GETTING TO GRIPS WITH THE NEW IGCSE SPEAKING EXAMINATION

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What is the most important change to the Speaking Test?

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The candidate has two minutes to talk about a topic on the topic card given to them.

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TRUE or FALSE: You may discuss the topic of your exam after it is finished.

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FALSE

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Which part of the paper would you find these questions: Can you tell me about your friends? What would you like to do when you finish school? What kind of music do you like?

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PART 1: WARM UP

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TRUE or FALSE: The whole interview is recorded for safe keeping and as a record for the IGCSE to moderate the teacher's marking.

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TRUE

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What is the second assessed part of the test?

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A short talk where the candidate has one minute to read a card and prepare their response.

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What is the purpose of the Speaking Test in the IGCSE?

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To assess the candidate's ability to communicate effectively in spoken English.

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What is the duration of the speech in the Speaking Test?

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Approximately 2 minutes.

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What is the format of the Speaking Test?

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It includes a warm-up, an interview, a short talk, and a discussion.

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What should candidates do during the one minute preparation time for the short talk?

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Read the card and think about what they want to say.

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What type of questions are asked in PART 1 of the Speaking Test?

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Personal questions about the candidate's life and interests.