Talk with a Partner

  • 1 TRY OUT LANGUAGE

  • 2 LEARN GRAMMAR

  • 3 APPLY ON YOUR OWN

Engage in Conversation

Pretend you are a townsperson who wants to get rid of the dragon. With a partner, continue the conversation from the song.

Share your ideas and listen to your partner.

  • • Ask and answer questions.

    EXAMPLEDo you think the king’s plan is a good idea?
    Yes, but I would not want to be the princess!

  • • Use words to show you are listening.

    EXAMPLEYes, I see.
    OK.

  • • Use gestures to show you are listening.

    EXAMPLESNod your head. Smile at something funny. Make eye contact with your partner.

Now have a conversation with your partner about the dragon and the king’s plan.

How to Engage in Conversation

  • 1. Introduce a topic and comment on it.

  • 2. Ask and answer questions about the topic.

  • 3. Use words and gestures to show you are listening.

I like dragons. How do you feel about them?

I think dragons are scary. Don’t you?

Use Indefinite Pronouns

Use indefinite pronouns when you talk about the other townspeople with your partner. Check your verbs to be sure they agree with your subjects.

Plural:Many of us want to kill the dragon.
Singular:Everyone wonders who will do it.