Speaking: Communicate And Interact In Speech
Overview
The Speaking test is the one component that is not a written exam. It is non-exam assessment: about ten minutes of talk, conducted and audio-recorded by your own teacher in your own school, and then marked by an examiner who was not in the room. It is worth 40 marks and 20 per cent of the qualification, and there is no question paper to revise from because the materials are confidential until the test window opens.
What there is, and what this lesson is built on, is a precisely described structure and a set of published expectations. Two parts: a photocard with three prescribed questions, then a General conversation on the themes the photocard did not use. Ten minutes of supervised preparation before it, in which you may write unlimited notes. Four assessment areas that the specification names. This lesson works through all of it, including what to do with those ten minutes, how to keep talking when a question surprises you, and one answer built three times so you can hear what improves.
Objectives
- In order to meet the requirements of AO4, students are expected to:
- communicate and interact effectively in speech for a variety of purposes, using and adapting language appropriately
- develop skills in conversation by responding to questions and exchanging opinions
- convey information and narrate events coherently and confidently, using and adapting language for new purposes
- speak spontaneously, responding to unexpected questions, points of view or situations, sustaining communication as appropriate
- initiate and develop conversations and discussion, producing extended sequences of speech
- make appropriate and accurate use of a variety of vocabulary and grammatical structures, including some more complex forms, with reference to past, present and future events
- make creative and more complex use of the language, as appropriate, to express and justify their own thoughts and points of view
- use accurate pronunciation and intonation to be understood by a native speaker.
Lesson Note
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Speaking: Communicate And Interact In Speech. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- How are the 40 marks of the Speaking test divided? A. 15 for the photocard and 25 for the General conversation B. 20 and 20 C. 25 for the photocard and 15 for the General conversation D. 30 and 10 Answer: A
- Which themes does the General conversation cover? A. All three themes B. Any theme the candidate chooses C. The same theme as the photocard D. The themes not covered by the photocard Answer: D
- What happens to the notes made in the supervised preparation time? A. They are handed in immediately before the General conversation B. They are handed in before the photocard C. They are kept by the student throughout D. They may not be taken into the room at all Answer: A
- Which two strands are assessed only in the General conversation and not in the photocard? A. S1 and S2 B. S1 and S4 C. S2 and S3 D. S3 and S4 Answer: D
- What standard does the specification set for pronunciation and intonation? A. Speaking at the speed of a native speaker B. To be understood by a native speaker C. To have no detectable accent D. To use one consistent accent throughout Answer: B
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