presentations

Speaking skills

Speaking and conversations

Today we will take a look at your conversation skills and you will start working on a presentation.

What can you think about during presentations?

Think about the steps to having a conversation. What are things to keep in mind?

Conversation

A conversation is often between 2 or more people. Where both provide information. We are going to practice this by you having a conversation in pairs until the timer runs out. Speak about the following topics:

- Meeting someone for the first time,

- Have someone explain what kind of work or hobby they have.

You should be able to have 2, 3 minute conversations about the questions above.

It is important that you are both involved in the conversation. That means:

Listening, asking questions, summarizing and being geniunly interested!

Was it difficult to have a conversation for 3 minutes? Explain:

presentation

For this assignment you will be working in groups of 3 or 4. You are going to prepare a presentation about a topic that is related to the following groups:

- School;

- Work;

- Sports;

- Hobbies;

- Future

In groups you are going to make a presentation that lasts at least 5 minutes. Everybody needs to have equal speaking time.

In your groups first think of a topic. Start working on your presentation and have it ready by next week.

Waar let ik op bij het beoordelen van mondelingen examens?

Wat is het verschil tussen het beoordelen van het spreekexamen en het gesprekken examen?

I still have a question about the presentation or about writing in English...

Yes

No

About something else

Writing tips:

Understand the Format: Familiarize yourself with the format such as writing emails, letters, short essays, or filling in forms.

Practice Writing Regularly: Regular writing practice is key to improving your skills.

Work on Grammar and Vocabulary: Make sure you have a good grasp of basic grammar rules and a decent vocabulary. 

Time Management: Practice writing within the time limits set for the exam tasks. 20 minutes per task!

Plan Your Writing: Before you start writing, take a moment to plan your response. 

Be Clear and Concise: Aim for clarity and simplicity in your writing. Avoid sentences  you're not completely comfortable with.

Review and Revise: Leave some time at the end of the exam to review and revise your writing. 

Practice Writing Under Exam Conditions: This means writing without any distractions and sticking to the time for each task.

Get Feedback: If possible, have someone else review your writing and provide feedback. 

Stay Calm and Confident: On the day of the exam, try to stay calm and confident. Take deep breaths if you feel nervous and focus on doing your best.