Phrases for Conversation

Speaking: ESLgold provides sample phrases for use in conversation.
See Speaking Situations for conversation practice.

Phrases for Conversation - Low Beginning	Phrases for Conversation - Low Beginning
Greetings Introducing self Introducing people Identifying people, things Classroom questions Asking for information Giving information Simple sentences Simple questions Numbers and counting (NEW!) Talking about family Talking about favorite things (NEW!) Talking about here and now Describing people (NEW!)	Telling time (NEW!) Talking about past actions Talking about the future Talking about life events (NEW!) Talking about feelings/health (NEW!) Expressing likes and dislikes Simple shopping Contractions Short questions and answers Closing a conversation Expressing thanks Situation: At the store Describing a picture Talking about occupations

Phrases for Conversation - High Beginning	Phrases for Conversation - High Beginning
Introducing others Encouraging words Buying and selling American numbers and prices Making suggestions Making plans for the weekend (NEW!) Asking for favors Asking for repetition (NEW!) Requesting Inviting Offering Talking about abilities (NEW!) Expressing possibility	Talking about locations (NEW!) Asking for directions Giving directions Asking about place/location Talking about travel (NEW!) Descriptions Like / would like / look like / be like Comparing things Questions and expressions with time Count and non-count nouns in context Using measure words (NEW!) Telephone talk (NEW!) Narrating

Phrases for Conversation - Low Intermediate	Phrases for Conversation - Low Intermediate
Conversation starters Rejoinders Giving opinions Agreeing/disagreeing Asking for details Asking permission Asking for and Giving Advice	Sequencing Speaking hypothetically Discussing Sensitive Topics Accepting and Refusing Expressions for Description Indirect Requests Tag Questions

Phrases for Conversation - High Intermediate	Phrases for Conversation - High Intermediate
Supporting opinions Exploring options Contrasting Classifying Discussion techniques Elaborating Clarifying	Interrupting Giving instructions Simple presentations Checking for Understanding Conceding to Make a Point Analyzing Problems

Phrases for Conversation - Advanced	Phrases for Conversation - Advanced
Commenting	Paraphrasing