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Well, you can also use a simple pattern drill exercise: What I have found is that most learners are capable of retaining only a very limited number of new phrases at a time (hence, we call those phrases 'new'). So, it makes sense to have the learner repeat the given phrase as long as they can pronouce it without thinking. This might sound stupid but when you speak in your native language you have a certain number of prefabricated phrases you use without thinking about them. For each situation create a limited number of those phrases and have your learners repeat them as often as possible and as fast as possible. They have to find a way of making a connection between the phrase and the situation of course but then they have to become comfortable pronouncing the phrase. I have often found that learners might know a certain phrase but they are not comfortable SAYING it. Have them repeat the phrase until they have fun saying it. Then it'll be easier for them to retain those phrases.