1．A useful skill in English is to be able to tell a story.Learning how to tell better stories can help you become a better communicator generally.
How to start？ （1）
However，if you are going to tell your story after someone else has already spoken，you can say something like， "Something similar happened to me……"
（2）
First of all，your story should be quite short.Try to keep it simple in grammar as well，so that it is easy to follow.Make it easy for the listener to understand by using sequencing words （first of all，secondly and so on） and linking words （because，as a result，in short and so on） .
Tenses （時態(tài)） .We can use a lot of tenses to tell stories.Jokes are often in the present tense.We also use the present tense to give a dramatic effect. （3）
Use the past continuous （連續(xù)的） to describe activities in progress at the time of your story，or to describe the background.
Vocabulary.（4）
Remember that you can "exaggerate （夸張） " when you tell a story，so instead of using words like " nice" or "bad" ，try more interesting words，such as "beautiful" ， "fabulous" or "wonderful".
Finally，remember that you are telling a story.Look at the people listening，and try to make them take part in the story. （5）
You might want to try practising a few stories in the mirror before "going live".Have fun!
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A.How to tell your story？
B.Traditional stories often start with "Once upon a time".
C.However，we generally use past forms to talk about past events.
D.Try to use all kinds of words to make your story more interesting.
E.Keep eye contact （交流） ，and use the right rise and fall of the voice in speaking.
