YLE

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arks in YLE

Macmillan Teacher Training 2011 Patrick Hafenstein

What do you thinkof exams for kids? Making Things Better for

You!

About YLEMaking Things Better for

You!

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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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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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.

Making Things Better for You!

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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



You!

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


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!



You!

Improving Speaking


1. Discussion Groups

2. Record Yourself

3. Repetition4. Read5. Listen6. Paraphrase7. Use it or

Lose it.8. Get a

Teacher…

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