Do the preparation exercise first. Then watch the video and do the exercises to check your understanding and practise the language.
Transcript
Ana: Hi! I'm Ana. Welcome to What to Say!
Do you know what to say when you give instructions? Listen out for useful language for giving instructions. Then, we'll practise saying the new phrases – after this.
Emir: Argh! It's not working.
Vanya: Are you OK?
Emir: Do you know how to use this machine?
Vanya: Yeah, I'll show you.
Emir: Ah, thanks.
Vanya: OK. First, you have to put the correct amount of coffee in here.
Emir: Aha.
Vanya: Then you press it down with this.
Emir: I see.
Vanya: Right, OK. Next, you put this here and turn it until it's quite tight.
Emir: Right.
Vanya: After that, you just press this button.
Emir: OK, that seems clear.
Vanya: Great! Now it's your turn.
Emir: Is this OK?
Vanya: Yes, that's right. Now press it down.
Emir: Like this?
Vanya: Yeah, you're doing well.
Emir: Thanks! What do I do next?
Vanya: Connect it to the machine.
Emir: Is there anything else?
Vanya: That's it. Just press the button.
Vanya: Well?
Emir: Delicious! Thank you.
Vanya: You're welcome.
Ana: Hello again! Oh, I love a good coffee! So, did you notice the useful phrases used for giving instructions? Listen to me and then repeat.
First, you have to put the coffee here.
Then you press it down with this.
I see.
Right, OK. Next, you put this here.
After that, you just press this button.
OK, that seems clear.
Is this OK?
Yes, that's right.
Like this?
You're doing well.
What do I do next?
Is there anything else?
Ana: Try and use some of these phrases the next time you give instructions in English. Bye for now!
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I gave an instruction to my nephew to iron his new dress for the last time.
Hello community
it's the first time I try to give instructions to someone ,i think that to learn English very well ,we should follow the correct method to improve our level in a short time and less effort . i will practice some of these phrases with my friends at the café because I believe the best strategy to perfect anything is by practicing
The last time, I gave intructions to my sister on yesterday. I give her the way to made soy sauce with oyster mushroom.
when i working in a project with my professors
In the future, I will give more instructions in English to my students, colleagues, and others.
Best regards.
Hello, I'll give you some instructions on how to prepare a healthy ice cream. First, you have to put your fruits one night before in the freezer, and the next day, put the fruits in the blender. then, mix the fruits very well you can add some honey, nuts, or peanut butter. Finally, transfer the mix to a bowl.
I have never given instructions in English. I just had some conversations in English with my friend two months ago.
i was in university gave instruction new comer