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arks in YLE
Macmillan Teacher Training 2011 Patrick Hafenstein
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About YLEMaking Things Better for
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The objectives of the YLE test are:1. sample relevant and
meaningful language use 2. measure accurately and
fairly 3. present a positive first
impression of international tests
4. promote effective learning and teaching
5. encourage future learning and teaching
Listening IntroMaking Things Better for
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Starters Movers Flyers
Time 20 mins. 25 mins. 25 mins.
Part 1 Listen and draw lines on a picture
Listen and draw lines from names to a picture
Listen and draw lines from names to a picture
Part 2 Listen and write numbers and names
Listen and write numbers and words
Listen and write numbers and words
Part 3 Multiple Choice pictures
Listen and draw lines from days of week to a picture
Match an illustrated word to a picture
Part 4 Colour in a picture Multiple Choice pictures
Multiple Choice pictures
Part 5 Colour in a picture Colour in a picture
Reading &Writing IntroMaking Things Better for
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Starters Movers Flyers
Time 20 mins. 30 mins. 40 mins.
Part 1 Read about a picture & decide true or false
Match a picture to a statement
Match a word to a statement
Part 2 Read about a picture scene & write yes or no
Read about a picture scene & write yes or no
Read about a picture scene & write yes or no
Part 3 Look at a picture and unscramble the words
Question and response multiple choice
Complete a dialogue with given lines
Part 4 Gap fill with words and pictures given
Gap fill with words and pictures given
Gap fill with words given
Part 5 Read about a picture & write short answers
Read a story and do a gap fill
Read a story and do a gap fill
Part 6 Cloze text with multiple choice
Cloze text with multiple choice
Part 7 Cloze text
Speaking IntroMaking Things Better for
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Starters Movers Flyers
Time 3-5 mins 5-7 mins 7-9 mins
Part 1 Pointing to correct part of a picture
Identify differences between 2 pictures
Identify differences with examiner’s and candidate’s picture
Part 2 Placing object cards on a picture
Describing a sequence of pictures
Asking and answering questions with cues
Part 3 Answer questions about picture
Identifying odd picture out and give reasons
Describing a sequence of pictures
Part 4 Answer questions about object cards
Answer personal questions
Answer personal questions
Part 5 Answer personal questions
Assessment CriteriaMaking Things Better for
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Effective Communication
Interactive Listening
PronunciationWord/Phrase Production
How can I sound like a native speaker?
• Speak clearly and reduce your accent.
• Use contractions
• Use weakened forms
• Use sound links• Use the correct
word and sentence stress
• Use rhythm and intonation
Tip
Speak confidently. Do
not be shy for 11-14 minutes.
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Speaking PracticeMaking Things Better for
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How about grammar?• Use a wide range of both
simple & complex structures & use them flexibly.
• Focus on accuracy without losing fluency.
Tip
Be communicative
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Speaking PracticeMaking Things Better for
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What vocabulary should I use?
• Sophisticated vocabularyThe view is goodThe view is breathtaking
• Specialised terminologyThe police got the bad guy for killingThe authorities apprehended the criminal for murder
• Less common expressionsShe didn’t comeShe didn’t show up
• IdiomsEasy piece of cake Difficult/Challengingtall order
• Correct word forms & collocations
Tip
If you don’t know how to say a word,
then paraphrase.
Tip
Do not use mime or
gesture to convey
meaning
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What is Fluency?
• Speaking at a steady constant speed.
• Avoiding repetition, too much self-correcting & pauses/hesitations.
• Developing your opinions/giving extended answers.
• Organising & linking ideas logically.
Tip
Try to strike a balance between fluency & accuracy.
Tip
Saying something is better than nothing. It’s an English Test not an IQ
test!
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Speaking PracticeMaking Things Better for
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Improving Speaking
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1. Discussion Groups
2. Record Yourself
3. Repetition4. Read5. Listen6. Paraphrase7. Use it or
Lose it.8. Get a
Teacher…
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