Week 10: Test & speaking practice

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo
• Leerjaar 3

W10	04/03 - 09/03	Test theme 3
W11	11/03 - 15/03	Activity week
W12	18/03 - 22/03	Start theme 4

Time for chatting! 

What is something not many people know about you? 

A moment of reflection

connect to the lessonup please 

What is your opinion on your grades so far?

Is there something you wish to improve? If yes, what?

Is there something you wish to change?

What is a compliment you would like to give?

What will the speaking test be like? 

3 parts

Reading out loud, a short presentation, a short debate. 

Standard phrases for part 3 

Starting the conversation: 

• Would you mind if I start? 
• Shall I start? 
• How about I start? 

Making suggestions 

• What do you think about..?
  
• What is your opinion on..?
  
• How about..?
  
• What about..?

Giving Opinions

• I think..
  
• In my opinion..
  
• I reckon..
  
• The way I see it..
  
• From my point of view
  
• For me personally..
• As I see it
• 
  

Agree/disagree

• I agree / disagree
  
• I see where you’re coming from….(but..)
  
• I understand what you mean….(but..)
  
• Well, actually..
  
• I couldn’t agree more..
  
• I totally agree / disagree
  
• I think you’re right / wrong there..

Fancy phrases 

In my humble opinion (naar mijn mening) 

On the contrary (integendeel) 

That drives me up the wall (That annoys me) 

I can't bear/I can't stand 

That is my cup of tea (I love that) 

.... brings me absolute joy 

If you make a mistake 

Sorry, let me rephrase that

The word escapes me, but..

Please forgive me

There seems to be a frog in my throat -> your throat feels dry

Can you say that again, please? I’m not 

(quite) sure what have to do.

Preparations reading part

We will read the text out loud together.

• Make a recording.
• Mark words you need to practice. 
• Read out with a classmate.
• Read it like you are a presenter.

The presentation 

Make a presentation in advance.

• Check the spelling and grammar! 
• Present for your classmates/parents.
• Write down what you want to say. 

Prepare the debate

• Speak in class.
• We practice every week with the question of the week.
• Ask for feedback.
• Have a chat with the English teachers. 

Selfworkhour

• Make your presentation for the speaking test. 
• Grab a debate card, write arguments and record a short debate. (in pairs)
• Practice speaking with Miss Koolwijk. 
• Make a 3 minute vlog about a typical schoolday (first a script, then a video) 

Homework next lesson

Finish: B theme words & C reading 

Bring your B book!