The Power of Communication: From Texting to Public Speaking

1. Communication Preferences and Technology

Social Interactions

• I rely on text messaging more than phone calls.
• I can manage on my own.
• Don't post this photo.
• They share stories on their blogs.
• Don't upload that video to YouTube.
• Readers, please comment and let me know what you think.
• She's active on three social media sites.

Technology Challenges

• You can't view this file in the correct format without special software.
• Let's meet face to face.
• Did they inform you of their decision?

2. Grammar and Vocabulary

Common Errors

• Please check your essay for punctuation.
• The news was thrilling.
• Having your teeth checked will be painless.
• This old CD player is useless.
• There's been an improvement.

3. Modern Communication and Personal Challenges

Communication in the Digital Age

• I keep in touch with my cousin by text messaging.
• In this day and age, nearly everyone has internet at home.

Public Speaking and Self-Expression

• When giving a short presentation, it's important to get to the point to understand it correctly.
• Some people find it difficult to express their feelings in public.

Personal Goals

• One challenge for me this year will be to lose weight.

4. Everyday Life and Past Events

Daily Activities

• I have already finished my homework, so I'm going out.
• He didn't get my text canceling our plans until after he had gotten on the bus.
• Have you ever seen the original Ghostbusters film?
• I've got a long grocery list. I haven't been to the supermarket for over a week.
• Dana had tidied her room by the time her friends arrived.

Travel and Experiences

• I heard he is traveling across Canada. What cities has he visited so far?

Past Events and Questions

• When I checked online last night, they still hadn't posted the exam marks.
• When did you first start using social media?

5. Language Learning and Exploration

Learning New Languages

• Have you ever tried to learn...
• Have never been so many ways...
• Have been studying fictional languages...
• Have invented such as Toki Pona...
• Have been thinking of learning it.

6. Recent Activities and Past Experiences

Waiting and Meeting Friends

• I have been waiting since 5.
• Your favorite program has just started.
• I met my friends after I had taken a long walk.

Past Events and Recognition

• I haven't seen David for 2 years.
• A reporter interviewed me after my blog had won a prize.

7. Daily Routines and Communication

Daily Activities

• My mother is driving, so she can't talk on the phone.
• Where does Cathy work most days?
• Larry knows how to play the video game.

Communication Challenges

• I'm sorry, but I don't understand what you're saying.

Weekend Habits

• What are you waiting for? It's time to go.
• I never get up early on Saturdays.

8. Past Actions and Events

Questions about Past Events

• What were those men selling?
• Were you writing me a note when I came in?
• Why was Vicky laughing?
• When did you win the basketball game?
• When did Tony go to the music festival?
• What did they do last year?