Asking and answering questions

English

Giving and following instructions

Retelling a story

In this unit, pupils develop speaking and listening skills by answering questions about themselves, giving and following instructions and retelling a story. They focus on clear speech, attentive listening, maintaining eye contact and responding in full sentences with relevant answers.

Speaking and listening

speak quickly to give as much information as possible.

speak clearly so people understand what I am saying.

Which of these show good listening skills?

What is your favourite ice cream flavour?

It makes it harder for the listener to understand.

It can show you have understood the question.

It helps the listener understand what is being said.

Why should we answer questions in a full sentence?

Which body part do you use for **listening**?

Which of the following do you use for **speaking**?

it shows you are not interested in anybody else.

What could you do if you wanted to find out more information about someone?

Starter Quiz

Which body part do you use for listening?