HI3 - S34

HI3 - S34

Oral practice for oral exams

ORAL EXAM - TIP 1 (CONCENTRATION)

ORAL EXAM - TIP 1 (Concentration)

• Listen carefully and attentively;

• Concentrate;

• Erase from your mind anything which could distract you;

• Focus your mind exclusively on the task you have to do.

ORAL EXAM - TIP 2 (STATING AN OPINION)

ORAL EXAM - TIP 2 (Stating an opinion)

• State your opinion and

• Invite the other candidates to express their views;

• Encourage them to make a contribution when they remain silent.

Multiple Select

Which expressions can you use to express your opinion?

• Generally speaking, I think ...

• As far as I'm concerned ...

• To be honest, I think ...

• Would you agree with that?

Multiple Choice

Which question could you use to encourage others to give an opinion?

• Would you agree with that?

• What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

• How much money do you earn?

Multiple Select

Which sentences describe a personal preference about a topic?

• I'd much rather (do) ... than ...

• I could never do/be ... but I'd really enjoy ...

• I'd be far doing ... than ...

• Give me ... any time!

ORAL EXAM - TIP 3 (DISAGREEING POLITELY)

ORAL EXAM - TIP 3 (Disagreeing politely)

• You do not have to agree with your partner all the time,

• However, avoid any violent disagreement;

• Try to be polite and friendly.

Multiple Select

Which expressions can you use to disagree that sound more diplomatic?

• You must be joking!

• I take your point but that's not the way I see it.

• True, but I'm afraid I disagree (with)...

• You can't be serious!

• I see what you mean but I'm not at all convinced that ...

ORAL EXAM - TIP 4 (Commenting on something you know NOTHING about)

ORAL EXAM - TIP 4 (Commenting on something you know NOTHING about)

• If your mind goes blank, don't be an empty-headed candidate!

• Start talking about people or situations you are familiar with,

• Talk about books or articles you have read,

• Discuss what you have talked about in class.

• Remember what you say, MUST be spontaneous and relevant to the discussion.

• It must not appear to be a prepared speech!

Multiple Select

Which expressions can you use to develop an interaction even if you have no opinions on the subject?

• Actually, I don't have any first-hand experience of ... but ...

• Search me!

• Are we all in agreement?

• I have a sneaking suspicion that ...

• It's rather difficult to say but I would imagine ...

VIDEO

Watch the video and take notes of 5 different tips to help you in your oral exams.

Poll

Which tip do you like the most and you are definetely start using in your next oral exam?

• Practice!

• The examiner is not your enemy!

• Speak clearly and not too fast.

• Ask for clarification.

• Co-operate with other candidates.