Spoken English Course – Level 3 (Intermediate)
Module 1: Sentence Expansion & Fluency Building
1. Why Sentence Expansion?
At intermediate level, students must move from short basic sentences to
clear, meaningful, and detailed sentences.
Sentence expansion helps learners:
- Speak confidently for longer time
- Express ideas clearly
- Sound natural and fluent
- Avoid pauses and fear
2. From Basic to Expanded Sentences
| Basic Sentence |
Expanded Sentence |
| I study. |
I study English every evening at home. |
| She works. |
She works in a private office in the city. |
| They play. |
They play cricket in the park after school. |
Speaking Drill:
Take 5 short sentences and expand them orally.
3. How to Expand a Sentence
We can expand sentences by adding:
- Time – when?
- Place – where?
- Reason – why?
- Manner – how?
| Question |
Example |
| When? |
I study English in the morning. |
| Where? |
I study English at home. |
| Why? |
I study English to improve my confidence. |
| How? |
I study English regularly. |
4. Using Connectors to Speak Longer
Connectors help join ideas smoothly.
| Connector |
Use |
Example |
| and |
Add information |
I study English and practice speaking daily. |
| because |
Reason |
I practice English because I want fluency. |
| so |
Result |
I practiced daily, so my English improved. |
| but |
Contrast |
I was tired, but I continued speaking. |
Speaking Drill:
Speak 5 sentences using connectors.
5. Daily Use Expanded Sentences
| Situation |
Sentence |
| Routine |
I wake up early and go for a walk every morning. |
| Study |
I am learning English because it helps my career. |
| Office |
I work in an office, but I study English in the evening. |
6. Fluency Building Techniques
- Think in English, not translation
- Use simple words with confidence
- Do not stop for small mistakes
- Speak continuously for 1–2 minutes
Golden Rule: Fluency comes from flow, not perfection.
7. Common Mistakes
- ❌ I study English daily because want fluency
✅ I study English daily because I want fluency
- ❌ I am going office and study English
✅ I go to office and study English
8. Practice Exercises
Expand the sentences:
1. I read books.
2. She teaches students.
3. They are learning English.
4. We practice daily.
Speaking Task:
Speak for 2 minutes about your daily routine using expanded sentences.
9. Module Outcome
- Speak longer without fear
- Form clear and meaningful sentences
- Use connectors naturally
- Build strong speaking flow