2.1. Leaving stuff out

properly speaking

Have you ever heard about the term "ellipsis"? 

Do you know when and how to use it?

Watch the following video and discover more about it to properly use it when speaking.


Video by The Ling Space on YouTube.

Remember you can click on subtitles if you need them.

Ellipsis is a really common literary device, click here if you want to learn a bit more about it.

tai-chi
Image by pcdacero in Pixabay under public domain.

Get talking

  • Which sports should we practice to strengthen our heart and cardiovascular system?
  • How can we increase our flexibility, muscle strength and improve joint mobility?
  • Have you ever taken up a sport that improved stamina and lowered cholesterol levels?
  • How can we lose an excess of body fat and flab?
  • Do you think there is a connection between working out and reducing anxiety and depression?
  • How much do you know about Eastern sports?
  • Why do you think yoga and tai-chi have become so popular lately? Do you know anything about these sports?

mediation

A friend of yours has been losing members at the gym she works for. She is the manager and does not really know how to boost the business. You train there every single day and having researched about Eastern sports, you have decided to leave her a suggestion note in which you describe the benefits of this sport. Read thoroughly this infographic and use it to inform your friend. (Write about 200 words).