SPEAKING SKILLS2

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SKILLS 2


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Developing Interactive Skills(1):

communicative competence is the ability of

language learners to interact with other

speakers;

the goals and techniques of teachingconversation depends on ones purpose;

some examples, introducing a speaker,

a topic or presenting facts;


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Introducing speakers:

there are certain procedures to follow when

introducing the speaker;

information about the speaker such as biodata

and other relevant information will give audienceconfidence that the speaker is worthy of

listening;


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Prior to introducing a speaker, we should:

a. complete the speakers profile name, family and

academic achievement, experience in theirexpertise, previous and current works in the field,

achievement and accolades, interests and other

positive aspects

b. write the text in order to minimise mistakes, to keepwithin the time limit, to choose our words well;

c. rehearse to ensure correct pronunciation, correct

tone and intonation, and to check time used

for introduction;


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Examples of making introduction:

The topic of our next speaker is.

This topic is important/of great interest to us because ...

Our speaker has great depth of experience in this field

because Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome

It is a pleasure to present . . . Jane Smith.

Our speaker for todays topic is .


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Introducing topics:

introducing a topic is normally done at the

beginning of a discussion, forum, a meeting, a

debate or a speech;

the topic can be done by the chairperson or thespeakers;


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Ways of introducing:

a meeting/ a forum/ a discussion:

a. in our meeting/ forum/ discussion today,

we need to discuss about ..

b. the purpose of the meeting is about

c. the meeting has been called to discuss

about


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a debate:

a. Let me introduce you to the motion of

todays debate. The motion is

b. The title/ motion of our debate today is .

a speech:

a. The topic of my speech is

b. I have been invited here today to talk

about

c. Today, I would like to talk about


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Presenting Facts:

a fact is something that has objective reality; it isnot perception or opinion;

presentation of facts is done in a speech;

the introduction of a presentation is to introduce

topic, highlight main point of talk and to give

definition;

the body of the presentation is to talk about

important points, elaborate major pointsand to use transition ideas to connect ideas;

the conclusion is to conclude by giving opinions,

summarising and giving advice;


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Developing Interactive Skills (2):

it is necessary for us to be good in inviting

opinions from others to keep the interaction

going;

we also have to know how to give our opinionsproperly without making others feel as if we are

imposing our opinions on them;


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Asking for and giving

opinions:Function Expression

asking for

opinion

Whats your opinionon

What do you think of

What are your views on

How do you feel about Would you mind sharing your opinion on

giving opinion I believe

Im certain

I must say Its quite clear that

I would like to say that

I guess

I suppose


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Function Expression

seeking

clarification

Would you mind explaining to me

Im sorrybut I need further explanation on

Forgive me for asking but I dont quite

understand

I beg your pardon, could you please repeatwhat


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Developing Interactive Skills (3):

making requests:- request and ask for a favour from someone needs

careful thoughts and done in a polite manner;

interrupting:

- a skill to use when you have something important

to say but not given the way in by the other

speakers;- It indicates whether we agree or disagree with

others ;


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turn-taking:

- occurs during a formal situation (dialogue, meeting,forum) between people who do not know each other

very well discussing a serious issue;

- it involves one person inviting another to speak his

views and opinions;

- this is to gives every one a chance to express his/her

views and to avoid some people dominating the

conversation;

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