what can you do? – INT CP

Intermediate Conversation Practice

Level: A2
Skill: Speaking
Topic: Ability
Time: 10–15 minutes

dialogue 1: natural ability

Say the dialogue.

A: Have you always been able to play chess?
B: Yes, I have always been able to play chess.
A: Could you play chess when you were younger?
B: Yes, I could play chess when I was very young. I find it easy to play chess.

Now change the ability.

play chess  |  speak in public  |  manage my time well  |  work under pressure  |  follow a recipe  |  read a map  |  remember names  |  stay calm in difficult situations  |  write clearly  |  learn new technology  |  follow Dave’s English lessons

Repeat until you feel comfortable.

dialogue 2: developed ability

Say the dialogue.

A: Have you always been able to play chess?
B: No, I could never play chess when I was younger.
A: And now?
B: I am getting better at playing chess. I find it easier now.

Now change the ability.

play chess  |  speak in public  |  manage my time well  |  work under pressure  |  follow a recipe  |  read a map  |  remember names  |  stay calm in difficult situations  |  write clearly  |  learn new technology  |  follow Dave’s English lessons

Repeat until you feel comfortable.

dialogue 3: finding it difficult

Say the dialogue.

A: Do you find it easy or difficult to play chess?
B: To be honest, I find it difficult to play chess.
A: Have you always found it difficult?
B: Yes, I have never been able to play chess well. I wish I could play chess better.

Now change the ability.

play chess  |  speak in public  |  manage my time well  |  work under pressure  |  follow a recipe  |  read a map  |  remember names  |  stay calm in difficult situations  |  write clearly  |  learn new technology  |  follow Dave’s English lessons

Repeat until you feel comfortable.

dialogue 4: getting worse

Say the dialogue.

A: Could you play chess when you were younger?
B: Yes, I could play chess quite well when I was younger.
A: And now?
B: I am getting worse at playing chess. I find it more difficult now.
B: I wish I could play chess better.

Now change the ability.

play chess  |  speak in public  |  manage my time well  |  work under pressure  |  follow a recipe  |  read a map  |  remember names  |  stay calm in difficult situations  |  write clearly  |  learn new technology  |  follow Dave’s English lessons

Repeat until you feel comfortable.

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