Jessica's Gems - The Open Window by Saki

<p>Listen to the story, 'The Open Window' by Saki, and then listen to Jessica's Gems. The language points from the story include:</p> <p>The very useful verb construction <strong>'wonder'</strong> and how to use it.</p> <p>When to use <strong>'if'</strong> and <strong>'whether'</strong></p> <p>Clear up any confusion about <strong>'on time'</strong> and <strong>'in time'</strong></p> <p>We also discuss certain phrasal verbs that were used in the story and other English language bits and pieces.</p> <p>Here are some notes connected with our discussions:</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Possible explanations:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">HOW TO USE – WONDER </span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">1) I wonder if + SUBJECT / VERB</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">I wonder if it will rain tomorrow.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">I wonder if the train is on time.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">I wonder if Jack is coming to the party.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">2) I wonder if + YOU CAN~ / IT’S POSSIBLE TO~</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">I wonder if you can tell me where the station is.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">I wonder if it’s possible to send it by regular mail.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">I wonder if we can meet on Thursday next week.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">3) I wonder + WH QUESTION WORD</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">I wonder what that noise is</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">I wonder who opened the window</span></li