Aphasia Practice

Partner sheet: Everyday phrases, sheet 2

The partner sheet shows the cues and the intended words. It is for the practice partner.

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SayHere is a situation. Say the phrase on your own, or say it with me.

1. A neighbor offers to bring in your mail. You accept gladly. You say:

  • First cue (the first word)That
  • Second cue (the phrase in full)That would be a big help.
  • Last cue (say it together)Say it together: That would be a big help.
  • The intended wordThat would be a big help.
  • Also acceptThanks, that would help a lot., Yes, please. Thanks a lot., I'd appreciate that., That'd be a big help.

This is practice material. It is not medical advice and it is not speech therapy. It does not replace a speech-language pathologist.

Sudden new trouble speaking or understanding is an emergency. Call 911 or your local emergency number now. Tell your doctor or speech-language pathologist about trouble swallowing or changes in mood.

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Partner sheet: Everyday phrases, sheet 2

2. At the restaurant, you want the chicken soup. You say:

  • First cue (the first word)I'll
  • Second cue (the phrase in full)I'll have the chicken soup.
  • Last cue (say it together)Say it together: I'll have the chicken soup.
  • The intended wordI'll have the chicken soup.
  • Also acceptI'd like the chicken soup., The chicken soup, please., Could I get the chicken soup?

This is practice material. It is not medical advice and it is not speech therapy. It does not replace a speech-language pathologist.

Sudden new trouble speaking or understanding is an emergency. Call 911 or your local emergency number now. Tell your doctor or speech-language pathologist about trouble swallowing or changes in mood.

The practice tool: aphasia-practice.pages.dev

Partner sheet: Everyday phrases, sheet 2

3. It is very hot. You greet the mail carrier. You say:

  • First cue (the first word)It's
  • Second cue (the phrase in full)It's a hot one today.
  • Last cue (say it together)Say it together: It's a hot one today.
  • The intended wordIt's a hot one today.
  • Also acceptHot enough for you?, Sure is hot today., Hi. It's hot out today., Boy, it's hot today.

This is practice material. It is not medical advice and it is not speech therapy. It does not replace a speech-language pathologist.

Sudden new trouble speaking or understanding is an emergency. Call 911 or your local emergency number now. Tell your doctor or speech-language pathologist about trouble swallowing or changes in mood.

The practice tool: aphasia-practice.pages.dev

Partner sheet: Everyday phrases, sheet 2

4. You want three bags of mulch. The clerk asks how many. You say:

  • First cue (the first word)Three
  • Second cue (the phrase in full)Three bags of mulch, please.
  • Last cue (say it together)Say it together: Three bags of mulch, please.
  • The intended wordThree bags of mulch, please.
  • Also acceptThree bags, please., I'd like three bags of mulch., Three, please., Give me three bags, please.

This is practice material. It is not medical advice and it is not speech therapy. It does not replace a speech-language pathologist.

Sudden new trouble speaking or understanding is an emergency. Call 911 or your local emergency number now. Tell your doctor or speech-language pathologist about trouble swallowing or changes in mood.

The practice tool: aphasia-practice.pages.dev

Partner sheet: Everyday phrases, sheet 2

5. At the post office, you want a book of stamps. You say:

  • First cue (the first word)A
  • Second cue (the phrase in full)A book of stamps, please.
  • Last cue (say it together)Say it together: A book of stamps, please.
  • The intended wordA book of stamps, please.
  • Also acceptI'd like a book of stamps., Could I get a book of stamps?, One book of stamps, please.

This is practice material. It is not medical advice and it is not speech therapy. It does not replace a speech-language pathologist.

Sudden new trouble speaking or understanding is an emergency. Call 911 or your local emergency number now. Tell your doctor or speech-language pathologist about trouble swallowing or changes in mood.

The practice tool: aphasia-practice.pages.dev

Partner sheet: Everyday phrases, sheet 2

6. You board a bus. You want to know if it goes downtown. You say:

  • First cue (the first word)Does
  • Second cue (the phrase in full)Does this bus go downtown?
  • Last cue (say it together)Say it together: Does this bus go downtown?
  • The intended wordDoes this bus go downtown?
  • Also acceptIs this the bus to downtown?, Are you going downtown?, Does this one go downtown?

Stop when either of you is tired. You can come back another time.

This is practice material. It is not medical advice and it is not speech therapy. It does not replace a speech-language pathologist.

Sudden new trouble speaking or understanding is an emergency. Call 911 or your local emergency number now. Tell your doctor or speech-language pathologist about trouble swallowing or changes in mood.

The practice tool: aphasia-practice.pages.dev

This is practice material. It is not medical advice and it is not speech therapy. It does not replace a speech-language pathologist.

Sudden new trouble speaking or understanding is an emergency. Call 911 or your local emergency number now. Tell your doctor or speech-language pathologist about trouble swallowing or changes in mood.