SPEAKING Introduction

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Four seperte parts About 14 minutes

Talking about photographs Interviews Collaborativ

e taskFurther

discussion

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You will probably take the test with another candidate.

There are two examiners: 1. Interlocutor: conducts the test and asks

questions2. Assessor: assesses and contributes to

your fianl mark.

Part 1: InterviewTotal time: 3 minsThe Interlocutor asks you Qs that require you to give basic personal information about yourself. You may speak with your partner in this part if you want to, though you do not have to.

Part 2: Talking about photographsTotal time: 4 minsYou have 1 minute to compare two photographs and add some further comment about them. You also have up to 20 seconds to comment on your partner’s pictures. You do not talk to your partner in this part.

Part 3: Collaborative task Total time: 3 minsThe Interlocutor listens while you and your partner perform a speaking task together. You may be asked to try to agree or reach a decision by the end of the task

Part 4: Further discussion Total time: 4 minsThe Interlocutor asks further Qs related to the topic introduced in Part 3. As well as responding to these questions you should also interact with your partner and comment on what he or she says.

Interlocutor

Candidate A ( )Candidate BInterlocutor

Candidate A Candidate B

Interlocutor

Candidate A Candidate B

Interlocutor

Candidate A Candidate B

Your speaking is assessed on:

❄ grammar and vocabulary❄ development of ideas❄ pronunciation❄ interactive communication❄ global achievement

Part 1Interview

The Interlocutor will ask you at least 3 Qs to give you the chance to introduce yourself and give an opinion on a general topic: PERSONAL INFORMATION (NAME, NATIONALITY, HOMETOWN, ETC) LIKES AND DISLIKES HOMELIFE FREE TIME EDUCATION AND WORK TRAVEL

Time: maximum 3 mins (4 mins for groups of three)

TIPS:❄ Don’t just say

‘yes’ or ‘no’ to the interlocutor’s questions; try to explain ‘why?’ or give the reason yourself.

❄ Remember to include personal details to make your answer interesting.

Speaking sample

The Interlocutor will begin with the candidate by saying something like:

The Interlocutor will ask each of you a minimum of 3 Qs

❄ Q: Hello. My name is... and this is my colleague...

❄ Q: And your names are…?

Note: No need to spell your name.

❄ Q: First of all, we’d like to know something about you.

Part 2Talking about photographs (long turn)

Time: 1 min for each candidate + 20 seconds response from second

candidate.❄ The Interlocutor will read you a situation and give a picture with some ideas to help you.

❄In turn, candidates are given a pair of photographs to talk about.

Tips- Listen, not interrupt your partner while he/she is talkinggive short answer for their question.- Use Q written on the photograph to remind of what you are talking about.- Devide your talk wisely to make sure you cover 2 tasks.

Sample questionStudent A: Look at these two photographs. They show grandfathers with their grandchildren. Compare these photographs and say how important grandparents can be in situations like these.

Student B: When your partner has finished, say if an older relative has taught you to do something. (20 seconds)

How important grandparents can be in situations like these?

Part 3Collaborative task

Time: 3 mins (1 min for each picture description and 2 mins for the final discussion)

Focus of the test:o sustain interactiono exchange ideaso express and justify opinionso agree or disagreeo suggesto speculateo evaluateo reach a decision through negotiation

Each candidate is given a photo and has to talk about this topic, either from the examiner or their partner.

When Candidate A has finished the examiner gives Candidate B his/her picture. Both candidates participate in a discussion with a set of questions the Interlocutor asks

about the similar themes of the two pictures

TIPS❄ The first task is

very importanttry to say about each picture as much as you can.

❄ Interact with your partner when talking about each picture.

❄ Take turns, don’t dominate the conversation

Sample question

Part 4Further discussion

Time: 4 mins

❄ A discussion on topics related to part 3 (collaborative task)

❄ Focus of the test: - express and justify opinion

- agree or disagree

TIPS❄ Listen to what your

partner says and then agree/disagree or add more detail.

❄ Be sensitive.❄ Don’t talk for too

long without giving your partner a chance to speak.

❄ Always say something and have an opinion-It doesn’t matter if it’s right or wrong.

❄ Your language, not your idea, is assessed

Sample question

Part 3 is about the History Museum.The following questions might be asked in part 4: What do you think to make a good history museum? How could the teaching of history in schools be improved? Do you agree that learning about the past is important for our

future? What was the most important moment in the history of the

twentieth century? What has been the most important moment in your life so far? What items from our lives today will be in the history museums of

the future?

GENERAL TIPS FOR SPEAKING

1 Don’t worry if the

Interlocutor stop you

before you have

finished everything that you

want to say.You and your partner

will be given the exact time set out in the test

2Always speak

clearly so that the Assessor and the

Interlocutor can hear

you.

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That is only part of the assessment.

Don’t worry if you make

a grammatical

mistake

4Don’t prepare sentences or

short speeches before the test.

React to what the Interlocutor and your partner say

to you.

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You can also check what you have to do with your partner

.

In Part 2 and Part 3, remember that the task is written at the top of the

page, but if you aren’t sure what to do, ask the

Interlocutor to repeat the instructions before you

start.

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You can also check what you have to do with your partner

.

Don’t try to talk all the time.

Don’t interrupt your partner while they are speaking.

Relax and try not to be nervous

Enjoy the experience

Thank you.Any questions you can find us at pluto.cntt@gmail.com.