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FCE- Introduction
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First (FCE) Exam: General OverviewLecture1.1
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Computer Based Exam TutorialLecture1.2
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The Cambridge English Scale: ResultsLecture1.3
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FCE Score: How to calculateLecture1.4
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Preparing for the exam: What should you know?Lecture1.5
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Paper 1- Reading and Use of English
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Introduction to the Reading and Use of English section of the FCE examLecture2.1
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Developing reading skills: skimming, scanning, and reading for detailLecture2.2
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General Information and Tips- Reading and Use of English- Paper 1Lecture2.3
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Tips: Part 7- Multiple Matching- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.4
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Practice Part 7-Multiple Matching- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.5
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Tips Part 4-Key Word Transformation- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.6
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More Tips Part 4- Key Word Transformation- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.7
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Practice Part 4- Key Word Transformations- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.8
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Tips Part 6- Gapped Text- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.9
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Practice Part 6- Gapped Text- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.10
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Tips Part 3-Word Formation- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.11
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Practice Part 3- Word Formation-Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.12
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Tips Part 5- Multiple Choice- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.13
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Practice Part 5- Multiple Choice- Reading and Use of English-Lecture2.14
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Tips Part 1- Multiple Choice Cloze- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.15
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More Tips Part 1- Multiple Choice Cloze- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.16
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Practice Part 1- Multiple Choice Cloze- Reading and Use of English-Lecture2.17
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Tips Part 2- Open Cloze- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.18
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More Tips Part 2- Open Cloze- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.19
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Practice Part 2- Open Cloze- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.20
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General Overview and Tips- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.21
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General Review- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.22
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Paper 1 Practice- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.23
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More Tips and Practice- Part 1- Multiple Choice Cloze-Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.24
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More Practice- Part 1- Multiple Choice Cloze- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.25
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More Practice- Part 1- Multiple Choice Cloze- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.26
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More Practice- Part 1- Multiple Choice Cloze- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.27
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More Tips and Practice- Part 2- Open Cloze- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.28
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More Tips and Practice- Part 3- Word Formation- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.29
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More Tips and Practice- Part 4-Key Word Transformation-Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.30
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More Practice- Part 4- Key Word Transformation- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.31
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More Practice- Part 4- Key Word Transformation- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.32
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More Practice- Part 4- Key Word Transformation- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.33
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More Tips and Practice- Part 5- Multiple Choice- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.34
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More Practice- Part 5- Multiple Choice- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.35
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More Tips and Practice- Part 6- Gapped Text- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.36
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More Practice- Part 6- Gapped Text- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.37
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More Tips and Practice- Part 7- Multiple Matching- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.38
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Protegido: Sample Paper Test- Reading and Use of English 01 hour 15 minLecture2.39
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Grammar
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Dynamic vs Stative Verbs- MN Video- Listening- Grammar FocusLecture3.1
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Dynamic vs Stative Verbs – Quiz – Practice Focus 10 questionsQuiz3.1
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Verb + Gerund- Reading and Writing- Grammar FocusLecture3.2
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Verb + Infinitive- Reading and Writing- Grammar FocusLecture3.3
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Verb + Gerund/Infinitive- Reading and Writing- Grammar FocusLecture3.4
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Verb + Gerund/Infinitive- Reading and Writing- Grammar FocusLecture3.5
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The Use of Articles (a/an/the)- Reading and Writing- Grammar FocusLecture3.6
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Vocabulary
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Vocabulary development and strategies for word formation and collocationsLecture4.1
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Vocabulary- Learning TipsLecture4.2
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Collocations- Part 1Lecture4.3
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Collocations- Part 2Lecture4.4
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Collocations- Part 3Lecture4.5
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Collocations- Part 4Lecture4.6
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Collocations- Part 5Lecture4.7
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Prefixes and Suffixes- Part 1Lecture4.8
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Word Formation -“-ed” vs “-ing”Lecture4.9
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Phrasal Verbs (1): meanings and typesLecture4.10
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Phrasal Verbs (2): SeparabilityLecture4.11
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Paper 2- Writing
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Writing- Preparing for the examLecture5.1
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Writing- Some Common QuestionsLecture5.2
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Writing- Dos and Don’tsLecture5.3
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Writing- How is FCE Writing Scored?Lecture5.4
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Informal Letter/Email- Writing GuideLecture5.5
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Informal Email/Letter- Sample and TipsLecture5.6
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Informal Letter or Email-Tips/Sample questions and answersLecture5.7
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Informal Email/Letter- Sample and PracticeLecture5.8
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Formal Email/Letter – Steps to WritingLecture5.9
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Letter of Application- Writing GuideLecture5.10
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Letter of Application- Understanding and ModelLecture5.11
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Letter of Application- Sample and PracticeLecture5.12
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Letter of Application-Writing Topics- PracticeLecture5.13
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Formal and Semi-formal Letter/ Email- Tips and SamplesLecture5.14
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Email/Letter General Writing GuideLecture5.15
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Article- Steps to WritingLecture5.16
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Article- Writing Guide,Tips and Sample Questions and AnswersLecture5.17
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Article- How to Write an Article- VideoLecture5.18
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Article- Writing Topics- PracticeLecture5.19
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Essay- Writing GuideLecture5.20
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Writing Essays for the FCE- Types and OrganizationLecture5.21
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Essay- Writing Guide, Tips and Sample Questions and AnswersLecture5.22
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Essay- Tips and SamplesLecture5.23
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Essay- Samples,Tips, and PracticeLecture5.24
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Review- Writing Guide, Tips, and Sample Questions and AnswersLecture5.25
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Review- Steps to Writing and TipsLecture5.26
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Review- Tips and SampleLecture5.27
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Review- Tips and SampleLecture5.28
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Review- Sample Questions- PracticeLecture5.29
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Report- First Steps to Writing a ReportLecture5.30
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Report- Writing GuideLecture5.31
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Report- Writing Sample Questions-PracticeLecture5.32
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Writing-10 B2 First Writing Exam TipsLecture5.33
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Writing- B2 First Writing ChecklistLecture5.34
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Protegido: Writing- B2 First Writing Sample Paper Test Parts 1 and 2 01 hour 20 minLecture5.35
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Writing Essays- 5 most common mistakesLecture5.36
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Paper 3- Listening
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FCE Listening- Introduction and General TipsLecture6.1
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FCE Listening- Do’s and Dont’sLecture6.2
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FCE Listening Tips- Part 1- Multiple ChoiceLecture6.3
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Listening Practice- Part 1- Multiple ChoiceLecture6.4
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Listening Practice- Part 1- Multiple ChoiceLecture6.5
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Listening Practice- Part 1- Multiple ChoiceLecture6.6
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FCE Listening Tips- Part 2- Sentence CompletionLecture6.7
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Listening Practice- Part 2- Sentence CompletionLecture6.8
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Listening Practice- Part 2- Sentence CompletionLecture6.9
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Listening Practice- Part 2- Sentence CompletionLecture6.10
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FCE Listening Tips- Part 3- Multiple MatchingLecture6.11
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Listening Practice- Part 3- Multiple MatchingLecture6.12
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Listening Practice- Part 3- Multiple MatchingLecture6.13
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Listening Practice- Part 3- Multiple MatchingLecture6.14
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Listening Practice- Part 3- Multiple MatchingLecture6.15
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FCE Listening Tips- Part 4- Multiple ChoiceLecture6.16
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Listening Practice- Part 4- Multiple ChoiceLecture6.17
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Listening Practice- Part 4- Multiple ChoiceLecture6.18
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Listening Practice- Part 4- Multiple ChoiceLecture6.19
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Protegido: Listening- Sample Paper Test 1Lecture6.20
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Protegido: Listening- Sample Paper Test 2Lecture6.21
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Paper 4- Speaking
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Varieties of EnglishLecture7.1
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Speaking- Preparing for the examLecture7.2
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Speaking- Some More TipsLecture7.3
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Speaking- Some Common QuestionsLecture7.4
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Speaking- Do’s and Don’tsLecture7.5
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Speaking- Examiners CommentsLecture7.6
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Speaking- Exam AssessmentLecture7.7
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Speaking Part 2- Exam Tips and PracticeLecture7.8
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Speaking Part 2- PracticeLecture7.9
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Speaking Part 2- PracticeLecture7.10
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Speaking Part 3- Exam Tips and PracticeLecture7.11
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Speaking Parts 3 and 4-Exam Tips and PracticeLecture7.12
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Speaking Part 1- Exam Tips and PracticeLecture7.13
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Speaking Part 1- PracticeLecture7.14
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Speaking Part 1- PracticeLecture7.15
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Speaking Exam ReviewLecture7.16
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Speaking Test PracticeLecture7.17
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Topic Related Activities
Speaking Parts 3 and 4-Exam Tips and Practice
Speaking Part 3 and 4: listening
In Parts 3 and 4, it is important to listen as well as speak.
- Always reply to any questions that your partner asks you.
- Respond to your partner’s ideas before you give your own opinion.
- Don’t be afraid to disagree, but always be polite!
Speaking Part 3 and 4: a full response
Say as much as you can about each task.
- Always say something. Don’t let your partner do all the talking!
- Always give an opinion – but don’t worry: the examiner is assessing your speaking, not your ideas!
- Add details and explain your opinions. Don’t just say I agree!
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS used in Parts 3 and 4
OPINIONS
- ( Personally,) I ( don’t) think that …
- It seems to me that … / I’ve got a feeling that …
- Asfar as I can tell, …
- In my opinion / view, … / To me, …
- I’ve always thought that …
- I’m not sure.
- I hadn’t though of that.
AGREEING AND DISAGREEING
- I totally/completely agree/disagree.
- That’s a good point (, but…)
- Absolutely ( not). /Really?
- That makes sense. / I see what you mean.
- I suppose so ( , but …)
- Me too. / Me neither.
- I agree up yo a point, but …
MOVING A DISCUSSION ON
- Why don’t/ Shal we start with / by…
- Shall we / Let’s look at …
- What’s next?
- So, have we decided which …
- Have we reached a conclusion?
GIVING YOURSELF TIME TO THINK
- I haven’t thought much about this before …
- That ‘s an intersting question …
- I mean, … / You see, …
- Let me see / think …
- Right, / Well, …
1- ?Watch the video and?? write down the expressions the students use to ‘give opinions, agree/disagree, move the discussion on and give themselves time to think’.
2- ?Think about the expressions you use most and the ones you would like to use more often. ??Write them down.
3- ? Record your answers and send to my Whatsapp.
- What is your opinion on this question?
- Which student do you agree with the most? Why?
- Which student do you disagree with and why?