Classroom Language: The language of spontaneous situations
If we use English in spontaneous situations:
- We relate the target language to the learner's immediate environment.
- We take advantage of spontaneous situations to use the target language.
- We exploit contexts which are not directly linked to the syllabus (language in use).
Here are some common situations in which spontaneous English can be used:
Happy birthday!
Many returns (of the day).
“” has his/her 12th birthday today.
“” is eleven today. Let's sing "Happy
Birthday".
Best of luck.
Good luck.
I hope you pass.
Congratulations!
Well done!
Who's not here today?
Who isn't here?
What's wrong with ... today?
I'm sorry (about that).
Sorry, that was my fault.
I'm terribly sorry.
Excuse me.
Could I get past please?
You're blocking the way.
I can't get past you.
Get out of the way, please.
I hope you all have a good Christmas.
Happy New Year!
All the best for the New Year.
Happy Easter.
Hard lines!
Never mind.
Better luck next time.
Do you feel better today? Are you better now?
Have you been ill?
What was the matter?
Excuse me for a moment.
I'll be back in a moment.
Carry on with the exercise while I'm
away.
I've got to go next door for a moment.
I'm afraid I can't speak any louder.
I seem to be losing my voice.
I have a sore throat.
I have a headache.
I'm feeling under the weather.
Do you mind if I sit down?
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