Want to speak English fluently? Learn how to give perfect English answers every time! In this lesson, I’ll teach you my proven strategies for expanding your answers using the 5Ws framework. You’ll discover how to transform short, basic responses into detailed, impressive English answers that showcase your language skills.

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THE 5Ws : Turning Short Sentences into Long Ones + Describing Images

Example Sentences from Days 13-18

Day 13: Answering a question using the 5Ws

1. “When you were in high school, who was your favorite teacher?”
2. “What do you do in the evening when you get back home from work?”
3. “When was the last time you went on a vacation with your family?”
4. “Where would you like to go after you graduate from university?”
5. “Why do you think people like to spend time together?”

Day 14: Questions 1-5

Examples with answers:

1. “When you were in high school, who was your favorite teacher?”
   • “My favorite teacher when I was in high school was my English Literature teacher, Mrs. Smith.”
2. “What do you do in the evening when you get back home from work?”
   • “When I get back home from work I usually eat a snack and watch television.”
3. “When was the last time you went on a vacation with your family?”
   • “The last time I went on a vacation with my family was 3 years ago.”
4. “Where would you like to go after you graduate from university?”
   • “After I graduate from university, I would like to go to a big city in Spain.”
5. “Why do you think people like to spend time together?”
   • “I think people like to spend time together because it helps us get closer to each other.”

Day 15: Questions 6-10

Examples with answers: 6. “What is the name of your favorite celebrity?”

• “My favorite celebrity’s name is Julia Roberts.”

1. “What did you do during your last vacation?”
   • “During my last vacation I spent time reading books and painting landscapes.”
2. “When is your birthday?”
   • “My birthday is July 10th.”
3. “If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?”
   • “If I could go anywhere in the world, I would go to Brazil.”
4. “Why is there so much violence in the world?”
   • “I think there is so much violence in the world because of the lack of love.”

Day 16: Questions 11-15

Examples with answers: 11. “Which person do you think has read the most books?”

• “I think Michael has read the most books.”

1. “If someone gave you 1 million dollars, what would you do?”
   • “If someone gave me 1 million dollars, I would travel all over the world.”
2. “When do most people wake up in the morning?”
   • “Most people wake up around 7am in the morning.”
3. “Where do you go shopping?”
   • “I go shopping at the shopping center near my home.”
4. “Why have so many people started to move to Hawaii?”
   • “So many people have started to move to Hawaii because it is the paradise of America.”

Day 17: Questions 16-20

Examples with answers: 16. “Who would you want to be if you could be born again?”

• “If I could be born again, I would want to be a diplomat for my country.”

1. “What are you going to do this weekend?”
   • “This weekend I am going to visit my friend and then go to the movies.”
2. “When will you receive your package?”
   • “I will receive my package in two weeks.”
3. “Where is the best place to go on a date?”
   • “The best place to go on a date is the park downtown.”
4. “Why did you go to the bank?”
   • “I went to the bank because I needed to deposit some money.”

Short Sentence to Long Sentence Breakdown

While Days 13-18 focus on question and answer recognition rather than sentence expansion, the materials demonstrate how to build comprehensive answers using the 5Ws framework:

Short answer → Long answer examples:

For the question “Who was your favorite teacher?”:

• Short: “Mrs. Smith.”
• Long: “My favorite teacher when I was in high school was my English Literature teacher, Mrs. Smith.”

For the question “What did you do during your vacation?”:

• Short: “I read books.”
• Long: “During my last vacation, I spent time reading books and painting landscapes.”

For the question “Why did you go to the bank?”:

• Short: “To deposit money.”
• Long: “I went to the bank because I needed to deposit some money.”

Intermediate English Vocabulary Words

1. Recognize – to identify or acknowledge something or someone
   • Example 1: “I immediately recognized my old friend at the reunion.”
   • Example 2: “She didn’t recognize the importance of the warning signs.”
   • Example 3: “It’s important to recognize different cultural customs when traveling.”
2. Concise – expressing much in few words; brief yet comprehensive
   • Example 1: “Her concise explanation helped everyone understand the complex topic.”
   • Example 2: “The report was concise but contained all the necessary information.”
   • Example 3: “Try to be more concise when giving presentations to busy executives.”
3. Identify – to establish or recognize the identity of someone or something
   • Example 1: “The police asked witnesses to identify the suspect.”
   • Example 2: “Scientists identified a new species of frog in the rainforest.”
   • Example 3: “Can you identify the main themes in this novel?”
4. Approach – a way of dealing with something or someone
   • Example 1: “I think we need a different approach to solving this problem.”
   • Example 2: “His friendly approach made everyone feel comfortable.”
   • Example 3: “Our teacher has a unique approach to teaching mathematics.”
5. Various – different from one another; of different kinds
   • Example 1: “The store sells various types of bread.”
   • Example 2: “Various studies have shown the benefits of regular exercise.”
   • Example 3: “She has traveled to various countries in Europe.”

Advanced English Vocabulary Words

1. Recognition – the action of recognizing or acknowledgment of something’s existence or validity
   • Example 1: “Her work finally received the recognition it deserved.”
   • Example 2: “Facial recognition technology has improved dramatically in recent years.”
   • Example 3: “The company gave him recognition for his ten years of service.”
2. Comprehensive – including or dealing with all or nearly all elements of something
   • Example 1: “The textbook provides a comprehensive overview of world history.”
   • Example 2: “We need a more comprehensive approach to healthcare reform.”
   • Example 3: “Her research paper was impressively comprehensive in its analysis.”
3. Fluency – the ability to express oneself easily and articulately
   • Example 1: “Her fluency in three languages helped her career in international business.”
   • Example 2: “Reading regularly will improve your fluency in English.”
   • Example 3: “The speaker’s fluency kept the audience engaged throughout the lecture.”
4. Conference – a formal meeting for discussion, exchange of information, or talk
   • Example 1: “Scientists from around the world attended the environmental conference.”
   • Example 2: “The teacher scheduled a conference with the student’s parents.”
   • Example 3: “The video conference allowed team members from different countries to collaborate.”
5. Authenticity – the quality of being authentic or genuine
   • Example 1: “Experts verified the authenticity of the ancient manuscript.”
   • Example 2: “Customers appreciate the authenticity of her handmade products.”
   • Example 3: “His speech resonated with voters because of its authenticity.”