2. What is a paired
tutorial?
• The paired tutorial is an interactive
conversation between 2 people
• The tutorial will last for 20 minutes.
• You will work with a partner
• You will have an appointment time for
you and your partner
• The purpose of the tutorial is to improve
your confidence and ability in speaking
and listening
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3. Before the tutorial
You will prepare ideas on a selected topic
However, we do not want you to read/memorize long
sections from a script or book. Remember, you are
going to have a conversation with your partner
4. During the tutorial
You must interact with your partner during the tutorial –
so you:
• present ideas
• listen to your partner
• check ideas
• ask questions
• agree/disagree etc.
5. Useful Language
You will be given some language to help you discuss the topic.
For example:
In my country……
Can you tell me about the situation in your country?
Is it the same in your country?
How about in your country?
That’s interesting
It is different/the same in my country
Actually, in our (education system) ….
6. Reflection after the tutorial
The tutorial is recorded so that you can listen to it after and reflect on
your performance. This means you should think about:
• did I speak clearly?
• was my pronunciation good?
• was I fluent?
• did I prepare well – did I have ideas that were interesting?
• did I listen to my partner and respond appropriately?
