1.

I … am very… happy… to be…

mmm… here.

2. I happy, very happy here.

Which sentence is more
fluent and which more
accurate?
The first sentence is more accurate,
while the 2nd second sentence is more
fluent.
1st speaker stammers- statement is still
accurate
2nd speaker quite straight- but has faulty
statement

Therefore…
Speaking fluently is not the same as speaking accurately.

Which will be the correct phrase for this utterance?

“__________________to the supermarket today?” “Yes. Do
you want me to get you something?”
a. Will you have gone
b. Will you be going
c. Will you have been going
ACCURACY is the ability to produce correct sentences
while FLUENCY is the ability to produce language
easily and smoothly.

ACCURACY refers to how correct we are in using the

language including grammar, vocabulary and
pronunciation.
Direction: Produce the correct utterances in the following short
conversation.
1. Did you enjoy your holiday? Oh yes! It was very_______.
A. Relaxing b. Relaxing
2. Karen has been on the phone _________ages!
a. Since b. for
3. Have you seen Linda? I _____ for her for almost an hour.
a. have been looking b. am looking
4. After the argument they both did their best to ____ the air.
a. clear b. clean
5. “Aren’t you tired? “No. I _______ to walking long distance.
a. am used b. used