Разговорные упражнения 8-11 класс
учебно-методический материал по английскому языку по теме

                Improve your speaking skills  (8 кл)

Agree or disagree. Talk about yourself.

 I am a student.

 I study at the university.  

 It takes me about an hour to get to the university (to school, to work).

 My working day starts at 8 o’clock.

 I have three or four lectures ( lessons) a day.

 My favourite subjects are History, Economy and Law.

 I am good at Enlish but Math is difficult for me.

 In my free time I often go to the cinema and disco.

 I like horror films and thrillers.

 I am also a good tennis player and go to the tennis court twice a week.

 I have many friends.

 They are students, too.

 We spend a lot of time together doing homework and watching TV.

 Speaking of my future I would like to become an office-manager in a big company.

 I would like to know computers well because it is very important in our days.

I like to travel by car. I am not an experienced driver but I can drive a car.

My favourite season is autumn.

I like to listen to the falling rain and look at the colourful leaves in the trees.

My lucky number is 5. It always helps me to be O.K.  

                             Speak by speaking

                                      Express your opinion

1. Your working day was very hard. You need some rest. What do you need to feel comfortable? ( lying on the sofa, watching TV, etc.)

2. You had no umbrella so you covered your head with a newspaper, when it rained. What other things could you use instead of umbrella?

3. When you discuss problems with your friend/ elder brother/ mother, your opinions quite differ. What do they differ in? Why? What helps you to make correct decisions?

4. The owner of the factory said in an interview that the development of his shop into a large business took many years. Do you believe that all people can develop a small shop into a large business?

5. Compare two districts of your town.

6. Which is easier – picking flowers or picking fruit?

7. When you discuss professions and jobs, you often say, “This is an easy job to do.” What do you mean? Do you really think that there are jobs which are easy to do? What are they?

8. Is it awful to walk in a dark forest alone? How do you know? Have you ever tried?

9. Everybody congratulated your elder brother on passing his driving test. Will you also learn to drive a car? Why?

10.  There were crowds of people trying to do their Christmas shopping. Why are people in a hurry when they prepare for Christmas celebrations? Are they afraid to be late? Do you try to buy Christmas gifts before other people do it?

Conversational words for businessmen (11кл)

Nice to see you.

How’s business?

Team leader

Any questions you want to clarify?

We are meeting in the hope to reach agreement in principal.

My position on the price is…

Tax exclusive (inclusive)?

That’s how I see it.

Is that all right for you?

I’m afraid I really cannot do it.

I’d like you to make it clear for me, please.

I think I need more information about…

Please, let me know about your decision.

I’m looking forward to your reply.

I should be grateful if you would…

What are the payment terms?

Insurance policy

Cancel the contract

To mutual benefit

Expenses

At someone’s expense

I ask to compensate me for …

It was through your fault, sorry.

If you fail to meet your contractual obligations…

We are entitled to make a claim on you if…

Penalty, penalize

How would the claims settled?

Meet the claim

 Decline the claim

What sort of claims do you have?

Delay, postpone (in delivery)

A 20 day delay

It was to be delivered within 5 days

I’m ready to use new and innovative ways of doing business

I’m inclined to say yes.

How to tell about yourself?        Answer these questions.

• What’s your name?
• Where are you from?
• When and where were you born?
• Is N.N. your native town?
• What’s your profession?
• Tell us about your education and qualifications.
• What is your employment history? Where did you work? What jobs did you try?
• Do you have some additional information about yourself?
• Are you single or married?
• What is your hobby?
• Why are you looking for a new job?
• What job are you interested in?
• Why do you think you are the right person for the job?
• Can you use a computer?
• Do you have any special skills?
• Do you often read professional literature?