Speak 22
Phrase of the Day: GOOD POINT
Your goal: Use good point to recognize a helpful idea or reason.
REVIEW
GOOD POINT means that is a useful idea or reason to consider.
“It may be crowded at noon.” — “Good point. Let’s go earlier.”
You can say Good point, That’s a good point, or You make a good point.
CHOOSE TWO AND RESPOND
Read each line aloud. Choose two responses that make sense together. Use good point in at least one. Say them together as your answer. Then try a different combination.
“The café gets crowded at noon.”
Good point.
Let’s go earlier.
That’s a good point.
We could choose another place.
You make a good point.
I hadn’t thought about the time.
“We should check the address before we leave.”
That’s a good point.
I’ll look it up.
Good point.
There are two locations.
You make a good point.
Let’s make sure we have the right one.
“It may be easier to practice a little every day.”
Good point.
I could practice after breakfast.
You make a good point.
Short sessions would fit my schedule.
That’s a good point.
I’ll try ten minutes a day.
“We might need more time to finish.”
That’s a good point.
Let’s start earlier.
Good point.
The last part looks difficult.
You make a good point.
We should check the schedule.
“A written list would help us remember.”
Good point.
I’ll get some paper.
That’s a good point.
We have several things to do.
You make a good point.
Let’s write everything down.
COMPLETE THE RESPONSE
Choose a word from the box. You may use a word more than once. More than one answer may work.
earlier • address • practice • time • list • check
“It will be crowded at noon.”
“Good point. Let’s go _____.”“There are two locations.”
“Good point. Let’s confirm the _____.”“Short sessions might help.”
“Good point. I’ll _____ every day.”“The last section is long.”
“Good point. We may need more _____.”“We have several things to remember.”
“Good point. Let’s make a _____.”“The hours may be different today.”
“Good point. I’ll _____ before we leave.”
EXTEND THE CONVERSATION
Choose an ending. Say the whole response aloud.
“The café may be crowded.”
“Good point. _____”
Let’s go before noon.
We could eat somewhere else.
We should allow extra time.
“We should write this down.”
“That’s a good point. _____”
I’ll make a list.
I don’t want to forget.
Let me open my notes.
“We might need more practice.”
“You make a good point. _____”
Let’s try it again.
We can review tomorrow.
I’d like to feel more comfortable.
