Discussion

Discussion - 1

Look at the following skills.
You will need them to be good at discussions and debates.

  • Thinking from the point of view of your listeners.
  • Convincing people.
  • Speaking in public.
  • Arguing with people.
  • Using facts and statistics.
  • Keeping your cool, not getting irritated.
  • Reacting to what other people say quickly.
  • Listening.
  • Summarizing.
  • Asking questions.

 

How good do you think you are? Choose between 'Bad', 'OK' or 'Good'?

Discussion - 2

Discussions made easy

Step 1: Think about it

  • Think about the issues.
  • Predict what the other people might say in favour or against.
  • Consult people who know more about the subject.

Step 2: Decide what to do and do what you decided to do

  • Make notes.
  • Give your opinion.
  • Listen carefully, let people finish.
  • Summarize if you don't understand.

Step 3: Think about it again

  • Draw a conclusion and summarize.

Discussion - 3

Phrases to help

Starting a discussion

  • Now, where shall we start?
  • May I have your attention?
  • Would you like to give us your opinion?

Ending a discussion

  • I thank you all for your views.
  • Let's continue our discussions later.

Asking for an opinion

  • What do you think of this?
  • How do you feel about .... ?
  • Tell me what you think about ....

Discussion - 4

Phrases to help

Giving your opinion

  • In my opinion ....
  • I'd like to point out that .....
  • I couldn't (dis)agree more.

Arguiing something

  • It is clear to me that …..
  • You will agree with me that …..
  • I am sure I am right when I say …..

Asking for an explanation

  • What exactly do you mean?
  • I don’t quite understand what you mean.
  • Could you say that in other words?
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