Practice pack · Klaro original draft Original phrase pack — 30 entries
Choose five entries, change a detail, then use them in a short exchange.
30 entries · 3 questions
Longer turns and storytelling
| # | English | Use and register |
|---|
| 1 | First of all… | neutral; begin a longer turn |
| 2 | What happened was… | neutral; introduce a story |
| 3 | At first, I thought… | neutral; set up a contrast |
| 4 | Then something unexpected happened. | neutral; advance a story |
| 5 | In the end, it worked out. | neutral; finish a story |
| 6 | The main reason is… | neutral; justify an opinion |
| 7 | For example… | neutral; make an abstract point concrete |
| 8 | On the other hand… | neutral; introduce another perspective |
| 9 | What I mean is… | neutral; rephrase your own point |
| 10 | Let me put it another way. | neutral; repair your explanation |
| 11 | How did that happen? | neutral; ask a follow-up |
| 12 | What happened next? | neutral; encourage a story |
| 13 | Has that ever happened to you? | informal; connect a story to the listener |
| 14 | I agree up to a point. | neutral; qualify agreement |
| 15 | I haven't made up my mind yet. | neutral; express uncertainty |
| 16 | Could you tell me more about that? | informal; invite elaboration |
| 17 | To sum up… | neutral; finish a longer turn |
| 18 | Shall we come back to that later? | neutral; park a topic |
Reactions and opinions
| # | English | Use and register |
|---|
| 19 | That sounds good. | neutral; respond to a suggestion |
| 20 | I think so too. | neutral; agree with an opinion |
| 21 | I'm not sure. | neutral; express uncertainty |
| 22 | It depends. | neutral; avoid a simple yes/no |
| 23 | Really? | neutral; express interest or surprise |
| 24 | What a shame. | neutral; respond to disappointment |
| 25 | No problem. | neutral; reassure someone |
| 26 | Good idea. | neutral; accept a plan |
| 27 | I see what you mean. | informal; acknowledge a point |
| 28 | I see it differently. | neutral; disagree without dismissing |
| 29 | For me, it's important. | neutral; explain a priority |
| 30 | What do you think? | informal; invite an opinion |
Short reading · Klaro original A change of plan
Last weekend I planned a quiet day, but a friend invited me on a walk. At first I wanted to stay at home. Then I decided to go. We discovered a small café and talked for an hour. In the end, I was glad I had changed my plans.
Self-check Read once, hide the paragraph and answer. Then check the key. This is a practice activity, not a CEFR assessment.
What was the original plan?
Show answer
A quiet day at home.
What changed the plan?
Show answer
A friend's invitation.
How did the narrator feel at the end?
Show answer
Glad they had gone out.
Transfer task
Rewrite the situation using your own day, place or preference, then say it aloud without looking.
Reference card Use Could I…? / Could you…? for a polite request. Sorry? can ask for repetition, but the longer phrase is clearer for a learner. UK bill / takeaway / single ticket may be check / takeout / one-way ticket in US usage. Understand both; keep your own wording consistent. Clear speech matters more than copying a particular accent.
Match the phrase to the situation: listen to the reply and ask a follow-up rather than reciting the whole list.
