Speak 04
Word of the Day: ALMOST
Your goal: Use almost to talk about something that is close to being finished or ready.
REVIEW
ALMOST means nearly, but not completely.
“I’m almost ready” means you need a little more time.
Use almost in phrases such as almost ready, almost finished, almost there, and almost time.
CHOOSE TWO AND RESPOND
Read each question aloud. Choose two responses that make sense together. Use almost in at least one. Say them together as your answer. Then try a different combination.
“Are you ready to leave?”
I’m almost ready.
I need to get my bag.
It’s almost time to go.
I’ll put on my shoes.
I’m almost finished here.
I need one more minute.
“How’s the report going?”
I’m checking the last page.
It’s almost finished.
I’m almost done.
I’ll send it soon.
I have almost everything I need.
I’m waiting for one detail.
“Where are you?”
I’m almost there.
I can see the building.
I’m almost home.
I’m on my street.
I’m almost at the office.
I’ll see you soon.
“Is dinner ready?”
It’s almost ready.
We need a few more minutes.
I’m almost finished cooking.
Please put the plates out.
It’s almost time to eat.
You can sit down.
“Have you finished the book?”
I’m almost finished.
I have one chapter left.
I’m almost at the end.
I want to know what happens.
I’ve read almost all of it.
I’ll finish it tonight.
COMPLETE THE RESPONSE
Choose a word from the box. You may use a word more than once. More than one answer may work.
ready • finished • there • time • home • all
“Can we leave soon?”
“Yes. I’m almost _____.”“Have you completed the form?”
“I’m almost _____.”“Are you close to the restaurant?”
“Yes. I’m almost _____.”“Should we start?”
“Yes. It’s almost _____.”“Are you still driving?”
“Yes, but I’m almost _____.”“Did you read the instructions?”
“I read almost _____ of them.”
EXTEND THE CONVERSATION
Choose an ending. Say the whole response aloud.
“Are you ready?”
“I’m almost ready. _____”
I just need my keys.
Give me one more minute.
You can go ahead.
“Have you finished?”
“I’m almost finished. _____”
I’m checking my work.
I have one question left.
I’ll show you when I’m done.
“Are you close?”
“I’m almost there. _____”
I can see the entrance.
I’ll meet you outside.
Thanks for waiting.
