Academic skills, Discussion, disagreeing

Task 1

Work with a partner.

a) What are your top five tips for giving an effective presentation?

b) What are your top five tips for participating effectively in a seminar?

c)    What are five of the responsibilities of a chairperson in a discussion?

Useful language

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A

Task 2

Look back at the expressions for agreeing and disagreeing in Unit 1 Task 3.

Work with a partner.

Student A: Read the statements below to Student B.

Student B: Reply with one of the phrases for agreeing and disagreeing. Support your opinion with a reason.

#    It is not important if you make grammatical mistakes while you are speaking.

e Ali students need to improve their study skills before they start a university course.

The best way to encourage children to learn is through regular tests and exams. a It is possible to learn a foreign language using a Computer.

Student B: Read the statements below to Student A.

Student A: Reply with one of the phrases for agreeing and disagreeing. Support your opinion with a reason.

ś Talking to my classmates will not help to improve my English.

*    The skill which will help you most at university is being a quick reader.

•v No one should leave school before they are 18.

In 50 years' time, teachers will disappear as computers take their place.