Speaking

Linking

Classify the sentences below ( 1 - 7 ) into the

following categories:

a starting the talk b introducing topics

c adding information d ending the talk

I'm also a keen basketball player.

So, to finish off, my ambitions and plans for
the future.
OK, now something else about me.
I've been asked to tell you all about myself.
Another thing I'm really interested in is
music.
Well, thafs it. Thanks for listening to me.
First, something about my interests and
lifestyle.

Before you start

Listen to Richard's presentation and answer these
questions:
What are Richard's interests and hobbies?
Why does he remember the singing competition
so well?
What kind of job would he like to do?
Was the presentation formal or informal?
A Short Presentation
Give a short presentation about yourself.
Follow the stages below.
Stage 1
Make notes about these things:
• family
• your lifestyle (interests, hobbies etc.)
• one of the most important experiences in your life
• your ambitions, plans for the future

Think of one or two false things to add.

Vague Language
Stage 2
Listen again. Complete the sentences with Read the Strategies.
these words.

some kind, fortyish or so, that sort of, Speaking Strategies: Revision
what's its name? something like, sort of, about
• When you don't know a word or expression, try
Sometimes I get up at 1
6.30. not to stop completely.
Next Saturday, we're playing at a club ... • Use 'vague language' to explain more or less
2
, at Echoes, that's it. what you want to say, e.g. it's a sort of...
The competition was held in 3 of • Describe things, e.g. it's a thing you use to ...
sports centre.
She was 4 and had a very kind face. Work in groups. Use your notes and the Strategies
It was made of 5 wood ... to give a short presentation about yourself.
I felt 6 relaxed but excited at the
same time.
I think I'd like to be 7 the manager Talkback
of a sports centre.
Try to guess the false information in the
presentation.

Example
I don't think it's true that...