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Yes and No Questions Are you happy today? Did you have fun at the party. No, I didn't. Will you come to class tomorrow? Information Questions Information questions are asked with the question words what, where, when, how, why, and which.
These questions require longer answers to provide the specific information requested.Notice that each of these questions are answered with the positive or negative form of the helping verb. Where are you from? I'm from Seattle. What did you do on Saturday evening? We went to see a film. Why was the class difficult? The class was difficult because the teacher didn't explain things well.
Questions With Greetings: Saying Hello Start the conversation with a greeting. Examples include:.
How are you? (formal).
How's it going? (informal). What's up? (informal). How's life? (informal) Practice Dialogue:.
Mary: What's up?. Jane: Nothing much. Mary: I'm fine. How old are you?. When / Where were you born?. Are you married?. What is your marital status?.
What do you do? / What's your Job? Practice Dialogue: Here's a short dialogue giving an example of personal questions. You can use these questions to practice with a friend or a classmate, using your own information.
Alex: Can I ask you a few personal questions? Peter: Certainly. Alex: What's your name? Peter: Peter Asilov. Alex: What's your address? Peter: I live at 45 NW 75th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona. Alex: What's your cell phone number?
Peter: My number is 409-498-2091 Alex: And your email address? Peter: Let me spell it for you. It's P-E-T-A-S-I at A-O-L.com Alex: When is your birthday? Peter: I was born on July 5, 1987. Alex: Are you married?
Peter: Yes, I am/No, I'm single. Alex: What's your profession?/What do you do for work? Peter: I'm an electrician. General Questions General questions are questions we ask to help us start a conversation or keep the conversation going. Here are some common general questions:.
Where did you go?. What did you do next?. Where were you?. Do you have a car / house / children / etc.?. Can you play tennis / golf / football / etc.?. Can you speak another language? Practice Dialogue: Kevin: Where did you go last night?
Jack: We went to a bar and then out on the town. Kevin: What did you do? Jack: We visited a few clubs and danced. Kevin: Can you dance well?
Yes, I can dance! Kevin: Did you meet anyone?
Jack: Yes, I met an interesting Japanese woman. Kevin: Can you speak Japanese? Jack: No, but she can speak English! Shopping Here are some common questions that will help you when you. Can I try it on?.
How much does it cost? / How much is it?. Can I pay by credit card?. Do you have something bigger / smaller / lighter / etc.? Practice Dialogue: Shop Assistant: How can I help you? / May I help you?
Customer: Yes. I'm looking for a sweater like this one, but in a smaller size. Shop Assistant: Here you go. Customer: May I try it on? Shop Assistant: Sure, the changing rooms are over there. Customer: How much does it cost?
Shop Assistant: It's $45. Shop Assistant: How would you like to pay? Customer: Can I pay by credit card? Shop Assistant: Certainly. We accept all major cards. Using 'Like' to Ask Questions are very common, but they can be a little confusing.
Here is an explanation of each type of question with 'like.' What do you like? Use this question to ask about hobbies, likes and dislikes in general. What does he look like? Ask this question to learn about the physical characteristics of a person. What would you like?
Ask this question to find out what someone wants at the moment of speaking. What is she like? Ask this question to learn about a person's character. Practice Dialogue: John: What do you like doing in your spare time?
Susan: I like hanging out downtown with my friends. John: What does your friend Tom look like?
Susan: He's tall with a beard and blue eyes. John: What is he like? Susan: He's very friendly and really intelligent. John: What would you like to do now? Susan: Let's go hang out with Tom! Once you understand these questions, try testing your knowledge by taking this.
Reading is one of the most fun and effective ways to help improve your English language skills. It can help to expand your vocabulary and expose you to different sentence structures, all while you enjoy some wonderful stories. E-readers and tablets make learning English even easier because if you don’t know a word, you can simply click on it to read its definition. On the Kindle you can even add new words you’ve learnt to its Vocabulary Builder feature, which is stored on the device. Others recommend listening to and reading text at the same time as an excellent way to enhance the learning process.
Kindle’s Whispersync for Voice is designed for just this purpose and includes audio with selected books, so you can listen and follow the text as you read. 9 great novels to help improve your English Below, w e reveal nine novels including William Golding’s Lord of the Flies and George Orwell’s Animal Farm to help improve your English 1. The Wind in the Willows – Kenneth Grahame This classic tale takes place in the English countryside and shares the adventures of the animals that live by the river. Grahame’s simple use of language with imaginative stories makes this a pleasurable read for both adults and children. Lord of the Flies – William Golding This book is a modern classic and a popular study text for schools all over the world. When a group of boys are isolated on a desert island, the society they create descends into ruthless behaviour. Golding uses dramatic and descriptive language, almost like poetry, that makes you feel as though you’re in the scenes yourself.
The Old Man and the Sea – Ernest Hemingway Ernest Hemingway is well-known for his clear, straightforward writing style and short sentence structure, which is great for English language learners and many people have read it in school. It’s the courageous tale of a Cuban fisherman and his battle to land a giant marlin and it’s a perfect introduction to Hemingway as an author. Animal Farm – George Orwell This short, allegorical novel tells the story of animals rebelling against their human masters, and is a satire of Stalin era in the Soviet Union. Orwell uses simple English to appeal to all reading levels with a ‘less is more’ approach, and the animals speak in short, clear sentences. Tuesdays with Morrie – Mitch Albom When Mitch Albom reconnects with Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor, he learns valuable life lessons and shares with readers all the funny, insightful wisdom that Morrie reveals in the last months of his life. It’s a great book to pick up a more conversational style of reading and writing. It’s also a great book to be read aloud.
High Fidelity – Nick Hornby A must-read for any music lover, this modern story uses a casual style of language and is written from the point of view of the main character, Rob, a heartbroken vinyl record storeowner living in north London. It has a quick-pace feel with short, funny conversations between characters that really keep the story moving. The Giver – Lois Lowry Lowry uses short sentences and simple grammar to create a story that’s attention-grabbing right from the start. It’s about a boy called Jonas and the community he is part of – where freedom, individuality and choice don’t exist. Fantastic Mr Fox – Roald Dahl Roald Dahl is one of the greatest children’s authors and very popular with adults too. Beginning with a children’s book is a good way to begin reading English novels, as they often have exciting plots and fun dialogue.
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time – Mark Haddon This is the story about the adventures of a young boy with autism, Christopher. When he discovers the murder of his neighbour’s dog, he decides to investigate it. As it’s told from Christopher’s point of view, his matter-of-fact explanations for everything he sees are clear and easy to understand and take you on an intriguing journey. Which novels have helped with your English language learning?