What do you do if...
There is a silent speaker in your group?
-Encourage them to speak by:
1. Giving some of your answer and asking if they agree or
2. asking them, "Do you agree, yes or no?"
How do you do an introduction?"
Goodmorning/afternoon, everyone. Today we will be talking about...
Agree with someone without using, "I agree with you?"
-You are right, that's a great idea
An example of good body language for the group discussion
Sit up straight, smile, eye contact, use hands to be more engaging
If someone is talking too much?
I am sorry, but our time is running short. Let's move onto...
How do you conclude the discussion?
Our time is up. Thank you everyone for your input.
Disagree with someone without saying, "I disagree with you?"
I am afraid I hold a different view, I cannot agree...
A good and bad invention and why (f. 3)
The dishwasher-saves time washing dishes
The nuclear bomb because it kills many people
Someone is off track?
I am sorry but I think we are getting off track. We should be talking about...
When should someone do a summary?
At least 30 seconds in the discussion
Do a summary?
Summarize the key points that the group share
Everyone has finished responding to a question?
Ask: Does anyone have anything else they would like to add? If not, let's move onto the next question. The next question is, ".................?"
Who should do a summary?
Those who are great listeners
Engage with others in the group discussion?
Tell them why or how you agree or disagree with their view and then provide your answer.
You cannot hear someone speak?
Ask them: Speak louder, please
Where is the topic from the group discussion?
It is located just about the bullet points where the questions can be found
Add details to your answer?
Provide reasons why you feel a certain why, examples, personal experience (if you have any)
What the 5 steps are for the group discussion?
Opinion
Reason/s
Example/s
Personal experience
Invitation
Prepare for your speaking test/exam?
Review notes on group- discussion structure and content given in class. Find ways to elaborate on that topic.
Read the newspaper, become aware of any hot topics are (2020: covid) on YouTube, TV, Social Media