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_________ involves reading quickly to get the main idea of a text. Reading topic sentences (usually the first sentence of a paragraph) can be an effective way of understanding the main idea of the text.
Skimming
____________involves searching for numbers, symbols and long words in a text. This is a useful way of locating answers in reading exams. You can scan the text for words or numbers from the question.
Scanning
We use this skill when we need to understand every work in a part of a text. This may be used when we answer detailed reading questions in exams.
Intensive reading (Reading for details)
To familiarise yourself with a text, it is a good idea to make__________ by looking at pictures and headings before you start to read.
predictions
Writing: What should the first sentence of each paragraph be like in writing?
– information on what the paragraph will be about and a topic sentence
Reading: What words/ expressions help you decide the sequence of events?
before, after, as soon as, when, while, until, in the end, by the time, finally
Listening: Expressions, such as: actually…. thinking about it… having said that… on reflection though, on second thought are all examples of a speaker doing what?
Changing their mind
Writing: we start any piece of writing with an introduction. What do we end it with?
– conclusion/summary
Listening: what words or expressions can signal that the speaker is talking about cause and effect?
so, as a result, therefore, that’s why, because
Speaking: It’s natural to make mistakes while speaking. What are some phrases that we can use to correct ourselves?
What I meant was… Let me say that again… Let me rephrase that…./ trying to explain if we don’t know the word
Listening: What is a useful strategy before listening which involves underlying?
identifying key words.
Reading: You have a text with some pictures, headings, and paragraphs. What should you do first, before the actual reading task and why would you do it?
Predictions: What do the pictures show? What do the headings and subheadings tell you? What topic might the article be about? What do you already know about it?
Speaking: What are some expressions used for disagreeing politely?
I see your point, but; I agree with you in part, but; Let’s agree to disagree.
Speaking/listening: What phrases do we use to give examples?
for instance, for examples, like, such as, specifically, say…
Speaking: Nevertheless, However, although, but are used to….
contrast an idea
Speaking: During the exam you are paired with someone to do the speaking tasks together. What are the most important things to remember?
taking turns, initiating, inviting others to speak, give them opportunity to speak, backchanneling (active listening)
