Contents
1: Architecture: Applied Science
Pre-Speaking Activities
Strategy: Encouraging Discussion
Speaking: Greetings
Making Contact
Pre-Speaking Activities
Strategy: Expressing Your Feelings
Speaking: I’m Sorry and Excuse Me
Video: Managing Group Dynamics
Information Gap
Pre-Speaking Activities
Presentation Strategy: Using Process Words and Phrases
Preparing a Short Speech: Process
In-Depth Group Discussion
Rapid Vocabulary Review
Vocabulary Log
2: Marketing: Product Management
Pre-Speaking Activities
Strategy: Giving Advice
Speaking: Asking for Advice
Making Contact
Pre-Speaking Activities
Strategy: Making Introductions
Speaking: Making Comparisons and Stating Contrasts
Video: Comparing and Contrasting
Ranking
Pre-Speaking Activities
Presentation Strategy: Using Persuasion Words and Phrases
Preparing a Short Speech: Persuasion
In-Depth Discussion
Rapid Vocabulary Review
Vocabulary Log
3: Earth Science: Earth’s Composition
Pre-Speaking Activities
Strategy: Telling a Story
Speaking: Using the Phone
Making Contact
Pre-Speaking Activities
Strategy: Asking for Clarification
Speaking: Responding to Clarification Questions
Video: Asking for Clarification During an Office Hour
Information Gap
Pre-Speaking Activities
Presentation Strategy: Adding Examples
Preparing a Short Speech: Narrative
In-Depth Discussion
Rapid Vocabulary Review
Vocabulary Log
4: U.S. History: Presidents
Pre-Speaking Activities
Strategy: Recognizing Guesses and Expressing Certainty
Speaking: Giving Your Opinion
Making Contact
Pre-Speaking Activities
Strategy: Presenting Arguments
Speaking: Interrupting
Video: Discussing an Issue
Ranking
Pre-Speaking Activities
Presentation Strategy: Using Cause-and-Effect Words and Phrases
Preparing a Short Speech: Cause and Effect
In-Depth Discussion
Rapid Vocabulary Review
Vocabulary Log
5: Chemistry: The Elements
Pre-Speaking Activities
Strategy: Asking for Opinions and Input
Speaking: Asking for an Explanation
Making Contact
Pre-Speaking Activities
Strategy: Using Language to Paint a Picture
Speaking: Stating Correct or Incorrect
Video: Describing and Confirming
Information Gap
Pre-Speaking Activities
Presentation Strategy: Guiding the Audience Through Your Speech with Change-of-Topic Words and Phrases
Preparing a Short Speech: Description
In-Depth Discussion
Rapid Vocabulary Review
Vocabulary Log
6: Fine Arts: Art Appreciation
Pre-Speaking Activities
Strategy: Asking Questions to Fuel Discussion
Speaking: Expressing Positive or Negative Reactions
Making Contact
Pre-Speaking Activities
Strategy: Adding Information
Speaking: Making Yourself Clear
Video: Discussing a Topic
Ranking
Pre-Speaking Activities
Presentation Strategy: Avoiding Stereotypes
Preparing a Short Speech: Definition
In-Depth Discussion
Rapid Vocabulary Review
Vocabulary Log
Appendix: EAP Projects