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- 1. THINK IN ENGLISH! PRACTICE 8 - SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATION C1
- 2. THINK IN ENGLISH! Virtual campus: In-class practice: Listening - Part 2 Speaking + All parts & tips OVERVIEW
- 3. SPEAKING PART 1 - THE INTERVIEW WHAT TO EXPECT: - Personal information - Several topics Simple introduction questions. - Present, past or future tenses questions - 3 minutes Ice-breaker THE KEY: - Give a good fi rst impression. - Focus on good pronunciation, and giving a complete and spontaneous answer. - No need to give long answers - AVOID HESITATING & REPEATING YOURSELF KNOW HOW SPEAKING PART 1 2/3 min in total
- 4. SPEAKING PART 1 2/3 min in total What's your preferred means of communication? I value ... because of ... I appreciate ... due to its... Thanks to ... Owing to ... Because of ... Explaining a preference / advantage
- 5. SPEAKING PART 1 2/3 min in total Are you a good communicator? Do you nd it easy to express your ideas? I fi nd it dif fi cult to ... I struggle with ... ... doesn't come easy to me I fi nd it easy to ... I can ... at ease ... come(s) easy to me That's a piece of cake! Describing skills
- 6. SPEAKING PART 1 2/3 min in total Do you sometimes strike up some small talk with strangers? approach someone break the ice intimidating awkward interpersonal skills self-con fi dence have a chat I have ... once / many times. It was ... At fi rst I felt ... but as soon as ... Then, .. Finally, ... After all, ... It was such a ... experience. Describing a situation
- 7. SPEAKING PART 1 2/3 min in total What language would you like to learn, if you had the I would fi nd it advantageous to learn ... ... might be useful for the future ... would increase my chances of ... ... would elevate my position in ... ... would boost my ... ... would broaden my horizons Making assumptions
- 8. SPEAKING PART 2 - LONG TURN WHAT TO EXPECT: - 1 minute without interruption - 2 PICTURES (to choose from 3) that you have to compare - ANSWER the questions - Give your own opinion - 30 seconds comment after your partner’s long turn THE KEY: - Organise your speech - Speak for as long as possible, the examiner will stop you - IMPORTANT: Answer the questions! - Listen to your partner but do not interrupt - AVOID HESITATING AND REPEATING YOURSELF KNOW HOW STRUCTURE Common theme Comparison Speculation Answer the question SPEAKING PART 2 1 min long turn + 30 sec comment
- 9. What type of message might these people have just received? How might they be feeling? 3. Speculation It seems/appears to me that ... They might /may / could ... I might be wrong, but I think ... I can't be certain, but I guess.. Both pictures present/show … These two pictures share the fact that... 1. Identify the common theme In picture A, as well as in B, …. In contrast to picture A, picture B presents... In picture A one can spot ..., whereas in picture B ... Unlike picture A, picture B ... 2. Compare & Contrast: similarities & differences As for (+ question) In relation to the question... Regarding the question... 4. Answer the question STUDENT A SPEAKING PART 2 1 min long turn + 30 sec comment 1 MIN
- 10. In what situations do you use such forms of communication? STUDENT B SPEAKING PART 2 1 min long turn + 30 sec comment 30 SEC I like to ... On daily/ weekly/monthly basis Every once in a while Once in a blue moon Describing habits
- 11. What might these people be explaining? How might these people have prepared for these situations? 3. Speculation It seems/appears to me that ... They might /may / could ... I might be wrong, but I think ... I can't be certain, but I guess.. Both pictures present/show … These two pictures share the fact that... 1. Identify the common theme In picture A, as well as in B, …. In contrast to picture A, picture B presents... In picture A one can spot ..., whereas in picture B ... Unlike picture A, picture B ... 2. Compare & Contrast: similarities & differences As for (+ question) In relation to the question... Regarding the question... 4. Answer the question STUDENT A SPEAKING PART 2 1 min long turn + 30 sec comment 1 MIN
- 12. Have you ever given a speech or a presentation? STUDENT B SPEAKING PART 2 1 min long turn + 30 sec comment 30 SEC I have ... once / many times. It was ... At fi rst I felt ... but as soon as ... Then, .. Finally, ... After all, ... It was such a ... experience. Describing a situation
- 13. SPEAKING PART 3 - INTERACTION WHAT TO EXPECT: - Interaction between candidates - You will be given a discussion question and 5 written prompts - 2 - 3 minutes conversation - Discuss, make and respond to suggestions - Negotiation between candidates - The interlocutor will ask you to summarise at some point. THE KEY: - Organise your speech - Focus on giving your opinion - Support your opinions with reasons - Respond to your partner's opinions and suggestions - Easier if you purposely disagree with your partner. - You don’t need to come to an agreement. - PREPARE PART 3 & 4 together! KNOW HOW SPEAKING PART 3 2 min conversation + 1 min to summarize
- 14. SPEAKING PART 3 2 min conversation + 1 min to summarize REASONS FOR LEARNING A LANGUAGE I think we're ready for the fi nal decision, aren't we? Shall we move on to conclusion? It seems we've reached the conclusion Suggesting the final decision What could be the reasons for learning a foreign language? Travelling Emigration Access to international culture (books, movies) Joy of learning Work / Boosting your CV
- 15. SPEAKING PART 4 - DISCUSSION WHAT TO EXPECT: - General conversation based on the topic in part 3 - Both of you will have to give your opinions. - IT’S THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW THAT YOU ARE CAPABLE OF DISCUSSING ISSUES IN DEPTH THE KEY: - Organise your speech - Focus on developing the conversation - Listen to the questions carefully and answer them according to your opinion BUT ALWAYS: Support your opinions with reasons KNOW HOW SPEAKING PART 4 5 min conversation
- 16. What are the main obstacles when learning a foreign SPEAKING PART 4 5 min conversation Regarding what (Ana) said about ... Following what (Jim) has just said ... One thing which (Mike) didn't mention is that ... With all respect to what (Sara) said about ..., I must disagree I see what (Peter) meant by ..., but I'd like to add that... Addressing someone's opinion
- 17. How can one stay motivated when learning a foreign language? SPEAKING PART 4 5 min conversation Regarding what (Ana) said about ... Following what (Jim) has just said ... One thing which (Mike) didn't mention is that ... With all respect to what (Sara) said about ..., I must disagree I see what (Peter) meant by ..., but I'd like to add that... Addressing someone's opinion
- 18. Is it possible to learn a foreign language without a teacher? SPEAKING PART 4 5 min conversation Regarding what (Ana) said about ... Following what (Jim) has just said ... One thing which (Mike) didn't mention is that ... With all respect to what (Sara) said about ..., I must disagree I see what (Peter) meant by ..., but I'd like to add that... Addressing someone's opinion
- 19. Do people express themselves in a foreign language in the same way as in their native language? SPEAKING PART 4 5 min conversation Regarding what (Ana) said about ... Following what (Jim) has just said ... One thing which (Mike) didn't mention is that ... With all respect to what (Sara) said about ..., I must disagree I see what (Peter) meant by ..., but I'd like to add that... Addressing someone's opinion
- 20. Is English likely to become one universal language of all nations in the future? SPEAKING PART 4 5 min conversation Regarding what (Ana) said about ... Following what (Jim) has just said ... One thing which (Mike) didn't mention is that ... With all respect to what (Sara) said about ..., I must disagree I see what (Peter) meant by ..., but I'd like to add that... Addressing someone's opinion
- 21. Listening: Part 2 - Sentence completion LISTENING 40 min/ 4 parts What to expect: One long speech 8 questions Listen and complete the sentence Maximum 3 words You will hear the answer on the recording KEY: •Read the text and anticipate what part of speech or a type of information is missing (e.g. a number, a name, an adjective, etc) •Listen for speci fi c information •Don't get stuck on one question! Make sure you're following the recording. •Pay attention to spelling.