How to take the speaking test

The Speaking Test

1. Make a group of 3 or 4

2. Write some vocabulary in the word web

3. Prepare some questions. Try to use vocabulary from the word web, especially vocabulary new to you.

4. Practice - practice makes perfect! Check the advice on the website.

Things to consider

a. Silence is bad

b. Always ask "How about you?"

c. Answer +

d. Ask more. Use follow up questions and think of it like a tennis game. Don't be the one to stop the rally

e. Slow is boring

f. Content is important

g. Vocabulary is important, but it's no good if you use a difficult word and no one in your group understands

h. Grammar is not so important in this test and for communication purposes generally. Better to try than give up because you can't say it correctly