H.S. Students English Oral Training for Specific

Purposes

H.S. Students English Oral Training for Specific

Purposes

Presented by Ling, Yuling ( 凌玉玲 )

Kaohsiung Municipal Hsin Chuang S. H. School ( 高雄市立新莊高中 )

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Speaking in English Learning & Teaching1. English speaking interaction is infrequent between T and Ss.2. Oral training is time-consuming due to Ss’ learning experience and general ability.3. Speaking ability is not tested in most exams and thus least regarded.4. Ss lack the motivation to practice speaking.5. Ss seldom speak English to communicate in real life.6. Speaking ability is seemingly an individual need.

Speaking is the first and the most frequently used ability in real English environment and should not be neglected!

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Suggested Method of Speaking Training

General Practice in Class

Special Guides for Specific Purposes

Individual Training to meet individual needs

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Incorporating

1. Using repetition to modify pronunciation and intonation & to improve fluencyMaterial: Listening Practice Section in each lesson of the textbook

Method: (1) Ss listen to a whole passage & respond to comprehension Qs (2) T dissects the passage sentence by sentence & has Ss repeat

Notes: (1) Start training with key-word filling (2) Make sentence-completion according to the length of sentences & Ss’ ability

Effects: (1) Ss are more attentive in listening for messages (2) Ss’ oral ability is improved by imitation

General Practice in Class

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2. Conducting individual oral presentation in class

Material: Discussion Section after each reading article in each lesson

Method: (1) Guide Ss to brainstorm on the topic in class

(2) Ss take turns contributing to the topic in speech form Notes: (1) T checks the audience’s understanding by asking Qs, after each presentation (2) Have the audience make comment on the presentation

Effects: (1) Ss select their own topic to make an oral report (2) Ss proceed peer learning & collaborative learning (3) Ss practice speaking for better grades

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A Demonstration of Repetition

(1) T demonstrates sentence repetition

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(2) Ss repeat sentence by sentence together

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(3) Repetition with sentence dissection

1. English Speech Contest• Picture-Description 2. English Proficiency Test• Reading Aloud • Questions & Answers• Photo Description3. College Entrance Interview• Individual Interview Self-introduction & Q&A, Passage Reading & Q&A, Passage Reading & Summary Random Talk• Group Interview Panel Discussion

Special Guides for Specific Purposes

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1. English Speech Contest (picture- description

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A Demonstration of Picture-Description(Narration)

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A Demonstration of Picture-Description(Narration & Dialogue)

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A Demonstration of Picture-Description(Narration, Dialogue & Personal Response)

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2. English Proficiency Test Part I: Read Aloud Ss are given 1 min to silently read 2 passages before rea

ding them aloud **************************************************

Part II: Questions & Answers Ss respond to 10 Qs, 15 seconds for Qs 1—5 and 30 se

conds for Qs 6—10 Part III: Photo Description Ss are given 30 seconds to look at a real-life picture befo

re describing it by responding to 4 related Qs in 1.5 mins.

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Part II: Questions & Answers

1. What kind of shoes are you wearing now? Describe them.

2. Have you been to a concert? Tell me about it.

3. When was the last time you saw a cockroach? What did you do then?

4. If you found someone following you on your way home, what would you do?

5. Your friend, Sam, just won the first prize in a speech contest. Congratulate him.

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6. What can parents do to prevent their children from watching too much TV?

7. Which do you prefer, an electronic dictionary or an ordinary one? Why?

8. In your opinion, what are the advantages of living downtown?

9. Your friend, Jessica, looks pale and tired. Ask her some questions about that.

10. Is it a good idea to separate garbage? Please explain.

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A Demonstration of Questions & Answers

Items 1-5

Items 6-10

(Before the Tips Given)

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Helpful Tips Repeat the pattern of the question to answer. Give an answer of 2 sentences for questions 1 to 5

and 3 sentences for questions 6 to 10 in minimum. Speak as much as possible if your language is fluent. Do not apologize for failing to comprehend the

question. Avoid meaningless repetitions like ah, hmm or “I

think” as well as hesitation. Project your voice and keep the same volume till the

end. Don’t give up even if you have failed 3 questions.

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A Demonstration of Questions & Answers

(After the Tips Given)

Items 1-5

Items 6-10

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Part III: Photo Description1.圖片中的小孩在哪裡 ? 3. 你認為他們高興嗎 ?為什麼 ?2.他們在做什麼 ? 4. 如果還有時間，請描述照片中其他的景物。

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A Demonstration of Photo Description(Before the Tips Given)

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Helpful Tips

Do not answer each of the 4 questions with only one sentence.

Try to respond two or more sentences to each question and make your description up to 8 sentences at least, preferably 10 to 12 sentences.

Connect the background information to the main subject.

Communication is more important than structure or grammar.

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A Demonstration of Photo Description(After the Tips Given)

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3. College Entrance Interview Individual Interview Group Interview

Self-introduction & Q&A,

Passage Reading & Q&A,

Passage Reading & Summary

Random Talk

Opinion Contribution

Panel Discussion

Individual Training to meet individual needs

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Elements of Performance Skills

Content & Quantity

T gives Ss simulative questions to prepare for answers.

Pronunciation & Fluency

Discriminative vowels need to be corrected.

Practice makes fluency. Volume & Pace

Project the voice and keep a steady pace.

Appearance & Attitude Communication & Interaction

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新莊高中外語科系面試要領【凌玉玲 老師 編寫 97.03.17】 第一部分「朗讀」 1. 朗讀後當場做英文摘要或翻譯成中文。 2. 朗讀後教授針對內容重點發問。 3. 外國教授唸一段（ ）語，考生 repeat. 第二部分「面談」 【方式】 1. 二至三位考官輪流發問。 2. 由一位主導面談，另二位配合。 3. 教授中有一個人扮黑臉，問的問題很尖銳。 4. 給一個話題，數名考生討論發表意見。 5. 小組討論方式，由小組成員形成討論圈。

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【要點】 1. 朗讀時要大聲有自信。 2. 要有禮貌和笑容，穿著得體。 3. 自傳要看熟，題目會從理面出。 4. 保持一顆「不怕講錯」的心，大聲講出來。 5. 如果第一次聽得不是很清楚，可請教授再講一次問題。 6. 誠實為上策，不要無中生有或硬柪。 第三部分「模擬問題」 【自我介紹題】 【師範院校題】 【介紹 高中 / 高雄 / 台灣 題】 【個人表現題】 【時事題】 【推薦申請學校題】 【英文學習題】 【未來志願題】

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Video Clip: Individual Interview Read aloud a passage Oral summary

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Video Clip: Individual Interview Read aloud a paragraph Answer questions

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Video Clip: Individual Interview Self-Introduction Answer questions

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Video Clip: Individual Interview

Random Questions

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Feedback from the Students Speaking Training is a precious process.

It is exciting and unforgettable. I have spoken more English in the past 2

weeks than the past 2 years! I like to look into the mirror, watching myself

speaking English. Now I know I can speak English. I will keep my speaking practice in college. I will not be afraid to speak to foreigners.

Speaking is fascinating. Once you start it, you will love it!

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The training is short, but the effect is long.

Thank You!

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An Example of Group Interview(97 中央英美語文學系 )

Writing: Write answers to guided questions on the

poem “The Road Not Taken” Speaking: *3 examiners & 6 examinees (1) Ss Read an article from “Dear Abbey” (2) Ss contribute opinions on 2 topics: *State your viewpoint on this article. *Talk on mother’s love for children.

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An Example of Individual Interview(97 成大外國語文學系 ) Writing: Write an article of 50 to 100 words in 15 mins on “If

you have an MP3 or iPod, what kind of audio material will you store in it?

Speaking: (1) How did you come here? Who came with you? (2) Read an short passage. (3) Look at a picture & answer 2 questions: *What is the picture about? *Have you ever sent an e-card? (4) Read an article & give the main idea of it.