Practice in communication

(Accusal and Defence)

8.4.1. Read and try to remember:

Someone accuses you of having done something wrong. You know or feel you haven't done it. Here are some ways of defending yourself.

1. I'm sorry, but I don't think I did/you're right.

2. Oh, no. I didn't.

3. Really ? Did I ?

4. Are you sure ?

5. What makes you think/say that ?

8.4.2. Tell someone that he or she:

1. told you a lie;

2. stole your gloves (handbag, passport);

3. owes you some money;

4. left the lights on;

5. left the car door open;

6. took your umbrella;

7. dropped some ink on your new carpet.

He or she will respond by using one of expressions in 8.4.1.

8.4.3. Look through the dialogues and insert the missed parts. Dramatize the dialogues.

A. Any more fares?

B. Oxford Circus, please.

A. The fare's 30p now, sir.

B. Yes, I know.

A. But you only gave me 10 p.

B. No, ... I ...

A. Look, here's the 10 p you gave me.

B. Are...?

A. Absolutely sure.

B. I'm sorry, but I don't think... But anyhow here's another 20 p.

A. You still owe me 10, you know.

B. No, I don't... (right).

A. Oh, yes; I am.

B. ...?

A. Absolutely.

8.4.4. Accuse your partner of something. He/she will defend him/herself.

General understanding

8.5.1. Read the text. Try to understand it and be ready to answer the questions.

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