Finally, we will look at some other functions that are useful when exiting a conversation with your tutor. You probably have a set time for your meeting that you have to adhere to, but sometimes you might finish earlier or run over (= take more time than planned). In either case, your tutor will indicate that the tutorial is coming or has to come to an end. Have a look below at some of the things they might say:
So, to exit your conversation with your tutor gracefully, you can express your gratitude, indicate that you need to leave, and make closing remarks:
Adapted from Huang (2010, p.17)
Adapted from Huang (2010, p.18)
Now, complete the following task to do some practice.
Task: Drag and drop the words to rearrange each phrase/sentence into its correct order.