Reported /Indirect

Speech
It helps us to:
 Tell stories.
 Talk about the past.
 Confirm information
You have to work hard to get results. No pain, no gain!

To achieve something, you need to work hard.

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Direct Speech Reported Speech
If I want to retell what these people were talking about to someone else at another time, I would need to use
Reported Speech.

Direct Speech Reported Speech

He said that his holiday started the following week.

Reported Speech
She said that they weren’t on holiday that year.
Direct Speech
 What is Reported Speech?

We use Reported Speech to say what someone else says.

We retell something.
Con el Reported Speech simplemente estamos contándole a alguien lo que otra persona nos dijo

Direct Speech is the exact words that come out Reported Speech is to retell something NOT
of someone’s mouth. using the exact words that come out of
someone’s mouth.
Add a reporting verb
Change the pronouns
She said: “I wake up late this morning.” Change the verb tense
Quotation marks (“ “)
-These are the exact words that they used when they spoke- She said that she woke up late this morning.
Reporting verbs

Say Tell

“Say” is used when the reporter does not mention “Tell” is used when the reporter does mention who
who the information was said to. the information was said to.

Cuando el hablante Cuando el hablante

NO menciona a quién se dijo la información. SÍ menciona a quién se dijo la información.

She said that she went to the party. She told me that she went to the party.
 Reporting verbs
Reported Speech
I work at the university. She said that she worked at the university.
She said she worked at the university.

She told me that she worked at the university.

She told me she worked at the university.

Reported Speech
I play the accordion. He said that he played the accordion.
He said he played the accordion.

He told me that he played the accordion.

He told me he played the accordion.

She said me… e.g. She said me she would call me later
She told that… e.g. She told that she could make a cake for my birthday.
 Reporting verbs
She told she would call me later.
I’ll call you later.
She told me she would call me later.

He said they were watching a film.

They are watching a
film. He said me they were watching a film.

She said him she could work until 10:00.

I can work until
She said she could work until 10:00.
10:00.

He said her he wanted to travel to Japan.

I want to travel to
He said he wanted to travel to Japan.
Japan.

She told me her sister loved junk food.

My sister loves junk
food. She told her sister loved junk food.
Change the pronouns
 Change the pronouns
“I can wait for him ”. She said.
She said I could wait for him.
She said she could wait for him.

“We will visit them next weekend”. They said.

They said we would visit them next weekend.
They said they would visit them next weekend.

“My sister will study English for 3 weeks ”. She told us.
She told us her sister would study English for 3 weeks.
She told us my sister would study English for 3 weeks.

“I have a family event”. He said.

He said I had a family event.
He said he had a family event.

“We are studying for the English test”.

She told me we were studying for the English test.
She told me they were studying for the English test .
 Change the verb tense
Direct Reported
1. Present Simple Past Simple
2. Present Continuous Past Continuous
3. Will / Won’t Would / wouldn’t
4. Can / Can’t Could / couldn’t

She said she

She said she “I’ll call you later”. would call me
“I play the guitar”. played the later.
She said. guitar.

She told me he
“He can work until could work
He told me they
“They are watching 10:00”. until 10:00.
were watching
a film”. He told me. a film.
 Direct Reported Change the verb tense
1. Present Simple Past Simple

Rewrite the direct speech as reported sentences

1. She says, “I finish my homework .” She said that she finished her homework.

He said that he studied at University of Magdalena.

2. He says, "I study at University of Magdalena.“

3. They say, "We hate horror movies.“ They said that they hated horror movies.

4. Mary says, "I meet John at the party on Saturday." Mary said that she met Jhon at a party on Saturday.

5. Mark told me: “I go back to China every summer”.

Mark told me that he goes back to China every summer.

6. “I always take a shower at night”. She said.

She said that she always takes a shower at night.
 Direct Reported Change the verb tense
2. Present continuous Past continuous

Rewrite the direct speech as reported sentences

1. "We are watching a movie," she says. She said that they were watching a movie.

He told us that they were playing football in the park.

2. "They are playing football in the park," he tells us.

3. “I am studying for my exams this week," Mary says. Mary said that she was studying for her exams this week.

4. "We are having dinner at 8 o'clock tonight," they say. They said that they were having dinner at 8 o'clock that night.
 Add a reporting verb
“I see the dinosaur footprint.” Laura said. Change the pronouns
Change the verb tense into past
Direct Reported
Laura said that she saw the dinosaur footprint.. Present Simple Past simple
Present continuous Past continuous
When using indirect speech the
word ‘that’ is often used to
describe what was said.

There are no speech marks

used here.
We are being told what
Laura said but not with the
exact words she used.
 Add a reporting verb
She said. “I am having breakfast.” Change the pronouns
Change the verb tense into past
Direct Reported
Present Simple Past simple
She said that she was having breakfast.. Present continuous Past continuous
 Add a reporting verb
Change the pronouns
Change the verb tense into past
Rewrite the direct speech as reported sentences Direct Reported
Present Simple Past simple
Present continuous Past continuous

1. Diana said: “I love chocolate”. Diana said that she loved chocolate.

2. He told us: “I’m home by 6:00 pm every day”. He told us that he is home by 6:00 pm every day.

Mariana said that she didn’t want to do her homework.

3. Marina said: “I don’t want to do my homework”.

4. They told me: “We are busy”. They told me that they were busy.

5. Paul said: “I don’t understand the lesson”. Paul said that he didn’t understand the lesson.

6. He told me: “I am doing really well at the university. He told me that he was doing really well at the university.

He said that they were stealing his car.

7. He said: “They are stealing my car”.
 Direct Reported Change the verb tense
3. Will /Won’t Would / wouldn’t

Rewrite the direct speech as reported sentences

She said that she would visit her grandparents next weekend.
1. "I will visit my grandparents next weekend," she says.

He told us that they would attend the conference next month.

2. "They will attend the conference next month," he tells us.

Mary said that they wouldn’t buy a new car next year.
3. "We won’t buy a new car next year," Mary says.

4. "He will finish his project by the end of the week," they say.
They said that he would finish his project by the end of the week.
 Direct Reported Change the verb tense
4. Can / Can’t Could / couldn’t

Rewrite the direct speech as reported sentences

She said that she could cook dinner.

1. "I can cook dinner," she says.

He told her that they could speak French fluently.

2. “They can speak French fluently," he tells her.

Mary said that they could solve the problem together.

3. "We can solve this problem together," Mary says.

4. "He can't come to the party," they tell me. They told me that he couldn’t come to the party.
He told me (that) he was an actor. He said (that) he loved his
job, but he didn’t like playing criminals. He said (that) he lived
in Hollywood, where he worked as a waiter.

He told me (that) he was an actor. He said (that) he loved his

job, but he didn’t like playing criminals. He told me (that) he
lived in Hollywood, where he worked as a waiter.
● Gabriel Garcia Marquez said: “ Nobody deserves your
tears, but whoever deserves them will not make you cry.”

Gabriel Garcia Marquez said (that) nobody deserved your tears, but whoever deserved
them wouldn’t make you cry.
 What is Reported Speech?
We use Reported Speech to say what someone else says.
We retell something.

Direct Speech is the exact words that come out Reported Speech is to retell something NOT
of someone’s mouth. using the exact words that come out of
someone’s mouth.
Add a reporting verb
Change the pronouns
She said: “I wake up late this morning.” Change the verb tense
Quotation marks (“ “)
-These are the exact words that they used when they spoke-
She said that she woke up late this morning.

Direct Reported
1. Present Simple Past Simple
2. Present Continuous Past Continuous
3. Will / Won’t Would / wouldn’t
4. Can / Can’t Could / couldn’t
Rewrite the sentences as reported speech.

1. "I won't forget his birthday again this year," she said.
2. “He can't find his keys anywhere,” she said.
3. "I love reading," she said.
4. “I always take the bus to work,” he told Sam.
5. “She can’t cook delicious Italian food,” my brother told them.
6. "I am studying for my exams this week," she told him.
7. "We can go to the movies later,” he said.
8. "I think I'll stay in tonight," he said.
9. "I usually go jogging in the mornings," he told me.
10. "We are going out for dinner tonight,“ my best friend said.
11. "I am working on a new project at work,“ Tom told her.
12. “Mark doesn’t like spicy food,“ she said.
13. "We are planning a trip to Europe for the summer,“ they said.
14. They will finish the project by the deadline,” he said.
15. "They won't let you down,” my dad told me.
16. “I’ll build an elevated and electric train between Buenaventura and the Caribbean Coast”. The president said.
Answers

1. "I won't forget his birthday this year," she said.

She said (that) she wouldn’t forget his birthday again this year.
2. “He can't find my keys anywhere,” she said.
She said (that) he couldn’t find his keys anywhere.
3. "I love to read," she said.
She said (that) she loved reading.
4. “I always take the bus to work,” he told Sam.
He told Sam (that) he always takes the bus to work.
5. “She can’t cook delicious Italian food,” my brother told them.
My brother told them (that) she couldn’t cook delicious Italian food.
6. "I am studying for my exams this week," she told him.
She told him (that) she was studying for her exams that week.
7. "We can go to the movies later,” he said.
He said (that) they could go to the movies later.
8. "I think I'll stay in tonight," he said.
He said (that) he thought he would stay in that night.
9. "I usually go jogging in the mornings," he told me.
He told me (that) he usually goes jogging in the mornings.
Answers

10. "We are going out for dinner tonight,“ my best friend said.
My best friend said (that) they were going out for dinner that night.
11. "I am working on a new project at work,“ Tom told her.
Tom told her (that) he was working on a new project at work.
12. “Mark doesn’t like spicy food,“ she said.
She said (that) Mark didn’t like spicy food.
13. "We are planning a trip to Europe for the summer,“ they said.
They said (that) they were planning a trip to Europe for that summer.
14. They will finish the project by the deadline,” he said.
He said (that) they would finish the project by the deadline.
15. "They won't let you down,” my dad told me.
My dad told me (that) they wouldn’t let me down.
16. “I’ll build an elevated and electric train between Buenaventura and the Caribbean Coast”. The president said.
The president said (that) he would build an elevated and electric train between Buenaventura and the Caribbean Coast.
Watch and rewrite the sentences as reported speech https://youtu.be/DC6UkxB28ys
Answers
1. Bryan Told him (that) he would look for him, he would find him and he would kill him.
2. He said he wanted the truth.
3. He told Bryan (that) he couldn’t handle the truth.
4. Cole said he saw dead people.
5. Sean told Will it wasn’t his fault.
6. He told them (that) he was alive.
7. He said (that) there were no accidents.
8. Tighten told her (that) there wasn’t Easter bunny, there wasn’t Tooth Fairy and there wasn’t Queen of England.
9. The chicken said the sky was falling.
10. Woody told Buzz he was a toy.
11. One of the hippo girls told her that she thought Moto Moto Liked her.
12. Shrek asked what they were doing in his swamp.
13. Rodney said he didn’t want any pictures.
14. Lucius Best asked where was his super suit.
15. The man in “off” said that not everyone could become a great artist, but a great artist could come from anywhere,
16. He told him (that) he was walking there.
17. Darth Vader said (that) he was his father.
18. He said (that) there was no crying in baseball.
19. Arnold said (that) he would be back.
20. Dorothy told Toto (that) she had a felling they weren’t in Kansas anymore.
21. Forest Gump told her (that) you would never know what you were going to get.
22. Jack said (that) he was the king of the world.
23. He told Lewy (that) he thought that was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Rewrite the sentences as reported speech.

1. "You can't buy happiness." William said.

2. "I'll be back." Terminator said.
3. "I'm flying!" Rose told Jack.
4. "Life is like a box of chocolates,” Mom’s Forrest Gump said.
5. "I am your father." Darth Vader told Luke.
6. "There's no place like home.“ Dorothy said.
7. "I'm making him an offer he can't refuse." Don Vito said.
8. "I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you." Bryan Mills told him.
9. "They won't catch us. We're on a mission from God." Elwood Blues said.
10. “I can buy myself flowers”, Miley Cyrus said.
11. "I won't let anyone tell me I'm not good enough." Rocky Balboa said.
12. "I won't tell anyone. I promise." Elliot said.
Answers

1. "You can't buy happiness." William said.

William said (that) you couldn’t buy happiness.
2. "I'll be back." Terminator said.
Terminator said (that) he would be back.
3. "I'm flying!" Rose told Jack.
Rose told Jack (that) she was flying!
4. "Life is like a box of chocolates,” Mom’s Forrest Gump said.
Mom’s Forrest Gump said (that) life was like a box of chocolates.
5. "I am your father." Darth Vader told Luke.
Dart Vader told Luke (that) he was his father.
6. "There's no place like home.“ Dorothy said.
Dorothy said (that) there was no place like home.
7. "I'm making him an offer he can't refuse." Don Vito said.
Don Vito said (that) he was making him an offer he couldn’t refuse.
8. "I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you." Bryan Mills told him.
Bryan Mills told him (that) he would look for him, he would find him, and he would kill him.
9. "They won't catch us. We're on a mission from God." Elwood Blues said.
Elwood Blues said (that) they wouldn’t catch them. They were on a mission from God.
10. “I can buy myself flowers”, Miley Cyrus said.
Miley Cyrus said (that) she could buy herself flowers.
11. "I won't let anyone tell me I'm not good enough." Rocky Balboa said.
Rocky Balboa said (that) he wouldn’t let anyone tell him he’s not good enough.
12. "I won't tell anyone. I promise." Elliot said.
Elliot said (that) he wouldn’t tell anyone.
Activity #3: Video: "Echoes of inspiration: Quotes I Live By"

Create a voice in off video where you share four famous quotes from your favorite characters, from
movies, series, books or other media, that have inspired you or taught you valuable life lessons.
For each quote, you should use the appropriate verb tenses to explain its meaning and the impact it has
had on your life.
You must introduce at least two quotes using reported speech.

Video: 50 pts. No seran evaluados los videos que:

Length: 4 minutes. 1. No sean enviados en las fechas establecidas
por Brightspace.
Due date: Tuesday, April 09, 2024. 2. Tengan duración inferior a 4 minutos.
Time: Before 23:59 3. Se detecte el uso de Inteligenia Aritificial y/o
Brightspace platform (share YouTube link) plagio.

Here are some tips on how to create your video:

Choose four quotes that are meaningful to you. Make sure two of them are written in any of these tenses:
Present simple, present continuous, will/won’t, can/can’t.
Write a script for your video.
Use visuals to help illustrate your points.
Be creative and have fun!
 Video Content Instructions.
Video Instructions The introduction, body and conclusion must be supported with the effective use of
visuals to support ideas.

Technical Requirements:
Introduction:
 Video length. 4 minutes.
 Start with an engaging introduction that appropriately introduces what you are going to talk
 Good sound quality and image. the audio about.
should be clear and easy to understand.
 Articulate speech and appropriate speed. Body: Share at least 4 quotes
Speak clearly and at an appropriate speed and  First, introduce the quote and the speaker (if know) that has inspired you or taught you
tone so that your viewers can easily understand valuable life lessons. Then explain the quote in your own words. Pay attention to the
you. verb tenses used and how they contribute to the overall message. After that, share a
specific experience from your life that relates to the quote's meaning. Did you face a
 Use visuals to support your ideas. This could similar challenge or learn a similar lesson? Finally, explain how the quote has impacted
include photos, videos or other images that are your life or what lesson you learned from it. Did it change your perspective or inspire
relevant and support your ideas. you to take action? How will you carry this lesson forward?
 Remember to break down each quote, using connectors to link ideas and different verb
 Be creative with your video editing. You can tenses properly to show its meaning and explain the impact it's had on your life.
use transitions and other effects to make your  At least introduce 2 quotes using reported speech.
video more engaging but ensure that the video
effects do not interfere with your speech. Conclusion:

 Briefly restate the core message these quotes have given you. For example: "These
quotes remind me that life is about chasing dreams, persevering through challenges, and
striving for a better world."
 Share a specific example of how those quotes helped you in a real-life situation.
 Express gratitude to the viewer for watching and encourage viewers to reflect on their own
inspirational quotes and share them with others.
 Narrative structure and • The video is at least 4 minutes long. (2 pts)
length • It demonstrates a clear and well-organized narrative structure, with a introduction, body
(7 pts)
and conclusion. Transitions between ideas are smooth and logical. (5 pts)

• Effectively incorporate different verb tenses throughout the video to express their ideas
Use of grammatical clearly. (8 pts)
structures • Introduce at least two quotes using reported speech properly. (7 pts)
(15 pts)

• Through the entire video, speak clearly, maintaining an appropriate pace, tone and pitch
Pronunciation and Delivery to ensure clear comprehension by viewers. (15 pts)
(28 pts) • The video effectively covers all required content elements as outlined in the instructions
( Introduction, body and conclusion). (8 pts)
• Good sound quality, image and effectively use of visuals and edition. (5 pts)
Example of a voiceover script

Introduction:
Hey everyone, and welcome back to my channel! Today I want to share some quotes that have truly shaped my perspective on life. Each one offers a different lesson,
but together they paint a picture of how I strive to live my life.

Body
One of my favorite quotes is from the TV series Friends (Show the quote in direct speech: 'I'm not a quitter. I'm a survivor.' by Rachel). Rachel Green said that she
was not a quitter. She was a survivor. This emphasizes a constant state of being - not giving up and actively overcoming challenges, showcasing the determination
to persevere.

There was a time in my life when I was training for a marathon. (Use visuals of running or a marathon) Running long distances had always been a personal goal, and I
poured months of dedicated training into it. However, a few weeks before the race, I suffered a stress fracture in my leg. (Use visuals representing an injury) The pain
was intense, and the doctor advised me to take a complete break from running for several months. Disappointment washed over me. All that training, all that
anticipation, seemed to crumble away.

It was during this challenging time that Rachel's quote came to mind. (Use a visual cue or transition to indicate remembering the quote) The words echoed in my head.
So, Instead of succumbing to despair I decided to reframe the situation. Remembering Rachel's words, I embraced the survivor mentality. It wasn't about pushing
myself through pain, but about finding alternative ways to work towards my goal. So, this quote has helped me through some tough times in my life. It reminds me that
I am strong and capable of overcoming anything.

The second quote comes from the iconic leader Nelson Mandela. (Show the quote in direct speech "A winner is a dreamer who never gives up." by Nelson
Mandela). He said that a winner was a dreamer who never gave up. (Use visuals of Mandela or someone dreaming big). According to him, a winner is defined by
their continuous pursuit of dreams and emphasizes the ongoing effort required for success, and I definitely agree with him.

I can certainly relate to this message. When I first started learning English, it felt overwhelming. (Use visuals representing your chosen field). There were countless
challenges and moments of self-doubt. However, remembering Mandela's words, I committed to pushing forward. I constantly learned from my mistakes, adjusted my
strategies, and never gave up on my dream of learning a foreign language.

Mandela's powerful words remind me of the importance of persistence and unwavering belief in my dreams
The next quote comes from the media mogul Oprah Winfrey. She said, "You can have it all. You just can't have it all at once." (Use visuals of Oprah or someone
juggling). Oprah's quote offers a dose of realism. While it's important to dream big, we also need to acknowledge that achieving everything at once can be
overwhelming and ultimately unfulfilling. In this quote she emphasizes the potential to achieve various goals and clarifies the limitations on achieving everything
simultaneously.

This quote resonated with me during a particularly busy period in my life. I was juggling a demanding job, pursuing personal projects, and trying to maintain a healthy
social life. (Use visuals representing juggling or being overwhelmed) Remembering Oprah's words, I realized the importance of prioritizing and setting realistic goals
for different aspects of my life.

The last quote that I want to share with you is by the writer Ralph Waldo Emerson. He said, "As long as a man is growing, the greater becomes his ignorance."
(Use visuals of Ralph Waldo Emerson or someone learning). This quote highlights the paradox of learning. The more we know, the more we realize how much we don't
know. So, it refers to the continuous process of learning and discovery, and indicates the ongoing increase in awareness of the unknown.

Let me share a personal story that exemplifies this. When I first started playing a new musical instrument, I felt pretty good. I could grasp the fundamentals and fumble
through simple melodies. But the more I practiced, the more I realized the instrument's immense complexity. Suddenly, I felt overwhelmed by the vast amount of
techniques, musical theory, and even different playing styles I didn't know. It was a humbling realization.

This quote has helped me maintain a healthy perspective on my learning journey. It reminds me to stay curious and humble, knowing that there's always more to learn
and explore.

Conclusion

In conclusion, these quotes serve as a constant reminder that life is a journey of growth, filled with opportunities to learn, overcome, and contribute to something
bigger than ourselves. They inspire me to keep chasing my dreams, no matter the obstacles. What quotes have shaped your life? Share them in the comments and
let's keep inspiring each other!

See you next time and thanks for watching!