1 Speaking Worksheet

Effective Strategies
1 Work in pairs. Which of these do you think are
characteristics of a good learner? Add your own
ideas to the list.
Effective learners tend to be…
interested in the subject
highly motivated
focused on passing an exam

They generally have…

long-term goals
short-term goals
a positive attitude to work

They…
do last minute revision
pay attention in class
find ways of making learning interesting

Student A Student B

2 You are interviewing a university professor about
learning for a radio show. You are asking him/her
about what makes a successful learner, how to make
learning interesting and how students can succeed
during exam time. Write down some interview
questions.
2 You are a university professor and you are being
interviewed about learning on a radio show.
Write down what you think makes a successful
learner, how you think students can make learning
interesting, and how students can succeed during
exam time.

3 You can use these words and expressions:
What do you think/should/shouldn’t, … ?
(Is there) anything else … ?
What do you mean when you say … ?
In your view, what … ?
learning strategies/exam nerves/revision/preparation/
stress
4 Role-play the conversation.
A What do you think makes a successful learner?
B Well, first of all, you need to be highly motivated.
5 Swap roles.
3 You can use these words and expressions:
I think it’s worth/It’s important to/It’s essential to …
should/ought to/must/mustn’t/can/have to/need to
go over/look up/take in/think through
long-term/short-term memory/goals/effective
strategies/brain power
exam nerves/revision/preparation/stress
highly motivated/relaxed/stressed/stressing/stressful
4 Role-play the conversation.
A What do you think makes a successful learner?
B Well, first of all, you need to be highly motivated.
5 Swap roles.

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