Speaking Gym: I've got a bit of... I better...

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Practise and change the sentence, "I've got a bit of a headache. I better go to the doctor's."

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3. I've got a bit of... I better...

Repeat

Repeat your teacher reading the following sentence for 20 seconds.

"I've got a bit of a headache. I better go to the doctor's."

* Note: "I better" is often used in spoken English instead of "I had better" and "I'd better".

Question

What's on your mind?

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

"I've got a bit of a headache. I better go to the doctor's. What's on your mind?"

Substitute

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

"I've got a bit of ________. I better go to the doctor's. What's on your mind?"

  • a cold
  • a sore throat
  • a stomachache
  • a crush on you

Practice

Change "a headache. I better go to the doctor's" to these phrases. Say each one three times. Don't forget the question!

"I've got a bit of _____________________________. What's on your mind?"

  1. homework to finish. I better hurry.
  2. a problem at work. I better talk to my boss.
  3. a drive ahead of me. I better leave now.
  4. gardening to do. I better get started.
  5. dirt in my eye. I better wash it out.
  6. time off tomorrow. I better not waste it.

Challenge!

Finally, try to make your own sentences!

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