• 1 TRY OUT LANGUAGE

  • 2 LEARN GRAMMAR

  • 3 APPLY ON YOUR OWN

Share an Experience

Elaborate

Tell a partner about a hike or trip that you’ve taken or would like to take.

Begin by writing down the main points you want to share. Then think of ways you can elaborate on them. Elaborate by adding details, examples, and explanations.

Topic: Trip to Miller’s Falls
Main PointElaboration
We climbed a hill to get to the waterfall.We carefully climbed a rocky hill to get to the waterfall. The hill was very steep. We had to hold on tightly to the trees that lined the trail.
The waterfall was powerful.The waterfall rushed powerfully to the river below. The water crashed down hard. Mist and spray from the waterfall filled the air.

Now share information about your hike or trip with your partner. Add details, examples, and explanations to elaborate. Trade roles.

How to Elaborate

  • 1. Tell the topic or main point of discussion.

  • 2. Add details. Give background information, examples, or explanations.

  • 3. Tell when, where, and how events happened.

What was the waterfall like?

lt was absolutely beautiful! The water moved quickly but very gracefully.

Use Adverbs

When you tell about an experience, add details that tell when, where, and how things happened. Use adverbs to add interest and detail.

EXAMPLESWe hiked the trail slowly. It was very steep and rocky. At the top, we finally stopped and gratefully watched the waterfall plummet swiftly to the bottom.
The waterfall rushed swiftly to the river.

The waterfall rushed swiftly to the river.