Speak 07
Word of the Day: STILL
Your goal: Use still to explain that something continues.
REVIEW
STILL means something is continuing or has not changed.
“I’m still working” means you started earlier and have not finished.
Use still in phrases such as still waiting, still learning, still busy, and still here.
CHOOSE TWO AND RESPOND
Read each question aloud. Choose two responses that make sense together. Use still in at least one. Say them together as your answer. Then try a different combination.
“Have you finished your work?”
I’m still working.
I have one page left.
I’m still checking it.
I want to make sure it’s correct.
I still need a few minutes.
I’ll tell you when I’m done.
“Did someone help you?”
I’m still waiting.
Someone will be here soon.
I still need help.
I don’t understand the last part.
I’m still looking for someone.
The desk is empty.
“Are you taking English classes?”
I’m still taking them.
I go twice a week.
I’m still learning.
I practice every day.
I still enjoy them.
The speaking practice helps.
“Is your coworker here?”
She’s still here.
She’s in the meeting room.
She’s still working.
She has a report to finish.
She’s still at lunch.
She should be back soon.
“Do you want to go for a walk?”
I’m still busy.
Let’s go a little later.
I still have some work to do.
I need ten more minutes.
I’m still getting ready.
I’ll meet you outside.
COMPLETE THE RESPONSE
Choose a word from the box. You may use a word more than once. More than one answer may work.
working • waiting • learning • busy • here • need
“Can you leave now?”
“I’m still _____. I have a task to finish.”“Has your ride arrived?”
“No. I’m still _____.”“Do you know all the words?”
“No. I’m still _____.”“Is everyone gone?”
“No. I’m still _____.”“Do you understand now?”
“I still _____ some help.”“Can we talk?”
“I’m still _____. Can we talk later?”
EXTEND THE CONVERSATION
Choose an ending. Say the whole response aloud.
“Are you finished?”
“I’m still working. _____”
I’m nearly done.
I need a few more minutes.
You can go ahead.
“Has your friend arrived?”
“I’m still waiting. _____”
She’s on her way.
I’ll call her.
She should be here soon.
“Is English getting easier?”
“I’m still learning. _____”
I understand more now.
I practice a little every day.
Speaking takes practice.
