ESOL Sc/E3.4a Express clearly statements of fact 

Sc/E3.4: express clearly statements of fact and give short explanations, accounts and descriptions
Sc/E3.4a: express clearly statements of fact 

  • Form simple, compound, and complex sentences with one subordinate clause in the appropriate word order
  • Use markers such as because, after, even though and since to introduce subordinate clauses
  • Use with some accuracy suitable verb forms to make clear the time to which a statement of fact refers: (a) present simple E.g. e.g.: Divali is a Hindu festival which takes place in the autumn (b) past simple E.g. There was a bad road accident last week. (c) present continuous E.g...It isn't raining at the moment. (d) past continuous  E.g. There's been an accident.  (e) present perfect E.g. The postman hasn't been yet. (f) future simple  E.g. The receptionist will make an appointment for you. - and do so using appropriate time markers. Examples: State facts in the context of informal conversation, narrative, formal interactions.
  • Use the above verb forms with there. E.g. there has been ...
  • Use with some accuracy other grammatical forms suitable for the level, e.g. definite and indefinite article, when mentioning an item for the first time, and on subsequent occasions. Examples:  When I looked out of my window, I saw a man and a woman. The man was quite young, but the  woman was older.
  • know that intonation normally falls on a statement, and be able to produce this intonation pattern

This resource has a range of activities to help students learn useful expressions/ language to make a complaint.
It is useful in building confidence in making complaints in person and on the telephone.

Editor’s note
Includes sample dialogue with questions (can also be used as a reading comprehension), matching cards, sammple scenarios, curriculum mapping and teaching notes.

Level
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
English
Functional English - speaking, listening & communicating
Functional English reading
Speaking & Listening
ESOL
ESOL Sc/E3.4d Give an explanation
ESOL Sc/E3.4a Express clearly statements of fact 
ESOL Sc/E2.3d Give an explanation
ESOL Sc/E2.2a make requests: ask for things or action
ESOL Lr/E3.2b Listen for detail face to face or on the phone
ESOL Lr/E2.2a Listen for detail
ESOL Listen and respond
ESOL Speak to communicate
Context
Retail Hospitality Customer service

A board game that can be used to encourage speaking skills at many levels (ESOL or Literacy). With teaching ideas and curriculum links.

Level
Entry Level 1
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
English
SLc/E1.4
SLc/E2.3
SLc/E3.3
ESOL
ESOL Sc/E1.4a Make simple statements of fact
ESOL Sc/E1.4d Make statements of fact clearly
ESOL Sc/E2.3a Express statements of fact
ESOL Sc/E2.3f Give a short description
ESOL Sc/E3.4a Express clearly statements of fact 
ESOL Sc/E3.4f Give a short description and make comparisons
Context
Health, Social care, Early years