Speaking Skills: Quick Responses

ESL Materials: Speaking Skills

Quick Responses: Reply quickly! If you know what the speaker is going to say, jump in and respond before they finish speaking! :)

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2. Quick Responses

“I like coffee.”

  • Repeat quickly for 20 seconds.
  • Interrupt your partner - practice for 30 seconds:

    A: I like coffee, I like coffee, ... I like coffee.

    B: .....................................................I like coffee, I like coffee...

  • Repeat for 10 seconds then ask a question:

    “I like coffee, I like coffee ... I like coffee, do you like coffee?

Practice with a partner:

  • A: I like coffee, I like coffee ... I like coffee, do you like coffee?
  • B: I like coffee, I like coffee ... I like coffee, do you like coffee?
  • Respond quickly

    A: I like coffee ... do you like coffee?

    B: ...........................................I like coffee, I like coffee...

  • Think while speaking - change the drink:

    A: I like coffee, I like coffee ... I like coffee, do you like tea?

    B: I like tea, I like tea ... I like tea, do you like orange juice?

Practice with countries, cities, sports, people, shops and restaurants.

Remember: Keep repeating, thinking, and respond quickly.


Fluency Training - "I like coffee"

  1. Repeating
  2. Quick Responses
  3. Rephrasing
  4. Expanding
  5. Active Listening
  6. Giving Opinions
  7. Summarizing
  8. Confirming and Correcting
  9. Agreeing and Disagreeing
  10. Wrap-up

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