1.11.2 The Art of Expression

THE ART OF EXPRESSION

1.Warm up

  1. What do you think makes someone a good speaker?
  2. How does speaking confidently affect the way people perceive you?
  3. In what situations do you find it difficult to speak up, and why?
  4. How can speaking effectively help you in your personal and professional life?
  5. What are the biggest challenges when it comes to public speaking?
  6. How do you prepare for an important conversation or presentation?
  7. What role does body language play in effective communication?
  8. How can someone improve their speaking skills over time?

2. Expressing your feelings

Look at the following sentences. Then try Ex. 2B.

  1. “I’ll tell the boss,” he threatened.
  2. “I’m the most successful salesperson in Spain,” he boasted.
  3. “Relocating to a new location would be the best thing for our business,” she argued.
  4. “It’s Monday again,” he groaned.
  5. “She never helps me with my tasks,” he grumbled.
  6. “Please, please, please give me a job,” he begged.
  7. “I don’t need any help,” he insisted.

2B. Match the feelings to the verbs.

2C. Verb patterns

Look at the following sentences to see how we use the verbs.

  1. He boasted that he was the most talented person on the team./He boasted about being the best student.
  2. He threatened to kill me./He threatened that he would kill me
  3. He groaned that his leg was killing him./He groaned about the pain in his leg.
  4. He grumbled about the food./He grumbled that the food was cold.
  5. She begged for another chance./She begged him to give her another chance.
  6. She insisted on carrying her own bag./She insisted that she carry her own bag.
  7. He argued in favour of moving to a new location./He argued that moving to a new location was the best thing for the business.

2D. Make your own sentences with the verbs and structures.

3A. Speaking volume

 

4A. Idioms about speaking

Look at the underlined idioms below. 

  1. He muttered something under his breath. Nobody heard it.
  2. Mark likes to talk down to people, almost as if they were children.
  3. Don’t just stand there in silence. Spit it out!
  4. Joe has a habit of speaking out turn. He needs to learn good manners.
  5. I’ve tried to discuss my opinions with her, but it’s like talking to a brick wall.
  6. George can’t stop talking about his work. Even at parties he likes to talk shop.
  7. Somebody needs to talk some sense into His behaviour is very unreasonable.

Now personalise the sentences. E.g. I don’t like people who talk down to others.

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