TESOL/Complaining
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Key sentences
| Asking what happened | Complaining |
|---|---|
| What's wrong? | I can't believe [that] (sentence). |
Drills
Say these sentences without looking.
| sentence | sentence |
|---|---|
| my team lost | I can't believe [that] my team lost. |
| I have to do overtime | I can't believe [that] I have to do overtime. |
| it's raining | I can't believe [that] it's raining. |
| she's late again | I can't believe [that] she's late again. |
Example
Practice this conversation.
| Asking what happened | Complaining |
|---|---|
| What's wrong? | I can't believe [that] (my team lost). |
Change partners. Use your imagination and change the sentences.
Exercise
Use your imagination. Make your own conversation.
| Asking what happened | Complaining |
|---|---|
|
What's wrong? |
I can't believe [that] ... . |
Change partners. Use your imagination and make another conversation.
Practice
| Asking what happened | Complaining |
|---|---|
| Ask what happened. | Think of a time when you were irritated. Talk about it. |
Further study
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Resource type: this resource is a lesson in English as a second language. |