Oral exam tips

•  Read the instructions carefully so that you are clear about the aim of your discussion.
• Remember that you must listen to what your partner says so that you can respond appropriately. Don’t concentrate only on what you want to say.
• Make sure that you and your partner discuss everything in the list, even if you only discuss some things briefly.
• Remember that you are trying to persuade your partner to agree with you. This means that you must support your opinions with reasons.
• Remember that you can ask your partner questions as well as making statements yourself.
• Talk to your partner, not to the examiner.