In order to compose a dialogue in English on your own, you should first of all imagine its structure, draw some analogy with your everyday dialogue in your native language.
1) Any dialogue begins with a greeting. What it will be depends on who you are talking to. If this is an official or official (your boss, teacher, mayor of the city, just a stranger to you), then it is better to use a construction similar to the Russian “ Good afternoon / evening” - “ Good afternoon / evening” or neutral “ Hello" . If you are talking with a friend or other person close to you, you can use free and emotionally colored greetings, such as: "Hi!", "How do you do?", "Hey, What's up?".
(Note: in informal dialogues, the greeting phrase often includes questions such as: “what's new, how are you?” It will sound something like this: - Hi, what's going on? - Not much (or Thanks, I'm ok ).
2) The response replica is built in a similar way. We respond to a strict greeting with a polite and dry phrase “Hello, pleased to meet you.” (Hello, nice to see you)
(Note: if you already know the person, then add a title:
Mister + name (to a man) Missis (to a married woman)
Miss - (to a young girl)) We answer a friendly greeting in an unobtrusive way so that the dialogue looks as natural and relaxed as possible.
3) Now we define the purpose of our conversation. Let's look at examples:
A) invitation
- for friends: - How about the cinema? (How about a movie?) - What are your plans on Monday? Do you want to go to the cinema? (What are your plans for Monday? Do you want to go to the movies?) Pretty generic questions. The answer is also easy. –Sounds nice, let's go. (Sounds tempting, let's go) or Sorry, I'm busy on Monday. We will do it next time. (Sorry, I'm busy on Monday. Let's do it another time)
(Note: before questions or requests, you can add introductory sentence, for example: I know you like to watch movies. I'm sure (a), now something interesting is being shown in the cinema - I know, you like watching films. I'm sure there is something really interesting that is being shown in the cinema now)
- official
Would you like to + verb (Would you like to + verb)?
Would you mind … (Do you mind)?
B) Request
(Note: We actively use the word "please" ( please) and "sorry" ( excuse me, i'm sorry), regardless of the type of dialogue, this is a sign of your good upbringing).
-friendly: Can you bring this book for me, please? (Can you bring this book for me?)
-official: Could you help me, please? (Could you help me?)
Would you mind (verb +ing ) opening the window ? (Could you please open the window?)
Could I bother you to find me a book? (Sorry to bother you, could I ask you to find me a book?)
B) Request for information
-with friends:
Tell me about ... (tell me)
What do you thing about …? (what do you think about…)
-with officials
Could you tell me (could you tell)
What is your opinion on the problem of…? (What is your opinion on the problem?)
Question words for writing sentences in order to find out information about the object of interest: Where (where?) When (when?) How (how?) How long (how long) How many (how many (for countable)) How much (how much for uncountable, e.g. money , time ) Which (which from) What (what).
Do not forget to thank the interlocutor for the information received.
Thank you a lot (Thank you very much)
My gratitude (My gratitude)
If necessary, you can express your personal opinion using the phrases:
Pesonally, I believe (I believe)
From my standpoint (from my standpoint)
As for me (as for me)
4) Farewell
- Goodbye (goodbye, universal for both types of dialogue)
- It was great to meet you (it was great to meet you)
- All the best (all the best)
Friendly farewell:
- See you (see you)
- Bye (for now)
- So long (for now)
- Hope to hear from you soon (I hope to hear from you soon)
— Can I help you?
Yes, I need to go to Pushkinskaya Street.
— You have to go straight on Tverskaya Street to the monument to Pushkin.
Thank you.
- I can help you?
- Yes, I need to go to Pushkinskaya Street.
- You need to go straight along Tverskaya Street to the monument to Pushkin.
- Thanks.
It's always interesting to talk to good friend. Especially about food.
- Hello Mike. What have you been up to? (Hi Mike. What have you been up to?)
- Hello brian. Nothing much and what about you? (Hi Brian. Nothing, how about you?)
- I just returned from the shop. I have bought 3 kilos of salmon, 2 loafs of bread, a turkey, 5 kilos of oranges and cereals
- very good. And by the way what is your favorite food? (Very good. And by the way, what do you like to eat?)
- Oh you know, I like to eat, in general everything. But i really like potato salad, ice-cream and lasagna. And what about you? What do you like to eat? (Oh, you know, I like to eat basically everything. But my favorite things are potato salad, ice cream and lasagna. What about you? What do you like to eat?)
- Me? I love sausages and corndogs. And also pineapples and apples are my favorite fruits, definitely. (Me? I really like sausages and hot dogs. Also pineapples and apples are my favorite fruits.)
- And what are you going to cook on Thanksgiving? (What are you going to cook this Thanksgiving?)
- I am going to cook a turkey, as always. I will make a crab salad, salad with olives and mushrooms and mashed potatoes. (I'm going to cook the turkey as I usually do. I'll also make crab salad, olive and mushroom salad, and mashed potatoes.)
- Can I come? (Can I come over?)
- Of course (Of course).
You come to a restaurant and a waiter comes to you.
- Good day to you, sir. May I take your order? (Good afternoon sir. May I take your order?)
- Certainly. But at first I would like to hear today's special meals. (Of course, just to start, I would like to hear what special dishes you have)
- By all means. Today we have a tomato soup, spaghetti bolognaise and truffles. We also have a very exquisite wine of 1934th. (Of course. Today we serve tomato soup, spaghetti with cheese and a very fine 1934 wine)
- Oh, it sounds fantastic. I would have all of that and also a bloody beef. (Oh, that's great. I'll order all that and some more beef and blood)
- What an excellent choice, sir! I will bring you the order in 10 minutes
- What would you like to have for desert, sir. Apart from truffles. We have a great apple pie and chocolate cake. (And what would you like for dessert besides truffle. We have wonderful apple pie and chocolate cake)
- I would have a chocolate cake, please. And so you have a latte? (I'll probably order a chocolate cake, please. Do you have a latte?)
- Of course sir, but would you like a tea? We have an excellent jasmine tea with strawberry flavor
- I will take a tea. (Of course I'll order better tea)
The ability to conduct a conversation is a talent, and the ability to conduct a conversation in English is an even more unique and much needed talent. In this article, we will tell you how to greet the interlocutor and say goodbye to him, express agreement and disagreement in English, interrupt the interlocutor and deal with rudeness. We will also provide a list of recommended and forbidden topics for conversation.
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Greeting in English
Every conversation starts with a hello. We offer you two lists of expressions: formal and informal greetings in English. Use the former when communicating in a business environment or when meeting a person, the latter when talking with friends. In this case, you do not have to learn all the phrases in a row. To get started, you can learn just a couple of greetings, use them and gradually learn the rest.
Formal greetings in English are appropriate when you communicate with colleagues, business partners and people you meet for the first time. In the latter case, you will also need to find out the name of the person, in response to give your own and say that you are pleased to meet him. Here is a set of phrases for a formal greeting:
| Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| Hello! | Hello! |
| Good morning/afternoon/evening! | Good morning/day/evening! |
| I am glad to see you. / I am happy to see you. / I am pleased to see you. | I'm glad to see you. |
| good to see you again. / Nice to see you again. | Glad to see you again. |
| How have you been? | How are you? |
| You met a person for the first time | |
| What is your name? | What is your name? |
| My name is (name). Nice to meet you! | |
| My name is (name). It is a pleasure to meet you! | My name is (name). Nice to meet you! |
Possible responses to the greeting:
| Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| Fine thanks, and you? | Fine, thank you, and how are you? |
| Okay thanks, how are you? | |
| Very well, thanks. | Very good thanks. |
| Pretty good, thanks. | Pretty good, thanks. |
| How do you do? | - response to the greeting How do you do? (obsolete) |
How do you do? - obsolete greeting. It is sometimes used as a phrase "Nice to meet you" and is only used when seeing a person for the first time. The correct answer to How do you do? - this is How do you do ?, that is, you do not need to talk about your affairs.
If you don't hear the person say something to you, ask them to repeat it by saying Sorry?, Pardon? or Could you repeat, please?
Informal greetings in English that you can use when meeting with friends:
| Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| Hi! | Hello! |
| hello there! / Hey there! | Hello! |
| Look who's here! Long time no see! | Look who I see! Haven't seen you in years! (when you are happy to see someone you haven't seen for a long time) |
| Morning! | An informal alternative to good morning. |
| How's life? | What's up? |
| How are you? | How do you? |
| How are things? | How are you? |
| What's up? (Sup!) / How are you getting on? / How is it going? | How are you? |
| What's new? | What's new? |
| What have you been up to? | What have you been doing all this time? |
| Nice to see you! / Good to see you! | Good to see you! |
| Long time no see! / It's been a while! | Haven't seen you in years! / Long time no see! |
The response to an informal greeting might sound like this:
| Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| Great thanks! | Excellent thank you! |
| Fine thanks, and you? | Okay thanks, how about you? |
| Fine thanks, what about yourself? | Good, thanks. And how are you? |
| Not bad! | Not bad! |
| Can't complain. | Can't complain. (in a good way) |
| I am doing pretty well. | Everything is pretty good for me. |
| I have been better. | It's been better. |
| Nothing much. | Nothing special. |
How to start a conversation in English
After you have greeted the person, you need to somehow continue your conversation. If you are talking with a friend, then, of course, you will quickly find a topic for communication. However, if you just met a person at a party or at an official event, then you need to “break the ice”, that is, to establish contact between you and your new acquaintance. There is a good article on the blog of our teachers "Breaking the ice: how to start a conversation in English", read this material and use it in practice. In this article, we will give you a small selection of phrases that will help you start a conversation with your interlocutor.
If you are at a formal event, you can use the following conversational phrases in English to start a conversation:
| Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| I've heard so much about you. | I have heard a lot about you. |
| I've heard so much about you from Mr. Smith. | I have heard a lot about you from Mr. Smith. |
| How do you like the conference/workshop? | How do you like the conference/training? |
| Is it your first time at the conference/workshop? | Are you attending a conference/training for the first time? |
| So, you work in IT, right? | You work in IT, right? |
| Have you always been in IT? | Have you always worked in IT? |
| How long have you been a member of ABC organization? | How long have you been a member of the ABC organization? |
| How long have you been working for this firm? | How long have you been working for this firm? |
| I am from Moscow/Russia. And you? | I am from Moscow/Russia. And you? |
| How do you like it here? | Do you like it here? / What are your impressions? |
| How long have you been here? | How long have you been here? |
| How long have you been living here? | How long have you been living here? |
| This is my first visit to London. What do you recommend to visit while I am here? | This is my first visit to London. What would you recommend me to watch while I'm here? |
| This place is really nice. Do you come here a lot? | This place is really wonderful. Do you visit here often? |
Do you need to start a conversation in English in an informal setting? The following phrases will be appropriate at the party:
| Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| That is a lovely name. Are you named after someone? | This is a great name. Were you named after someone? |
| Who are you here with? | With whom did you come here? |
| How do you know Jane? | How do you know Jane? |
| So, you are friends with Jane, right? | You and Jane are friends, right? |
| I think we've met somewhere. | I think we have already met somewhere. |
| I love your hat/dress/blouse. It really suits you. | I love your hat/dress/blouse. She really suits you. |
| So, you like football. | So you love football. |
| Where will you spend Easter? | Where will you spend Easter? (any holiday) |
| The food looks great! Have you tried the cake/dessert/wine? | The food looks great! Have you tried cake/dessert/wine? |
| These decorations are wonderful. I love the flowers! | These decorations are wonderful. I love these flowers! |
How to express your opinion on any issue
So, your mission was crowned with success: you attracted the attention of the interlocutor and he answered the question. Now it is important to keep his attention and continue the conversation. Most likely, your new acquaintance will ask a similar question to yours or ask for an opinion on a topic. To answer him confidently, you need to know how to express your opinion in English. Of course, you can immediately express your point of view, but we suggest that you learn special phrases that will make your speech more beautiful and persuasive. You can use them in both formal and informal settings. At a formal event, try to formulate your thoughts more gently, with less emotionality than when communicating with friends.
| Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| In my mind... | In my opinion... |
| The way I see it... | From my point of view... |
| In my experience... | In my experience... |
| As far as I'm concerned... | As far as I understand... |
| To tell the truth... / Frankly speaking... | Honestly... |
| According to Mr. Smith... | Mr Smith says... |
| If you ask me... | Personally, I think... |
| Personally, I think... | Personally, I think... |
| Speaking for myself... | To my mind... |
| I'd say that... | I would say that... |
| I'd suggest that... | I would guess that... |
| I'd like to point out that... | I would like to mention that... |
| I believe that... | I believe that... / I believe that... |
| What I mean is... | I mean that... |
| To my mind... | In my opinion... |
| From my point of view... | From my point of view... |
| My opinion is that... | My opinion is that... |
| I hold the opinion that... | I am of the opinion that... |
| I guess that... | I think that... |
| It goes without saying that... | It goes without saying that... |
| It seems to me that... | I think that... |
If you are not completely sure of your words or want to more accurately present your point of view at an official event, then you can express your opinion in English using the following phrases:
How to maintain a dialogue: phrases of agreement and disagreement in English
So, you have successfully started a dialogue with your interlocutor, discussing a topic, exchanging opinions with him. To avoid awkward pauses, after the exchange of views, continue the discussion: express your agreement or disagreement with the point of view of the interlocutor.
First, let's look at how you can express consent in English. All of the phrases listed below are appropriate in both formal and informal settings. They are neutral, so if you are at a social event, just say them in a calm tone, and at a party with friends, you can say them more emotionally. Note that the pronoun you in English means both "you" and "you", so you can't go wrong using the above phrases in any setting.
| Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| I agree with you one hundred percent. | I agree with you/you one hundred percent. |
| I couldn't agree with you more. | I completely agree with you/you. |
| You're absolutely right. | You are absolutely right. |
| Absolutely. | Absolutely right. |
| Exactly. | Exactly. |
| No doubt about it. | Undoubtedly. |
| I suppose so. / I guess so. | I guess so. (there is a small amount of uncertainty) |
| I was just going to say that. | I was just about to say this. |
| That is exactly what I think. | This is exactly what I think about it. / I think so. |
| I agree with you entirely. / I totally agree with you. | I fully agree with you/you. |
| I am of the same opinion. | I am of the same opinion. |
And now here are some more emotional and informal phrases that are appropriate to use when communicating with friends:
| Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| Tell me about it! | Still would! / I don't know! |
| That is exactly how I feel. | This is exactly what I feel. |
| Quite so! | Quite right! / That's it! / Undoubtedly! |
| fair enough! | I agree! / All clear! / Fair! / Logical! |
With disagreement, things are somewhat more complicated. When you want to express disagreement in English, you need to be extremely polite so as not to offend a person, especially if you just met the interlocutor or are at an official event. We recommend using the following polite language to express disagreement:
| Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| I'm afraid I disagree. | I'm afraid I don't agree. |
| I beg to differ. | I beg to differ. |
| Not necessarily. | Not necessary. |
| No, I'm not so sure about that. | No, I'm not so sure about that. |
| That's not really how I see it, I'm afraid. | I'm afraid I see it a little differently. |
| I'm afraid I have to disagree. | I'm afraid I have to disagree. |
| No, I disagree. What about... | No I do not agree. How about... |
| On the contrary... | On the other hand... |
| I'm sorry to disagree with you but... | I'm sorry I don't agree with you, but... |
| Yes, but don't you think... | Yes, but don't you think... |
| The problem is that... | The problem is... |
| I doubt whether... | I doubt... |
| With all due respect... | With all due respect... |
| I am of a different opinion because... | I have a different opinion because... |
| On the whole I agree with you but... | In general, I agree with you, but... |
| Yes, OK, but perhaps... | Yes, fine, but maybe... |
| I see what you mean but have you thought about... | I understand what you mean, but you didn't think that... |
| I hear what you are saying but... | I hear what you're saying, but... |
| I accept what you are saying but... | I understand what you're saying, but... |
| I see your point but... | I understand what you mean, but... |
| I agree to some extent but... | To some extent I agree, but... |
| True enough but... | You are right, but... |
If you are talking to your old acquaintance, you can express a more severe disagreement with his opinion. However, in the midst of a dispute, we still recommend that you think about what is more expensive for you: a friend or truth. To soften the severity of the following phrases a little, you can start your speech with I am afraid ... (I'm afraid ...).
| Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| I can't agree. I really think... | I cannot agree. I really think... |
| no way. I completely disagree with you. | In no case. I absolutely disagree with you. |
| I can't share this view. | I cannot share your point of view. |
| I can't agree with this idea. | I cannot agree with this idea. |
| That's not always true. / That's not always the case. | This is not always true. |
| I don't think so. | I do not think so. |
| I have my own thoughts about that. | I have my own thoughts on this. |
| no way. | In no case. |
| I totally disagree. | I strongly disagree. |
| I'd say the exact opposite. | I would say exactly the opposite. |
How to politely interrupt someone
To interrupt the interlocutor so that he does not take offense at you is a whole skill. Of course, it is best not to interrupt the person who is talking to you, but to endure until the end of his speech and only then speak out. However, sometimes there are situations when you just need to urgently intervene in the conversation and stop it when you are at a formal event, or "insert your five cents" in a conversation with a friend. In this case, try to pause in your speech and say one of the following phrases. And to make it sound as polite as possible, don't forget to say Excuse me... first.
| Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| Can I add/say something here? | May I add something on this matter? |
| Is it ok if I jump in for a second? | May I insert a few words? |
| If I might add something... | If I may add something... |
| Can I throw my two cents in? | May I put in my five cents? |
| Sorry to interrupt, but... | Sorry to interrupt you, but... |
| Can I just mention something? | May I mention something? |
| Do you mind if I come here? | May I join the conversation? |
| Before you move on I'd like to say something. | Before you move on to the next topic, I would like to say something. |
| Excuse me for interrupting but... | Sorry to interrupt, but... |
| Excuse me for butting in but... | Sorry to interrupt, but... |
| Just a moment, I'd like to... | Wait a second, I'd like... |
| I apologize for interrupting... | I apologize for interrupting... |
We would like to focus on polite language, but sometimes it becomes necessary to abruptly interrupt the interlocutor. For example, if a person has touched on a topic that is painful for you or is trying to humiliate someone around you, you need to act more decisively. Use the following phrases only as a last resort, they are harsh and rude, after such a statement the interlocutor may be offended.
If you interrupted the person politely, expressed your opinion, then you need to give him the floor again. Use one of the following phrases:
Desirable and undesirable topics for conversation in English
So we gave you good phrases to help you start and maintain a conversation in English. It remains only to understand what to talk about: what topics of conversation are welcomed by English speakers, and which ones are best avoided.
- Events in the host city
Good topic for conversation recent events in the town. The only condition is that the events must be good, evoke positive emotions, for example: a city day, the opening of a new ice rink, etc. You should not discuss the news about a maniac or a recent accident, this is not pleasant for anyone.
- Funny case
Laughter brings people together, helps them loosen up and relax - exactly what you need when talking. Remember a funny incident from your life and tell it to your interlocutor, this will help you find general theme to talk and feel more free.
- Travels
Traveling and stories about distant (and not so) countries are liked by almost all people, so this is a fertile topic for conversation. Tell us about your trip or just ask the interlocutor if he likes to travel and where he has already been.
- Work
An ideal topic of conversation, especially if you are talking to a person at a formal event. At the same time, the rules of courtesy require that the conversation take place in in a positive way. That is, you may be interested in whether a person has been working in his industry and in a particular company for a long time, which attracts him to work. Avoid questions about salary and attitude to management, in this case it is inappropriate.
- Hobby
Well, who refuses to talk about their favorite activities?! Ask a person what he likes to do in free time how long he has been fond of his hobby, etc. Sometimes a real strong friendship begins with such an unobtrusive conversation.
- Music, books, movies
The simplest and most obvious thing is to start a conversation by finding out the musical and other tastes of the interlocutor. Try to discuss the latest in the world of music or cinema, as well as book bestsellers, this will help you quickly establish contact with the interlocutor.
- Holidays
Think about the next holiday and ask the person how they usually celebrate it, where they recommend you go and how to have fun.
- Food
A theme from the category of universal. If you are at a banquet, then it would be quite logical to say an unobtrusive phrase that the dishes are excellent, or to ask the interlocutor if he knows what those pretty canapes are made of.
- Weather
The topic is rather banal, but unobtrusive, it will come to the rescue if you do not know where to start a conversation in English.
- Sport
harmless and completely interesting topic especially if you are going to start a conversation with a man. However, keep in mind that you yourself must be interested in any kind of sport, otherwise you simply won’t be able to keep up the conversation on this topic.
- Entertainment establishments (local bars, cafes, clubs, etc.)
Ask your new friend which places to visit and which ones to stay away from. And if he himself recently arrived in the city, you can offer to go together to some interesting place.
Want to find more interesting topics for a conversation in English? We recommend that you take a look at the page, where you will find 250 interesting questions that will help you start a conversation.
Forbidden topics of conversation in English (and any other) language:
- Personal life. If you are not talking with an old friend, this topic is forbidden - you can inadvertently hurt the feelings of your interlocutor.
- Complaints about work, salary, boss and in general on any topic.
- Gossip.
- Discussing age, weight, or appearance.
- Criticism of someone or something.
- Bad habits.
- Indecent topics.
- Illness and death.
- Bad news (discussions of crime news, disasters, etc.).
- Religion.
- Politics.
- Finance.
- Specialized topics that are understandable and interesting only narrow circle persons.
What to do if you are being rude?
Unpleasant interlocutors from time to time come across to everyone. What to do if you are rude? If you respond to a person with similar insults, then you will drop yourself in the eyes of others, so we recommend that you do things differently. Sometimes it happens that a person “breaks down” on you, and then asks for forgiveness if you managed to cool his ardor. In any case, we advise you to adopt the following phrases that will help you decisively and at the same time politely deal with rudeness.
| Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| Whatever you say. | As you say. |
| Well, I think we've reached the end of this conversation. | Well, I think we're done. |
| You don't really expect me to answer that, do you? | You don't really expect me to answer this, do you? |
| Oh! Did you mean to be that rude? | Ouch! Did you intentionally/deliberately rude me? |
| I think that was a bit rude. | I think it was a little rough. |
| You just offended me. | You hurted me. |
| I'm sure you didn't mean to be rude, but that's how you sounded. | I'm sure you didn't mean to be rude, but that's how it sounded. |
| I don't really know how to answer that. | I don't even know what to answer you. |
| I feel hurt by what you are saying. | It hurts me to hear what you say. |
These are the phrases you can answer the rude. We do not recommend engaging in a skirmish with him: you should not waste time and nerves on such people, especially since you can almost forget English from stress and still do not give weighty arguments, so your words will not be convincing.
How to say goodbye in English
After the conversation, you need to say goodbye to your interlocutor. Of course, a standard Goodbye will do just about anything. However, you can say goodbye more interestingly. We offer you a list of farewell phrases in English:
| Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| Have a good/nice day. | Have a good day. |
| I look forward to our next meeting. | I am looking forward to our next meeting. |
| I've got to go. | I have to go. (when you are in the company of people and you have to say goodbye to everyone) |
| It was nice to see you again. / It was nice seeing you. | It was nice to see you again. |
You can use the previous phrases in both formal and informal settings. And for communication with close friends, we will present you a few more slang phrases farewell in english:
| Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| Catch you later. | See you later. |
| I am off. | I went. |
| see you later. | See you later. |
| See you soon. | See you soon. |
| take care. | Bye! / Come on! / Be healthy! |
| Talk to you soon. | See you! / Let's call! |
| See you next time. | See you! |
| Bye. | Bye. |
Now you know how to conduct a conversation in English at a formal event and among friends. We highly recommend that you learn the presented phrases by heart, because they will be useful to you more than once in communication. And if it’s difficult for you to speak English with a stranger, we invite you to our school on. Our amazing teachers will help you overcome the language barrier. We wish you only pleasant conversations and interesting interlocutors!
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Hello my dears.
Let's start today with a question for you. How can you start developing your child's conversational language?
But it's true! After all, at the beginning of his journey vocabulary for free talk your baby is at the lowest level - if not to say that he is not at all. And it’s not always possible to talk “not freely” either. So what's the way out? And the way out is this: dialogues for children in English.
Surprisingly, this technique has found a response in the hearts of both many children and their parents. The secret here is simple: you can read or listen to simple dialogues - at first I would even advise mini-dialogues - to understand them individual words and phrases and recite them. Read them with translation, listen to them in audio and learn.
Today I will give you some various options, on the various themes and varying complexity.
Speech practice for preschool age distinguished by its simplicity and theme. It is easiest for such small children to remember what surrounds them: colors, animals, family, etc. Let's start with the "Greeting" and "Introduction" dialogs. For example:
-Hi.(Hello/Good morning/Good afternoon/Good evening)
-Hi.
-What is your name?
-My name is Maria. And yours?
-My name is Diana.
-Hi . (Hello / Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening)
-Hello.
-What is your name?
-My name is Maria. And you?
- My name is Diana.
This is the easiest option to start with. You can develop the conversation further, for example, like this:
-How old are you?
-I am five years old. And how old are you?
-I am six years old.
-How old are you?
-I am five years old. And how old are you?
-I am six years.
-Do you speak English?
-Yes, I do. Do you speak English?
- Yes, I do.
-Do you speak English?
-Yes. BUT do you speak English?
- Yes.
You can also use this extension:
-Where are you from?
-I am from Moscow. And you?
-I am from London.
-Where are you from?
-I am from Moscow. And you?
-I'm from London.
This is the most elementary thing that you can do with your baby today.
And here are the options, for example, for grade 2 on the topic of family:
-How many family members do you have?
-I have 4 family members. A mother, a father, me and my older sister. And you?
-I have a father, a mother. I do not have any sisters or brothers.
-This is my mother Tanya and this is my father Vadim. My sister is Olya. She goes to school already.
-My mother's name is Alina, my father's name is Nikita.
-How many family members do you have?
-It's four of us . Mom, dad, me and my older sister. And how many of you?
-I have a mom and a dad. I don't have any sisters or brothers.
- This is my mother Tanya and this is my father Vadim. My sister Olya. She already goes to school.
My mother's name is Alina, my father's name is Nikita.
For grade 3 students, you can combine dialogue and game " I can see something blue…". For example:
-I can see something red...
-It's an apple. It's a towel. It's a shoe.
-I can see something green...
-It's a flower. It's a coat.
-I can see something yellow...
-It's a ball.
-I can see something red...
-This Apple. This is a towel. This is a boot.
-I can see something green...
-This is a flower . This is a coat.
-I can see something yellow...
- It's a ball.
Talking about animals will help you quickly learn the right vocabulary.
-Do you have a pet?
-Yes, I have a rat. His name is Bonnie. Do you have a pet?
-I already have two dogs and a fish.
-What are their names?
-My dogs" names are Dilly and Tisha, and my fish is called Loopy.
-Do you have a pet?
-I have a rat. His name is Bonnie. Do you have a pet?
-I already have two dogs and a fish.
-What are their names?
My dogs' names are Dilly and Tisha, and my fish's name is Loopy.
A good variant of the theme is a hobby. For example:
-Do you like football?
-Yes, I do. My favorite football team is Barcelona. And you?
-I do not. I like basketball and tennis. What about reading?
-I like reading. I read several books per week. And do you like reading?
-I do not. I like watching films. My favorite films are "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars".
-Do you like football?
-Yes. My darling football team
Barcelona. And you?
-I don't. I love basketball and tennis. How about reading?
-I like to read. I read several books a week. Do you like to read?
-Me not. I love watching movies . My favorite movies are Harry Potter and Star Wars.
In addition to the previous one, you can add the following:
-How did you spend your summer?
- We went to the sea. The town was beautiful and the sea was very warm. And you?
-I was in the village with my grandparents. We played football with my brother and swam in the lake.
-How did you spend your summer?
- We went to the sea. The city is beautiful and the sea is very warm. And you?
-I was in the village grandma and grandpa. We played football with my brother and swam in the lake.
For grade 5 students who already have a good lexical base, you can connect all these dialogues, and reveal all these topics one by one: greet, acquaintance, family, animals, hobbies, etc.
The last thing I want to say, my dears, is that with the help of such mini-talks, your little ones can quickly learn new words, as well as get rid of the fear of talking. I can give you some advice:
- don't try right away embrace something big and complex Take small steps towards your big goal.
- be sure that your child is familiar with all the words when you say something. Words learned by heart, the meaning of which remains unknown, will do absolutely no good..
- combine the use of this method with some kind of game so that the baby naturally memorized vocabulary.
I recommend that all children and their parents take this course from Lingualeo « For the little ones» . This online course - in a playful and very enjoyable way - will captivate your child and make him ask you “I want to play English again”. My daughter still likes it)), although we bought it a decent time ago.
That's all, my dears. I hope that these materials will help you in learning the language. Moreover, you can get even more materials by subscribing to my blog mailing list. Improve your English with my help every day.
Skill free colloquial speech at the beginning of learning any language, it seems, if not unattainable, then definitely requiring a lot of effort, which often scares off novice polyglots who are not used to hearing their own voice speaking in another language. However, you need to speak English, and at the same time - from the very beginning of the study, and this section will help you get an easy start. Video files with text and audio tracks will help you not only remember how individual phrases are built, but also how they are pronounced.
Dialogues in English are presented in different thematic aspects: in this section there are both elementary questions that students answer at the very beginning of learning the language, and individual situations that will be useful in cases where you are learning a language solely for travel. You can act out the presented situations both alone and in pairs.
Simple dialogues for dating
Everyone who attended English classes at school knows where to start learning it: just with an acquaintance. This is done not only because the teacher needs to get to know the students as soon as possible, but also because information about oneself rarely affects lexical blocks unknown to the beginner. Of course, the need full view in the case of communication with a native speaker, it may not appear, however, you will already be able to briefly tell about yourself, listing the most important points his biography.
For those who study English on their own, it will be very useful, for example, the dialogue? - the interlocutors meet for the first time, ask each other for names. Of course, speech is slowed down and made as clear as possible (it will probably be more difficult in spoken English), but a beginner can already listen to how to get to know each other and repeat after the video participants.
Other, no less important question – ? – obligatory part any acquaintance, especially abroad. Of course, as long as you can't launch into detailed description cultural aspects and traditions of your country, but you can learn how to clarify the nationality of your interlocutor and even the homeland of his accent!
And, of course, how, without observing the rules of politeness - a question, in the life of your interlocutor and his close people? Study these dialogues and you will not notice how your confidence in your own knowledge of a foreign language will increase greatly!
Dialogues for individual situations
By stepping outside the classroom (and comfort zone), you can imagine yourself in a more problematic environment than getting to know one person for later communication. Even if you are still at the Beginner level, you may find yourself in a situation where you will need to ask questions, for example: or about the building you need (anything can be put in the place of the “Holiday Inn”: train station, shopping center, hotel). By the way, these dialogues can be modified by adding prepositions of place and direction already known to you: using them regularly will help you remember them faster!
Perhaps the most common question for tourists abroad who are desperately looking for someone to ask for advice is: When this question is asked, it can be said that communication has begun, as the speakers have established the language of conversation.
Of course, when you find yourself in a situation that requires language proficiency in sufficient level to exchange information (as a rule, this applies to those moments when you come abroad to a restaurant or even a simple store), you have to use not only the passive use of the language through speech patterns, but also the active one - you have to listen to the interlocutor and understand his answer. However, there are two very important points at work here:
- pre-designed dialogues in English allow us to assume, at least in theory, that they can answer you, and you will be less afraid if you at least roughly understand how to behave;
- it is much easier to start a conversation with a few phrases in reserve, albeit memorized, but absolutely correct both in a grammatical and lexical sense.
There are also good news: if your interlocutor sees that you have problems with the language, he may begin to take care of himself and use simpler vocabulary, or even sign language. In a word, communication will still take place, even if you fail to understand what exactly they answered you.
Of course, in order to consolidate the material, you need to repeat it not once, but several times, but it’s still not worth sitting over one dialogue endlessly. Over time, you can even think about compiling your own dialogues - let the form remain the same, but the content changes somewhat. This will help you consolidate what you have learned grammatical constructions and get on the path to self-compilation colloquial phrases in a foreign language.
