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Speaking 
Year 3 HGLV

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Speaking 
Year 3 HGLV

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How long until the exams? 
5 weeks 

3VB: 8 lessons (12 if we count the blocks as seperate lessons) 
3VC: 8 lessons (12 if we count the blocks as seperate lessons) 

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Today 

Word lists 
Practice
Tips and help 

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This schoolyear: 
Grammar
9th / 10th mar
Present tenses, past simple, present perfect, future tense, modal verbs, adverbs & adjectives
Speaking
End of mar
3 parts (presentation, short conversation, picture comparing)
Central exam reading 
11th of May
Reading, just reading! 

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Speaking test
Part 1 -> Small presentation about something you are proud of

Part 2 -> Conversation about everyday topics

Part 3 -> Comparing / talking about pictures 

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Standard phrases
Starting the conversation
  • Would you mind if I start? 
  • Shall I start? 
  • How about I start? 
Making suggestions 
  • What do you think about..?
  • What is your opinion on..?
  • How about..?
  • What about..?

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Giving Opinions
  • I think..
  • In my opinion..
  • I reckon..
  • The way I see it..
  • From my point of view
  • For me personally..
  • As I see it

Agree/disagree
  • I agree / disagree
  • I see where you’re coming from….(but..)
  • I understand what you mean….(but..)
  • Well, actually..
  • I couldn’t agree more..
  • I totally agree / disagree
  • I think you’re right / wrong there..

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Fancy phrases 
In my humble opinion (naar mijn mening) 
On the contrary (integendeel) 
That drives me up the wall (That annoys me) 
I can't bear/I can't stand 
That is my cup of tea (I love that) 
.... brings me absolute joy 

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If you make a mistake 
Sorry, let me rephrase that
The word escapes me, but..
Please forgive me
There seems to be a frog in my throat -> your throat feels dry
Can you say that again, please? I’m not 
(quite) sure what have to do.

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Useful words 
Make sure there is a variety of words in your speaking to score vocabulary points 
I will show you where to look but you must make a selection on your own.

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Choose what to work on
Option 1: Study grammar (Work on websites/watch videos) 

Option 2: Work on your word list

Option 3: Practice an exam on examenblad.nl

Option 4: Prepare your presentation and ask for feedback

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