Academic Speaking Part 3! Leadership

Academic Speaking Part 3! Leadership

By debra quinlan

Open Ended

Do you want to be a leader? Why or why not?

Open Ended

Describe the qualities of a good leader. I may ask you to explain your answer.

Open Ended

Think of two leaders that you admire.

​Vocabulary

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as far as I’am

, leaders aren't always loud and demanding.

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My brother is a great leader if you

me

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To be

, I don't think I have all of the qualities of a leader yet.

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Many people ____ ____that leadership is something you're born with.

Poll

Do you know who these people are? Which of these leaders do you think is most charismatic?

Poll

Do you know what cool-headed means? Which of these leaders is the most cool-headed in your opinion?

• Fidel Castro

• Mohammed Bin Salmam

• Donald Trump

• Vladimir Putin

Open Ended

What happens when you jump to a conclusion instead of weighing up your pros and cons?

​1.  Practice speaking

Describe a leader or politician who you admire

You should say:

a.          Who is he/ she?

b.          What is so appealing about him?

c.          What type of leader is he/ she and explain why do you admire him /her.

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​Read the example from our text and practice with a friend.

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Open Ended

1.  Practice speaking

Describe a leader or politician who you admire

You should say:

a.          Who is he/ she?

b.          What is so appealing about him?

c.          What type of leader is he/ she and explain why do you admire him /her.

Write some notes about what you will say! Don't use full sentences.

Do you want to be a leader?

What qualities should a leader have?

How do you think we can improve the leader’s qualities?

Do you think a leader should be perfect in all fields?

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​Look at the example answers in our text.

​Practice answering with your neighbor, then we will hear from some volunteers!

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