Starter quiz
- Which of the following would not be considered a spoken language skill?
- eyes looking
- speaking clearly
- accurate spelling ✓
- brain thinking
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- Which three spoken language skills would be useful to demonstrate your listening skills?
- ears listening ✓
- analysing writer's methods
- brain thinking ✓
- lips closed ✓
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- Which answer would not be considered part of active listening?
- positive body language
- interrupting with questions ✓
- tracking the speaker
- responding thoughtfully
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- Which of the below are good practice when part of a discussion?
- make eye contact ✓
- speak clearly ✓
- use positive body language ✓
- talk over the other speaker
- slouch in your chair
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- Which word beginning with 'r' can be described as: 'showing consideration and kindness for others' feelings and opinions; treating people politely.'?
- 'respectful' ✓
- Which definition best describes the word 'spontaneous'?
- fully concentrating, understanding and responding thoughtfully to someone
- showing consideration and kindness for others' feelings and opinions
- achieving a lot or producing good results in an efficient way
- saying or doing things without prior planning or preparation ✓
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Exit quiz
- Match the words to their definitions.
- strategy⇔a plan or method used to help achieve something ✓
- spontaneous⇔in discussions this means saying things without prior planning ✓
- active listening⇔fully concentrating, understanding and responding thoughtfully to what ✓
- body language⇔non-verbal cues or gestures such as facial expressions and posture ✓
- What does the 'ABC' strategy stand for when responding to a speaker?
- Ask, Build, Conclude
- Agree, Build, Challenge ✓
- Agree, Believe, Consider
- Acknowledge, Balance, Comment
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- Which of the following statements is an example of agreeing with a comment?
- I see it differently because …
- I support that because … ✓
- It's worth questioning whether …
- Another aspect to consider would be …
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- Which of these actions would not demonstrate active listening?
- fully concentrating on what the speaker is saying
- interrupting the speaker to clarify points ✓
- waiting for your turn to respond
- tracking the speaker
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- Which of the following is an example of an open question?
- Do you like music?
- Is cricket a good a sport?
- How do you feel about the main character in the story? ✓
- Was it a good film?
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- Why are open questions better for discussions than closed questions?
- They only require a 'yes' or 'no' answer.
- They allow for more detailed responses and encourage further discussion. ✓
- They make discussions shorter.
- They make it harder for others to respond.
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Key learning points
- Discussion can be more spontaneous than other forms of spoken language.
- Using the ABC strategy can help you to respond in a discussion and develop comments.
- Using active listening skills can help you to ask relevant questions.
- Open questions allow the speaker to respond in a developed way and move the discussion forward.
Common misconception
You can't prepare in advance for a discussion.
Developing an effective strategy and learning some phrases, will enable you to take part in discussions successfully and confidently. These can help you feel more prepared in discussion scenarios.
Keywords
Spontaneous - in speaking and discussions this means saying things without prior planning or preparation
Strategy - a plan or method used to help achieve something and usually involves some thinking ahead
Active listening - fully concentrating, understanding and responding thoughtfully to what someone is saying
Open question - a type of question that allows for a wide range of responses beyond just 'yes' or 'no'
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