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Auxiliary verbs - sounding interested

 
 

General usage
We can use a short question with an auxiliary to show interest in what another person is saying and encourage them to tell us more. The function of this language is similar to expressions such as Really? and Oh yes?...Read more

 
 
 
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Converstation starters
 
Twenty seven commonplace statements (We had a great weekend. My feet are killing me. etc.) to cue responses - Did you? etc + ways of continuing a conversation.
 
 
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Oral practice - auxiliaries for expressing interest
 
Students compete sentences about themselves and then tell partners. Partners respond with short question using an auxiliary to show interst and then continue the conversation with a follow-up question or comment
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
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