The document discusses education and provides conversation prompts on the topic. It begins with 10 questions about various aspects of education, such as when education begins, opinions on teachers and the education system, views on online education, and thoughts on universal access to education. It then provides phrases to agree, disagree, and manage discussions. Finally, it outlines structures for dialogues and monologues on education topics, including sample monologue prompts on important subjects to teach youth, challenges students face, modern educational tools, and characteristics of good teachers.

1. EOI - PRACTICE
EDUCATION

2. CONVERSATION - Education
1. When does education begin?
2. Can you describe the best teacher you’ve ever had?
3. Was there a high standard of education at your schools?
4. Would you like to work in education?
5. Do you think the quality of education is slipping?
6. What do you think of the idea of lifelong education?
7. What would you like to change about the education system of your
country?
8. What would the world be like if everyone had access to a good education?
9. What are the advantages and disadvantages of online education?
10.What do you think of the idea of all education being online?
GENERAL

3. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
DIALOGUE

4. Expressing your opinion
I believe/think that…
In my opinion,…
The way I see it,…
If you ask me,…
I would say that…
It seems to me that…
As far as I’m concerned,…
Agreeing with your partner
I (totally) agree with you.
You’re dead right.
That’s (absolutely) true.
You’re (absolutely) right.
That’s a great idea.
I couldn’t agree more.
Yes, I see what you mean.
I see it that way, too.
Yes, of course. | I think so, too.
Disagreeing with your partner
I’m afraid I don’t see it the same way.
I’m sorry but I have to disagree.
You may be right, but I have a different view.
That might be true, but I’m not sure I agree with you.
I’m sorry, but I don’t agree.
Conceding arguments
While you might say that ..., it's important to remember that ...
I agree with you that ... On the other hand, ...
Although/even though it is true that... I believe that...
I agree/admit/concede that... , but we must remember that…
I can understand that... Nevertheless, ...
It's true/obvious/evident that ... However, ...
Agreeing & Disagreeing

5. Starting your discussion
Shall I start? / Yeah, go on.
Shall I go
fi
rst? / Of course, go ahead.
Is it okay if I start? / Sure, no problem.
Would you like to go
fi
rst? / Yes, why not?
Asking for your partner’s opinion
statement, don’t you think/agree?
statement , wouldn’t you agree?
statement, right?
Do you think…? | Do you believe that…?
What do you think about…?
How about…? | What about…?
What’s your take on…?
Concluding the discussion
I believe we have an agreement, don’t we?
So, do we have an agreement?
Shall we stick to…?
Shall we agree on..?
Changing the subject
As for + one of the options
In relation to + one of the options
As regards + one of the options
Regarding the question of the task,
Interacting

6. DIALOGUE
• Your conversation should last about 7-8 minutes.
• Avoid short answers, take part and speak and listen to your partner
• Your partner’s information is different from yours.
• If possible, try to reach an agreement at the end of the conversation.
• Use at least 3 of the ideas below.
STUDENT
A
2- DIALOGUE
- Quality of education: just as good.
- Proximity: wider choice in the neighbourhood.
- Cost: free, public transport, save money.
- Cultural and socio-economic diversity.
- Less strict rules: no uniform required, …
- Others.
The time has come for your young niece to start school and your sister has asked you for some advice. You and your
partner have different views on the subject. You feel that your niece should go to a state school for a number of reasons:

7. DIALOGUE
• Your conversation should last about 7-8 minutes.
• Avoid short answers, take part and speak and listen to your partner
• Your partner’s information is different from yours.
• If possible, try to reach an agreement at the end of the conversation.
• Use at least 3 of the ideas below.
- Better quality of education.
- Individual attention.
- Bilingual education available.
- Peers of similar backgrounds.
- Low rate of con
fl
icts and dropouts.
- Others.
STUDENT
B
The time has come for your young niece to start school and your sister-in-law has asked you for some advice. You and
your partner have different views on the subject. You feel that your niece should go to a private school for a number of
reasons:
2- DIALOGUE

8. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
MONOLOGUE

9. MONOLOGUE STRUCTURE
MONOLOGUE STRUCTURE:
1. Introduction: introduce the topic in a general way
2. Arguments (pros/cons): organise your ideas in different arguments,
and explain each topic in depth, trying to show all the pros and the cons
3. Personal Opinion: express your own personal ideas
4. Conclusion: summarise everything that you have said before, your personal
beliefs and other people’s beliefs or behaviours about the topic.

10. EDUCATION - VOCABULARY
•Obsolete syllabus
Study a degree
•Graduate from university
•Pursue a career in
•Attention span
•Be under pressure
•Gain quali
fi
cations
•Digital revolution
•Poor/strong motivation
•School's curriculum
•Distance learning
•Brainstorm
•Take notes
•Get detention
•Miss/ skip classes
•System of rewards
•Grant/ scholarship
•Vocational training course
•Pass/fail an exam
•Be suspended
•Cheat in the exam
•Obsolete syllabus
Study a degree
•Graduate from university
•Pursue a career in
•Attention span
•Be under pressure

11. MONOLOGUE 1 - EDUCATION
In this part of the exam you are going to give a short talk on a topic. Discuss the ideas given below. The talk should last 3 to 4 minutes
You may be asked further questions about the topic when you have
fi
nished.
No need to use the pictures
1. The most important subjects and values which should be
taught to young generation nowadays
2. Problems which students might encounter while studying
3. Modern educational tools: apps, online learning, project-
based learning
4. Characteristic of a good teacher

12. MONOLOGUE 1 - LEARNING
In this part of the exam you are going to give a short talk on a topic. Discuss the ideas given below. The talk should last 3 to 4 minutes
You may be asked further questions about the topic when you have
fi
nished.
No need to use the pictures
1. Practical training vs theoretical learning
2. Important subjects
3. The role of new technologies
4. University and career prospects