Solving some mistakes about situations of communicative english exercises for students high school

THANH HOA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

LE HOAN HIGH SCHOOL

EXPERIENCE INITIATIVE

SOLVING SOME MISTAKES ABOUT SITUATIONS OF
COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH EXERCISES FOR STUDENTS
HIGH SCHOOL

Teacher : Pham Thi Phuong
English Teacher
Experience initiative English

THANH HÓA NĂM 2020
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. Introduction.
1.1. Reasons of choosing the topic.
1.2. Aim of the study.
1.3. Scope of the Study.
1.4. Method of the Study.
2. Contents
2.1. Theoretical background.
2.2. The status of the problem.
2.3. Solutions to the problem.
2.3.1. Greetings
2.3.2. Good bye

2.3.3. Thanks
2.3.4. Apologies
2.3.5. Compliments and congratulations.
2.3.6. Invitations and Suggestions.
2.3.7. Permissions
2.3.8. Giving opinion
2.3.9. Giving sympathy
2.3.10. Some other situations and responses.
2.3.11. Some other says.
2.4. Oriented exercises
2.5. Table of units applied communicative English situations in
English books.
2.6. Applying the research in teaching.
2.7. Result after applying the research in teaching.
3. Conclusion and proposal.
3.1. Conclusion
3.2. Recommendation.

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1. Introduction.
1.1. Reasons of choosing the topic.
Today, English is not only the most popular language in the world but it is a
popular foreign language in Viet Nam, as well. Therefore, proficiency in English
will be a great advantage for future jobs as well as have opportunities to start
business in the global integration nowadays. To keep up with this process,
teaching and learning English is paid attention especially by Ministry of
education and training in our country. The national foreign language project
2020 in Thanh Hoa province have taken an emphasis on the teaching and
learning English along the way. This requires each student to have a certain level
of English to understand situations and communicative at different level . Over

the past years, the Ministry of Education and training has directed to compose
textbooks in the direction of communication for secondary and high school.
These books are more and more difficult with communicative situations in
practical life.
If teachers only provides students with grammars and vocabularies without
the direction of communicative situations, students will be feel frightened,
confused when communicating, especially communicating with English
speakers, because students don’t have oppotunities to apply their knowledge in
real- life situations. From the above reasons, I am always anxious to find out
what communicative situations the students usually make mistakes when
speaking and doing exercises to help them more confident in English. The
teaching initiative “ Solving some mistakes about situations of communicative
English exercises for students high school”.
1.2. Aim of the study.
With the initiative, I would like to make a small contribution to the
wonderful sources of communicative English materials. And by applying the
initiative, teachers will help students solve mistakes when doing communicative
exercises in exams.
In addition, I also want to help students integrate knowledge about English
grammar and vocabularies with communicative situations to have
understandings about real situations in life as well as restrict mistakes when
doing exercises.
1.3. Scope of the Study.
- Knowledge: Mistakes about situations of communicative English.
- Student: Le Hoan high school
- School year: 2019 - 2020
1.4. Method of the Study.
During the project, I used the following measures:
- Analyze the practical situations of teaching and learning English.
- Find mistakes of communicative situations.

- Study teaching method to the communicative way of the foreign language
project 2020

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2. Contents
2.1. Theoretical background.
The concept of communicative approach is an approach to language
teaching that emphasizes interaction as both the means and the ultimate goal of
study. Language learners learn and practice the target language through the
interaction with one another and the instructor, and through the use of the
language both in class and outside class.
Learners converse about personal experiences with partners and
instructors teach topics outside of the real of traditional grammar in order to
promote language skill in all types of situations. This encourages learners to
incorporate their personal experiences into their language learning environment.
The goal of language education is the ability to communicative in the
target language. A language learner needs to understand and express
communicative meanings rather than describe the core of language through
traditional concepts of grammar and vocabulary.
From the grounds above, understanding and expressing communicative
English situations play an essential role in learning progress. Therefore, I find
out and analyze mistakes, learners usually make when communicating or doing
exercies related to it.
2.2. The status of the problem.
The informants of the study consist of 12B students from three classes
10A9, 11A1 and 11A2 and 7 teachers of English at Le Hoan high school.
- To the teachers.
Most of the teachers are highly qualified, enthusiastic and keen on learning.

They have taught communicative English lessons and lesson plans about it.
However, there are some teachers who don’t still feel confident when teaching
situations and have some difficulties in solving exercises about communicative
exercises in national high school exams. In addition, most of teachers only focus
on teaching vocabularies, grammars, developing reading and writing skills but
they have little paid attention to speaking skill.
- To students.
* Advantage:
Most of students have wide knowledge about grammar, vocabularies, have
skills in doing reading or writing exercises.
* Disadvantage:
A large number of students are bad at English speaking. They are not
confident when speaking English. They have difficulties in identifying
communicative English situations, even basic situations.
2.3. Solutions to the problem.
From the theoritical and practical basic, I find study and summarize the
mistakes students usually make a misunderstand when they communicative or
doing exercises related to communicative English situations. Therefore, in the
school year 2019 – 2020, I have applied my findings in teaching to help students
develop communicative skills as well as feel confident in doing exercises related
to it.
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2.3.1. Greetings
Situations
Response
- Hey, Hey man/ Hello/ Good morning, -How do you do ?
Good afternoon, or Good evening.
- How do you do ?

- It’s nice to meet/ see you(again).
-It’s nice to see you, too.
- Please to meet/ see you.
- Good/ Nice to see you
- Long time no see.
- It’s been a while
-Pleased to meet you, too.
- How are you?/ How have you been?/ - I’m fine/ well, thank you. And you?
How are you doing?
- Couldn’t be better./ Much better.
- What is up?/ What is news?/ How is it - Fit as a fiddle.
going?
- Fine, thanks.
- How is everything?/ How are things?
- How is your day?/ How is your day
going?
- How is life?/ How has life been
treating you?
Eg: Laura starts a conversation with Maya – Jane’s sister.
Laura: “You must be Jane’s sister. How do you do ?.
Maya: “ ___________________ “
A. I’m either
C. How do you do ?
B. What do you do ?
D. So I am.
Answer: C
Eg: (2017) David and his teacher are meeting at the school gate.
David: Good morning, Mr Deakin, how are you?
Mr Deakin: “ ___________________ . And you?
A. I’m busy now

B. I’m fine. Thank you.
C. I’m going home.
D. I’m having a class now.
Answer: B
2.3.2. Good bye
Situations
Response
- See you later/ See you soon/ Talk to you - Good bye / You, too, Bye !
later/ Catch you later.
- Good bye. Nice to have met
- I’ll see you soon/ We’ll talk again soon.
you.
- Good seeing you/ Good talking with you. - Bye. It was nice to meet you.
- Have a nice day./ Have a good day.
- It was a pleasure meeting you.
- I look forward to our next meeting.
- Take care / Take it easy
- So long
- So long
Eg: Ken and Tom are high- school students. They meet each other at a gallery
but Ken is in a hurry.
Ken: “ I’ve got to go, Tom, so long”.
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Tom: “ So long, Ken. And _________”.
A. be careful
B. take care
C. don’t hurry
D. don’t take it seriously

Answer: B
Eg. Rico is seeing his close friend- Rosa off at the railway station.
Rosa: Ok, I must be going now. I’ll be in touch.
Rico:
A. Right. See you.
B. Ok, I’ll ring you.
C. I must be going , too.
D. No, you can’t go now.
Answer: A
2.3.3. Thanks
Situations
Response
- Thanks./ Many thanks./
- You are welcome.
- Thank you ( very much/ so much) - Don’t mention it.
for…
- Not at all/ No problem.
- It’s (so, very, extremely) kind (nice/
sweet) of you to do something.
-I’m grateful to you for...
- It’s my/ our pleasure
Eg1: Hoa and Laura are talking about their volunteer work.
Hoa: “Thank you very much for helping disadvantaged children here”.
Laura: “ ________________”.
A That’s nice of you
C. Sorry, we don’t know
B It’s our pleasure
D.What a pity
C Answer: B
Eg: Kelly: “It’s was very kind of you to give me a lift home”.

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Mark: “

”

A. As a matter of fact, you’re pretty nice.
B. Oh, don’t do that. I was coming past your house any way.
C. I’m not pleased.
D. Oh, don’t mention it. I was coming past your house any way.

Answer: D
2.3.4. Apologies
Situations
-I’m sorry ( for/ about that)…
- Please accept my apology for…
-I apologize
-It’s (total/entirely)my fault.
- I should not have done that.
- I should have been more careful.

Response
-Never mind
- It doesn’t matter
- It’s fine. / that’s fine.
- No problem.
- It’s ok/ That’s all right.
- You should be, but I forgive you.
- Forget it.
- No harm done.

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Eg: Nobita and Doremon are in front of the classroom.
Nobita: “Sorry, I forgot to phone you yesterday”.
Doremon: “ ____________”.
A. I have nothing to tell you
C. You’re welcome
B. Never mind
D. oh, poor me
Answer: B
Eg: Tom. "I'm sorry. I won't be able to come".
-Mary
A.Great!

B. Oh, that's annoying

C. Well, never mind

D. Sounds likes fun

2.3.5. Compliments and congratulations.
Situations
Response
-You look are + adj / Noun phrase
-I (really) like/love + Noun phrase
-Thank you (Thanks)
-It’s (really) adj + Noun
-Thanks for compliment.

-Congratulations (to you).
-Many happy return (of the day !) =
Happy birthday to you.
Eg 1: John and Mike are talking about Mike’s new car.
-John: “ ________________”.
-Mike: “Thanks. I’m glad to hear that.
A. Where did you buy your car ?.
B. Your car is new, isn’t it ?.
C. What a nice car !
D. My car is very expensive.
Answer: C
Eg 2: Two friends Diana and Anna are talking about Anna’s new blouse.
Diana: “That blouse suits you perfectly”
Anna: “ ____________”
A. Never mind
B. Don’t mention
C. thank you
D. You’re welcome
Answer: C
2.3.6. Invitations and Suggestions.
Situations
Response
-Would you care for ........?
Agree:
= Would you like ......... ?
- Yes, please
- Yes, I’d love to
-Do you fancy / feel / like + Ving ?
Refuse:
= Do you want to + Vinfi

No, thanks
*Suggestions:
- Let’s .......
- Shall we..............?
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- Why don’t we .................?
- How / What about ..............?
Eg: Jordan and Jim are in a pub.
- Jordan: “ ______________”
- Jim: “ No, thanks”
A. Would you want another drink ?.
B. Would you care for another drink ?.
C. Can you help me with this ?.
D. Come in, please.
Answer: B
Eg:Hoa and Hung are talking about what to do after work.
- Hoa: “Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?” - Hung:“

”

A. Not at all. Go ahead.
B. I’m sorry. I don't know about that movie.
C. That would be nice.
D. Not so bad. Do you like that movie?

Answer: C
2.3.7. Permissions
Situations

-Can / Could/ May / Might I .........?
-Do / Would you mind ....?
- Is it ok/ all right if…?
- Would it be possible for me to…?

Response
- Go ahead
- Help yourself
- Be your guest
- Feel free
- By all means
- Yes, with my pleasure
- Sure/ Certainly/ Of course.
- No problem.
- No, not at all./ Of course not.
Refuse: Sorry. I’d rather.....
Eg 1: Lucia wants to borrow his friends’s bike ?
Lucia: “Is it all right if I use your bike ?”
Friend: “ ______________”.
A I don’t want to use your bike
B Sure. Go ahead
C Sorry, no, I won’t do it.
D Pleased accept it.
Answer: B
Eg 2: A customer is talking to a salegirl in a clothes shop.
- Customer: “Can I try on this T-shirt?”
- Salegirl: “ _________________”.
A. You’re welcome
C.It’s very expensive
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B. By all means
Answer: B
2.3.8. Giving opinion
Situations
- I think…
- Do you think…
- What do you think…

D. Right. It looks a bit small

Response
- Sure/ Definitely/ Absolutely/
Exactly.
- I (totally/ absolutely/completely)
agree with you.
- I can’t agree with you more
- I can’t agree with you less
- You can say that again
- There is no doubt about it
- I’m with you
Eg: Two friends, Peter and Linda are talking about pets.
- Peter: “Well, Cats are very good at catching mice around the house”
- Linda: “ __________________”.
A. Nothing more to say
C. You can say that again
B. Yes, I hope so
D. No, dog are good, too.
Answer: C

Eg: Tom: I think that we should use paper bags instead of plastic bags to protect
our environment.
Jerry: ______.
A. That’s a good point
B. I can’t agree with you
C. Yes, please
D. Yes, tell me about it
Answer: B
2.3.9. Giving sympathy
Situations
Response
-S + be feeling down about
-S + be upset about
-S + fall / miss .....
- Better luck next time
Eg: Mandy has got a bad news. She is talking to Mano about it.
- Mandy: “ ________________”.
- Mano: “ Never mind, better luck next time”.
A. I’ve broken your precious vase.
B. I’ve a lot on my mind
C. I could’t keep mind on work
D. I didn’t get the vacant position
Answer: D
2.3.10. Some other situations and responses.
a, Asking about time
Response
When ...............?.
-Straight away
-Right away
On the spot

There and then
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b, Asking about place
Where ............ ?
C, Asking about the way
How ....................?

-Go straight
-Turn left
-Take the first turning

2.3.11. Some other says.
- You don’t say !
- Heavens above
- No kidding / just kidding
- Grow up !
- get a move on = hurry up
- None of your business
- Take it or leave it
- It’s no use / It’s no good
- Poor him/ her/ you......
- Suit yourself
- Save for a rainy day
Take more the merrier
2.4. Oriented exercises (Exercises from the national high- school examinations)
Choose the best answer
Sample test 2017.
1. Two friends Diana andAnne are talking about Anne’s new blouse.

- Diana: That blouse suits you perfectly , Anne.
- Anne: "____________"
A. Never mind
B. Don’t mention
C. Thank you D. You’re welcome
2. Marry is talking toa porter in the hotel lobby.
Porter: Shall I help you with your suitcase?
Marry: "____________"
A.Not a chance

B. That’s very kind of you.

C. I can’t agree more

D. What’s a pity.

Answer: 1. C.

2. B

National high school 2017- code 402.
1. Linda is thanking Daniel for his birthday present.
Linda: Thanks for the book. I’ve been looking for it for months.
Daniel: "____________"
A. You can say that again
C. I like reading books

B.Thank you for looking for it.
D. I’m glad you like it.

2. David and his teacher are meeting at the school gate.
David: Good morning, Mr Deakin, how are you?
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Mr Deakin: “ ___________________ . And you?
A. I’m busy now
B. I’m fine. Thank you.
C. I’m going home.
D. I’m having a class now.
Answer: 1. D.
2. B
Sample test 2018.
1. John and Mary are talking about what to do after class.
John: "_________"
Mary: Yes, I’d love to.
A.Do you often have time after class.
B. Would you like have a drink after class.
C. Do you often go out for a drink after class.
D. Would you like tea or coffee after class.
2. Paul and Daisy are discussing life in the future.
Paul: I believe space travel will become more affordable for many people in the
future.
Daisy: "_________"
A. It doesn’t matter at all .

B. There’s no doubt about it.

C. It’s very kind of you to say so.

D. I am sorry to hear that.

Answer: 1. B

2. B

National high school 2018- code 402.
1. Nancy and James are talking about their school days.
- Nancy: I think school days are the best time in our lives.
James: "_________". We had sweet memories together then.
A. I’m afraid so.

B. Absolutely

C. That’s nonsense

D. I doubt it.

2. John and Mike are talking about Mike’s new car.
John: "_________"
Mike: Thanks. I’m glad to hear that.
A. Where did you buy your car?

B. What a nice car!

C. Your car isn’t new, is it?

D. My car is very expensive.

Answer: 1. B

2. B

Sample test 2020.
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1. Ben is talking to a waiter in a restaurant.
Ben: Can I have the menu , please?
Waiter: "_________"
A. But I don’t like it.
B. No, I’ll think it over.
C. Here you are, sir.
D. Enjoy your meal.
2. Laura and Michel are talking about online learning.
Laura: Online learning seems the best solution now.
Michel: "_________". It helps students keep learning while schools are closed.
A. I quite agree.

B. You must be kidding

C. I’m not so sure.

D. I don’t think that’s a good idea.

Answer: 1. C

2. B

National high school 2008 - code 105

1: Janet: "Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?"
Susan: "____________"
A. I don't agree. I'm afraid.

B. You are welcome.

C. That would be great.

D. I feel very bored.

2: Laura: "What a lovely house you have!"
Maria: "_________"
A. Of course not, it's not costly.

B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in

C. I think so.

D. No problem.

Answer: 1. C.

2. B

National high school 2009 - code 174
1: John: "Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our
environment?"
Laura: "___________"
A. Of course not. You bet!

B. Well, that's very surprising.

C. There's no doubt about it.

D. Yes, it's an absurd idea.

2: Lora: "Your new blouse looks gorgeous, Helen!"
Helen: "________"
A. Thanks, I bought it at Macy's.

B. It's up to you.

C. I'd rather not.

D. You can say that again.

3: - “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.”
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- “___________”
A. You’re welcome.

B. Good idea, thanks.

C. Thanks, I will.

D. It’s my pleasure.

4: - “How do you like your steak done?”

- “ ___________”
A. I don’t like it much

B. Very little.

C. Well done.

D. Very much.

Answer: 1. C.

2. A

3. C

4. C

National high school 2010 – code 184
1: Margaret: “Could you open the window, please?”
Henry: “___________”
A. Yes, I can.

B. I am, of course.

C. I feel sorry. D. Yes, with pleasure.

2: Mr. Black: “I’d like to try on these shoes, please.”
Salesgirl: “__________”
A. Why not?

B. By all means, sir.

C. That’s right, sir.

D. I’d love to.

3: Ben: “__________”
Jane: “Never mind.”
A. Sorry for staining your carpet. Let me have it cleaned.
B. Would you mind going to dinner next Sunday?
C. Thank you for being honest with me.
D. Congratulations! How wonderful!
4: Bill: “Can I get you another drink?”
Jerry: “__________”
A. No, it isn’t

B. Not just now

C. No, I’ll think it over

D. Forget it.

5: Liz: “Thanks for the nice gift you brought to us!”
Jennifer: “______”
A. Not at all. Don’t mention it.
B. All right. Do you know how much it cost?
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C. Welcome! It’s very nice for you.

D. Actually speaking, I myself don’t like it.
Answer: 1. D

2. B

3. B

4. B

5.A

National high school 2011 – code 105
1: Joan: “Our friends are coming. _________, Mike?”
Mike: “I’m sorry, but I can’t do it now.”
A. Shall you make some coffee, please
B. Would you mind making some coffee
C. Why don’t we cook some coffee
D. Shall I make you like some coffee
2: Harry: “Are you ready, Kate? There’s not much time left.”
Kate: “Yes, just a minute. __________”
A. No longer.

B. I’m coming.

C. I’d be ok.

D. I won’t finish.

3: Sue: “Can you help me with my essay?”
Robert: “___________”

A. I think that, too.

B. Yes, I’m afraid not.

C. Not completely.

D. Why not?

4: Alfonso: “I had a really good time. Thanks for the lovely evening.”
Maria: “___________”
A. Yes, it’s really good.

B. No, it’s very kind of you.

C. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

D. Oh, that’s right.

Answer: 1. B

2. B

3. D

4. C

National high school 2012 - A1 - code 318
1: Lora: “Do you mind if I turn on the fan?”
Maria: “___________”
A. Not for me

B. Not at all.

C. Never mind.

D. Not enough.

2: Tom: “Can I have another cup of tea?”
Christy: “____________”
A. Be yourself.

B. Do it yourself. C. Help yourself. D. Allow

yourself.
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3: Ann: “Do you need any help?”
Kate: “___________”
A. No thanks. I can manage.

B. I haven’t got a clue.

C. That’s all for now.

D. That’s fine by me.

Answer: 1. C

2. B

3. A

National high school 2012 - D - code 248
1: Mary: “I will never go mountaineering again.”
Linda: “Me ___________.”
A. so

B. too

C. either

D. neither

2: Mary: “Thanks a lot for your help.”
John: “__________.”
A. My happiness B. My excitement C. My delight

D. My pleasure

3: Tom: “When are we leaving for the concert?”
Kyle: “___________”
A. No problem.

B. Certainly.

Answer: 1. D

2. D

C. That’s right.

D. Straight away.

3. D

National high school 2013 - A1 - code 248
1: Thanh: “Lan’s the best singer in our school.”
Nadia: “___________”
A. Yes, tell me about it!

B. That’s ok!

C. I can’t agree with you more!

D. Yes, please.

2: Mai: “Do you want another serving of chicken soup?”
Scott: “___________”
A. No way

B. No comment

Answer: 1. C

C. No, thanks

D. No longer

2. C

National high school 2013 -D - code 359
1: Tom: “________”
Mike: “I won’t say no!”
A. How are things with you, Mike?
B. What about playing badminton this afternoon?
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C. Mike, do you know where the scissors are?
D. What’s your favourite, tea or coffee?
2: Stephanie: “Oh, no! I left my book at home! Can I share yours?”
Scott: “___________”
A. No, thanks.
Answer: 1. B

B. No, not at all!

C. Yes, I do too.

D. Yes, sure!

2. D

2.5. Table of units applied communicative English situations in English
books.
When constructing the communicative lessons, teachers will easily find out what
mistakes the students can make when they communicate and doing exercises
related to communicative situations.
The following are units that related to the communicative English situations.

Grade
Unit
Situation
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Unit 2: School talks
-Making questions and give responses in
small talks
Unit 6: An Excursion
-Expressing agreements and disagreements
-Giving opinions.
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Unit 9: Post office
-Making requests
Unit 14: Recreation
-Expressing agreements and disagreements
2.6. Applying the research in teaching.
This research was conducted in the school year: 2019 – 2020 in class 11A1- Le
Hoan high school.
Implementation process.
UNIT 9

THE POST OFFICE

SPEAKING
I. Aim: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to make requests and talk
about different postal services.
II. Teaching aids: poster, textbook, CD player
III. PROCEDURE
Stagestiming
1.Warm

up
(7 m)

Activities

Interact

Jumbled words:
- Give out a list of jumbled words (prepared before hand on a
poster)
- Give Ss 2 minutes to prepare individually, and then ask them

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2. prespeaking
(10 m)

3. Whilespeaking
(20 m)

to go to the board to write down the correct words.
1. mali
2. nomey trerfans
3. xaf
4. repss deervyli

- Give feedback.
Answer keys:
1. mail
2. money transfer
3. fax
4. press delivery
- Ask: What are these ? (
postal services)
Introduce the lesson: Today we are going to talk about some
postal services.
Listening task
T
S
- Give instruction:
A man is at the post office and he's taking a postal service.
Listen for the first time and answer the following questions:
1. What service is the man taking ? (
fax transmission)
- Ask Ss to listen to again and answer some more questions:
2. What does he want to fax ? (
a document )
3. What's his fax number ? (
04.7223898)
4. How much is this service ? (
5.000 dongs)
5. What exactly did the man say to make the request ? ( Could
you help me to send this document to my office by fax ?)
- Ask Ss to give answers.
- Give feedback.
- Teacher introduces some requests and give responses:

May / might I ......?
-Sure/ Certainly
Can / Could I ......?
-Of course
Do you think I.......?
-By all means
Would it be possible for me .......?
-No problem
Do / Would you mind .........?
-Yes, please / Yes, with my
-Help yourself
-Pleased feel free to + V
-No, of course not
-No, not at all
-No, please go ahead
Refuse: -I’m afraid, I’d pre
-Sorry, I’d rather...
Activity 1: controlled speaking
- As Ss to open their book (p.103) and practice the dialogue
between the man and the clerk in open pairs, then in closed
pairs

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Activity 2: Mapped Dialogue
- Draw on the board two haces and introduce the scene
This is Mr. Minh

This is the clerk at a post office
Mr. Minh wants to have a telephone line installed at his home.
- Elicit the dialogue from Ss:

Good morning

Good ... Can I ..........?

I'd ... telephone line Installed...
...address...?
234 Tran Hung Dao st .....

When ...?

..one week .....
Friday ?
... have.... telephone...?
....how much ...?
fill in the form?
...here you are
thanks
- Get Ss to practice the dialogue in open pairs, then in closed
pairs
Example dialogue:
B. Good morning
A. Good morning. Can I help you ?
B. Yes, I'd like to have a telephone line installed at home,
please
A. Yes, sir. What's you address, please?
B. 243 Tran Hung Dao street. When will it be installed, please?

A. We'll make it ready one week after registration
B. Can you make it on Friday ?
A. Certainly. Do you have a telephone?
B. Yes. How much is that?
A. It's 200.000 dongs. You can see the rates on the desk. Would
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4. Postspeaking 10
mins

5. Homework 1 min

you please fill in this form?
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B. Yes... here you are
A. Thank you
Activity 3:
- Ask Ss to work in pairs and make a similar dialogue using one
of the two situations given in their books (p.104)
- Go around the class and give help when needed
- Call on some pairs and ask Ss to act out the conversation
Role- play
Ss
- Ask Ss to think of situations that they themselves need to go
to the post office
- Get Ss act out the conversation thta may happen there
- Caal some pairs to the front of the class to act out the
conversation
- Ask Ss to find some more expression to make request

2.7. Result after applying the research in teaching
The following data is the result of the second term after applying the
research in the school year 2019 – 2020.
Class 11A1
First term
Second term

Number of
students
39
39

Good(%)
25%
35%

Average ( %)
50%
60%

Bad (%)
25%
5%

From the figure above, we can see that summarizing and analyzing some
mistakes the students make mistakes when doing communicative English
exercises help students get high resulters and feel more confident. These force
me to try harder and harder to get higher achievement. Furthermore, at the
beginning of the school year, most of the students feel confused and afraid when

doing communicative exercises in English, but now, according to the recent
survey, 100% of students class 10A9 and 11A1 said “ We feel confident and
eager when doing this kind of exercises”. These show that the research is
suitable, students are eager to do exercises.
3. Conclusion and proposal.
3.1. Conclusion

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Many studies and educational realities around the world have shown that
communicative English is an approach to language teaching in which a student
learns from real life interaction, which can help to reinforce the value of their
studies. Therefore, helping students to find the mistakes they usually make when
speaking or doing exercises related to communicative English situations is really
necessary. It is a motivation that helps students feel confident when speaking as
well as doing exercises.
However, it is not easy to get fluency in the second language. It is a long and
hard process. I hope my idea “ Solving some mistakes about situations of
communicative English’’ can help the students as well as the other teachers in
their learning and teaching English process because I can not avoid some
mistakes in my writing , your opinions will be useful for me to perfect it.
3.2. Recommendation.
The result show that this initiative is highly feasible and can be applied not only
to students in some classes but also to students of high schools in Thanh Hoa
province.
In the process of implementing , I have some proposals.
Firstly to the students, they should spend much more time at home on acquiring

knowledge concerning topics and enrich their vocabulary regularly.
Secondly to the teachers, they should be thoughtful and flexible enough to guide
students the mistakes they usually make again.
Thirdly to high schools, they should be equiped with modern devices and
organize more extra activities for students to practise the target language.

The End
THE CONFIRMATION OF THE HEADMASTER

Tho Xuan, July 10th 2020
I assure that this innovation is
written by me without any copy.
Written by

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Phạm Thị Phượng

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DANH MỤC
SÁNG KIẾN KINH NGHIỆM ĐÃ ĐƯỢC HỘI ĐỒNG SÁNG KIẾN KINH
NGHIỆM NGÀNH GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HUYỆN, TỈNH VÀ CÁC
CẤP CAO HƠN XẾP LOẠI TỪ C TRỞ LÊN
Họ và tên tác giả: Phạm Thị Phượng
Chức vụ và đơn vị công tác: Giáo viên Trường THPT Lê Hoan

TT

Tên đề tài SKKN

Cấp đánh
giá xếp loại
(Ngành GD
cấp
huyện/tỉnh;
Tỉnh...)

1

Summarizing basic knowlege
about making comparisons to
help students use logically
and grammatically

Tỉnh

2
3

Kết quả
đánh giá
xếp loại
(A, B, hoặc
C)

Năm học
đánh giá

xếp loại

B

2015