Exper IELTS 7.5 + Module 5A Language Development (Bài học tương tác)

ENHANCING ENGLISH PROFICIENCY WITH REPORTED SPEECH AND ADVANCED GRAMMAR

Introduction:In our recent sessions, we have delved into the complexities of reported speech and its practical applications in improving English proficiency. This blog post summarizes the key points and exercises that we have explored, providing a comprehensive overview of the learning journey.

Key Highlights:

1. Understanding Reported Speech:

   • We began by identifying and underlining examples of reported speech in given texts. This exercise helped in recognizing the shift in tense, pronouns, and modal verbs when converting direct speech to reported speech.
   • Example: “My lecturer told me that I’d get a better grade if I had more technology examples.”

2. Reported Speech Patterns:

   • We matched reporting verbs with appropriate speech patterns:
     1. Subject + reported verb + that + clause (e.g., argue, explain, mention, promise, say, suggest)
     2. Subject + reported verb + to + object + clause OR + infinitive verb (e.g., tell, promise, suggest)
     3. Subject + reported verb + object + clause OR + infinitive verb (e.g., tell, explain, mention