Author: alex stringer

Common expressions in conversation

actually | come to think of it | actually | come to think of it
anyway | in fact | anyway | in fact
do you know what I mean? | eventually | do you know what I mean? | eventually
basically | to be honest | basically | to be honest
in the end | | in the end |

Take it in turns to ask your partner questions from the list below.  When you are asking, find out as much information as possible by asking  follow-up questions. When you are answering, try to use your 'common expressions' card. 
Every time you use a common expressions card, you can lay it on the table.

Have you ever got lost when you were travelling abroad?

Have you ever stayed in a really bad hotel?

Have you ever complained about something and got a refund?

Have you ever had a frightening experience?

Have you ever had food poisoning?

Have you ever had a major communication problem when travelling?

Take it in turns to ask your partner questions from the list below. When you are asking, find out as much information as possible by asking  follow-up questions. When you are answering, try to use your 'common expressions' card. 
Every time you use a common expressions card, you can lay it on the table.

Have you ever witnessed an accident or crime?

Have you ever missed a plane or train?

Have you ever lost your wallet, passport or something else important?

Have you ever been robbed or ripped off when travelling?

Have you ever met someone really interesting when travelling?

Have you ever had a bad experience in a plane or ship?