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“That’s a very Interesting Question!” Speaking Strategies for Managing Difficult Questions

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Introduction


Being tongue-tied or simply not knowing the answer to a direct question is always an uncomfortable situation to be in. Factor in needing to speak in a second language and that scene becomes terrifying!

In this workshop, we will explore three scenarios where pre-taught natural, functional lexis could be used strategically to give students a framework to manage difficult questions when speaking in English. We will carefully consider the pitfalls of memorisation and suggest how the risks can be minimised. There will be concrete takeaway language examples served up that can be used immediately in your EFL classroom.

We will identify why these techniques are important in the context of IELTS and other mainstream English language exams, such as the PET and FCE. However, the relevance of this linguistic toolbelt is also expanded upon as relates to its importance for any General English learner or indeed, for any student of life! Lastly, there will be the genesis of a discussion on classroom activities that can be used to teach strategic speaking.

Just for fun, I’ll also be telling a couple of EFL anecdotes along the way! 

Presented by Nicky Partridge – Teacher Trainer & Centre Manager@Peartree Languages.

This Workshop is included with PRO Membership.

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Our Masterclass workshops are typically delivered in 90 mins.

At Gallery Teachers, we endorse the philosophy of building on your previous knowledge and experience as opposed to just imparting knowledge on you. 

Therefore, in order to prepare you for the webinar and help you activate what you already know about the topic, we will suggest two to four reflective questions for you to consider before you join the event.

You will also be given the opportunity to post your reflections, along with any questions you may already have at the pre-watching stage, to the discussion forum. 

The reflective questions, as well as ideas and shared experiences posted to the forum by attendees, will be used in the real-time Q&A session in order to generate an engaging and meaningful discussion, involving the presenter and teachers from around the world. 

After the event, the forum discussion will take on a life of its own and teachers will be encouraged to continue posting their experiences, reflections and questions related to the topic of the webinar. So, if you feel strongly about the topic, we will make it possible for you to take the discussion beyond the scheduled workshop and continue sharing your ideas with like-minded teachers and teacher trainers from other countries

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That’s a very interesting workshop!

Rated 4 out of 5
12th April 2022

Really interesting, engaging and helpful workshop offering effective teaching strategies.

Some problems with the Q&A session as the host repeteated her ideas too many times and interrupted the natural flow of the conversation.

M.A. Trevisi

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