- •Getting to know each other contents
- •Introductory Word
- •Symbols used in the book
- •Introducing Yourself and Others. Starting a Conversation
- •3 Read the dialogues. Decide whether they are taking place in formal (f), semi-formal (s) or informal (I) situations:
- •4 Choose from Appendix 1 (c. Making introductions) the most suitable phrases to introduce yourself to:
- •1 How important are good manners for successful communication
- •In professional (business) situations
- •In everyday life?
- •3 Now read the text carefully and answer the questions.
- •4 Find words or phrases in the text which mean.
- •5 Use the text and choose the best words to complete the short conversations below.
- • Grammar Review: Basic Word order. Word order in questions
- •1 Put the words in the correct order and write the statements.
- •2 Make questions from the following words. Use the pronoun you in each case. Add necessary auxiliary verbs. For example:
- •3 Fill in the spaces with the correct tag
- •4 What questions would you ask in the following situations?
- •5 Think of some other questions you often need to ask in class. Make a list of such questions to remind you how to ask these questions.
- •1 Here are some more phrases that are often used with get. Check their meaning and write them into a correct place on the diagram
- •2 Match a first part (1-10) with a second part (a-j) to make correct sentences.
- •3 Complete the sentences using a phrase with get
- •Part c. Additional Reading: Communication of Cultures and Culture of Communication Text 1
- •Do you know the basic rules of introductions?
- •Safe and Unsafe Subjects for Talk
- •2 Make the list of safe and unsafe subjects for small talk. Use the information from the text and add some ideas of your own. Reason your choice.
- •2 Mark these sentences as true () or false () according to the text. Correct the false sentences.
- •Unit 2 Language learning experience. Defining objectives for the future
- •In making a presentation
- •In discussing personal goals and strategies to achieve them
- •Vocabulary and speech patterns
- •Part a. Skills Development
- •2 Presenters can use different techniques to get their audience’s attention at the start of a presentation. Match the techniques below to the examples.
- •3 Address the audience, adding an opening sentence or two
- •6 Study the Useful language for Presentation given below and decide whether each sentence in the box is formal (f) or informal (I).
- •Useful Language for Presentations
- •Introducing the topic
- •Inviting questions
- •Welcome to University
- •2 Now read the text carefully and answer the questions.
- •4 Give your opinion. Use the following expressions:
- •I think that ... I strongly believe that ...
- •I am sure that ... I am convinced that ...
- •5 Which three aims of learning English mentioned in the text above are most important for you?
- •8 Set your personal of learning English.
- •Transition Words and Phrases
- •Giving Your Opinion
- •1. My Language learning biography.
- •2. My significant intercultural experience.
- •3. My expectations from the University course of English.
- •11 Study the examples of Internet sites which can help in your independent learning of English. Choose one of them or add some of your own choice.
- •Part b. Grammar and vocabulary
- •1 Do or make? Complete the questions and then write the answer. Are you a good student?
- •2 Use the word given at the end of each line to form a word that fits the gap in the same line. A formal letter
- • Grammar Review: Tenses
- •1 Choose the best variant.
- •2 Underline the correct tense in the following sentences.
- •Speeches of Introduction
- •Case study: Organising a Seminar
- •The participants of the seminar are expressing their opinions
- •1 Read the short text. In the exercise that follows it circle t (true) or f (false).
- •5 Write an appropriate question for these answers.
- •6 Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold.
- •7 Complete the text with the verbs in brackets. Use them in the correct tense forms
- •8 Rewrite the selection below. Two ways are provided. Follow the direction in each step.
- •Rewrite the selection, changing “Jack” to “Betty”. Make all other necessary changes. Your first sentence will say:
- •9 Rearrange the steps of a presentation to make it according to the accepted rules.
- •10 Arrange the phrases from a presentation below in a proper order.
- •Appendix 1 Phrasebook
- •In a formal situation
- •In an informal situation:
- •Appendix 2
- •What is an essay?
- •How to organize an essay?
- •Hints for Success
- •Hints for Success
- •Keys unit 1.
- •Vocabulary Focus
- •Achievement Test
- •Tapescripts
- •Методическая записка
- •Структурное построение учебного пособия
- •Тема 1 (Unit 1.) «Introducing yourself and others. Starting a conversation», работа над которой может быть ограничена 2-3 часами аудиторного времени в рамках действующей программы бгу.
- •Тема 2 (Unit 2.) «Language learning experience. Defining objectives for the future» работа над которой может быть ограничена 5-6 часами аудиторного времени в рамках действующей программы бгу.
- •Содержание учебного пособия Unit 1. Introducing yourself and others. Starting a conversation
- •Раздел Vocabulary File for Unit 1 содержит список слов и выражений, активизируемых в процессе работы. Unit 2. Language learning experience. Defining objectives for the future
- •Раздел Vocabulary File for Unit 2 содержит список слов и выражений, активизируемых в процессе работы.
- •Методические рекомендации и примерный график прохождения
- •2. Addressing the audience in a formal (semiformal) situation
- •References
3 Address the audience, adding an opening sentence or two
1. An audience of students stating the purpose of your address
2. An audience of professors and students who have gathered for participating at Annual Students’ Conference
3. Members of official foreign delegation visiting BSU.
4. A group of high school students visiting the faculty on Open Day.
5. A group of high-ranking officials at the meeting of American-Belarusian Friendship Society.
4 Prepare four different openings using the techniques above. Practice the openings with a partner. Choose one of the presentation situations below.
You are talking to high school students. You want to persuade them that knowledge of English can be beneficial to any career.
Audience: high school students.
You are going to make a report at the International Seminar ‘The techniques of planning a presentation’.
Audience: participants of the conference, teachers and students of universities.
5 Discuss these points:
1. What is the problem with reading a presentation word for word? What alternatives are there?
2. How can you ‘break the ice’ at the beginning of a presentation?
3. Is it a good idea to tell the audience at the beginning what you will talk about and for how long?
4. Is it a good idea to summarize the main points again at the end?
5. Some people prefer to answer questions during the presentation, others at the end. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both methods?
6. What kind of audio-visual aids do you use in your presentations?
7. Can you give any other advice on how to give a successful presentation?
6 Study the Useful language for Presentation given below and decide whether each sentence in the box is formal (f) or informal (I).
Addressing
the audience and introducing yourself
On
behalf of myself and Focus Advertising, I’d like to welcome you.
My name is Sven Larsen.
Hi,
I’m Dominigue
Lagrange.
Good to see you all. Good
morning, everyone. Thanks for coming to my presentation. My name’s
Marta Rodrigues. I’m Personnel Director of Tara Fashions.
Useful Language for Presentations
I’m
going to talk to you about our faculty (department, company).
First, I’ll give you some basic information about... Then, ...
This
morning, I’d like to outline the program (campaign concept) we’ve
developed for you.
I’m
going to tell you about the ideas we’ve come up with for the ad
campaign.
Outlining the presentation
First,
I’ll give you some basic information. Secondly, I’ll talk...
I’ll
give you the background and talk you through the results of the
market study.
I’ve
divided my presentation into three parts.
If
you have any questions, please do not hesitate to interrupt me. Well,
thanks very much for listening to my talk. Are there any questions?
If
you’re not clear about anything, go ahead and ask any questions
you want...
Introducing the topic
Inviting questions
T 2.1. Listen to the openings of one formal presentation and one informal presentation. Tick () the phrases from the Useful Language for Presentations used by the speakers.
Reading, Speaking and Writing |
Text 1
1 Skim the text which is the welcome speech of the head of the Department of the English Language and Speech Communication (DELSC). The text outlines the main goals of the course. After skimming the text refer to the analysis of stages of a presentation and answer the following questions:
1. What technique does the author use to get their audience’s attention?
2. How many main points is the author going to speak about?
3. What words are used for outlining the presentation?
4. How does the author connect some points to the needs/interests of the audience?