UPM-CALC /LPE2301/WEEK 6 ONLINE TASK/FORM

Name: Thilagan A/L Goby Krishnan

Date: 28.04.2020
Group: 10

As you watch the video, list down the language expressions used by the speakers.

OPENING A DISCUSSION
Inviting opinions

1. What about your point?

2. How about your opinion?

MAINTAINING A DISCUSSION
1. Using ‘owned’ language when giving opinions

1. Usage of ‘lah’.

2. Giving reasons to support your opinions (Valid, well-supported, related)

1. So that, they can …..

2. For example, …..

3. Responding to others’ opinions by indicating your stand (Expressing agreement,

disagreement and partial agreement)

1. From my view, I also agree to Iza’s point.

2. I also agree with Jia Lee.
3. Ya, I think I accept opinion with Wen Lyn and Jia Lee.
4. I have a different opinion.
5. Now, I partially agree with….
6. I quite strongly agree with…..

4. Asking for and giving clarification

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5. Paraphrasing and asking perception-checking questions

1. I get what Idham said just now, ….

2. What I get from you guys is…..

6. Using attending behavior

1. Smiling and frowning when appropriate.

7. Facilitating in-depth discussion

1. I agree with you because…..

8. Taking turns when giving opinions

1. To me, …..
2. Sorry to interrupt, …..
3. The other point is…..

9. Encouraging participation from the others

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10. Staying on topic

CLOSING A DISCUSSION
Reaching a consensus or summarising the main points

1. So from our points, we all agree….

2. That is what we got from this discussion.