Conversation
Speaking 6 - ELP:
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Learning Objectives:
By the end of this class I can:
express opinions as regards possible solutions, giving brief reasons and explanations.
express and respond to feelings (e.g. surprise, happiness, interest, indifference).
express opinions and react to practical suggestions of where to go, what to do, etc.
make a complaint.
briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions, plans and actions.
report the opinions of others, using simple language.
express hopes for the future using a range of fixed expressions.
repeat back what is said to confirm understanding and keep a discussion on course.
use a suitable phrase to invite others into a discussion.
speak in general terms about environmental problems.
express opinions and attitudes using a range of basic expressions and sentences.
discuss the main points of new stories about familiar topics.
compare and contrast alternatives about what to do, where to go, etc.
use a basic repertoire of conversation strategies to maintain a discussion.
define the features of something concrete for which they can’t remember the word.
develop an argument using common fixed expressions.
give a short, rehearsed talk or presentation on a familiar topic.
re-tell a familiar story using their own words.
signal that they wish to bring a conversation to an end.
ask someone to paraphrase a specific point or idea.
describe basic symptoms to a doctor, but with limited precision.
relate the basic details of unpredictable occurrences (e.g. an accident).
leave phone messages containing detailed information.
make excuses using a range of polite forms.
use synonyms to describe or gloss an unknown word.
explain the main points in an idea or problem with reasonable precision.
express their thoughts in some detail on cultural topics (e.g. music, films).
explain why something is a problem.
respond to ideas and suggestions in informal discussions.
generally follow most of what is said and repeat back details to confirm understanding.
ask for clarification of an unknown acronym or technical term used in conversation.
summarize and comment on a short story or article and answer questions in detail.
give brief comments on the views of others.
summarize and give opinions on issues and stories and answer questions in detail.
give an opinion on practical problems, with support when necessary.
express and comment on ideas and suggestions in informal discussions.
ask for confirmation of understanding during a live discussion or presentation.
carry out a prepared interview, checking and confirming information as necessary.
collate information from several written sources and summarize the ideas orally.
ask for advice on a wide range of subjects.
reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as a linear sequence of points.
respond to excuses using a range of polite forms.
ask a question in a different way if misunderstood.
report the opinions of others.
express disagreement in a manner that shows they were actively listening to the other person.
express support in a manner that shows they were actively listening to the other person.
Tasks
C/ Community access tasks: Phone to order a takeout meal (e.g., pizza), no special instructions included. Speak to the receptionist when you arrive late for an appointment (e.g., at the doctor’s).
Participate in a discussion in a small familiar group; exchange opinions and ideas without dominating the discussion. Describe in detail the weather and climate in your home country at this time of year. Give medical history of self and family members (e.g. surgery, illness, allergies, medication). Ask and answer questions in a parent-teacher interview.
S / Study / Academic tasks: Discuss in a small familiar group similarities and differences between peoples, places, jobs, events, etc. Research and compare geographical areas / travel destinations in a short (5-7 minutes) presentation for a familiar a small group. Present information about Canadian cities, other geographical locations or communities, governments, institutions or population, from an oral presentation.
Present information about a Canadian short story, poem, play, non-fiction text. Describe and compare two individuals. Research and present a topic on Canadian citizenship, government, social issues.
Describe a simple science experiment. Call to report an absence, illness.
W / Workplace tasks: Prepare and present a speech about your educational and employment background, personal qualities and work experience for a job interview. Phone to make an appointment for a job interview. Describe simple chef’s "special". Describe materials in the manufacturing process.
Help a customer with a suggestion / opinion in a retail sale. Provide work-related feedback / opinion when asked by the supervisor in a small informal team meeting. Make a request to borrow tools or to have tools fixed Take an order for a fast food item in a face-to-face conversation. Describe simple menu dishes and drinks. Relate special instructions to the kitchen. Explain a sequence of events leading up to a situation. Suggest to someone to try a product. Interview individuals for a survey, poll, or census in order to fill out a standard survey form. Describe and compare two or three store products. Call on the phone to request a meeting. Speak briefly on routine matters with familiar suppliers of goods and services (e.g., discuss the content and timing of routine deliveries). Speak briefly with customers to clarify routine orders. Interact with payroll and human resources workers to seek or clarify specific personally relevant information. Explain to a new worker how to do a familiar routine task: explain sequence, procedure, method, materials. Describe materials in the manufacturing process: texture, size, quantity, quality, tolerance, etc. Give or withhold permission to borrow tools; give reasons. Engage in small talk during breaks. Explain why things are not working. Report errors in operation. Make a simple suggestion on an element that should be changed; give reason; make a simple prediction of consequences. (I think that we should change this detail of X because..... It will improve Y.)