SPEAKING TIPS

Speaking Tips

Tips to help you while taking the test

• 1. FOCUS ON THE TASK: Think what the examiner is asking you. Respond precisely to the question or topic.
• 2. SPEAK CLEARLY: Sit up straight. Talk directly to the examiner. Do not be afraid to make eye contact.
• 3. SPEAK LOUDLY: Make sure you are heard but do not yell.
• 4. MAKE NOTES: Don’t waste preparation time writing out full sentences. Write just your key ideas.
• 5. SMILE: Smile at the examiner. This will put both of you at ease and make you both more comfortable.
• 6. DON’T REHEARSE: Don’t try to memorize answers in advance.
• 7. PAY ATTENTION TO VERB TENSES: You may need to talk about the past, present, and future on the same topic.

TIPS TO HELP YOU STUDY FOR THE SPEAKING TEST

• 1. TALK TO YOURSELF
• 2. MAKEUP STORIES
• 3. MAKE YOUR DAILY PLANS
• 4. THINK ABOUT YOUR JOB
• 5. EXPLAIN YOUR INTERESTS
• 6. READ BOOKS, WATCH MOVIES AND TV SHOWS, AND LISTEN TO THE RADIO
• 7. READ ABOUT THE NEWS
• 8. TALK TO EVERYONE YOU MEET
• 9. INTRODUCE YOURSELF
• 10. MAKE NOTES
• 11. EXPLAIN YOUR OPINIONS
• 12. CONCENTRATE ON FLUENCY, ACCURACY