Talk about it.
Does your language have prefixes and suffixes?
Talk about how you make words negative, indicate ‘again’, or change the parts of speech.
What prefixes and suffixes can you see on signs in your workplace?
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? |