Monological Expression Tools

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MONOLOGICAL
EXPRESSION TOOLS
KOZLOVA ANASTASIA
Grade 9

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-What is a monological statement?
A monological statement is a form
of speech detailed and has a
purpose. The monologue is always
addressed to someone, whether it
is a group of people, one person or
the speaker. In addition, such a
form of utterance always has the
goal from which speech is made. It
is also the statement of one
particular person.

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-Which parts of a monological statement can be
divided into?
The monologue can be divided as follows:
1. Introductory sentences
2. The first thesis
3. The second thesis
4. Evidence for the first thesis
5. Arguments for the second thesis
6. Conclusion

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-When you talk alone, you should:
1. Speak with confidence.
2. You don't have to rush too fast.
3. Speak your mind (express your
opinion)
4. Speak briefly.
5. Don't panic.
6. It's desirable to smile.
7. Don't gesticulate too actively.

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-WHAT WORDS ARE RECOMMENDED TO USE?
Introduction to the topic. Well, I would like to give my opinion on...
The main part, where all the points of the plan should be opened sequentially,
using introductory expressions and words of different types . Here are just a few
of them. For example:
• To begin with, I would like to say that…
• What I want to talk first is…
• Well, let me start with …
• First, I want to say that…
• Another thing is…
A.
B.
C. Make a conclusion.
Closing phrase: I have come to the end of my talk. / That’s all I wanted to say. Thank
you for listening.

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ALSO YOU CAN USE:
words-links used to enumerate, organize a logical
sequence:
- firstly, secondly, thirdly
- to begin, to conclude, in conclusion
- In addition, moreover
- besides
- as well (as)
- in the same way
- Well,…

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Actually,…
You see…,
Let me think.
Honestly, …
The thing is …
It is sort of…
It is difficult to say …
That’s a very difficult/ interesting question.
I am not quite sure but I believe…
I don’t know much about it but I believe…
What I mean is …
As far as I know …
It goes without saying …
To tell the truth,…

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• advanced grammatical structures:
Complex Object: My teachers always wanted me to do my best.
Complex Subject: The 9th of May is considered to be the greatest
Russian Holiday.
Passive Voice: I was allowed to go out late at night.
Second Conditional: I wish I had more free time.

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- HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO TALK?
Of course, a certain time is given
for each task. But you always
need to know one rule: speak
clearly, concisely and legibly.

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Thank you for your attention.