BEL260 - Group Discussion (The Do's & Don'ts)

Ladies and gentle of all ages, here's some tips and guidelines for your speaking test....

What you should DO for BEL260 Speaking Test:

1. Check your session before the test : date, time, venue...

2. Be at the exam venue at least 5 minutes before the test

3. Bring in ONLY pen and(or) pencil

4. The first round is Task A:

Task A - Individual Suggestion (8 minutes) :

(After you settle down to start the session, you will be given 2 minutes to prepare your response)
-> Candidate A will then start his/her personal/individual presentation. At this point, there should be no argument or interruption.
-> The rest of the group members (those who are not presenting at that moment of time) should jot down some relevant points to be used for Task B.
 -> Please focus and listen to everyone's presentation.

Candidate A - 2 minutes presentation.                               
Candidate B - 2 minutes presentation.
Candidate C - 2 minutes presentation.
Candidate D - 2 minutes presentation.

5. The individual suggestion MUST consist the followings:

a. Intro

b. Thesis Statement
(the Suggestion +
Topic Sentence 1 (WHY 1),
Topic Sentence 2 (WHY 2),
Topic Sentence 3 (WHY 3))

c. Topic Sentences (3 'WHY-s' of Suggestion)

d. Supporting Details (3 - WHY 1, WHY 2, WHY 3)
- Elaboration                       
- Examples

* The second round is Task B (10 minutes): Group discussion.

Task B - Group Discussion and Conclusion (Decision) - 10 minutes

1. Observe the time limit for the Group Discussion and Conclusion:

1000 - 0100 : Group Discussion

0100 - 0000 : Conclusion & Decision (agreed by everyone) by Group Leader

2. The conclusion must consist of:
- ALL the suggestions made by Candidate A, B, C and D
- The Best Suggestion (Decision) MUST be agreed by everyone - failure to make the decision will result in reduction of marks for Task Fulfillment (Content)

3. Fully utilise the time allocated for the test.

4. Produce clear voice with correct intonation and pronunciation.

Guys,

Please REMEMBER to:

1. Check your session before the test : date, time, venue

2. Be at the exam venue at least 5 minutes before the test

3. Bring in ONLY pen and(or) pencil

4. Observe the time limit:

1000 - 0900 : Intro by Group Leader

0900 - 0700 : Candidate A

0700 - 0500 : Candidate B

0500 - 0300 : Candidate C

0300 - 0100 : Candidate D

0100 - 0000 : Conclusion & Decision by Group Leader

5. Make sure that the individual suggestion consists of the followings:

1. Intro

2. Thesis Statement

3. Topic Sentences (3)

4. Supporting Details (3)
- Elaboration                   
- Examples

5. Produce clear voice with correct intonation and pronunciation.

What you should NOT DO:

1. Overshadow others.
2. Not participating in the discussion (passive).
3. Not giving chances for others to speak.
4. Abusing the time limit.
5. Not respecting others.
6. Using abusive language.
7. Bring in "pre-prepared" notes before the session.

All the best! ;p