Talking Tips!

Move up!

• You want someone to stand up.

• You want someone to make space for you.

Tell me about it!

• I agree with what you've just said.

• Tell me your story.

Let's get down to business!

• Let's get a job!

• Let's start work!

That's no good.

• You disagree with a suggestion.

• You want to make a suggestion.

I think we should speak to the teacher.

• Yes, she should speak to the teacher.

• I agree, move up!

• That's no good! She won't change her mind, I'm sure.

Move up, please!

• I've got a seat, thanks.

• Yes, sure.

• Yes, they can if they like.

Is everyone here?

• No thanks. Not yet.

• Yes, mind you.

• Yes, we're all here. Let's get down to business.

I've got too much homework at the moment. It's very depressing.

• Tell me about it!

• I've got a lot of maths homework too.

• I feel fine, thanks.