Listen for words such as first, before, after and finally to follow the order.
Note only the details you need.
See it. Say it. Understand it.
Easy / Start here
Meet at three—sorry, make that half past three.
Moderate / Add a little
Before you water the plants, check the soil.
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A speaker may explain steps or describe events. Listen for words such as first, before, after and finally to follow the order. Note only the details you need. When you hear a correction, update the information rather than keeping the first version. Repeating the key instruction back is a useful way to check understanding.
Read the first model carefully: “Meet at three—sorry, make that half past three.” Notice how its words work together to communicate one clear meaning. The second model, “Before you water the plants, check the soil.”, 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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State your view, explain why and give a relevant example if useful.
Listen to other views and respond to the idea rather than attacking the speaker.
See it. Say it. Understand it.
Easy / Start here
I think the reading club should meet weekly because we need time to share books.
Moderate / Add a little
I understand your point, but a shorter meeting might suit younger pupils.
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An opinion is clearer when supported by a reason. State your view, explain why and give a relevant example if useful. Listen to other views and respond to the idea rather than attacking the speaker. Useful phrases include “I think”, “I agree because” and “I see it differently”. A discussion needs listening as well as speaking.
Read the first model carefully: “I think the reading club should meet weekly because we need time to share books.” Notice how its words work together to communicate one clear meaning. The second model, “I understand your point, but a shorter meeting might suit younger pupils.”, 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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Revision checks meaning, order and detail before final proofreading.
Ask whether the topic is clear and the sentences belong together.
Replace vague words when a more precise one helps.
See it. Say it. Understand it.
Easy / Start here
The puppy ran towards the gate.
Moderate / Add a little
Yesterday, we visited the market and bought fruit.
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Revision checks meaning, order and detail before final proofreading. Ask whether the topic is clear and the sentences belong together. Replace vague words when a more precise one helps. Then check tense consistency, capitals, end punctuation and familiar spellings. Reading aloud can reveal a missing word or an awkward repeated phrase that your eyes skipped.
Read the first model carefully: “The puppy ran towards the gate.” Notice how its words work together to communicate one clear meaning. The second model, “Yesterday, we visited the market and bought fruit.”, 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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