Partner sheet: Everyday phrases, sheet 1
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SayHere is a situation. Say the phrase on your own, or say it with me.
1. A repairman knocks at the door. You say:
- First cue (the first word)Come
- Second cue (the phrase in full)Come on in.
- Last cue (say it together)Say it together: Come on in.
- The intended wordCome on in.
- Also acceptCome in., Come in, please., Hi, come in.
Partner sheet: Everyday phrases, sheet 1
2. You want a coffee refill. You say:
- First cue (the first word)More
- Second cue (the phrase in full)More coffee, please.
- Last cue (say it together)Say it together: More coffee, please.
- The intended wordMore coffee, please.
- Also acceptCould I get more coffee?, A refill, please., Could I get a refill?
3. Rain starts as Tom leaves. You say:
- First cue (the first word)Take
- Second cue (the phrase in full)Take an umbrella.
- Last cue (say it together)Say it together: Take an umbrella.
- The intended wordTake an umbrella.
- Also acceptTake my umbrella., You'll need an umbrella., Here, take an umbrella.
Partner sheet: Everyday phrases, sheet 1
4. Marisol hands you garden tomatoes. You say:
- First cue (the first word)Thanks
- Second cue (the phrase in full)Thanks, these look good.
- Last cue (say it together)Say it together: Thanks, these look good.
- The intended wordThanks, these look good.
- Also acceptThanks, Marisol., Thank you., They look good, thanks.
Partner sheet: Everyday phrases, sheet 1
5. It's morning. Your neighbor Denise waves. You say:
- First cue (the first word)Good
- Second cue (the phrase in full)Good morning, Denise.
- Last cue (say it together)Say it together: Good morning, Denise.
- The intended wordGood morning, Denise.
- Also acceptMorning, Denise., Hi, Denise., Hello, Denise.
Partner sheet: Everyday phrases, sheet 1
6. A relative arrives for dinner. You say:
- First cue (the first word)Good
- Second cue (the phrase in full)Good to see you.
- Last cue (say it together)Say it together: Good to see you.
- The intended wordGood to see you.
- Also acceptIt's good to see you., Glad you could come., Hi, good to see you.
Stop when either of you is tired. You can come back another time.
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