Learn to ask for information, recognize rhetorical questions and use closed, open and statement questions to get quality answers.
Each video has five sections:
Language Functions, Grammar, Idioms, Vocabulary, Pronunciation.
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Learn English as it is REALLY spoken! Language and instructional design by linguistics expert Dr. Fran Byrnes and Psychologist Eve Ash.
These 20 groundbreaking programs engage learners through:
• amusing situations and entertaining characters
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• practical graded activities to build confidence.
Key Learning Points
This program covers:
Language Functions - Asking Questions - asking for information - where/where's; when; who/who's; what/what's; why; how; did/can - and rhetorical questions.
Grammar - Type of Questions - Closed questions - did you; is that; did she; are you; has he. Open questions - chatting; asking for details; clarifying; asking for opinions; asking a loaded question and Statement questions.
Idioms - What'swith that; Go over something with a fine tooth comb; Abig deal.
Vocabulary - conference; a mess; responsibility; engagement; characteristics; eye contact; who's/whose.
Pronunciation - Intonation - showing surprise; statements that are questions; being sarcastic; showing anger.
