1. Part two: Asking for clarification Part three: How to improve your oral English

2. What did you say? Asking for Repetition - I’m sorry, can you please say that again? -Can you please say that a little louder? -Can you please speak a little slower?

3. Say what? Asking for clarification -_____? (Repeat the word back with rising intonation) -Did you say_____? -Do you mean _______? -Does ______ mean _______?

4. What does that mean? Asking for definition -I haven’t heard that word before. What is ______? -What does ______ mean?

5. How do I improve my oral English? The answer is: LISTEN to as much REAL English as possible The more English you listen to, the better you will be at speaking Find things that you are interested in and learn about them using English Watch American TV shows Find English websites where you can practice listening to English Don’t memorize lists of words Don’t focus too much on grammar

6. The most important things are to: Make learning English FUN!!!! Spend time listening to English at least 30 minutes a day. Take baby steps-start just one step up from where you are now

7. Websites for listening to English: http://www.simpleenglishvideos.com http://www.esl-lab.com http://www.manythings.org/e/listenin g.html http://www.manythings.org/e/listenin g.html http://www.rong-chang.com/ http://www.ted.com

8. American TV shows that are good for learning REAL English: 24 Lost Heroes A few tips on watching TV shows: Don’t choose TV shows that have too much slang Watch them more than once Write down words or expressions you don’t know and look them up TV shows are better than movies

9. Homework: Read pages 98-101 in your textbook with a classmate. Write down the answer to this question: What do these people think true love is?