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- The interview tests your ability to communicate effectively as well as your grammatical accuracy. The only advice is to try and speak as much as you can and do your best! Your speaking test is based on your accuracy, fluency, range of vocabulary, pronunciation and appropriate use of language.
- Don’t try to learn memorised answers. The examiner is trained to spot this and will change the question.
- Develop your answers as much as possible. Try to avoid yes / no answers and include some details.
- Ask for clarification if necessary.
- Remember that the interview is not a test of knowledge and there is no single answer, but ensure that you give your opinion. Don’t worry if you feel it is not sophisticated enough.
- For part two, use the one-minute preparation time to make notes before you speak. You can look at the card and use these ideas to guide you through the presentation.
- The presentation gives you a chance to show off the range of language you can use and also to use some interesting vocabulary.
- In the final part you also have a chance to show off your spoken language skills. You need to answer the questions as fully and fluently as possible and give reasons for your opinions.
- If you make a mistake and you notice it then go back and correct yourself – this is what native speakers do!
- Pronunciation and intonation are important in this exam. It is generally true that you can make a grammar mistake and people will generally understand you, but if you cannot pronounce the words clearly then the communication breaks down. If your intonation is flat and you don’t sound interested then the person who is listening to you will think you are not!!
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