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Unit 10
Speaking | 1BSU

1 Work in pairs. Discuss these written prompts for a
Speaking Part 3 task.

A class of
Self-study 20–30 with a
teacher
For what
purposes
are these
approaches to
learning suited?
Group work One-to-one: a
without a teacher with a
teacher student
A lecture to
many people 3 How would you answer questions 1–6 in Exercise 2?
Make brief notes.

4 14 Listen to two exam candidates discussing two
of these questions. Which questions do they discuss?
Do they express any ideas that are similar to yours?

5 Look at the following words and phrases from the
recording. Which ones could you use to answer
questions 1–6 in Exercise 2?

academic study class teaching individual student
learning style pair or group work primary school
programme of study range of abilities
secondary school
2 Questions 1–6 below are some possible Part 4
questions which might follow on from the written give clear instructions manage one’s own learning
prompts you have been discussing. Which questions work independently
B ask you to choose between two options? effective (in)formal motivated motivating
C ask for an explanation of an established fact? time-consuming
D ask whether you agree with something or not?
E ask for a number of different ideas? 6 Work in pairs. Answer the questions in Exercise 2,

Why do you think lectures are a more common as a taking turns to start the discussion. Use some of the
form of teaching in universities than in schools? language from Exercise 5 in your discussion.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of one-to-
one teaching from a student’s point of view? Exam advice
Some people think that individual study is the least t Listen very carefully to the question you are asked,
effective way of learning. Do you share this view? Why but also to your partner because you may be asked to
(not)? respond to something he/she says.
Do you think project work is an approach more suited t Express your opinions clearly and be prepared to
to older or younger students? Why? justify or explain what you say, or to suggest a range of
Which do you think is more important from a student’s possible ideas to answer the question.
point of view: a good teacher or a small class? Why? t Remember that fl uency is important, so make sure you
Do you think that exams are the best and fairest means give full answers.
of assessing students? Why (not)?

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