Let’s speak like a pro! A guide for speaking.pptx

A presentation on speaking tips for SPM

1. Let’s Speak Like A Pro!

2. 3 parts- 13 minutes

3. SPM Speaking Test Format Individual everyday questions (candidates at ease) Part 1 Controlled, short individual responses Part 2 Individual long turn with a listening candidate response question Part 3 Discussion task followed by decision question and then further discussion task Speaking individually A paired interactive discussion activity The level of interlocutor’s involvement lessens. And the candidates have more scope to improvise as the test progresses . The test has been designed to cover both the productive and interactive aspects of the CEFR.

4. Part 1- interview (3-4 mins) Warm up session Eg : Where do you live? How do you come to school? How do you spend your leisure time? What do you do after school? Answer in SENTENCES!!

5. Part 2 : individual long turn task An individual long turn (1 minute) Followed by a response (20 seconds) from the listening candidate to a question linked to the theme

6. A person you admire Talk about a person you admire You should say : who this person is what this person looks like why you admire this person If you think it is important for people to have good role models (Why / Why not) Listening candidate question Who do you admire? Why? A family celebration Talk about a family celebration you had recently You should say : what the event was what you did there did you enjoy yourself (why / why not) why family celebrations are important in Malaysia Listening candidate question What was the last celebration you had? PART 2: SAMPLE TASK

7. Start with a brief greeting: “Hi, I will talk about…/Good morning, my topic for today is … Use cohesive devices : furthermore, moreover, apart from that,besides Speak clearly End with a THANK YOU

8. A family celebration Talk about a family celebration you had recently You should say : what the event was what you did there did you enjoy yourself (why / why not) why family celebrations are important in Malaysia

9. A family celebration Talk about a family celebration you had recently You should say : what the event was what you did there did you enjoy yourself (why / why not) why family celebrations are important in Malaysia

10. A family celebration Talk about a family celebration you had recently You should say : what the event was what you did there (I) did you enjoy your self (why / why not) (I, MYSELF) why family celebrations are important in Malaysia

11. A family celebration Talk about a family celebration you had recently You should say : 1 2 3 what the event was THE EVENT WAS … what you did there (I) I DID SOME WORK SUCH AS… did you enjoy your self (why / why not) (I, MYSELF ) I ENJOYED MYSELF BECAUSE why family celebrations are important in Malaysia BECAUSE

12. 15 Collaborative Task / Discussion Mind map Type: A candidate-candidate discussion Timing: 4-5 minutes 20 seconds for preparation 2 minutes to discuss 1 minute to make decision 2 minutes for the candidates to give opinions on extended question. Follow-up discussion - interlocutor Part 3: discussion task (4-5 mins)

13. How to start?? Hi (name), let’s discuss about (refer to the middle of the bubble map). Use expressions like - In my opinion, I feel, I think …. Ask for opinion – What do you think? Do you agree with me?

14. Making a decision So, we both agree that…. Hence, we come to a conclusion that… You don’t have to talk about all 6 points! Minimum 2 will do! But don’t forget your decision *You will not be given any time to prepare!

15. Sample answers

16. Now…let’s speak like a pro!!