Speaking ~ Group Discussion: Interaction Skills (3)

1. Speaking ~ Group Discussion: Interaction Skills (3) Use of English

2. Introduction • In this session, we are going to learn about… • How to keep the discussion going • How to help other weaker candidates • How to round up the discussion • Useful vocabulary in group discussion

3. Responsibilities of a ‘Discussion Leader’ • Start and conclude the discussion, paying attention to the time limits • Give all group members an equal chance to participate • To control members who talk too much • to involve quiet members • Keep the discussion on the subject

4. Responsibilities of a ‘Discussion Leader’ • Keep the discussion moving • To cut off discussion politely if… • Members spend too much time on one point • Start repeating the same ideas • To decide when discussion is useful and should be encouraged

5. Responsibilities of a ‘Discussion Leader’ • Make sure that all group members can understand each other • To ask people to speak more slowly or more loudly • To help speakers who are having difficulties explaining their ideas • Summarize when needed and look for areas of agreement

6. How to Keep the Discussion Going • Asking another one to clarify • Are you saying that .........? • Could you go over that again? • I’m not sure we all understand what you mean. • I’m not sure I follow you. Did you say that ....?

7. How to Keep the Discussion Going • Clarifying or Restating (Your Comments) • What I mean is....... • In other words, ........ • The point I’m trying to make is ..... • Checking for Understanding • Do you see what I mean? • Is that clear to you?

8. How to Keep the Discussion Going • Controlling People Who Talk Too Much • Let’s hear what some others have to say. • I think you’ve got a good point there. Why don’t we find out what other people have to say? • Moving on to Another Task • Why don’t we move on? • Perhaps we should go on to the next point. • We have only a few minutes left, so could we move on? • Are there any more comments before we move on to the next point?

9. How to Keep the Discussion Going • Keeping the discussion on the Subject • That’s interesting, but it raises a different point. Could we come back to that later? • I’m sorry, but I think you are getting off the point / track. Could we go back and talk about…? • Emphasizing a Point • I think the basic cause is...... • It seems to me that the real issue is....... • As far as I can see, the main problem is......

10. How to Keep the Discussion Going • Encouraging Everyone to Participate • What do you think about (Name)’s point? • Does anyone have anything to add? • Would anyone like to comment on what (Name) said?

11. How to Help Other Weaker Candidates • Bringing People into the Discussion • (Name), do you agree with that? • (Name), do you have anything to add? • (Name), what do you think? • Helping others to clarify • What (Name) means is… • I think (Name) feels that ...... Isn’t that right? • Let me see if I understood. You said ..........., right?

12. How to round up the discussion • Reaching Agreement • Do we agree that......? • Are you with me that…? • Is it alright for me to say that…? • Summing Up • To conclude, / In a word, we thought that… • So, to sum up, we’ve decided ....... • All right, let’s see what we have got so far…

13. Health Problem Snack Fast food Junk food Healthy Unhealthy Overweight Diet Vegetation diet Fit Fitness centre Insurance Adequate Inadequate Malnutrition ..\S6 & 7 Grammar\Vocab\Eating and Drinking.ppt ..\S6 & 7 Grammar\Vocab\Illnesses-health.ppt Useful Vocabulary in Group Discussion: Social Issues

14. Pollution Air pollution Land pollution Water pollution Noise pollution Sewage Litter Throw Natural landscape Smoke household exhaust Lung cancer Recycled Industrial waste Food contamination Useful Vocabulary in Group Discussion: Social Issues

15. Traffic Congestion Transportation Frequency Reasonable Comfortable Efficient Polite Rude Service Satisfaction Pleasant Quality Punctual Delay Crowded Private owners Public License Control Useful Vocabulary in Group Discussion: Social Issues

16. Elderly Elderly Aged Home for the aged Security Benefit Prestige Care Respect Love Accompany Neglect Contribution Support network Useful Vocabulary in Group Discussion: Social Issues

17. Social Service Disabled Handicapped Blind Deaf Mute Mentally-challenged Single-parent families Wheelchairs Accommodation Ignore Development Training Community Neighbour Useful Vocabulary in Group Discussion: Social Issues

18. Debate Affirmative / government / proposition/ Positive Opposition / Negative side Motion Arguments Evidence Introduction Elaboration Rebuttals Conclusion Division of labour Speakers Captain Second speaker Third speaker Fourth speaker Floor speakers Useful Vocabulary in Group Discussion: School Functions

19. Sports Day / Open Day / Speech Day Graduate Athletes Relay Competition Guests Principal Award Dancer Air-conditioned Programme rundown Equipment Ceremony Co-operation Audience Photograph Exhibition Audio-visual aids Interactive Contingency plans Useful Vocabulary in Group Discussion: School Functions

20. Travelling Sightseeing Shopping Adapt to Cities Cultures Customs Environment Theme park Tourists Airline company Causal wear Light luggage Bulky Useful Vocabulary in Group Discussion: School Functions

21. Extra-curricular Activity Drama Student union Leaflet Booklet Brochure Display-board Exhibition Promote Attract Publicity Advertise Advertisement Opportunities Convenient Participate Participants Useful Vocabulary in Group Discussion: School Functions