Wednesday 26 June 2024, 19:57
Site: Plateforme pédagogique de l'Université Sétif2
Cours: Oral Expression (O EXP)
Glossaire: Principle glossary
C

context

It is the particular situation in which an expression is put into use. This involves the particular time, place, participants, topic, events, intonation, arrangement of objects...etc.

E

Expressions of quantity

Are expressions that refer either to countable or uncountable nouns.

F

Future planning

This type of planning necessitates the use of the present continuous as it covers arrangements in the future.

G

Going to

The going to form is used to refer to already arranged plans or decisions for the future.

I

Intonation

It is the change in the voice pattern while speaking conveying variuos meanings; questions, statements, and exclamations.

O

Offers

Are forms of proposing something to someone politely. They usually take the form of a question.

P

Present progressive

A tense used to express occurences happening now or round now; it can also be used to indicate future plans.

R

Requests

Are polite expressions to make a demand for something. They usually end with please.

S

Simple present

Tense used to express daily routines as weel as facts which are always true or true for a long time.

Speaking

speaking is the major skill in oral expression. This skill enables students to learn how to  interact in different daily situations with others.