How to discuss a topic in a group

Five English teachers come together to show you how to discuss a topic in a group. You'll learn how to give your opinion, interrupt, contradict, and more. We'll teach you how to use expressions like "in a nutshell", "please let me finish", and "don't get me wrong". You can use these expressions confidently in personal, social, and professional situations. Make sure to test your understanding of the lesson at www.engvid.com/how-to-discuss...
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TRANSCRIPT:
Hi! My name is Rebecca, and in today's lesson you'll learn how to participate effectively in a discussion in English, something you may need to do in your personal, professional, or academic life, okay? Now, the topic we'll use as our sample is this one: Is it better to study online or in a regular classroom? Okay? You'll have a chance to hear a discussion by native English speakers on this topic. What I'd like you to do is listen for any special expressions and phrases that they use during the discussion. Afterwards, I'll review the expressions and phrases with you, okay? Now, today I have some special friends who have agreed to help me with this lesson, and they're waiting in the classroom next door, so let's go and say hello to them.
-- Hello!
-- Hello!
-- Hi!
-- Hi!
-- Well, look who's here. It's --
-- Ronnie.
-- Alex.
-- James.
-- Adam.
-- Thank you for joining me, and thanks for helping with this lesson, guys.
-- No problem.
-- No problem.
-- So you know we're talking about discussions, and the topic is: Is it better to study online or in a regular classroom? Okay, who wants to go first?
-- Okay, so I'll start, and I think that it's actually very good to study online because it's very convenient because you can study whenever you want and at your own pace. For example, someone like me, I like to study at nighttime. So for me, online works better because it's quiet at night, no one disturbs me, and I can do what I need to do.
-- Okay, that's true, but if you're going to study online --
-- Sorry, but --
-- Please let me finish. Let me finish. As I was saying, that's true, but if you're studying online you do need to motivate yourself, so I think it's better to be in a classroom where you have other students and a teacher who can motivate you.
-- That's true, but some people can't afford to go to a classroom and don't have enough money or resources to actually go to a big school. So studying online, you can actually do it for free.
-- Me? Well, I would like to add -- May I say something?
-- Sure.
-- Soft skills. That's not usually talked about in schools, but when we talk about "soft skills", it's actual interaction, utilizing your English when you're with other people, and that's hard to get online because you're watching a screen and not actually interacting with other people.
-- You make a very good point but I would also like to add that sometimes having classmates takes you away from your focus because you have to maybe review things many times for other people to catch up, or you have to do topics that are interesting to other people, not to yourself. So it's a little distracting sometimes, too.
-- However, focus is a good thing. I mean, it's not a bad thing to repeat something because sometimes people don't catch the material the first time. So that way, you go over the material, and they -- you know, you get depth. So you get to learn more, and people who don't understand get the opportunity to ask questions and learn from it again.
-- Yeah, but sometimes the resources that you get in a classroom are boring, and online you can just look up whatever you need on the Internet, and you've got it right there. You don't have to rely on a textbook. Sometimes it can be a bad textbook.

[@kalyanettela8266]

who is having a group discussion tommorow? I Wish u perform better

[@naveedpk00]

me

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On sunday

[@evaree8120]

lol me im freaking out loll class discussions :b

[@ruwaabdalla21]

On Wednesday 😅

[@hudazaki7130]

Mee

[@Jaccobtw]

English is actually one of the easiest languages to learn. Even if you make mistakes, the meaning can usually still be understood. So I encourage you all to continue to learn it!

[@stanflix2742]

Jaccobtw debatable. if you mispronounce some words, you might be misunderstood and feel awkward

[@garibaldikhan9595]

U can say that again. IN Fact, Arabic is a lot more difficult though it is the most beautiful language.

[@paddy526]

until you don't have a good vocabulary, any language can be difficult.

[@Dont-Miss-it]

the problem is in vocabulary .... so you should always remember words english is not easiest because it has many words; beside that it involve phrasal verbs and idioms you should make more efforts and searching on the internet so you may get better you should love what you learn to learn it faster

[@xxal2998]

وداعاا إجابات I think all the languages have a lot of vocabulary

[@bhargaviks1139]

Sentence starters : I think I believe that Continuing with the point: As i was saying Agreeing: I agree with that You make a very good point but I'd also like add that Politely interrupting: I agree with that but However Yeah but Go ahead with interupption: Please let me finish Don't get me wrong Disagree: That's true but Sorry,but I say something? Conclusion: In a conclusion In a nutshell Can we sum up?

[@sevensagittarius6759]

"yeah, but..." and "Don't get me wrong" dont really work well when in a professional setting, aside from that its pretty good

[@zamiraakbarova7373]

Thank you!

[@leandroleite2033]

All this teachers in the same video! Great job

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Leandro Leite u

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the best channel I've ever!! Saludos.

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[@mohamedfarah1053]

She's one of the greatest teachers! Don't miss her lessons.

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i will miss every lesson!

[@yeole007]

I am very glad after watching this lession regarding english gd communication,it's having quite interesting topic also to discuss with letest updates

[@chumadoshi6987]

True statement

[@alex2correia]

Wow, nice to see 5 of the top star English teachers doing a great lesson together! You guys rock. Thank you all to bring for the global community a better education with your lessons.

[@SaltySeaDawg171]

"Would you let me finish please?" Haha

[@hussainmohammad2244]

Thank you very much for your nice post

[@satishgorivale5052]

what u want to say .. can u elaborate ??

[@happinessisunlimited1938]

everyone made a mistake and everyone can have a bad day even it's wrong but what she said at the topic is true, isn't it?

[@hikikyomori]

@@happinessisunlimited1938 i think it was intentional. This video was made to teach us how to carry out a discussion and use the proper expression. Basically, in this case it had taught us to say "would you let me finish first please" as one of the proper response when someone is interrupts you. It was just an act.

[@hikikyomori]

@@happinessisunlimited1938 I don't disagree with you tho :)

[@ekaterinazhiltsova]

This video is so cool! It's so nice to have a lot of EngVid teachers together in one classroom. It's like meeting old friends! Thanks for this video and you guys should do more videos together!

[@giovannitovar4896]

I LOVE TO SEE ALL MY FAVORITE TEACHERS IN JUST ONE ROOM.....

[@javiercastrofranco8975]

I got surprised when I saw my favourite online teachers altogether, congrats guys. great job. I liked all the points you came up. keep it up best wishes

[@alperduzenli7294]

it's so nice to see all of the engvid teachers in a class. I think you should do this more often

[@nartjareepadunglert2218]

I love Engvid so much. All the teachers are very, very professional and all the lessons they give are very, very useful. Thanks a lot for taking time to produce quality lessons.

[@250Asuka]

Yes! It's a great idea. I really wanted to learn these expressions by native speakers at a normal speed. Can't wait for the same version of this kind of lessons! Thank you, Rebecca. I love you all guys on engVid!

[@kauancorte541]

GOSH, THESE FIVE TEACHERS ALL TOGETHER. Picture yourself with them

[@tanza2555]

At first I would like to say "thank you very much" this video can help me very much because I will have a group discussion next week and I have no idea for this.When I found your video it can answer all of my questions.

[@user-gj9ju9bj3r]

Mostly all of my favourite engvid's teachers together. Love all of you and I greatly appreciate your lessons, you help a lot in studying english.

[@TrickyDexter]

Anyone from English class huh ?

[@Muralidharan3434]

😂😂 you're not alone brothaa

[@ErickZavalaGil]

Just Love your style to teach, your one of my favorites English Teacher. THANK YOU!

[@SonuKumar-wv2lx]

She is able to motivate most of the students get great idea through her lesson her positive attitude the way of teaching make wonderful atmosphere around listeners her views looks inspirational

[@BeanSprouts02]

Wow. I really need this one because during group discussions, I always get interrupted or I can't include myself in the discussion because I don't know what to say or do. But after watching this vid, I now know how to hold my floor and establish my place as the speaker as well as how to include myself in the discussion. Thanks again!! I really love your vids. Hope you continue on making future vids like this ^^

[@BalletAtlizintla]

When I saw all the teachers together, I felt that was like an especial episode XD. So please, you have to make another same. Greetings.

[@murathankayhan2312]

William Steins Like Avengers? :D

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Ur display pic is cute

[@goldcab4867]

4 Years ago wow.. how are y'all doing? Has life changed? wish you tha best

[@Chillblane03]

@@goldcab4867 woa 1 year ago and this video of Rebecca's now 7 year old how u guys doin😂👌👌

[@1968tukta]

I like this video, because I can see all my teachers talking together. Thank you Rebecca.

[@TheSymphonica]

EngVid is the best channel for me. They always teach something useful and practical. This video is amazing.

[@PriscilaUliam]

I was needing this lesson right now! And It's so good to see the teachers together in the same video! I really enjoy it!

[@auntietw]

WOW, all my favorite teachers of Engvid in one room, haha!

MY ¡¡¡¡ You are my motivation, dear teachers. Thanks a million for sharing these kind of videos. God bless u. :-)

[@princerajput9810]

that group discussion was captivating my attention from all the work , I was doing while watching that discussion. I have learnt so many things. thanking you very much to all of you sir/mis..

[@highlandersom1539]

i saw this video in 2016 all of you are my teachers i so happy to see you are together and also known each other regards

[@maryamazibi3239]

very good Video. im from Germany and im going to have an oral exam where we have to discuss Topics and these phrases really help. thank you very much ;)

[@cesarmunoz9908]

wowwww,, all my favorites engvid teacher together,,Really nice

[@ali_armaan2093]

Wow! All greatest teachers are together. I’m so glad, I have watched this video.

[@abdullahbineid4963]

The greatest five teachers EVER in one video !!

[@marcellevarner1002]

Hi Rebecca you are a very good teacher ,I enjoy your lessons very much , thank you.

[@francocaceres6101]

I've learned many things from they all teachers.!!! they are great people.!!!

[@rafaelcorrea5330]

Who can people give "dislikes" on that amazing guys!!!??? I really appreciate your support teachers !!!

[@abelvillasboas5722]

You are kinda like superstars!!! Love this lesson and love you all for spreading learning to the world! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@ghizlanehanane3164]

I LOVE U engvid GROUP thanks a lot .. because of you I learnt this language AND correctly as well as I speak it as native speakers do SO I THANK YOU AGAIN ^ ^

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GHIZLANE HANANE ,

[@moutace]

Good job! The best team on the net. Keep doing that in the same way. Thanks.

[@saqirajoka1817]

Ci

[@someshshreya5615]

Antonio Mouta hi

[@davidcastillo10]

It's a very good idea. Everyone speaking spontaneously about just an specific topic and then a teacher tells about phrasal verbs and idioms of that discussion. Congratulations for all. I want see more :)

[@alijapengturk1550]

Thank you all. I have studied different topics from each of you and I'll continue to learn. Greeting from Turkey.

[@utabosco4010]

It's very interesting but so short Please make another. I like when y're talking together

[@Ale333CS]

Rebe !!! thank you for this video i was fascinated by the interact discussion ! i love EngVid

[@prasantakumarnayak7166]

hii

[@RishabhJain-hr6sz]

Thanks for giving this lesson. It is actually helpful for all. You people are really best teachers one could have.

[@haleypark1695]

Good to see all great teachers together which motivates me to follow more lessons!!

[@monikarathore3489]

I have a group discussion today and watch it at last moment Thank you so much mam

[@noonbs1]

guys i really love you , life savers

[@Techuork]

Good to see you all together, thanks for the lessons I've learned a lot thanks to all of you.

[@giadapamela6439]

Thank you EngVid family !! Great video, teachers are a great team. Thank you to teach us How you do. Congrats.

[@SeriKedi]

TRANSCRIPT is very useful, please keep going this stuff

[@gabrielrocha4187]

Ronnie

[@omarjanneh4740]

All my online teachers in one room. I love it.. God bless you all

[@yalsoodiy]

Thanks so much for all teachers from engvid. شكراً لكم جميعاً.

[@dra.izumikanashiro8665]

congratulation Rebecca! I loved your vídeo thanks very much darling

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I pray whoever reads this should become successful. keep fighting for success. the rich stay rich by spending like the poor and investing why the poor stay poor and be spending like the rich yet not investing. Roar! Invest earn and be successful.

[@alansanders218]

@Harry Sweet You are right sir

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But I don't know why people remain poor due ignorance

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@@alansanders218 It's not ignorance but unprofessional broker in the market

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people are really making a lot of money from it..

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To be honest, l have amassed alot from your online lectures. Madam Rabeca you are a great online teacher.

[@oscar1987zp]

learn english on internet is becoming a useful way to learn whatever it is, this videos are awesome, and I appreciate it a lot

[@emilywong1231]

thx for the good video😊i've learnt much in this lesson and many useful phrases!

[@jenny1949]

they all my fav teachers

[@prasantakumarnayak7166]

hii

[@normaluciagomes6125]

Teacher Rebecca. Great link! Challenging! Watching this link, and focusing on the main points analyzed by you, teacher, it's was great! This adds a lot to my study. As students, we need to know how to apply what we learn. Meetings, work and informal moments require our communication skills, this was a great example that you gave to us. Thank you very much. Norma Lucia, Brasil.

[@abdlahsairi3309]

Thank you very much, it's really helpful, and I'd also like to add that seeing all the amazing teachers together is wonderful.

[@TheWheelchairGuy]

James is always hilarious

[@hot455510]

That's pretty useful for me, thanks a lot.: )

[@Leykys]

I haven't even watched the video and I'm liking it!!! Awesome to see everybody together!!!

[@latasuri6308]

I love engvid lessons and all those fantastic teachers as well . But James is one whom I like the most of all yes James I love u very much keep bringing up yourself with exotic and refreshing lessons of yours that would help not only one who is native speaker but also to those who have just started to learn English James u just intimating to say that I love u my brother

[@natalykatze8697]

was amazing watching you all togheter!!!! :) love you guys!!

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Nataly Hernandez Lopez

[@Akros2009]

Yeah that's amazing can watching all them together! Thx Rebecca!

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I love engvid. You are a master Recebecca

[@stefanyalarcon3898]

An amazing and useful topic! All my teachers in one video 😍👏 thanks so much for being together !

[@NicolaRispoli]

You are the number one, I see a lot of professionalism in your classroom. Thanks

[@Tea7N]

wow ,my favorite teachers are all in one ,,,tfs =.+

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@El taco feliz congratulations to starts study soon

[@rizudee4186]

Exactly! I was surprised ! Like " Hey! This is great.!

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Power Rangers!!!

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lol

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Ahahahahhahaha

[@caiobravo16]

LMAO Would be Emma as "Zord"? It's missing her!

[@gusreina]

They're good , I appreciate each one of them ! It's so funny to watch them together !

[@DasBrennendeHerz]

Wow! All the best KZbin English teathers together in one classroom! Thank you for this video!

[@midnightzun9082]

Is there anyone else who is doing group discussion for first time

[@PravinKumar-th3cu]

It was really a tragic for me..

[@midnightzun9082]

Same for me it was a disaster 😢

[@akali4763]

World meangs

[@borkasiamese4617]

03:13 - James is falling asleep using his hand as a pillow :)) Thank you guys for the class! -Borka

[@Tayf32m4style]

you can also say "he's nodding off" -- "he's falling asleep" yep it's a phrasal verb :D

[@borkasiamese4617]

Force24T&S Thanks for the tip!! Are you a native?

[@Tayf32m4style]

no :/ I wish I were a native speaker.. ^^

[@nadezhdab._alisasurname8732]

It was a pleasure to see all of you))) But in reality James speaks so fast!)))

[@eneodatoayson6510]

I enjoyed watching this video. It's an interesting group discussion and conversation. I have learned a lot how to interrupt with politeness, how to express like "in a nutshell" it's my first time to hear this word. I will try to use these phrases in a professional conversation. Please more video about the group conversation. I love it! You are great teacher mam Rebeca! God bless and more power...

[@cesarmunoz9908]

where is emma ??

[@healing.meditation1111]

i knew all of them ^___^ i've studied with them , they are all of my favorite english teachers! haha! thank you guys~~``````````````````````````````````

[@abbylee2283]

Go Adam! He is the best English teacher I've ever had.

[@ethanSADTP]

a group where everyone takes turns talking is an amazing fantasy land, however it doesn't exist, especially in groups of 8+ . we shouldn't be learning how to have a quiet turn taking discussion, but rather, how to see what these types of groups for what they are, and to adapt to them

[@yakitok2237]

ethanSADTP Good point, it's especially tiring when you feel you have something great to say. Yet you can't get it out due to the lack of 'respect' for discussing'. Hmm but, we can't really stop it. It's caused by the speed that information is received now. It's an eagerness to take in and give out information quickly that individually we all feel should be heard.

[@syedibrahim5989]

? Yaki Tok

[@Musician0296]

@@yakitok2237 That's on you though. In a herd of lions the more aggressive ones get the best meat. You've gotta show with some (well placed arrogance) why your point is a good point to make

[@juanjosegutierrez8553]

it is good to see all of you together giving talking about teaching on line or in a classroom so i am huge gratefull becuse i can undersand all what you explain in each program.so very tanks to you english teachers

[@collboyboyreh6975]

Many thanks to all of you guys! You're born to teach

[@nymulislamchowdhury6462]

I NEVER HAVE HAD A GROUP DISCUSSION IN ENGLISH. BUT I DO UNDERSTAND THE LESSON. IT WAS VERY VERY HELPFUL TO ME. I'M SURE THAT IN THE FUTURE, I WILL NAILED IN GROUP CONVERSATION. THANKS FOR THIS AWESOME VIDEO (Y)

[@mikailjashore5511]

Thank you so much dear respective Mam. Really really I am delighted to watch your class and I am learning English better from you. I do extremely appreciate your job.

[@mehreenehsan9652]

I have my Group discussion in a few days... Thank You so much for this... This really helped me very much

[@MrRedmatrixlone]

All this teachers in the same video! Amazing job! I like all of them. I follow all of them in their channel on youTube. I could never imagine that they work so close. Oh my gosh.

[@soyomyable]

i have difficulity developing my idea to discuss a topic in my group!! so this video is very useful for me to express myself. i look forward to having lots of videos like this from you to improve my English

[@diegohuercal]

Hi,I study English alone ,every day listen and watch videos and read!!now can understand 80 % writer and listen 50% ,,the most important is listen and listen but no listen the same teacher ,,you need change your teacher for listen diferent acent!!!so Ronnie is fantastic and Jame ,too ,they are the best team !!

[@jarrinitiseno5726]

Great video lesson, Very useful and helpful to speed up and improve my English skill. All of you are amazing teacher. I really appreciate it.

[@ing.rafaelpalmezano6541]

Excellent video to see all this amount of teachers talking and sharing

[@chineseecho7786]

You are all professional teachers thank you for your videos.really appreciate

[@ramirogba]

It would be great to watch another reunion. Thanks Engvid family.

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I loveeee seeing them together! I love Engvid teachers😍

[@fernandohuamani9007]

It is a great team !!! I was amazed to see all my teachers together !!!!

[@ritashah9322]

I just have a point to put forth and this is my opinion which can be contradicted: The group discussion way of learning is the best rather than just listening to rules and then no way to implement because we cannot always implement but if we see it implementing by someone then atleast we can borrow that as first attempt and improve upon. But thank you so much for the good work!!

[@djepter]

Lovely guys, a pleasure to see you all together 😊, thanks a lot, I appreciate your precious help a lot. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@dr.vinodkumar9781]

I am from India ... And because of you .... I am becoming confident in English

[@davidbedoya2128]

Thank you so much for this video. I'd like say that "Ending a sentence with prepositions" would be an excellent topic for talking about in a video.

[@AdventurousLife91]

thank you very much for wonderful lesson. I see improvement in me through you guys. in this video I see your team work as well 👍😊....

[@kantimachoosang8679]

I like this lesson so much. It's clear and easy to understand.