Speaking Skills: 03 Rephrasing - Nick's ESL Courses and Materials

Speaking Skills: Rephrasing

Rephrasing: Change the words you use to make your English more varied and interesting!

3. Rephrasing (1)

“I like coffee.”

Interrupt your partner - practice for 30 seconds:
A: I like coffee ... (repeat, change) ... I love coffee.

B: ..................................................................↑I like coffee, I like coffee...
Add a question:
A: I like coffee, I like coffee ... I’m crazy about coffee, do you like coffee?

B: I like coffee, I like coffee ... I love coffee, do you like coffee?
Think while speaking - change the drink:
A: I like coffee, I like coffee ... I need coffee, do you like tea?

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

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

3. Rephrasing (2)

“I like coffee ... (repeat, change) ... I love coffee.”

Interrupt your partner - practice for 30 seconds:
A: I like coffee ... (repeat, change) ... coffee’s fantastic.

B: .....................................................................↑I like coffee, I like coffee...
Add a question:
A: I like coffee, I like coffee ... coffee’s really nice, do you like coffee?

B: I like coffee, I like coffee ... coffee’s awesome, do you like coffee?
Think while speaking - change the drink:
A: I like coffee, I like coffee ... coffee’s wonderful, do you like tea?

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

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

Remember: Keep repeating, thinking, and respond quickly.