MEETING 7

Summary

This lesson focuses on how to conduct an English discussion effectively. It outlines key steps such as greeting the audience, introducing the group, presenting the topic, inviting and answering questions, summarizing the discussion, and closing it smoothly. The lesson emphasizes the importance of mastering key expressions for each step, providing students with the tools to confidently manage discussions in English. Additionally, students are tasked with writing frameworks and expressions for conducting discussions, reinforcing their learning for practical application in real-life situations.

Takeaways

• 😀 The lesson focuses on teaching how to conduct a discussion in English, including opening, practicing, and closing a discussion.
• 😀 The competence indicators for the lesson are: opening discussions, practicing English speaking in discussions, inviting questions, and closing discussions.
• 😀 The first step in opening a discussion is to greet the audience and thank them for attending.
• 😀 Introducing yourself and your partners is the second step in starting a discussion, followed by informing the participants about the topic.
• 😀 There are specific expressions to use when greeting an audience in a discussion, such as 'Good morning' or 'Thank you for coming today.'
• 😀 When introducing a group, one can use phrases like 'We are from group X' or 'Let us introduce ourselves.'
• 😀 In the discussion, the moderator must provide an opportunity for presenters to explain the material, using phrases like 'I’m going to talk about...' or 'Let me explain this topic.'
• 😀 After presenting the material, the moderator must invite questions from the audience using expressions like 'Any questions?' or 'I would like to invite your comments.'
• 😀 The moderator should also guide the audience on the rules for asking questions, such as limiting the number of questions or clarifying when they can ask questions.
• 😀 Summarizing the main points and making a conclusion is essential, with expressions like 'In conclusion' or 'To sum up'.
• 😀 To close the discussion, the moderator should thank the audience and wrap up with expressions such as 'Thank you for your attention' or 'It was a pleasure discussing this with you.'

Q & A

What are the four main competence indicators or skills for conducting an English discussion?

The four main competence indicators or skills for conducting an English discussion are: 1) Opening the English discussion, 2) Practicing speaking in the English discussion, 3) Inviting questions in the English discussion, and 4) Closing the English discussion.

What is the first step in opening a classroom discussion?

The first step in opening a classroom discussion is greeting the participants.

What should follow the greeting when opening a classroom discussion?

After the greeting, the next step is to thank the participants for their attendance or for the opportunity given by the lecturer.

What should the moderator do when introducing themselves and their partners?

The moderator should introduce themselves and their partners as a group, mentioning their names and roles, and inform the participants about the group number.

How can a moderator invite questions from the participants during a discussion?

A moderator can invite questions by using phrases like: 'It is your turn to ask questions,' 'We have half an hour for questions and discussions,' or 'Does anyone have any comments or suggestions?'

What expressions can be used when closing an English discussion?

When closing an English discussion, expressions such as 'Well done, I would like to finish with...' or 'Thank you for your attention' can be used. The moderator may also say 'May all that we have discussed be beneficial for us all.'

What are some ways a moderator can present the material during a discussion?

A moderator can present the material by saying: 'I plan to say a few words about...' or 'The subject of my presentation is...' or 'I will explain the material about...'

What should a moderator do before inviting questions from the participants?

Before inviting questions, a moderator needs to explain the brief rules to the participants, such as the time limits and the types of questions that are allowed.

What are some example expressions that can be used to summarize a discussion?

Some example expressions for summarizing a discussion include: 'In short...', 'The point is...', 'To conclude...', or 'The conclusion is...'

What is expected from students in the English online learning class regarding writing skills?

In the English online learning class, students are expected to write down the frameworks and expressions for how to conduct a discussion, including the steps for opening, practicing, and closing the discussion.