Prepare vocabulary and ideas on these topics:
- work
- anecdotes/stories
- superstitions
- health
- environment
- risks
- travel
- music
- regrets
- sleep
- arguments
Follow this structure:
- Introduce yourself and the topic: My name is ... and I'm going to talk about ...
- General comment: I've chosen the topic of .... as it is a very controversial issue at the moment.
- Stucture your discourse and introduce each point with a a connector: First, to start with, on the one hand, etc.
- Make use of the grammar and vocabulary seen in class.
- Conclusion: To sum up (to conclude, etc.) I would like to say that... / I would like to finish saying that ...
This is what is taken into account in the oral exam:
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Fluency
- Entonation/pronunciation/
rhythm - Use of connectors (especially in speaking)
- Use of discourse markers: I mean, well, you know, it’s kind of, it’s sort of, it’s like, etc.
- Interaction (in talking)
Really?
Honestly?
What a great/horrible idea!
I agree/disagree with you
I think/don’t think so.
I see what you mean.
Oh! I see
Yes, sure.
Yes, you are right.
Yes, that’s right.
Exactly.
