speaking

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo b, k
• Leerjaar 4

Today's learning aim

1. After this lesson you will have practised with describing words in English.

2. You will have practiced asking and answering questions in English. 

3. You will have improved confidence in speaking English with a partner. 

4.  You will enhance ability to hold basic conversations in English.

Backpack

Describe the word: A clock

Gloves

A mirror

A pillow

Earrings

Tips to Improve Fluency

• Think aloud
• Start speaking, then think about what you are going to say
• Fill silence
• Send the turn back

Start speaking....then think

• In my limited experience....
• Off the top of my head...
• The first thing that springs to mind....
• From my point of view....

Think Aloud

• I really don't know what to say...
• I was following the question until....
• I really don't know where to start
• What part of the question should I answer first...?

Use words from your language/explain

• I don't know how to say in English....and then explain

• There is an expression in my language.....

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Name a 'filler' you could
use to keep the conversation
going

Now discuss these statements

1.  Stealing is allowed when you are poor

2. Beauty is better than brains

3. Teachers are responsible for their pupils’ results

4. Men and women are now completely equal

5. Drunk drivers should lose their license for ever

6. The Netherlands should introduce school uniforms

7. Learning other languages than Dutch and English is completely useless

Finally

What was the most interesting point of view/discussion/ you talked about?

Can you give your neighbour 2 compliments and 1 suggestion for improvement?

Today's learning aim

1. After this lesson you will have practised with describing words in English.

2. You will have practiced asking and answering questions in English.

3. You will have improved confidence in speaking English with a partner.

4. You will enhance ability to hold basic conversations in English.