Functional English INDEX 2

Match each utterance with its conversational function

Functional English 2

Match each utterance with its conversational function.

Practise the same conversational functions with topics drawn from local and community discussion.

Functional English 2 Functional English 1

Select a topic

1.Art versus Graffiti
2.Climate Change
3.Community Events
4.Controlled Parking Zones
5.Cost of Living Crisis
6.Dogs
7.Homes or Open Spaces?
8.Local History
9.Neighbourhood Disputes
10.The Planning System
11.Policing
12.Refuse & Recycling
13.Residents Associations
14.Wildlife Gardening

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 1.