4.1.2 Conversational Skills

• use words with silent diagraphs with silent letters (e.g., bt, mn, gh) accurately in spoken English
• apply knowledge of appropriate phrases to change a topic during a conversation
• utilise appropriate linking words to clearly organise and present ideas during oral presentations and conversations
• demonstrate the use of appropriate phrases/ and expressions to help them pause to think in (spontaneous speaking

“Why do people sometimes take part in conversations they had not even prepared for?”

“How do you feel when you engage in a spontaneous conversation?”

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1. Silent letters: bt, mn and gh
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Use words with silent letters accurately in spoken English.
2. Changing the topic in a conversation
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Apply appropriate phrases to change a topic during a conversation.
3. Linking words in oral presentations
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Use appropriate linking words to organise and present ideas.
4. Pausing to think during spontaneous speaking
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Demonstrate appropriate phrases and expressions to pause and think in spontaneous speaking.
5. Spontaneous conversations: why and how
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Explain why people join spontaneous conversations and use skills to take part.
6. Feelings during spontaneous speaking
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Reflect on feelings during spontaneous conversation and build confidence.