Speaking Test Language and Discussion Techniques

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What should you focus on to make discussions rich and strong?

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Encourage equal turn-taking, support each other, and prepare well.

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What should you do if someone is dominating the discussion?

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Encourage equal participation and use phrases to redirect the conversation.

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What is a considerate way to interrupt someone?

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Use phrases like 'Sorry to interrupt, but...' or 'Excuse me...'

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How else can you encourage the discussion to move along?

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Agree/Disagree with someone and add a point to support why you agree/disagree:

Maryam: “I think that nutrition is the most important thing when it comes to building our immunity.”

Shehad: “I completely agree! My mother eats really clean and healthy food and never ever gets sick, but my sister is the opposite— she lives on potato chips and candy and is always getting sick!”

Front

What are some useful phrases to change the subject?

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'I don’t know if this is important, but...' or 'Not to change the subject, but...'

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What kind of questions promote critical thinking in discussions?

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Questions like 'So, why do you think that?' or 'How could we really know if that’s true?'

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What should you do when you disagree with someone in a discussion?

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Disagree respectfully and provide a supporting point.

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How can you acknowledge what others have said in a discussion?

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Build on their comments with your own.

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What is an example of a question that makes a discussion rich?

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'What might they do differently next time?'

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What is the importance of preparing well for a discussion?

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It helps the group earn points and participate fully.