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Reported Speech
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Reported Speech

B1en35 min

What you'll learn

  • Talk about reported speech with confidence.
  • Read and understand passages about reported speech.

Tips for this lesson

  • Repeat new words out loud several times.
  • Try to use today's vocabulary in your own sentences.
  • Don't worry about mistakes — they help you learn!
Step 1 of 8
1Warm-up

Vocabulary

Learn the following words and repeat after your tutor.

  • routine
    routine
    /ruːˈtiːn/
    noun
  • schedule
    schedule
    /ˈʃedjuːl/
    noun
  • habit
    habit
    /ˈhæbɪt/
    noun
  • manage
    manage
    /ˈmænɪdʒ/
    verb
  • reported
    reported
    /reported/
    noun
  • discuss
    discuss
    /dɪˈskʌs/
    verb
Step 2 of 8
2Fill the blanks

Practice Conversation

Complete the dialogue with your own answers.

Teacher
Teacher
Let's talk about reported speech. What do you think?
Student
Student
I think reported speech is very interesting.
Teacher
Teacher
Can you tell me more? Give me an example.
Student
Student
For example, I often...
Teacher
Teacher
That's great! How about in your daily life?
Student
Student
In my daily life, I...
Step 3 of 8
3Vocabulary

Vocabulary in Context

Study each word and its example. Try to use it in your own sentence.

  • routine
    routine
    /ruːˈtiːn/
    noun
  • schedule
    schedule
    /ˈʃedjuːl/
    noun
  • habit
    habit
    /ˈhæbɪt/
    noun
  • manage
    manage
    /ˈmænɪdʒ/
    verb
  • reported
    reported
    /reported/
    noun
  • discuss
    discuss
    /dɪˈskʌs/
    verb
Step 4 of 8
4Fill the blanks

Practice Conversation

Complete the dialogue with your own answers.

Teacher
Teacher
Let's talk about reported speech. What do you think?
Student
Student
I think reported speech is very interesting.
Teacher
Teacher
Can you tell me more? Give me an example.
Student
Student
For example, I often...
Teacher
Teacher
That's great! How about in your daily life?
Student
Student
In my daily life, I...
Step 5 of 8
5Read aloud

Read Aloud

Read your lines aloud with your tutor. Pay attention to pronunciation.

A conversation about reported speech.
A conversation about reported speech.
You: student · Tutor: tutor
Teacher
Teacher
Today we're discussing reported speech. What's your experience with it?
Student
Student
Well, I've always been interested in reported speech. I think it's quite relevant.
Teacher
Teacher
Can you elaborate on why you find it relevant?
Student
Student
Certainly. In my opinion, reported speech affects our daily lives in many ways.
Teacher
Teacher
That's a good point. Would you say it's more positive or negative?
Student
Student
I'd say it has both positive and negative aspects. On one hand...
Step 6 of 8
6Q&A drill

Comprehension Questions

Match each question with the correct answer.

  • Q1What is reported speech about?
    A____________
  • Q2Why is this topic useful?
    A____________
  • Q3How can you practise this at home?
    A____________
  • Q4What should you remember from this lesson?
    A____________
Step 7 of 8
7Word order

Word Order

Put the words in the correct order to make a sentence.

Example
English.learningamI→I am learning English.
  1. Sentence 1
    Tap the words below to build the sentence.
  2. Sentence 2
    Tap the words below to build the sentence.
  3. Sentence 3
    Tap the words below to build the sentence.
Step 8 of 8
8Speak freely

Discussion

Discuss these questions with your tutor. Try to give detailed answers.

  1. 1.What are the advantages and disadvantages of reported speech?
  2. 2.How has reported speech changed in recent years?
  3. 3.What advice would you give someone learning about reported speech?
  4. 4.How is reported speech different in your country compared to English-speaking countries?