Speak 13
Phrase of the Day: OF COURSE
Your goal: Use of course to respond positively to everyday requests.
REVIEW
OF COURSE can mean yes, certainly.
“Of course. I can help” shows that you are willing to help.
Say it with a friendly voice. Your expression helps it sound welcoming.
CHOOSE TWO AND RESPOND
Read each question aloud. Choose two responses that make sense together. Use of course in at least one. Say them together as your answer. Then try a different combination.
“Can you help me?”
Of course.
Show me what you need.
Of course I can.
I have some time.
Of course, I’d be happy to.
We can work on it together.
“May I sit here?”
Of course.
This seat is available.
Of course you can.
Please make yourself comfortable.
Of course, go ahead.
There’s plenty of room.
“Can you repeat that?”
Of course.
I’ll say it more slowly.
Of course I can.
Let’s try it again.
Of course, no problem.
I’ll repeat the last part.
“Can I borrow your pen?”
Of course.
Here you go.
Of course you can.
I have an extra one.
Of course, take this one.
Please leave it on my desk afterward.
“Can we talk after class?”
Of course.
I’ll stay for a few minutes.
Of course we can.
Meet me by the desk.
Of course, that’s fine.
We’ll have time then.
COMPLETE THE RESPONSE
Choose a word from the box. You may use a word more than once. More than one answer may work.
help • sit • repeat • borrow • talk • wait
“Can you explain this?”
“Of course. I can _____.”“Is this chair available?”
“Of course. You can _____ here.”“What was the last word?”
“Of course. I’ll _____ it.”“May I use your pen?”
“Of course. You can _____ this one.”“Do you have a few minutes?”
“Of course. We can _____ now.”“Can you give me another minute?”
“Of course. I can _____.”
EXTEND THE CONVERSATION
Choose an ending. Say the whole response aloud.
“Can you help?”
“Of course. _____”
What do you need?
Show me the problem.
Let’s look at it together.
“Can you repeat that?”
“Of course. _____”
I’ll speak more slowly.
Let me say it again.
Which part would you like to hear?
“May I sit here?”
“Of course. _____”
The seat is available.
Let me move my bag.
Please have a seat.
