Nationella · Oral communication
Speaking
practice
Build confidence one conversation at a time: prepare a warm-up, choose a card, give reasons and keep the discussion going.
Practice area
Prepare first. Then speak.
Discussion strategies
Working on discussion strategies
Practise the moves the speaking stations focus on: make a suggestion, agree or disagree tactfully, ask your partner’s opinion, give reasons and examples, and listen closely enough to respond.
Making and responding to suggestions
Offer an idea, accept it or disagree without stopping the conversation.
1 · Tap a phrase
2 · Match it to its purpose
A strong discussion includes both speakers.
Make it sound like you
Choose a phrase above and listen to its pronunciation. Repeat it, then respond to the prompt below in your own words.
“Should students be able to choose one activity for a weekly class meeting?”
Answer the question, give one reason, add a specific example, then ask your partner what they think. If you miss something, ask them to repeat or explain it.