https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152 Speaking skills en-us 2019-04-03 17:43:00 UTC 2019-04-05 20:53:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png aidedamian https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152/wish/348209485 Some companies prefer to promote their current employees to management positions, but other companies prefer to recruit new managers from outside the company. Which do you prefer and why?]]> 2019-04-03 17:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152/wish/348209485 aidedamian https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152/wish/348211648 Another very common question type of speaking exam question is expressing an opinion. For example, part six of the TOEIC speaking test shows a question on the screen. You then have 15 seconds to prepare, and 60 seconds to answer the question. When you speak, you are evaluated on: pronunciation, intonation and stress, grammar, vocabulary, relevance of content, and completeness of content.]]> 2019-04-03 17:54:45 UTC https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152/wish/348211648 aidedamian https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152/wish/348211947 Step 1. State your preference (Directly answer the question). For example,
“Do you prefer A or B? I prefer A.”
“Some people think that… Do you agree or disagree?” “I agree that…”
“Which of the following skills is most important for ______: A, B, or C?” “I think that B is the most important skill for…”]]> 2019-04-03 17:55:18 UTC https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152/wish/348211947 aidedamian https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152/wish/348212533 Step 2. Connecting sentence (A) and main reason (B). For example,
I have several reasons to support my opinion (A). Most of all…(B)]]> 2019-04-03 17:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152/wish/348212533 aidedamian https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152/wish/348212581 Step 3. Further examples and more details.
“For example, I have a friend named…”
“When I was young,…”
“For example, I would like to talk about…”
“For example, last month, I had to…”
Then, give more details!]]> 2019-04-03 17:56:35 UTC https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152/wish/348212581 aidedamian https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152/wish/348212734 Step 4. State your preference again
Example: “That is why I agree/ disagree with this opinion.”
“That is why I prefer this option.”
“That is why I think “(X-item, quality, skill, etc.)” is the most important thing for…”]]> 2019-04-03 17:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152/wish/348212734 aidedamian https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152/wish/348213155 “When taking a college course, do you prefer online lectures or classroom lectures? Give specific reasons to support your opinion”]]> 2019-04-03 17:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152/wish/348213155 aidedamian https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152/wish/348213443 1. “I prefer…”
2. “I have several reasons to support my opinion. Most of all…”
3. “For example.”
4. “That is why…”]]> 2019-04-03 17:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152/wish/348213443 aidedamian https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152/wish/348213577 “Which of the following skills is the most important thing for parents to teach their children? -being friendly -being creative -being honest. Give specific reasons and details to support your answer.”]]> 2019-04-03 17:58:45 UTC https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152/wish/348213577 aidedamian https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152/wish/348213764 1. “I think that… is the most important thing…”
2. “I have several reasons to support my opinion. Most of all, it will…”
3. “For example…”
4. “That is why I think that… is the most important thing…”]]> 2019-04-03 17:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152/wish/348213764 aidedamian https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152/wish/348214527 Some companies make donations to local charities and community groups. Other companies do not and leave it up to their staff to decide whether to make personal donations. Should companies donate part of their profits to charities? State your opinion and provide reasons for your view.]]> 2019-04-03 18:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152/wish/348214527 aidedamian https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152/wish/348219700 2019-04-03 18:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152/wish/348219700 aidedamian https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152/wish/349085303 Some people think]]> 2019-04-05 20:52:59 UTC https://padlet.com/aidedamian/uc9g7fknj152/wish/349085303