Speaking: Grammar in Speaking B2 - Lesson 3: Using Reported Speech (Statements, Questions, Commands)

The Grammar Lab: Reported Speech Reported speech allows us to recount statements, questions, or commands made by other speakers. When transforming direct speech into an indirect narrative block, the tense of the main verb typically shifts backward in time to preserve chronological accuracy. Core Structural Rule Matrix: Present Simple shifts to Past Simple: "I like coffee" becomes He said he liked coffee. Present Continuous shifts to Past Continuous: "I am working" becomes She said she was working. Future Simple (Will) shifts to Conditional (Would): "I will help you" becomes He said he would help me. Reporting Question Parameters: For polar inquiries, integrate the conjunction 'if' or 'whether'. For open-ended questions, preserve the original question word but reverse the syntax to standard subject-verb order. Please enable JavaScript to access the interactive speech nodes, automated grading validation components, and dynamic resource download link…