Conversation
Speaking 5 - ELP:
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Learning Objectives:
By the end of this class I can:
describe future plans and intentions using fixed expressions.
paraphrase a simple factual statement related to a familiar topic.
ask for, follow and give detailed directions.
summarize short written passages using the original wording and ordering.
react appropriately to good and bad news using fixed expressions.
give a short talk about a familiar topic, with visual support.
convey simple information of immediate relevance and emphasise the main point.
deal with less routine situations on public transport (e.g. asking where to get off ).
carry out a prepared structured interview with some spontaneous follow-up questions.
deal with common situations when making travel arrangements or travelling.
express belief, opinion, agreement and disagreement politely.
convey simple relevant information emphasising the most important point.
narrate a story.
express opinions using simple language.
explain the rules of a familiar game or sport using simple language.
give an opinion when asked directly, provided they can ask for repetition.
use simple appropriate language to check that information has been understood on the phone.
ask for changes to hotel, restaurant, or transport reservations on the phone.
return a phone call, explaining who is calling and the reason for the call.
explain the meaning of a word or phrase using simple language.
respond to an offer or suggestion, expressing enthusiasm.
make an apology with brief excuses or reasons.
initiate, maintain and close simple, face-to-face conversations on familiar topics.
give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest.
express preferences about food and drink in detail.
arrange a delivery time on the phone.
buy a ticket for an event on the phone.
invite others to give their views on what to do next.
enter unprepared into conversation on familiar topics (e.g. family, hobbies, work).
give straightforward descriptions on a variety of familiar subjects.
begin to use a repertoire of common idiomatic phrases in routine situations.
describe events, real or imagined.
express attitudes using simple language.
describe dreams, hopes and ambitions.
introduce a conversation topic with the present perfect and provide details in the past.
make an invitation using formal language.
give detailed accounts of experiences, describing feelings and reactions.
discuss everyday, practical issues when the conversation is conducted slowly and clearly.
respond in a simple way to verbal challenge.
take some initiative in an interview, but is generally very dependent on interviewer.
relate the plot of a book or film and describe their reactions.
ask someone to clarify or elaborate what they have just said.
negotiate prices and ask for discounts.
give simple reasons to justify a viewpoint on a familiar topic.
discuss films, books or plays in simple terms, using fixed expressions.
give detailed directions to a driver.
Tasks
C/ Community access tasks: Explain how to take specific medication, according to doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions and information. Request a parent - teacher interview. Using visual support materials, give instructions / directions on how to get from various locations to other locations using the transit system (train, bus). Request help / assistance in a large store. Request advice at a pharmacy when looking for a specific cure / relief.
S / Study / Academic tasks: Tell a detailed story / report an incident / report a simple experiment or scientific observation based on a series of pictures. Describe a typical day, activities and routines of various human populations and groups, at present and in the past, and in various geographical locations.
Describe / discuss life circumstances of a historical character, based on a researched text or other materials. Ask for a day off, explaining special reasons /circumstances.
W / Workplace tasks: Report / briefly describe activities of the day (at work, school, at home).
Suggest a ‘special’ using the printed menu or information displayed on a board. Describe simple menu items: ingredients and preparation. Warn a co-worker of danger or a safety problem in a work situation.
Ask for a day off explaining special reasons /circumstances. Participate in workplace training exercise with encouragement and patience from co-workers. Describe a problem on the job (e.g., breakdown of machinery or equipment) with enough detail to make the situation clear for the co-workers.