Part One: Warm Up
Look at the picture. The students are taking part in a seminar, which is a common form of instruction at university in English-speaking countries. It is a small group discussion between students about a specific topic. Seminars are often student-led and based on specific readings.
Discuss the following questions with your partner(s).
- Are seminars part of university courses in your country?
- Have you ever participated in a seminar?
- How comfortable are you expressing your opinions and debating issues with other people in a group?
- How might seminars be useful for student learning?
Part Two: Getting Ready to Speak
Open the exercise and follow the instructions.
Exercise
Part Three: Your Turn
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