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English: First Additional Language NQF 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Oral communication Module 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Overview • Listening comprehension • Informal/unprepared speaking • Debating Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Listening comprehension Pre-listening During the pre-listening process you will physically prepare Mathematics NQF Level 2 yourself to listen: your lecturer will explain the process; you will get a pen and paper ready. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Listening comprehension The during listening process requires you to make notes, to listen, to interact and appreciate the text, and to critically evaluate what you are listening to. During listening Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Listening comprehension Post-listening In the post-listening process, you will need to review your notes in preparation for answering questions, and to use the information that you have listened to, to be able Downloaded from hlayiso.com to summarise it. English FAL NQF Level 4

Listening comprehension Feedback involves getting constructive comments about your work, and using these comments to improve your skills. Feedback Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Listening comprehension Pre-listening During listening Post-listening Feedback Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Learning activity 4.1 Module 4 Test your knowledge of this section by completing Learning activity 4.1 on page 49 of your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Learning activity 4.2 Module 4 Test your knowledge of this section by completing Learning activity 4.2 on page 49 of your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Informal/unprepared speaking Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Informal/unprepared speaking Before speaking During this process you will spend some time organising your ideas. If you do not have much time, do this quickly before you speak. During reading In Level 4, speakers are expected to be aware of who the audience is, and to be aware of the purpose and context of the communication. This means that you must think about who you are speaking to, and why you are having the communication. Feedback After your unprepared oral has been assessed, your lecturer will give you feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of your presentation. Go over your lecturer’s comments and see what you could do in the future to improve this skill. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Learning activity 4.3 Module 4 Test your knowledge of this section by completing Learning activity 4.3 on page 50 of your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Debating Definition A debate provides a place for people to exchange ideas, to argue different viewpoints, to listen to others, to communicate effectively and to engage with others. • There are strict guidelines where people have different roles to play and there are strict time limits. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Debating procedure 1 Two teams of speakers, usually three per team, argue for or against a motion. The motion makes claims or propositions. 2 Speakers are given time limits. 3 The chairperson introduces the motion and asks the first speaker for the proposition (the team arguing for the motion) to speak. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Debating procedure continued… Next comes the first speaker for the The first speaker for opposition (those the proposition speaking against the presents arguments motion), who presents supporting the arguments opposing the motion. motion and may also rebut (attack) the first speaker’s arguments. The second speaker The second speaker for the proposition for the opposition builds on the team’s does the same. arguments, presents new arguments and rebuts the previous speaker’s points. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Debating procedure continued… The debate is controlled by a chairperson, who: • introduces the motion and gives The chairperson introduces some background to it the motion and asks the first • introduces each speaker • maintains order speaker for the proposition • keeps time (the team arguing for the • manages the discussion when the motion) to speak. motion is opened to the floor • manages the vote. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Debating procedure continued… The motion is then opened to the floor Following the (audience/rest of general discussion, the class) for the opposition sums discussion and up first. questions. The third speaker repeats the team’s main arguments and tries to persuade the The third speaker audience to vote against the for the proposition motion, giving reasons why does the same. they should do so. This speaker may also rebut previous arguments, but may not introduce new information to the debate. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

The do’s of effective debating Be prepared. Be sure of your facts. Be assertive and convincing, but not aggressive Have confidence in yourself and your views. Respect the views of others. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

The don’ts of effective debating Never raise your voice or appear aggressive. Avoid being nasty or sarcastic. Never interrupt another speaker. Never show intimidating body gestures while the other person is speaking. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Learning activity 4.4 Module 4 Test your knowledge of this section by completing Learning activity 4.4 on page 54 of your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Learning activity 4.5 Module 4 Test your knowledge of this section by completing Learning activity 4.5 on page 54 of your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Multimedia presentations 2 In this type of presentation, you can use pictures, posters, audio-visual aids, such as a tape recorder, a DVD player or even a PowerPoint presentation, using a computer to reinforce what you are saying. The important point of a multimedia presentation is that you should integrate your visual aids with your speech. This means that instead of saying your speech and then displaying your visual aids; you use your audio-visual aids while you are saying your speech. This is a skill that takes practice and confidence and something that you may be required to do quite often in the workplace. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Guidelines for completing a multimedia presentation 1 Research your topic thoroughly. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Guidelines for completing a multimedia presentation 2 Organise the material logically and coherently. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Guidelines for completing a multimedia presentation 3 Choose the main ideas that you want to develop in your speech and support these with examples. You may want to use your audio- visual aids to illustrate these points and/or examples. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Guidelines for completing a multimedia presentation 4 Use an attention-grabbing introduction and a powerful conclusion. Leave your audience with something to think about. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Guidelines for completing a multimedia presentation 5 Use the appropriate style and register. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Guidelines for completing a multimedia presentation 6 Remember to use non-verbal communication effectively, for example, tone, voice projection, pace, eye contact, posture and gestures. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Guidelines for completing a multimedia presentation 7 Use techniques such as rhetorical questions, pauses and repetition to draw your audience in and to keep their attention. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Learning activity 4.6 Module 4 Test your knowledge of this section by completing Learning activity 4.6 on page 55 of your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

VIDEO: Oral Communication Mathematics NQF Level 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Summary of Module 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Formative assessment Module 4 Test your knowledge of Module 4 by completing the Formative assessment on page 59 of your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

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