Talk about it
How do you talk about what’s happening now in your language?
Is it different from the way you talk about what’s generally true, a routine, or a habit?
English uses auxiliary verbs (be, have, do) in some tenses. For example, we say, I am learning to drive; She has been learning for six months; Do you have a minute? Is it the same/similar in your language(s)?
The present progressive in English is made up of two verbs: the auxiliary verb ‘to be’ + Main verb+ing. Do you have a tense like that in your language?
Here are some expressions you can use:
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Giving your opinion |
So I think… It seems to me… In my experience/country/family… |
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Checking |
Do you mean….? Are you asking…? Are you talking about…? |
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Thinking time |
Hmmmmm… Let me think (about that). I’m not really sure… I haven’t really thought about that before. |
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Complimenting |
That’s a good question. Good point. |
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Choosing not to answer |
Hmm, that’s a little personal. I’d rather not talk about that. |
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Involving other people |
What do you think? How about you? |