ENGLISH SPEAKING TUTORIAL CLASS REVIEWER
MODULE 2:
Essential English Words for Effective Communication
Prepared by: Teacher Jay
Student: Liu Zhe Han (Michael)
Welcome to your guide to the essential English words that will help you
communicate effectively! These are words that go beyond basic vocabulary
and will help you sound more confident and fluent. Each word comes with its
meaning, an example sentence, and a fun practice exercise to help you
master the word. Let's get started!
Instructions: For each word, read the meaning and example sentence. Then,
complete the practice exercise. Try to use the word in different ways. The
more you practice, the more you'll improve!
Words with Meaning, Examples, and Practice Exercises
1. Adapt
Meaning: To change or adjust to new conditions.
Example: "She had to adapt quickly to the new environment."
Practice: Write about a situation where you had to adapt to a new
challenge.
2. Advocate
Meaning: To publicly support a cause or idea.
Example: "He advocates for environmental protection."
Practice: Write a short speech advocating for something you care
about.
3. Analyze
Meaning: To examine in detail to understand better.
Example: "The scientist analyzed the data before writing the report."
Practice: Analyze why your favorite hobby is enjoyable and explain in
three sentences.
4. Approach
Meaning: To come closer or deal with a situation.
Example: "You should approach the manager with your concerns."
Practice: Role-play how you would approach someone for help with
homework.
5. Assertive
Meaning: Confident without being aggressive.
Example: "She was assertive during the meeting, sharing her ideas
clearly."
Practice: Practice introducing yourself in an assertive but friendly way.
6. Benefit
Meaning: An advantage or positive result.
Example: "Exercise has many health benefits."
Practice: List three benefits of learning English.
7. Collaborate
Meaning: To work together with others.
Example: "We collaborated on the group project to meet the deadline."
Practice: Pair up with a partner and brainstorm three ideas for a school
event.
8. Compromise
Meaning: To settle differences by mutual agreement.
Example: "We compromised on the time for the meeting."
Practice: Think of a conflict you’ve had and describe how a
compromise could resolve it.
9. Consequence
Meaning: A result of an action or decision.
Example: "The consequence of being late was missing the flight."
Practice: Write about a consequence of not preparing for an exam.
10. Convince
Meaning: To persuade someone to agree or believe.
Example: "I convinced her to join the study group."
Practice: Try convincing a classmate to watch your favorite movie.
Word Meaning Example Practice
Critique To evaluate or "She critiqued my Critique your favorite
give feedback. essay constructively." book in two
sentences.
Debate A discussion "The debate about Write a debate
with opposing climate change is argument for or
views. ongoing." against a topic of
your choice.
Diverse Showing variety "The city is known for List three ways your
or differences. its diverse culture." classroom is diverse.
Emerge To come into "A new leader Write a sentence
view or become emerged during the about a trend that
known. crisis." recently emerged.
Empathy Understanding "She showed empathy Practice expressing
others’ feelings. when her friend was empathy for someone
upset." who failed a test.
Enthusia Showing "The students were Describe a moment
stic excitement or enthusiastic about the when you were
interest. field trip." enthusiastic about
learning something
new.
Ethical Morally right or "It's important to Write one example of
acceptable. make ethical an ethical decision.
decisions."
Expand To increase in "The company plans Think of three ways
size or scope. to expand its business you can expand your
internationally." vocabulary.
Feedbac Information "The teacher gave Give feedback on a
k about positive feedback on partner’s speech
performance. the assignment." during practice.
Hesitate To pause or feel "She hesitated before Think of a situation
unsure. answering the where you hesitated
question." and explain why.
Impleme To put a plan "The school Write about a new
nt into action. implemented a new rule or idea you’d like
schedule this to implement in your
semester." classroom.
Influence To affect "Her advice influenced Share how a teacher
someone’s my decision to study or mentor influenced
behavior or abroad." your choices.
ideas.
Negotiat To discuss to "We negotiated a fair Role-play negotiating
e reach an price for the car." a deal, such as
agreement. trading something
with a classmate.
Persever To continue "She persevered Write about a time
e despite through challenging you persevered to
difficulties. times to achieve her succeed.
goals."
Resource Skilled at "He’s resourceful Share one way you
ful solving when it comes to were resourceful in
problems fixing things." completing a difficult
creatively. task.
Substant Large or "He made a Think of something
ial important in substantial substantial you’ve
amount or size. contribution to the done recently and
team’s success." describe it.
Thrive To grow or "The plants thrived in Write about a time
develop the sunny garden." when you thrived in a
successfully. new environment.
Versatile Able to adapt to "The actor is versatile List three ways you
many different and can play both can be versatile in
tasks. comedic and dramatic your studies.
roles."
Vision The ability to "She has a clear vision Share your vision for
think about the for her career." improving your
future. English skills.
Practice Activities
1. Vocabulary Quiz: Match each word with its meaning or example.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: Use the word bank to complete sentences.
3. Role-Playing Scenarios: Practice words in real conversations.
o Example Scenario: Negotiating a group activity.
4. Creative Writing: Write a short paragraph using at least five new
words.
