CEFR: Speaking Skill

SPEAKING SKILLS

CEFR

TOPICS

• Tips

• Test Example

• Let's give it a try!

Tip 1: Stay on Topic

• If you make mistake when speaking, you won't lose marks. So, say as much as you can.

• You should use the prompt given in the speaking task to give you ideas about what to say.

Tip 2: Grammar & Vocabulary

• Different grammar structure, words, and expression.

• Well-pronounce expressions and structures

Tip 3: Timer!

• Use all the time given to response your ideas

• Cut-off mid-sentence? No worries!

Part 1

Interview

• The candidate answers eight questions about themselves (the first two questions are not marks)

• 20% of the marks

Open Ended

Question 1

Open Ended

Question 2

Open Ended

Question 3

Question 3: Where are you from?

• Thailand.

• I'm from Thailand.

• I'm from Thailand. My home town is in Nakhorn Si Thammarat.

• I'm from Thailand. It is in south-east Asia. Many traverllers know Thailand because of Bangkok.

Open Ended

Question 4

Question 4: Do you work or are you a student?

• I work.

• I am working in a school.

• I am working as a math teacher for twenty years.

• I am working as a math teacher and I am also a student. I study in a university majoring in computer.

Open Ended

Question 5

Question 5: What do you enjoy doing at weekend?

• I enjoy playing game.

• There are many things I enjoy doing at weekend. For example, reading books, playing games, and cooking.

• There are many things I enjoy myself doing at weekend. For example, reading books, playing games, and cooking. Though, I fancy playing game most.

Open Ended

Question 6

Question 6: Do you get many opportunities to speak English?

• Yes, I do...

• Yes, I have a few/ many opportunities to speak English...

• (1) Especially, when I am teaching in my class.

• (2) because I have a lot of online friends from many countries around the world.

Question 6: Do you get many opportunities to speak English? (Cont.)

• No, I don't...

• No, I don't have any / many opportunities to speak English (because...

• ( - ) I don't find it necessary to speak English in my country. )

• ( - ) Nobody in my hometown speaks English. So, I don't need to. )

Open Ended

Question 7

Question 7: What's the best thing that happened to you last week?

• I win a two-digit prize!

• I won a two-digit prize! It was my first time buying lottery.

• The best thing that happened to me was winning the prize! I bought it two days ago and was so excited because I got it on my first try!

Open Ended

Question 8

Question 8: Where would you like to live in the future?

• I would like to live in Switzerland.

• In the future, I would like to live in Switzerland.

• In the future, I would like to live myself in a relaxing country. For example, Finland, Switzerland, or Netherlands.

Part 2

Reading Aloud

• The candidate reads eight sentences aloud.

• 20% of the marks

Reading Aloud

• The library is closed for staff training until 11am.

• Mrs. Hill would like to accept the invitation.

• On average there are twice as many applicants for undergradute degree courses as places available.

Reading Aloud

• The library is closed for staff training until 11am.

• Mrs. Hill would like to accept the invitation.

• On average there are twice as many applicants for undergraduate degree courses as places available.

Part 3

Long Turn 1

• The candidate is given a topic to talk about for one minute. 40 seconds are allowed for preparation.

• 20% of the marks

Example

Talk about a practical skill you would like to learn.

You should say:

• what practical skill you would like to learn

• why you would like to learn this practical skill

• how difficult you think it would be to learn this skill

Multiple Choice

What practical skill would you like to learn?

กรุณาเลือกคำตอบที่มีการทวนคำถาม

• I want to learn coding skill because it must be useful in the future.

• The practical skill I would like to learn is communication.

• Would you like to learn a practical skill?

Multiple Choice

Why would you like to learn this practical skill?

คำถามลักษณะนี้ ควรใช้ connectors ใดในการตอบ

• for example

• after

• because

• as ....... as

Multiple Choice

How difficult do you think it would be to learn this skill?

คำถามลักษณะนี้ ควรใช้ Expression แบบใดในการตอบ

• At the same time, ...

• In my opinion, ...

• For example, ...

Open Ended

Question 1: what practical skill you would like to learn

Question 2: why you would like to learn this practical skill

Question 3: how difficult you think it would be to learn this skill

Hint

I would like to learn... because... In my opinion...

Example

- what practical skill you would like to learn

- why would you like to learn this practical skill

- how difficult you think it would be to learn this skill

You should say:

• I would like to learn coding...

• ...because we can create useful application...

• ...For example, application for education, games, or agriculture.

• In my opinion, I think it would be very difficult to learn this skill.

Part 4

Long Turn 2

• The candidate is given one or more graphics (for example a chart, diagram or information sheet) to talk about for one minute. One minute is allowed for preparation.

• 20% of the marks

Long Turn 2

• Your English-speaking friend wants to buy a cycling jacket and has asked for your advice.

• This table shows products for two cycling jackets.

• Look at the table and then leave a message for your friend, recommending which cycling jacket to buy.

Long Turn 2

• Waterproof fabric: The blue jacket dry faster.

• Color: The yellow jacket is more stylish.

• Comfort: The blue jacket is more comfortable.

• Price: The yellow one is cheaper.

• I think you should buy the yellow/blue one because... and...

Open Ended

Look at the table and then leave a message for your friend, recommending which cycling jacket to buy.

Communication Activity

• The candidate gives their opinions in the form of short responses to five questions related to one topic. 40 seconds are allowed for preparation.

• 20% of the marks

A journalist is writing a magazine article about people's attitude to technology and the internet. He wants to find out your opinion about technology and the internet.

He will ask you questions about

• useful technology in daily life

• having the newest technology

• social media

• online advertising

• depending on technology

Open Ended

กรุณาพิมพ์ทวนคำถามตามที่ท่านได้ยิน หรือ ระบุคำสำคัญ (keyword) และ เขียนคำตอบคร่าว ๆ ตามที่เข้าใจ

Q.1 Which technology do think you is most useful to people in their daily life?

• I think / In my opinion / In my point of view...

• smartphone is the most useful technology in our daily life...

• ...because it can facilitate our lifestyle.

• ... For example, we can search for new knowledge. We can chat with our friends. We can even buy online goods.

A journalist is writing a magazine article about people's attitude to technology and the internet. He wants to find out your opinion about technology and the internet.

He will ask you questions about

• useful technology in daily life

• having the newest technology

• social media

• online advertising

• depending on technology

Open Ended

กรุณาพิมพ์คำถามตามที่ท่านได้ยิน หรือ ระบุคำสำคัญ (keyword) และ เขียนคำตอบคร่าว ๆ ตามที่เข้าใจ

Q.2 How important do you think it is to have the newest technology?

• I think / In my opinion / In my point of view...

• it is ( not, quite, very, extremely, dramatically ) important to have the newest technology...

• (+) ...because if we don't have it, we will gradually be outdated.

• (-) ...because if we always spend a lot of money for newest technology, we will become a slave to materialism.

A journalist is writing a magazine article about people's attitude to technology and the internet. He wants to find out your opinion about technology and the internet.

He will ask you questions about

• useful technology in daily life

• having the newest technology

• social media

• online advertising

• depending on technology

Open Ended

กรุณาพิมพ์ทวนคำถามตามที่ท่านได้ยิน หรือ ระบุคำสำคัญ (keyword) และ เขียนคำตอบคร่าว ๆ ตามที่เข้าใจ

Q.3 In your opinion, is social media a good thing or a bad thing?

• I think / In my opinion / In my point of view...

• (+) social media is a good thing...

• ...because we can share what we know or things that we are good at to other people in many platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

• (-) social media is not a good thing...

• ...because many people always use hate speech in social media. This will be a bad role models for our children.

A journalist is writing a magazine article about people's attitude to technology and the internet. He wants to find out your opinion about technology and the internet.

He will ask you questions about

• useful technology in daily life

• having the newest technology

• social media

• online advertising

• depending on technology

Open Ended

กรุณาพิมพ์ทวนคำถามตามที่ท่านได้ยิน หรือ ระบุคำสำคัญ (keyword) และ เขียนคำตอบคร่าว ๆ ตามที่เข้าใจ

Q.4 What do you think people feel about online advertising?

• I think / In my opinion / In my point of view...

• (-) people ( might / must ) be annoyed about online advertising...

• ... because it is full of junks and inappropriate contents

• (+) people might feel okay with online advertising...

• ... because they are fully well-aware that content creators earn money from it.

A journalist is writing a magazine article about people's attitude to technology and the internet. He wants to find out your opinion about technology and the internet.

He will ask you questions about

• useful technology in daily life

• having the newest technology

• social media

• online advertising

• depending on technology

Open Ended

กรุณาพิมพ์ทวนคำถามตามที่ท่านได้ยิน หรือ ระบุคำสำคัญ (keyword) และ เขียนคำตอบคร่าว ๆ ตามที่เข้าใจ

Q.5 Some people say we depend too much on technology. What do you think?

• I think / In my opinion / In my point of view...

• (+) I agree / I totally agree / I couldn't agree more with this statement.

• Technology keeps you away from people...

• For example,...

• (1) we keep staring at our smartphone instead of having conversation with our friends in front of you.

• (2) we use Google Map instead of asking somebody in the village.

Q.5 Some people say we depend too much on technology. What do you think?

• I think / In my opinion / In my point of view...

• (-) I disagree / I totally disagree

• Technology facilitates our lives in many ways.

• For example,...

• (1) we can have a new friends world wide.

• (2) we will not get lost anymore by using Google Map.