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| How long does the informal and formal discussion last for? | 20-30 minutes in total (10-15 minutes for each discussion) |
| How big are groups in the exam? | Between 3 and 5 people |
| How can you help someone who is not saying very much? | Ask them a question e.g. ‘Alan, what do you think?’ |
| Can you use slang in informal or formal discussions? | No, you should use standard English and avoid slang words. Try to use more formal language with the formal discussion. |
| Are "coz", "bare" and "innit" informal or slang words? | Slang words |
| How could you begin a reply when you disagree with someone else's point of view? | ‘I understand what you are saying, but...’ or 'I disagree with you, I'm afraid' |
| How could you ask for someone's opinion? | 'What is your opinion on ...?' or ‘What do you think about ...?’ |
| Is it enough to give your opinion on a subject? Why? | No - To get top marks, you need to be able to listen and reply to other people’s ideas as well as giving your own opinion. |
| Should everyone try to contribute equally? Why? | Yes - It's important to help others in the group to pass too. |
| What do you need to do to prepare for the discussion? | You will need to research facts, figures and decide in your group how you will discuss the topic. |
| What's another name for the person who leads the group in a formal discussion? | The chairperson |
| What's the name of the document that is used to tell you who will be speaking about which area of a topic in a formal discussion? | The agenda |
| Is the the topic usually on something you know about? | No - The discussion is usually on a topic that is not that familiar to you. |
