SPM SPEAKING
PART 3 : PAIR DISCUSSION
FUNCTION
Initiate a discussion
EXPRESSIONS
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We’re here to discuss …..
Let’s begin our discussion.
Shall we begin?
Let’s get started.
SPEAKER
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Exp : We are here to discuss ( why people choose to
travel )
State your opinion
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I believe that
In my opinion
I am of the opinion that
It seems to me that
From my perspective
Personally
Speaking personally
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Exp : From my perspective, people travel to boost their
confidence. (main point) This is because when people
put themselves in a new environment, they are forced to
go outside of their comfort zone. (elaboration). For
example, when travelling abroad, travellers have to
practise communicating with people convincingly
despite the language barrier. (example)
Pass Turn
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What do you think?
Do you agree?
What about you?
What’s your take on / view on / opinion on this?
How do you feel about…?
Do you have anything else to add
1+2
Express your
agreement
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You’re right.
I think so too.
You may be right.
I agree with you.
I see your point.
That’s a good point.
Sounds like a good idea.
1+2
Exp : You’re absolutely right. Travelling will definitely
boost confidence because it requires people to get used
to taking risks in a foreign place. (reason for agreeing)
Express your
disagreement
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I am sorry but I have to disagree / I have to
disagree with your point because
I understand where you're coming from, but I
disagree.
The problem with this idea is that…
That is a fair point but I have to disagree. In my
opinion
1+2
Candidate A: Based on our discussion just now, I think
______________________________ because
______________________. What do you think?
1+2
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State your decision
Candidate B: Yes, I agree with you because _______
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Candidate A: So, we can both conclude that _______
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POINTERS
1. The first speaker will have to initiate the discussion and state his/her opinion
before passing the turn to the second speaker
2. The second speaker will first state whether he/she agrees or disagrees with the
first speaker’s opinion before adding their own point.
3. Both speakers can talk about the same point.
4. Not all points in the bubble map have to be covered, but try to touch more than 3
points.
5. For every point you choose to discuss, add elaboration and examples.
Example
Candidate A: I personally think that teenagers go on the internet for entertainment (main point)
Being on the internet allows them to watch movies, listen to music and even play
online games. (example) This is a hassle-free way for them to entertain
themselves.They also get to do all this without paying a penny. (elaboration). What
do you think?