TOPIK - TOPIK SPEAKING TEMATIK (SPEAKING THEMATIC TOPICS)

JENIS PROGRAM : ONE-WEEK HOLIDAY PROGRAM // TWO-WEEK HOLIDAY PROGRAM

LEVEL : PRE-BASIC // BASIC // PRE-INTERMEDIATE

I. PRE-BASIC

MING PERTEM TOPICS MATERIALS, VOCABULARY, AND RESOURCES

GU UAN
I 1 MEETING NEW GREETING:
FRIENDS:  Business Greeting & Formal Greeting: Good
GREETING, Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening.It’s Nice
INTRODUCING To Meet You, Pleased To Meet You, How Do You
YOURSELF, Do? (First Time Meeting), How Have You Been?
PARTING (For Person Who Ever Met), Etc.
GET ‘EM MORE (or other resources)
https://www.fluentu.com/blog/english/english-
greetings-expressions/
INTRODUCING YOURSELF:
 Name:
- My name is …/ I’m …
- My full/ first/ last name is …
- You can call me …/ They call me …/ Please
call me …/ Everyone calls me …
- My nick name is …
 Country/Town:
- I’m from …/ I hail from …/ I come from …/
My hometown is …/ I’m originally from …
(country)
- I’m … (nationality)
- I was born in …
 Age
- I’m … years old.
- I’m …
- I’m over/ almost/ nearly …
- I am around your age.
- I’m in my early twenties/ late thirties.
GET ‘EM MORE (or other resources) 
https://7esl.com/introduce-yourself/ atau
https://www.englishcafe.co.id/belajar-
memperkenalkan-diri/
PARTING:
1. Good bye
2. Bye, bye
3. See you
4. So long
5. Good night, have a nice sleep
6. Cheerio
7. See you later
8. Nice to see you
9. It’s nice to meet you
10. Good luck
11. Take care
GET ‘EM MORE (or other resources) 
https://englishinfocusversionwakamadkurikulum.blogs
pot.com/2017/10/materi-greeting-and-parting-
serta.html
2 ASKING Giving Materials related to TIME, DAYS, MONTHS to
SCHEDULE: answer these questions:
TIME, 1. What’s the time?/what time is it?/may I know the
DAYS,MONTH time?/could you tell me the time?
2. What time do you have speaking class? (underline:
about schedule/daily activities)
3. When were you born?
3 TALKING Giving materials about cardinal and ordinal number
ABOUT Cardinal Number:
FAMILY: 1. Reviewing number 1-1T (one to a trillion
NUMBER 2. Making sure pronunciation of number 3, 6, 8, teen
(CARDINAL&OR numbers, -ty numbers (e.g. 15vs16, 17vs70, etc)
DINAL), FAMILY 3. Checking the spelling of number 15, 40, 50.
MEMBER 4. Checking the functions of cardinal numbers,
include: math operation,such as:
+,-,x,:,fraction,root.
Ordinal Number:
1. Checking the spelling and pronunciation (at least)
for 1st to 33rd
2. Checking the functions of ordinal numbers
4 AT
Making Appointment:
TRADITIONAL
 Can we meet on the 14th?
MARKET:
 Can we meet next Friday?
MAKING
 Are you available on the 14th?
APPOINTMENT,
 Are you free next week?
PRICE
 Let’s meet this evening.
 When can I talk to you?
 Can I meet you tomorrow afternoon?
 How about tomorrow afternoon?
 Is next Monday convenient for you?
 Do you have any time available this week?
 When would be a good time to meet you?
 Would today evening be all right?
 Can you give me an appointment on Sunday?
Accepting an appointment:
 Sure. I’ll come.
 Yes, Sunday is fine.
 Friday would be perfect.
 I’ll be there at that time.
Canceling/rejecting an appointment:
 Sorry. I have another appointment at that time.
 I’m sorry. I can’t come.
 I’m afraid I can’t on the 14th.
 I’m sorry, I won’t be able to make it on Sunday.
 Sorry. I don’t think I can make it.
https://basicenglishspeaking.com/making-appointment-
english/
5 BORROWING
Asking for permission:
THINGS:
 Can I use your pen, please?
ASKING FOR
 Can I sit here?
PERMISSION
 Is it okay if I sit here?
 Can I ask you a question?
 May I use your computer?
 May I come in?
 Can I take a look at your book?
 Do you mind if I turn down the TV?
 Do you mind if I use your phone?
 Would you mind if I opened the window?
  If you don’t mind, I’d like to smoke.
 I wonder if I could borrow your car for a few days.
 Would it be all right if I borrowed your phone?
Giving permission:
 Sure.
 Sure, go ahead.
 No problem.
 Yes, you can.
 Please feel free.
 I don’t mind.
Refusing permission:
 I’m afraid not.
 I’m afraid, but you can’t.
 I’m sorry, but that’s not possible.
 No, you cannot.
 You couldn’t do that.
 Sorry, you are not permitted.
https://basicenglishspeaking.com/asking-giving-
permission-english/
II 6 BREAKING Making apologies:
ONE’S STUFF:  I do apologize for...
SAYING SORRY  I must apologize for...
AND ASKING  I apologize for...
APOLOGY  I'd like to apologize for...
 I am so sorry for...
 I shouldn't have...
 It's all my fault.
 I'm ashamed of...
 Please, forgive me for...
 Excuse me for ...
 I'm terribly sorry for...
 Pardon me for this...
 Please, forgive me for my....
 Please, accept my apologies for...
Accepting apologies:
 That's all right.
 Never mind.
 Don't apologize.
 It doesn't matter.
 Don't worry about it.
 Don't mention it.
 That's OK.
 I quite understand.
 You couldn't help it.
 Forget about it.
 Don't worry about it.
 No harm done.
https://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/communic
ation-lesson-apologizing.php
7 IN A TROUBLE: GET THE MATERIALS HERE (or other resources)
ASKING FOR https://www.itapuih.com/2016/08/asking-offering-and-
AND OFFERING giving-help-beserta.html
HELP
8 FINDING  Giving Direction Materials include: 8 points of
PLACE: ASKING compass.
THE  Giving Expressions of asking direction:
WAYS/DIRECTIO Examples:
N Can you give me directions to the nearest
hospital?
 How do you get to the bus stop?
Where can I find the nearest car park?
Can you tell me how to get to train station from here?
GET ‘EM MORE HERE (or other resources)
https://englishstudypage.com/speaking/asking-and-giving-
direction-in-english/

9 CULINARY: ❖ Expressions of “like and dislike”:

EXPRESSING
LIKE&DISLIKE, Range of English expressions you can use to talk about how
FOOD&DRINK much you like or dislike something.

“I love/adore traditional food.”

“She’s mad/crazy about that trendy boba drink”
“I like cooking very much.”
“He really likes ginger tea.” (Remember to stress “really”
in this sentence.)
“He quite likes having dinner at restaurant.”
“I like trying new dishes without recipe.”

“I don’t mind western food.”

“He’s not very fond of cold drinks.”

“He’s not a great fan of coffee.”
“I dislike fries.”
“I don’t like junk food.”
“He hates/can’t stand stinky bean (petai).”
“She can’t bear cooking in a dirty kitchen.”

For more info → https://www-english--at--home-

com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/www.english-at-
home.com/amp/speaking/talking-about-likes-and-dislikes-
in-english/
❖ Wordlist of Food and Drink:

Eat (makan)
Food (makanan)
Traditional/Western/Chinese food (makanan/masakan
tradisional/Barat/Cina)
Drink (meminum/minuman)
Trendy drink (minuman kekinian)
Cook (memasak)
Ginger tea (teh jahe)
Have dinner (makan malam)
Restaurant (restoran)
Dish (masakan)
Recipe (resep)
Cold drink (minuman dingin)
Coffee (kopi)
Cafe (kafe)
Fries (gorengan)
Junk food (makanan cepat saji)
Stinky bean (petai)
Kitchen (dapur)
10 POURING YOUR  Phone call expressions:
HEART OUT: How to answer the phone
PHONE Making contact
CALL,EXPRESSI  Is .... there, please?
NG FEELING  Is .... in, please?
 Hello is that ....?
 May I please speak to ....?
 Could I speak to ....?
 Could I talk to .... , please?
 I’d like to talk to ...
 I’m calling from ....
 I’m calling on behalf of .....
https://youtu.be/OWDyWLhu0FY
https://youtu.be/aDaf4-7KDkk

Taking a call
 Speaking!
 .... is speaking. How can I help you?
 This is ....
 Who’s calling?
 Sorry, who’s this?
 Where are you calling from?
 Who am I speaking to please?
 May I ask who’s calling please?

Leaving or taking a message

 Would you like to leave a message?
 Can I take a message?
 Would you like to call back?
 Can I pen down a message?
 Can you pen down a message for him,
pease?
 Can I leave a message for him, please?
 Yes, can you tell her that ... called?
 Can you tell him to call later? She can
reach me at 5555 - 55555
 Please make sure he gets it as soon as
possible, it’s really important
https://youtu.be/zNpmtVZFXS0

Asking to hold
Just a moment, please
Could you hold on, please
One moment, please
Would you mind holding?
Hold on, I’ll passyou on
Hang on a minute, I’ll get him

Negative information and phone call problem

 I’m afraid he’s not in office
 I’m afraid he’s not available right now
 Sorry, she’s not here at the moment
 Sorry, he’s on the other line

 I’m afraid you’ve got the wrong number

  Can you speak up a bit, please?
 Would you mind speaking a little more
loudly?
 I’m sorry, could you repeat that?
 What was that?
 Sorry, you’re breaking up
 The signal is not good
 I don’t have much signal
 Hello, are you still there?
https://youtu.be/YMxA4Q94qao
https://youtu.be/6tfFRD0enV0
 Wordlist of feelings:
Scared : takut
Amused : terhibur
Ashamed : malu
Delighted : senang
Stressed : tertekan
Disappointed : kecewa
Embarrassed : malu
Fed up : muak
Guilty : bersalah
Homesick : rindu rumah, rindu kampung halaman
Irritated : sebal
Jealous : cemburu
Nervous : gugup
Pleased : senang
Relieved : tenang, lega
Satisfied : puas
Shocked : terkejut
Upset : jengkel, kecewa
Angry : marah
Bored : bosan
Offended : tersinggung
Mad : marah, murka
Disgusted : muak, jijik, benci
Tired : lelah
Exhausted : amat lelah
Surprised : terkejut, kaget
Touched : tersentuh, terharu
Flattered : tersanjung
Impressed : tersanjung
Annoyed : kesal
Prickly : pemarah dan sensitif
Cranky : lekas marah
Furious : sangat marah
Timorous : penakut dan pemalu
Confused : bingung
Puzzled : bingung
https://amp.sederet.com/tutorial/cara-mengungkapkan-
perasaan-dalam-bahasa-inggris-expressing-feeling/
http://www.belajaringgris.net/emotion-and-feeling-
vocabulary-3198.html

Exam : interview
from previous
topics
II. BASIC

MING PERTE TOPICS MATERIALS, VOCABULARY, AND RESOURCES

GU MUAN
I 1 MEETING NEW Name:
STUDENT:  I'd like you to meet my friend / colleague /
INTRODUCING brother.
SOMEONE  This is my friend, ... (name).
 May I introduce …(name) to you? (formal)
 Have you met …(name)?
 Do you two know each other?
 This is … (name)
 His/Her name is ... (name)
Note: In a casual situation, you might want to say
their names directly. Point them then say the
names.
Country/Town:
 He/She is from …/ He/She hails from …/
He/She comes from …/ His/Her hometown is
…/ He/She is originally from … (country)
 He/She is … (nationality)
 He/She was born in …
Age:
 He/She is … years old.
 He/She is …
 He/She is over/ almost/ nearly …
 He/She is around your age.
 He/She is in my early twenties/ late thirties.
 Possible Response:
 Nice to meet you.
 Pleased to meet you.
 Nice to see you.
 How do you do? (formal)
Source:
https://www.learning-english-
online.net/speaking/dialogues/introducing-
yourself-and-others/
Oxford Online English
https://youtu.be/sp3xU5WvRjA
2 LEISURE TIME:  Expressions of telling hobbies to answer: What’s
TALKING your hobby?/ What do you like?/ What do you like
ABOUT HOBBY to do?/ What’s your favorite … ?
- I like/ love/ enjoy/ … (sports/ movies/ …/)
- I am interested in …
- My hobby is …/ I am interested in …
- My hobbies are …/ My hobby is …
- My favorite sport is …
- I have a passion for …
- I sometimes go to … (places), I like it because
…
- I don’t like/ dislike/ hate …
- My favorite day of the week is ...because...
https://7esl.com/introduce-yourself/
 Kinds of hobbies:
 Reading books
 Blogging
 Dancing
 Singing
 Listening to music
  Playing musical instruments (piano, guitar etc.)
 Learning new languages
 Shopping
 Traveling
 Hiking
 Cycling
 Exercising
 Drawing
 Painting
 Collecting things
 Playing computer games
 Cooking
 Baking
 Gardening
 Doing crafts (handmade)
 Embroidering
 Sewing
 Knitting
 Playing board games
 Walking
 Writing stories
 Fishing
 Photography
 Skydiving
 Skating
 Skiing
 Roller skating
 Longboarding
 Surfing
https://preply.com/en/blog/2015/08/06/names-of-
hobbies-in-english-what-s-yours/

3 IT’S A HOT  Wordlist of Weather:

DAY: TALKING Adjectives
ABOUT - sunny, bright,hot, humid, windy, cloudy,
WEATHER AND partially cloudy, cold, snowy, foggy, clear,
SEASON gloomy, overcast
Nouns
- Drought, forecast, lightning, puddle, rainbow,
smog, sunburn, sunshine, thunder, snow

 Wordlist of Season:
Types of seasons
- Spring, Summer, Autumn/Fall, Winter.
- Rainy season, Dry season (Indonesian season)
Types of rain
- Damp, drizzle, shower, rain, downpour,
torrential rain, flood

 Questionsaboutweather
- What's it like out(side)?
- How's the weather?
- What's the weather like?
- What's the temperature?
- What's the weather forecast?

 Responses
(Present)
 - It is ...(adj)
-it's sunny today.
- It's a hot day.
-It's drizzling.
- It is a ...(adj)... Morning/afternoon/night/day.
-It's a windy afternoon.
- It's a nice day.
(Past/Future)
-It was cold yesterday.
-It will be cloudy tomorrow.
-It's raining cats and dogs. (idiom)
https://www.vocabulary.cl/english/weather.html

4 IT’S MY DREAM  Wordlist of Occupation:

Talking about what N
do you wanna be Nama Profesi Terjemahan
o
1 Accountant Akuntan
2 Actor Aktor
3 Actress Aktris
4 Actuary Aktuaris
5 Administrator Administratur
Advertising
6 Manajer Periklanan
Manager
7 Agronomist Ahli Ilmu Tanah
Air Traffic Pengontrol Lalu
8
Controller Lintas Udara
9 Aircraft Mechanic Mekanik Pesawat
10 Ambassador Duta Besar
11 Animator Animator
12 Anthropologist Antropolog
13 Archeologist Arkeolog
14 Architect Arsitek
15 Art Critic Kritikus Seni
Art Gallery
16 Kurator Galeri
Curator
17 Art Photographer Fotografer Seni
18 Artist Seniman
19 Assessor Juru Taksir
Assistant Asisten Rumah
20
Housekeeper Tangga

https://www.tipsbelajarbahasainggris.com/nama-profesi-
dalam-bahasa-inggris/
Idiom Meaning

Avoid saying what you mean,

Beat around
usually because it is
the bush
uncomfortable

Better late Better to arrive late than not to

than never come at all

Bite the To get something over with

bullet because it is inevitable

Break a leg Good luck

 https://www.ef.com/wwen/english-resources/english-
idioms/
5 DESCRIBING  Wordlist of Shape:
THINGS: SHAPE, Oval,Triangle,rectangle,circle,square,pentagon,
COLOUR, Hexagon.octagon
MATERIALS, http://kelasbahasainggris.com/berbagai-macam-shape-
FUNCTION, bentuk-dalam-bahasa-inggris/
PRICE,
(HISTORY)  WordlistofColour:
Black,red,blue,yellow,green,brown,Gray,orange,
Pink,purple,white,darkbrown.darkblue,darkred,
Beige.burgundy,
https://www.yec.co.id/inggris/nama-nama-warna-dalam-
bahasa-inggris/

 Wordlistof Materials
Wood.iron.stone.plastic.steel.aluminium,metal,
Fabric
https://www.eslkidstuff.com/lesson-plans/describing-
things.html
II 6 DESCRIBING  PART OF BODY:
SOMEONE: 1. Head = kepala
APPEARANCE(P 2. Hair = rambut
HYSICAL&HOW 3. Forehead = dahi
PEOPLE DRESS), 4. Eyebrows = alis
CHARACTERS, 5. Eyelash = bulu mata
(HABIT). 6. Eye = mata
7. Eyeball = bola mata
8. Eyelid = kelopak mata
9. Temple = pelipis
10. Ear = telinga
11. Nose = hidung
12. Nostril = lubang hidung
13. Moustache = kumis
14. Lips = bibir
15. Tooth/teeth = gigi
16. Tongue = lidah
17. Mouth = mulut
18. Cheek = pipi
19. Chin = dagu
20. Jaw = rahang
21. Beard = jenggot
22. Neck = leher
23. Throat = tenggorokan
24. Shoulder = bahu
25. Arm = lengan
26. Armpit = ketiak
27. Hand = tangan
28. Wrist = pergelangan tangan
29. Elbow = siku
30. Finger = jari
31. Nail = kuku
32. Chest = dada
33. Breast = payudara
34. Stomach = perut
35. Hips = pinggul
36. Waist = pinggang
37. Back = punggung
38. Buttocks = pantat
39. Leg = kaki
 40. Thigh = paha
41. Knee = lutut
42. Heel = tumit
43. Foot/Feet = kaki
44. Ankle = pergelangan kaki
45. Toes = jari-jari kaki
46. Skin = kulit
47. Heart = jantung
48. Brain = otak
49. Blood = darah
50. Lungs = paru-paru
51. Liver = hati
52. Kidney = ginjal
53. Intestine = usus
54. Muscle = otot
55. Nerve = urat syaraf
 APPEARANCES (how people dress):
- He's wearing tight clothes
- He's wearing loose clothes
- She’s neat girl
- She’s scruffy
- He / She is good-looking / handsome / pretty /
plain / ugly …
Useful adjectives : medium-length, gray, fatherly, motherly,
beautiful, unique, uncommon, extraordinary, distinctive, …
 CHARACTERS:
Anxious
Naughty
Stubborn
Sensitive
Intelligent
Nice
Emotional
Bad-tempered
Nervous
Mean
Distracted
Dishonest
Rude
Discreet
Crazy
Cheeky
Cheerful
Energetic
Untidy
Pessimistic
Optimistic
Unpleasant
Talkative
Calm
Passionate
Proud
Sincere
Lazy
Lively
Funny
Silly
Shy
Determined
Versatile
Sociable
Worried
Thoughtful
Humble
Friendly
Frank
Obedient
Honest
Fearless
Unfriendly
Generous
Compassionate
Warm-hearted
Disobedient
Imaginative
Placid
Jealous
Helpful
Enthusiastic
Persistent
Sensible
Rational
Reserved
Self-confident
Bossy
Plucky
Patient
Impatient
Easygoing
Careless
Messy
Hard-working
Creative
Broad-minded
Faithful
Kind
Courageous
Loyal
Modest
Tidy
Confident
Attentive
Loving
Reliable
Scared
Conscientious
Good-tempered
Careful
Gentle
Neat
Dynamic
Fair-minded
Impartial
Supportive
Timid
Intellectual
Brave
Ambitious
Polite
Happy
 Romantic
Diplomatic
Courteous
Humorous
Self-disciplined
Popular
Smart
Serious
Hypocritical
Adventurous

https://www.englishcafe.co.id/kosa-kata-bahasa-inggris-
tentang-bagian-bagian-tubuh-parts-of-body/

https://quizlet.com/110414605/describing-peoples-clothes-
flash-cards/

https://7esl.com/adjectives-that-describe-personality/
7 MAKING Making apologies:
MISTAKES:  I do apologize for...
SAYING SORRY  I must apologize for...
AND ASKING  I apologize for...
APOLOGY  I'd like to apologize for...
 I am so sorry for...
 I shouldn't have...
 It's all my fault.
 I'm ashamed of...
 Please, forgive me for...
 Excuse me for ...
 I'm terribly sorry for...
 Pardon me for this...
 Please, forgive me for my....
 Please, accept my apologies for...
Accepting apologies:
 That's all right.
 Never mind.
 Don't apologize.
 It doesn't matter.
 Don't worry about it.
 Don't mention it.
 That's OK.
 I quite understand.
 You couldn't help it.
 Forget about it.
 Don't worry about it.
 No harm done.
https://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/communic
ation-lesson-apologizing.php
8 HOW TO  Procedure text structure :
MAKE ...: 1. TITLE: How to make Squid and Chicken
PROCEDURE sauce Pizza
TEXT 2. MATERIALS&INGREDIENTS :
• 1. 3 pieces of onion, minced
2. 6 cloves garlic, minced
3. Tomatoes, peel the husk, minced
4. 2 tsp. of bacillus
5. 2 tsp. of oregano
6. Tomato sauce
7. 2 tsp. of pepper
8. 2 tbsp. sugar
9. Chili sauce
10. 10 ml of water
3. Sauce :
1. 3 pieces of onion, minced
2. 6 cloves garlic, minced
3. Tomatoes, peel the husk, minced
4. 2 tsp. of bacillus
5. 2 tsp. of oregano
6. Tomato sauce
7. 2 tsp. of pepper
8. 2 tbsp. sugar
9. Chili sauce
10. 10 ml of water
Topping :
1. 500 gr squid, washed and cut into pieces
2. 200 grams chicken fillets, cleaned and cut into
pieces
3. 300 grams of mushrooms, thinly sliced
4. 200 grams mozzarella cheese
5. 250 grams of cheddar cheese, grated
6. A red bell pepper, thinly sliced
7. A yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced

4. STEPS :
• 1. Make pizza sauce by sautéing garlic and onion until
fragrant; add tomatoes, sauce, salt, pepper, basil, oregano
and water. Then cook until boiling.
2. Once cooked, divide sauce into 2 parts. Heat Teflon
over low heat, pour the half sauce, then add the squid and
one tbsp. of water, cook until done.
3. Heat the remaining sauce on top of Teflon; add the
chicken, and one tbsp. of water. Cook until done.
4. Make Dough by mixing yeast and 75 ml of warm
water, and stir. Then let stand for 15 minutes.
5. Mix the flour with salt in a bowl. Then pour the yeast
of water and warm water. Stir and add olive oil slowly until
all mixed.
6. Save for 1 hour until the dough rise.
7. Take the dough and then flattened it with a rolling pin.
Place the dough in pizza pan, and then prick with a fork.
8. Give olive oil all over the surface of the dough so that it
does not dry and hard after baking.
9. Add squid sauce, chicken sauce, sliced mushrooms,
bell pepper and a sprinkling of cheese on top of the dough
10. Bake in oven at a temperature of 180’C for 30
minutes.
11. Serve while warm
 Wordlist of Cooking Activities (Verbs):
1.Crush : Menggerus.
2. Mash : Menghaluskan / menumbuk.
3. Mix : mencampur.
4. Melt : mencairkan.
5. Grill : Memanggang.
6. Simmer : Mendidihkan.
7. Peel : Mengupas.
8. Grate : Memarut.
9. Squeeze : Memeras
10. Serve : menyajikan.
11. Slice : memotong
 SOURCE :
https://www.belajarbahasainggrisku.id/2015/02/2-contoh-
procedure-text-how-to-make-pizza-dan-artinya.html

9 UNFORGETABL Giving Simple Past tense pattern explanation and example

E MOMENT: how to tell past story
PAST
EXPERIENCE
10 EASY DEBATE:  Expressing agreement and disagreement:
SHOWING Agreement
AGREEMENT I agree with you 100 percent.
AND I couldn't agree with you more.
DISAGREEMENT That's so true.
That's for sure.
(slang) Tell me about it!
You're absolutely right.
Absolutely.
That's exactly how I feel.
Exactly.
I'm afraid I agree with (Name)

Disagreement
I don't think so.
(strong) No way.
I'm afraid I disagree.
(strong) I totally disagree.
I beg to differ.
(strong) I'd say the exact opposite.
Not necessarily.
That's not always true.
That's not always the case.
No, I'm not so sure about that.

Interruption
Can I add something here?
Is it okay if I jump in for a second?
If I might add something...
Can I throw my two cents in?
Sorry to interrupt, but...

Starting an oppinion
In my opinion...
The way I see it...
If you want my honest opinion....
According to Lisa...
As far as I'm concerned...
If you ask me...
Asking For An Opinion
What's your idea?
What are your thoughts on all of this?
How do you feel about that?
Do you have anything to say about this?
What do you think?
Do you agree?
Wouldn't you say?

 Topics (min.15):
Online Shop Or Direct
Beach or Mountain
 Android or Iphone
Computer or Laptop
Tea Or Coffe
Video games are too violent.
Smoking should be banned.
Recycling should be required.
Alliens probably exist
Too much money is a bad thing
The death penalty is an appropriate penalty for
certain crimes.
Children under 14 should not be allowed on social
media sites.
Homework should be banned.
White Lie is it bad or good?
Medicine or Traditional Herb?

Source : https://www.englishclub.com/speaking/agreeing-
disagreeing-expressions.htm

https://www.thoughtco.com/middle-school-debate-topics-
8014

Exam: monolog
from previous
topics

III. PRE-INTERMEDIATE

MING PERTE TOPICS MATERIALS, VOCABULARY, AND RESOURCES

GU MUAN
I 1 Traveling Abroad
TALKING
ABOUT TRIP
PLAN,
NATION&NATIO
NALITY
2 TRAVEL
AGENCY:
HOW TO
PROMOTE
3 PROBLEM
SOLVING:
ASKING AND
GIVING ADVICE
4 TALKING
ABOUT
FAMOUS
INSPIRING
PERSON:
BIOGRAFY &
REASON
5 TALKING
ABOUT
CULTURE:
II 6 VARIOUS TOPIC
DISCUSSION:
7 5 MINUTES IN
FAME:RANDOM
 TOPICS,
2MIN.PRESENTI
NG, 3MIN.Q&A
8 5 MINUTES IN
FAME:RANDOM
TOPICS,
2MIN.PRESENTI
NG, 3MIN.Q&A
9 DEBATE :
HEALTH
PROBLEM
10 EXAM : SUDDEN
DEATH
Exam:
monolog
sudden
topics

Mutual Cooperation
Talking about environment

Check in the AirPort

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