2. Jumbled Dos and Don’ts:
• Listen for key words in the question
• Go off topic
• Build vocabulary beforehand
• Divide up answers – Ex- There are 3 ways/ It helps you in two different ways etc.
• Use modals ( may, might, can, could etc.)
• Memorize answers
• Learn opinion expressions ( In my opinion…, It seems to me that…. etc.)
• Use ‘I think’ and ‘that’s a good question’ too much
• Ask if you don’t understand
• Use too many umms and ahhs
• Try to develop an accent
• Stick to the topic
• Give detail, examples, reasons
• Worry if you make mistakes
3. Speaking Test – Part 3
Dos
• Stick to the topic
Don’ts
• Go off topic
4. Dos
• Listen for key words in the question
• Ask if you don’t understand
• Give detail, examples, reasons
• Stick to the topic
• Build vocabulary beforehand
• Divide up answers – Ex- There are 3 ways/ It helps you in two different ways etc.
• Use modals ( may, might, can, could etc.)
• Learn opinion expressions ( In my opinion…, It seems to me that…. etc.)
5. Don’ts
• Go off topic
• Memorize answers
• Use too many umms and ahhs
• Use ‘I think’ and ‘that’s a good question’ too much
• Try to develop an accent
• Worry if you make mistakes
7. Quiz:
1. Part 3 of the Speaking test takes about ten mins. T/F
2. In part 3 you may have to compare the past and the present. T/F
3. Should you make eye-contact with your examiner:
a. Yes
b. No, it’s not respectful to do so
4. You are marked for your English and not your opinions. T/F
5. Fluency means speaking quickly. T/F
6- Having a British/American accent can get you a better score.
T/F