Group Discussion 小组讨论技巧（三位一体面试备考）课件-2025届高三自主招生英语面试失真度

Part A: Group Discussion What are you tested on in a group discussion? What does the interview wish to see? Coordinate v. 协调 Follower: 1) clarify v. 澄清 2) ask questions 3) summarize Actively engage in the discussion Confidence : 1) body language 1 Leadership skills Listening skills Confidence Teamwork I’m talking now Not at all? Hmmmm Gonna reboot One sec Group Discussion 7 Tips 1) How you should initiate a group discussion? Speak first only if you have meaningful information on the topic. Or if you want to take on the captain role who share strategies and assign tasks. Should I speak the first? Group Discussion 7 Tips 2) Be careful about how you speak. Be respectful. Respect it; Assertively(坚定地) put across(解释清楚) your view but NOT AGGRESIVELY. You’ve got a great point(on/about…)but…. I totally understand your opinion, but…. I understand where you come from…(我理解你为什么这么想) Everyone is different. Group Discussion 7 Tips 2) Be careful about how you speak. Phrases that help: -when you disagree: Sorry, but May I say something? I have a different opinion. -when you agree: I agree. I have the same opinion./That’s a great point. -when partially agree: You are right. However, I don’t fully endorse your statement. You made a good point, but I’d also like to add... Group Discussion 7 Tips 2) Be careful about how you speak. Phrases that help: -when you really want to interrupt: Sorry. I wish to interrupt you there. This shows your respect and flexibility. Positive attitude A healthy discussion Interpersonal skills+Behavior Group Discussion 7 Tips 3) Communicate confidently Speak naturally and comfortably. Take a pause and think of what to talk. Speak with confidence, and do not be afraid to share your thoughts. Remember that your ideas are valuable and can contribute to the discussion. How well you can convince them while leaving a positive impact on them? -Catch their attention; Don’t sit back after talking once; try to have more than one entry. Group Discussion 7 Tips 4) Listen carefully Not just hear but listen Listen and understand them and not just to reply to them.(How?) -Acknowledge them by nodding your head—Another way of being active in the GD. -Briefly summarize your previous group member’s point. (Good point-add another example; add another point;) -Clarify or interrupt when needed: I just wanted to clarify something you said earlier. I have some information that I think is relevant to this discussion. Group Discussion 7 Tips 5) Body language Sit straight; Stay calm and eye contact Group Discussion 7 Tips 6) Do not deviate from the topic(stick to) Guys. I think we are going off the topic. Shouldn’t we focus on….? Focus on the content rather than the length of your speech. Leadership -What if the group is drifting away from the topic? -What if there is a silence? -What if someone is too dominant and someone has 0 chance to share ideas. Group Discussion 7 Tips 7) Summarizing or stating your conclusion Highlight the key points Be concise: Keep the summary short and relevant. -So in conclusion, in a nutshell, can we just sum up and say,... Notes An Introvert An extrovert Stutter Diverse （diversity） inclusive Concise Resilience is also part of leadership. Group Discussion 7 Tips 1) How you should initiate a group discussion? 2) Be careful about how you speak. 3) Communicate confidently 4) Listen carefully 5) Body language 6) Do not deviate from the topic(stick to) 7) Summarizing or stating your conclusion $$