Predict before you listen

A fast routine for the reading time before each part: predict the type of answer, expect paraphrase, follow signposts, then use it on an original Part 2-style talk.

45 мин

Модуль 7 · урок 2 из 6

В этом уроке

  1. Use the short reading time before each part with the same five-step routine every time.
  2. Predict the type of answer from the grammar and meaning around each gap.
  3. Anticipate how a speaker will paraphrase the words printed on the question paper.
  4. Recognise signposting language and use it to keep your place or catch up.
  5. Apply the whole method to a Part 2-style note-completion task.

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В этом уроке

  1. Why prediction works
  2. Your routine for the reading time
  3. Choosing keywords that actually help
  4. Predicting the type of answer
  5. Predicting paraphrase: the words will change
  6. Signposts: knowing where you are
  7. Worked example: an original Part 2-style task
  8. When prediction goes wrong, and what to do
  9. Timed drill: make the routine fast