or phrases that are used when communicating with others. People, even native speakers, do make form brand new sentences when they speak, they just use the multitude of expressions already available. Expressions, like structures, can be modified very simply by changing a couple of words in the sentences to ask or talk about a large number of topics. In addition, there are any number of expressions that can be used in ask or talk about the same thing.

Question: What do you think of ____________?

What is your opinion of ___________?

How do you like_________________?

Answer: I think___________________?

My opinion is _____________?

I like (don't like) ___________?

Why are structures and expressions important?

Because they allow students to learn usable English that can be applied immediately when interacting with others. Initially they can memorize the basic structures and use them to communicate. By adding these basic expressions and structures their of repertoire of usable language can be increased quickly and easily. As their vocabulary and knowledge of how to change and modify the structures and expressions improve they will find that they can communicated with just about anyone on any topic.

What structures and expressions are included?

for greetings

for introductions

for well being

for farewells

for preferences

for invitations

for opinions

for agreeing/disagreeing

for schedules

for indicating surprise

for indicating forgetfulness

for indicating obligations

for help and advice

for lending and borrowing

for comparisons

for describing people

for describing personalities

for compliments

for indicating anger

for descriptions of things

for forgiveness

for instructions

for repeats

for interrupting

for directions

for on the telephone

for restaurants

for shopping

for grocery shopping

for a doctor’s

for a pharmacy

for a bank

for a hotel

for a travel agency

for needs and requirements

for suggestions

for Wh Questions

for can and do questions,

for to be Questions

Most verbal interactions begin with questions. Think about it, most people don't just start rattling on without a reason. They are responding to questions. Structures and Expressions in English has hundreds of questions that the students can ask each other to practice using the language. The discussion topic section of each lesson contain questions relevant to the item under review.

In the three lessons on asking questions, the questions are designed to allow the student to change the words in each question to form another question that interests them. This allows for an unlimited opportunity for students to experiment, to try new and different things, and to learn by making mistakes.

Why is this a good buy?

Sure, there are a lot of sites on the Internet that have activities for English classes and countless books in bookstores. But Structures and Expressions in English specifically focuses on paired group work that maximizes student interaction. Each lesson consists of:

expressions and structures for the items listed above
a model dialogue that students can follow for having similar conversations
a discussion topic related to the structure or expression under review
role play situations that provide additional practice
some lessons have a game or other activity for additional; practice.

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