Speaking Topics_03_7 A&B_8 A&B_9 A&B
Tarjetas 7.A&B: LOOKING FOR A JOB
Tarjetas 8.A&B: A LEAVING DO
Tarjetas 9.A&B: SCHOOL TRIPS
BEFORE EACH TOPIC, PLEASE CONSIDER:
Structure -> linking words, sentence structure
Points -> tenses, sentence structure
Example, explanation or experience in each points -> vocabulary, phrases, sentence structure\
Tarjetas 7.A&B: LOOKING FOR A JOB
You and your partner are meeting to talk about a common friend of yours who is currently looking for a job. You want to think together of ideas and suggestions for your friend. Talk about the points below and reach an agreement about what the best advice for them could be:\
- What qualifications or skills can be important. \
- How to prepare for a job interview. \
- How to stay motivated during a long job search.
What’s your structure of this speaking topic?
What qualifications or skills can be important. -> what + why as a summary or for some of the main ones
How to prepare for a job interview. -> where to find the job, job description, interview process, interview questions, psychological preparation, self-introduction, work experience
How to stay motivated during a long job search. -> interview process, what to do, why
Points of the topic and Tenses may be used in this topic
What qualifications or skills can be important. -> Present simple tense, and future tense if you talk about your future job hunting
How to prepare for a job interview. -> Present simple tense and Past tense if you mention your previous experience, and future tense if you talk about your future job hunting
How to stay motivated during a long job search. -> Present simple tense, Past tense if you mention your previous experience related to this item, and future tense if you talk about your future job hunting\
Vocabulary & phrases:
Job hunting, Interview questions, interview process, individual interview, panel interview, HR
self-introduction, work experience, presentation
Qualification, certification, diploma, degree, vocational training
chatGPT, interview practice app, stimulated interview, mock interview, role play
Remind oneself of …, to stay motivated…., intension, life goal, timeline
Tarjetas 8.A&B: A LEAVING DO\
You and your partner(s) are going to plan a surprise party for a colleague who is leaving the company you all work for. Make suggestions and discuss the best way to organize it. Reach an agreement on the most appropriate:
budget
venue
activities
What’s your structure of this speaking topic?
Background information
Activities, location, budget
Points of the topic and Tenses may be used in this topic\
Vocabulary & phrases:
Get some idea from the internet, my previous experience, throw a party
Farewell party, farewell speech, after party
Entertainment, greetings card, toast, dress up, theme party
Organize, arrange, schedule, reserve, book somebody’s time slots, parepare for
Tarjetas 9.A&B: SCHOOL TRIPS
You and your partner(S) are meeting because your teacher has asked you to talk about activities you could do outside the English classroom instead of yourin-class lesson.
Make some suggestions and provide arguments explaining why and how your English might benefit from these activities.
Reach an agreement on three activities you will suggest to your teacher at the next class. \
What’s your structure of this speaking topic? Points of the topic and Tenses may be used in this topic\
Vocabulary & phrases:
Flexible, applicable, practical, motivational, encouraging, engaging, interactive, apply … to …
Authentic materials, real-life scenes, daily usage, practical scenario, actual circumstances
Creative, think out of the box, out of expectation
synchronize to …, align with, according to …, related to, previously
I recommend ….; In my opinion, …; When I was in high school, we ….;
