Identifying key ideas in lectures


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Unit summary


In this unit you have practised identifying key points in a lecture and have seen how examples can help you understand a key point. You have also developed your understanding of relationships between ideas and learnt patterns of pronunciation and word stress in word families.


1 Which two statements about how a lecturer identifies key points in a lecture are


not true? Tick (3) these two false statements. a. The lecturer may use signposting words and phrases to indicate a key point.


b. The lecturer may use words and phrases that are specific to the topic of the lecture.


c. The lecturer may stress important words and phrases. d. The lecturer may pause for a moment before introducing a key point. e. The lecturer may repeat some key points. f. The lecturer may speak very quickly at times to emphasize that a point is key. g. The lecturer may give examples to support a key point. h. The lecturer may give reasons why a point is important.


2 Tick the statement below that is true for you. a. I can now distinguish between key points and examples.


b. I still get confused about the difference between key points and examples. 3 When a lecturer uses typical words and phrases to indicate a key point, it is called signposting. Write eight signposting words and phrases from the unit here.


For web resources relevant to this book, see: www.englishforacademicstudy.com


These weblinks will help you identify and practise key vocabulary and provide you with further listening practice related to business matters and franchising.


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