Step 5 - Speaking
Justin Bieber
In a group of four you are going to discuss the following statement:
“Justin Bieber is the greatest male singer of all time.”
Step 1
- Write down your opinion on this statement.
- Write down three arguments that underpin (=onderbouwen) your opinion.
- Discuss what you wrote down with a classmate. Are your arguments clear enough?
Step 2
- Practise delivering your arguments.
- Discus with a classmate what possible counter-arguments could be. Prepare yourself to respond to those as well.
Step 3
- Have the discussion with your classmates.
- Everybody gets to speak for 1 minute. Your discussion lasts 4 minutes.
- Listen to your classmate and repeat back what you’ve heard to confirm that you understood them.
- Finish your discussion.
You are allowed to use the following chunks. Replace the coloured words with other words to create new sentences:
My favourite artist is Justin Bieber.
I like these instruments.
I prefer pop music.
I listen to music every day.