Boston Lesson 2 Part 2

Try the fluency building exercises below.

Fluency Builder

I’d like to show you how to do these fluency building exercises. This is not easy. You have to listen, think, and speak. It might take many times before you can do these easily. So, download them and practice them as much as you can. Don’t just listen. Say them out loud. This is how you will become fluent!

 

1. This place has a ____ vibe.

Example: great – This place has a great vibe.

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This place has a ____ vibe.
great
bad
weird
New York

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2. The new ____ is a really cool ____!

Example: Audi / car – The new Audi is a really cool car!

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The new ____ is a really cool ____!
Audi / car
iMac / computer
Adidas / sneaker
Nokia / phone

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3. Did you ____, or no?

Example: read that report – Did you read that report, or no?

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Did you ____, or no?
read that report
finish that project
talk to Steve yet
make reservations

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4. I need to pop into the ____, first.

Example: bank – I need to pop into the bank, first.

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I need to pop into the ____, first.
bank
store
pharmacy
mini market

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5. I would say ____ .

Example: it’s about 3 o’clock – I would say it’s about 3 o’clock.

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I would say ____ .
it’s about 3 o’clock
he’s about fifty years old
we’ll finish by Friday
they’re interested

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Downloads and Homework

Here are the advanced expressions you learned in this lesson. DO NOT go to the next lesson until you remember these, and have practiced the Fluency Building Exercises many times. If you have any questions, contact your coach who can help you.
Your homework is: Tomorrow, listen to all the audio files and practice with your flashcards, until you can say all of the drills quickly.

1. vibe 2. all me, all you, all us, etc 3. cool
4. or no? 5. to pop in 6. would you say