SPEAKING SKILLS 2

Developing Interactive Skills(1):

communicative competence is the ability of language learners to interact with other speakers; the goals and techniques of teaching conversation depends on ones purpose; some examples, introducing a speaker, a topic or presenting facts;

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 audience confidence that the speaker is worthy of listening;

 Prior to introducing a speaker, we should:

a. complete the speakers profile name, family and academic achievement, experience in their expertise, 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 keep within 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;

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 .

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 the speakers;

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

 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 8

Presenting Facts:
a fact is something that has objective reality; it is not 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 points and to use transition ideas to connect ideas; the conclusion is to conclude by giving opinions, summarising and giving advice; 9

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 opinions properly 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 opinion on What do you think of What are your views on How do you feel about Would you mind sharing your opinion on
I believe Im certain I must say Its quite clear that I would like to say that I guess I suppose

giving opinion

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Function

Expression

seeking clarification

Would you mind explaining to me Im sorry but I need further explanation on Forgive me for asking but I dont quite understand I beg your pardon, could you please repeat what

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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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