The main message is what a speaker mostly wants you to understand.
Details support that message.
When listening to a short announcement, first decide what it is about, then remember the time, place or action that matters.
See it. Say it. Understand it.
Easy / Start here
The meeting has moved to the library.
Moderate / Add a little
Bring a hat because the activity is outdoors.
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The main message is what a speaker mostly wants you to understand. Details support that message. When listening to a short announcement, first decide what it is about, then remember the time, place or action that matters. Do not try to remember every word equally. A short note or repeated phrase can help. If you are uncertain, ask a specific question about the missing detail.
Read the first model carefully: “The meeting has moved to the library.” Notice how its words work together to communicate one clear meaning. The second model, “Bring a hat because the activity is outdoors.”, shows a different use of the same lesson idea. Compare the choices rather than memorising a whole sentence. In a new situation, choose the meaning you need first, then select the words and structure that express it. Read or say the result once more to check that another person can understand it.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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I like this book because its stories make me laugh.
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A short presentation needs a clear order. Name the object and describe one or two details. Then explain why it matters to you. Hold or show it so the audience can see, but keep your face and voice directed towards listeners. Speak slowly enough for the meaning to be clear. Finish with one sentence that signals the end, and listen politely to a question.
Read the first model carefully: “This is my small wooden boat. My uncle made it.” Notice how its words work together to communicate one clear meaning. The second model, “I like this book because its stories make me laugh.”, shows a different use of the same lesson idea. Compare the choices rather than memorising a whole sentence. In a new situation, choose the meaning you need first, then select the words and structure that express it. Read or say the result once more to check that another person can understand it.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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First check that every sentence makes sense and belongs to the topic.
Next look for capitals at sentence starts and in names.
See it. Say it. Understand it.
Easy / Start here
Amal walks to school.
Moderate / Add a little
Why is the classroom empty?
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Editing improves a draft. First check that every sentence makes sense and belongs to the topic. Next look for capitals at sentence starts and in names. Check full stops and question marks. Finally inspect familiar spellings and verb endings. Work through one type of check at a time so you do not miss everything while looking only at handwriting. Read the finished paragraph aloud when possible.
Read the first model carefully: “Amal walks to school.” Notice how its words work together to communicate one clear meaning. The second model, “Why is the classroom empty?”, shows a different use of the same lesson idea. Compare the choices rather than memorising a whole sentence. In a new situation, choose the meaning you need first, then select the words and structure that express it. Read or say the result once more to check that another person can understand it.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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