Speak 09
Phrase of the Day: SO FAR
Your goal: Use so far to talk about how something is going up to now.
REVIEW
SO FAR means up to this point.
“It’s going well so far” means it has gone well up to now, but it is not finished.
Use so far when talking about a class, project, job, or day that is continuing.
CHOOSE TWO AND RESPOND
Read each question aloud. Choose two responses that make sense together. Use so far in at least one. Say them together as your answer. Then try a different combination.
“How’s your new job?”
It’s going well so far.
Everyone has been helpful.
So far, I like it.
I’m learning something every day.
It’s been busy so far.
There’s a lot to learn.
“How’s the class going?”
So far, it’s interesting.
We’ve practiced useful phrases.
It’s been easy so far.
I understand the lessons.
So far, it’s been challenging.
I need extra practice.
“How’s your morning?”
It’s been quiet so far.
I’ve had time to think.
So far, so good.
I’m getting things done.
It’s been busy so far.
I haven’t had a break.
“How’s the project going?”
We’re doing well so far.
We’ve finished the first part.
So far, everything is on time.
We’re following the plan.
We haven’t had any problems so far.
Everyone knows what to do.
“Do you like the book?”
I like it so far.
The characters are interesting.
So far, it’s easy to follow.
The chapters are short.
It’s been surprising so far.
I want to keep reading.
COMPLETE THE RESPONSE
Choose a word from the box. You may use a word more than once. More than one answer may work.
well • interesting • quiet • busy • easy • problems
“How’s the work going?”
“It’s going _____ so far.”“Do you like the lesson?”
“It’s been _____ so far.”“Has anyone called?”
“No. It’s been _____ so far.”“Have you had a break?”
“No. It’s been _____ so far.”“Is the assignment difficult?”
“It’s been _____ so far.”“Is everything working?”
“Yes. We haven’t had any _____ so far.”
EXTEND THE CONVERSATION
Choose an ending. Say the whole response aloud.
“How’s the new job?”
“It’s going well so far. _____”
Everyone is friendly.
I’m learning the routine.
I like the work.
“How’s the project?”
“So far, so good. _____”
We’re on schedule.
We finished the first part.
We’ll continue tomorrow.
“Do you like the book?”
“I like it so far. _____”
I’ve read three chapters.
The story is interesting.
Have you read it?
