Speaking Gym: It's not that I..., it's just that...

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Practise and change the sentence, "It's not that I don't like cats, it's just that I'm allergic."

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Repeat

Repeat your teacher reading the following sentence for 20 seconds.

"It's not that I don't like cats, it's just that I'm allergic."

Question

What's the problem?

Repeat your teacher reading the sentence and the question for 20 seconds.

"It's not that I don't like cats, it's just that I'm allergic. What's the problem?"

Substitute

Next, practise the sentence, changing "cats" with the following words. Say the sentence three times for each word. Don't forget the question!

"It's not that I don't like ________, it's just that I'm allergic. What's the problem?"

  • peanuts
  • seafood
  • flowers
  • you

Practice

Change "don't like cats" and "I'm allergic" for these phrases. Say each one three times. Don't forget the question!

"It's not that I ______________________, it's just that ______________________. What's the problem?"

  1. don't want to go out / I'm busy.
  2. don't like cake / I'm on a diet.
  3. don't want it / I can't afford it.
  4. don't like running / I'm tired.
  5. don't want to do it / I don't have time.
  6. can't / I don't want to.

Challenge!

Finally, try to make your own sentences!

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