Sentence examples for practising saying from inspiring English sources

This reinforces the idea that the main motivation for using test questions in these data is to scaffold the person with aphasia in joining in with a new topic of conversation, rather than practising saying words in an attempt to improve language skills.

Although around 60% of Cubans are baptised as Catholics, only 5% are practising, says Mr Márquez.

"Oh, we did go and see the luge people practising," says MacDonald.

I practise saying the word to myself in English and Ukrainian.

During endless 2am reruns I laughed at the cardboard sets and cheered Kirk's fistfighting technique and practised saying "Bones!" "Jim!" It took me time to warm to The Next Generation, but eventually I grew to appreciate Picard's Earl Grey tea and his "Make it so", and even tolerated Commander Riker, known to us as He Who Walks Around Trying to Drive His Forehead Through an Invisible Forcefield.

It is suggested that the interactional motivation for test question sequences in these data are to invite people with aphasia to contribute to conversation, rather than to practise saying words in an attempt to improve language skills.

"Maybe we should have practised," says Kate.

"Police torture is a daily occurrence in Gauteng where I practise," said Jordi.

"Ilie doesn't have to practise," said Ashe. "He already has all the shots.

For his pains, Epley "was laughed at in conferences… [and] accused by some as unfit to practise", says Francis.

David would practise, said Ferguson, "with a relentless application that the vast majority of less gifted players wouldn't contemplate".