UNIT 2 : SPEAKING

CLASSIFYING & GIVING REASONS

To classify is to divide things into groups according to their type.

The books in the library are classified by/according to subject.

Biologists classify animals and plants into different groups

These tables show how you can classify things:

There are two

Types

Kinds

Classes

Categories

Sorts

Varieties

of X …

of X. These are…

The two are…

These tables show how you can classify things:

X

consists of

comprises

can be divided

into

two

types

kinds

classes

categories

sorts

varieties

These are…

….

These tables show how you can classify things:

We can classify X

according to

on the basis of

depending on…

It is vital to give reasons for why we choose a particular category for a particular object.

There is not necessarily a ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ answer - it is the discussion of reasons that is important.

In your group discuss the following topics:

◦ Making a shopping list

◦ Identifying Different Types of Jobs

Remember, when making suggestions or recommendations:

◦ Read the statement or the problem carefully

◦ Say whether you agree or disagree with them politely

◦ Jot down relevant details that can be argued with reasonable and logical reasoning

Remember, when making suggestions or recommendations:

◦ Use the phrases that you have learnt on how to make suggestions and recommendations

◦ Support your views with examples or valid explanations.