Functional English INDEX 1

Match each utterance with its conversational function

Functional English 1

Match each utterance with its conversational function.

Practise the language used to ask for opinions, give opinions, agree, disagree, counter, clarify, delay and propose solutions in discussion.

Functional English 1 Functional English 2

Select a topic

1.Alternative Beliefs
2.Animal Welfare
3.The Arts
4.Crime & Punishment
5.Cultural Differences
6.Economics
7.Education
8.Environment
9.Fashion
10.Food
11.Health
12.Holidays
13.Language learning
14.Male & Female Roles
15.Marriage
16.The Media
17.Political Systems
18.Religion
19.Rich World : Poor World
20.Science & Technology
21.Society
22.Sport
23.Traditions
24.Transport
25.Travel
26.Violence
27.Work
28.Youth & Old Age

How to use these exercises

Choose a topic and match each utterance with the conversational function it expresses. After completing an exercise, return here to try another topic.

These exercises practise the colloquial expressions and conversational strategies used in spoken English. They are related to the discussion materials in Prepare for Discussion and Extend Your Discussion.

For more topics, switch to Functional English 2.