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ACTIVITY 4: LANGUAGE EXPRESSION
Language expression is the ability to put words and word modifiers (prefixes, suffixes) together
to create a thought which is meaningful and relevant to the speaker, listener, and topic of
conversation.

Duration: 1 hour

Instructions Resources

Task 1: Watching Video video 1

1. Buddy distributes Task Sheet 1 to Critical Friend (CR) https://www.youtube.co
before the activity begins. m/watch?v=wg83S9Oo
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2. Buddy shows a video clip of A grade 4 class doing science
Task Sheet 1
investigation (*show video from minute 1 to 15 only)

2. Critical Friend (CR) is asked to watch the video and list

down at least ten language expressions used by the video
teacher.

3. Critical Friends (CR) are asked to present their answers.

4. Buddy encourages Critical Friend (CR) to suggest other

possible phrases.

Task 2: Now Is Your Turn

5. Buddy distributes Handout 1 to Critical Friend (CR). Handout 1

6. Buddy chooses any of the topics below to discuss:

a. Should the government reduce the age of giving driving
licence to 14?
b. Should the government enforce all Malaysian Citizen to
get the COVID-19 vaccine?

7. Critical Friends (CR) are asked to practice the language

expression in Handout 1 in the discussion.

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Task Sheet 1

No Language expressions used in the video

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10

Task Sheet 1 (ANSWERS)

No Language expressions used in the video
What do you decide...
1
Is anyone agree with...
2
I disagree with..
3
Good feedback..
4
I like the way you...
5
Wonderful...
6
Good job..
7
I think it is....
8
I know that because...
9
I’m going to give you..
10

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HAND OUT 1
Some language expressions are used in making suggestions, recommendations, and some
possible responses.

Functions Expressions
Suggestion • Wouldn’t it be a good idea to... • Let’s
• Shall we... • It might be a good idea to
• I think we should... • Have you ever thought of
• I feel that we should... • Maybe we should
• Perhaps we could... • If I were you, I would
• Why don’t we... • Don’t you think we should
• What about
• How about

Recommendation • I strongly recommend that

• I strongly advise that
• I propose that
• I would like to put forward a proposal that

Positive • Yes, that’s a good idea • I agree with

response • That would be nice
• Okay
• I fully support
• I am in favour of
Negative • I think that is out of the question
response • I can foresee problems
• I’m not convinced that this will
work
• The suggestions will give rise to
other problems
• I’d rather not
• No. I wouldn’t say I like the idea
• No, I don’t think so
Persuasive • Have you considered
expressions • Do you realise that
• Don’t you think
• Wouldn’t it be a good idea to
• I wonder if you have thought of
• Maybe you should consider
• It would be in your interest to
• I approve of
• I see no objection to that
• I would certainly endorse
• I am opposed to the proposal
• I think that is out of the
question
• I can foresee problems
• I’m not convinced that this will
work
• This will give rise to other
problems
• I encourage you to
• I am very sure there is no
harm
• I feel you should
• I persuade you to
• I can assure you that
• You do not need to fear

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