SLd/L2.5
Use strategies intended to reassure, e.g. body language and appropriate phraseology
Use strategies intended to reassure, e.g. body language and appropriate phraseology
Adapt contributions to discussions to suit audience, context, purpose and situation
Use appropriate phrases for interruption and change of topic
Make relevant contributions and help to move discussions forward
Know and use an appropriate range of vocabulary and syntax in order to communicate more complex meanings
Know how to structure main points, expand on information and invite listeners to clarify their understanding as they go along
Know how to adapt the way of speaking (pace, volume, articulation) to suit listener, context and purpose
Make requests and ask questions to obtain detailed information in familiar and unfamiliar contexts
Understand that different types of presentation make different demands on the listener
Be able to construct coherent answers and keep track of the main thread when dealing with extended questions