Week 7/8: Speaking

• Engels
• WO
• Studiejaar 3

Time for chatting! 

What is the worst gift you have ever received? 

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.