1. Introduction
Compare these two answers.
❌ English is important.
✅ English is important. For example, it helps people communicate around the world.
Which one sounds more natural?
Native speakers usually support their ideas with examples.
2. Pattern Discovery
Pattern 1
Idea
English is useful.
↓
Add an example
English is useful. For example, you can use it when traveling.
Pattern 2
I exercise every day.
↓
I exercise every day. For instance, I usually walk for 30 minutes after work.
Pattern 3
Many people enjoy reading.
↓
Such as novels, history books, and biographies.
3. Pattern Fuel
Useful Words
- for example — ຕົວຢ່າງເຊັ່ນ
- for instance — ຕົວຢ່າງເຊັ່ນ
- such as — ເຊັ່ນ
- like — ເຊັ່ນ
- especially — ໂດຍສະເພາະ
- including — ລວມທັງ
4. Pattern Build
Level 1
English is useful.
Level 2
English is useful.
For example, you can use it when traveling.
Level 3
English is useful.
For example, you can use it when traveling, studying abroad, and communicating with people from different countries.
5. Pattern Expansion
Basic
I like sports.
Better
I like sports, especially football.
Natural
I like sports, such as football, badminton, and swimming.
6. Real Conversation
A: Why do you think English is important?
B: It helps people communicate around the world.
A: Can you give me an example?
B: For example, I use English when I travel and when I watch online courses.
7. Key Lesson Insight
Good speakers don’t just share ideas.
They make their ideas clearer with examples.
Examples help listeners understand faster and remember longer.
8. Challenge
Complete the sentences.
- I enjoy reading. For example, __________.
- Healthy food is important. Such as __________.
- I like outdoor activities, especially __________.
9. Summary
Today you learned how to make your ideas clearer by giving examples.
Instead of stopping after one sentence, native speakers often continue with examples to help others understand.
Further reading
- Real English 31 Comming soon!
- Real English 29 Cause and effect
