Mastering Communication of Information 7 What are other ways to structure good answers?
We’ve learned the claim, evidence, reasoning structure, but you can structure answers in any way!
Test preparation
Mastering Communication of Information 6 What are transition words and phrases?
In the last 3 lessons, you learned about claim, evidence and reasoning. As you introduce these sections, you’ll need to know transition words and phrase, or signposts to help your examiner understand what you’re talking about.
Mastering Communication of Information 5 What is reasoning and how does it help?
In the last 2 lessons, you learned about claims and evidence. The final step in good logic is reasoning, or the “so what” of the answer.
Mastering Communication of Information 4 How should I answer GBC questions?
In courtrooms, lawyers defend their clients by giving a clear claim and then giving evidence. Claims should be followed up with a strong defense, which is evidence. In this lesson, we’ll talk about claims and evidence, and how they play a role.
Mastering Communication of Information 3 What types of questions are in the GBC?
Many questions in the GBC (and in real life) are complicated. In this lesson, let’s look at how to take a stance and defend it.
Mastering Communication of Information 2 What is logic?
In this lesson, we’ll talk about the logical connection.
Mastering Communication of Information 1 What is communication of information?
This lesson focuses on what we mean when we say having “good communication” skills
Mastering Fluency and Delivery 5 How do I practice fluency?
This lesson focuses on how to make practicing fluency a part of your daily life.
Mastering Fluency and Delivery 4 How do I improve non-verbal communication?
This lesson focuses on improving non-verbal communication, which includes gestures, eye contact, facial expressions and posture.
Mastering Fluency and Delivery 3 How do I use non-word sounds and pauses effectively?
This lesson focuses on reducing non-word sounds and using pauses effectively to sound clear and confident.
Mastering Fluency and Delivery 2 What are intonation, stress and rhythm?
This lesson focuses on intonation, stress and rhythm, to sound more natural as you speak.
Mastering Fluency and Delivery 1 What is fluency?
This lesson focuses on what being fluent means.
Mastering Vocabulary 4 How do I study vocabulary?
In this lesson, you will learn how to acquire vocabulary and use the world around you to practice it every day.
Mastering Vocabulary 3 What if I forget the word?
This lesson will help you learn how to build richer vocabulary, through the use of synonyms and antonyms, descriptions and rephrasing.
Mastering Vocabulary 2 What do I do if I don't know a word?
In this lesson, you will learn how to guess the meaning of vocabulary words through context, prefixes/suffixes, and similar-sounding words.
Mastering Vocabulary 1 What does it mean to know vocabulary?
In this lesson, you will learn what it means to know vocabulary (passive) and use (active) vocabulary.
G.B.C. 10 Researching answers
A lot of the questions you will get in the G.B.C. test are predictable. This lesson will give you ideas about how to research your answers, so you can be better prepared.
G.B.C. 9 Finding reasons for disagreement
This lesson will help you identify points of disagreement so you can address them in your argument. It will make your answer much stronger, and improve your logic and communication of information scores.
G.B.C. 6 Making strong arguments
This is a review lesson. We will review what we covered in the first five classes to ensure you are making a strong argument.
G.B.C. 5 Reasoning
This lesson is about reasoning and how to make a strong, well-reasoned argument. This will improve your "discourse was incohesive" score and improve your score on the communication of information section.