Survival English Sentence Patterns
Use short patterns for needs, wants, location and help.
Lesson focus
Use short patterns for needs, wants, location and help.
Core idea
High-value patterns include I need…, I want…, Where is…?, Can you help me?, I do not understand, and Please say that again.
Examples
I need some water.
Where is the bus stop?
Can you help me, please?
Useful vocabulary
WordMeaning
needrequire something
wantwish to have something
understandknow the meaning
Active practice
Do this now: Create five survival sentences for a shop, street, classroom or office.
Fast review
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