Speaking Module
The speaking module lasts 11 to 14 minutes. During the examination, the candidate has a conversation with the examiner, which is recorded. The module consists of three parts:
PART 1: Introduction & Interview
In this part of Oral Examination, the examiner introduces himself or herself. He/she also confirms the identity of the candidate. The examiner than asks the candidate questions about himself/herself, their home/interest/studies etc.
1. Could you tell me your name or how can I call you?
2. What are you doing presently?
3. What is your academic qualification?
4. What is your future plan?
5. How will your qualification help you in your future?
6. Where have you studied? Alternatively, where are you studying at present?
7. How good is the place where you studied?
8. Where are you working presently?
9. Why did you choose that job?
10. How did you get that job?
11. How helpful is your education in your present job?
PART2: Individual Long Term
In this part of test, the candidate is given a card as shown below.
Candidate is given one minute to prepare the talk & than deliver the same for about one or two minutes. Candidates are provided paper & pencil to make notes.
In this task, the examiner not only checks English; he/she also checks the fluency of speaking. Hence, memorizing these talks is not desirable. Memorizing will affect fluency.
| Describe a place that is special to you You should say: § Where the place is § When you realized it was special § Why you like it § Why you like it § Would you recommend it to others And explain why it is special to you. | Describe your most memorable holiday You should say: § When it was § Where it was § Who you were with § What made it memorable § Have you ever been there afterwards And explain why it is special to you. |
| Describe a person who had the most influence in your life You should say: § Who the person is § When & where you met him/her § What made this person special And explain why this person had such an Effect on you. | Describe the most important day or event of your life You should say: § Which day it was § Why it was important § What happened on that day And explain whether you will have equally important days in future. |
PART 3: Two-Way Discussion: In this section, the examiner starts a two way discussion on a subject treated in part 2.The questions in this part are more abstract in nature & need careful thinking.
MARKING of ORAL TEST:
It is important to remember that the examiner judges the candidates for following parameters:
§ Fluency & Coherence: This means how well the candidate speaks without stopping too much & how well his speech is organized.
§ Lexical Resource: This covers the level & range of vocabulary.
§ Grammatical range & accuracy: This covers the pronunciation of individual words, phrases & sentences.
§ Speech functions which occur regularly in the test:
· Providing personal & non personal information
· Expressing opinion
· Explaining
· Suggesting
· Justifying opinion
· Speculating
· Expressing a preference
· Comparing
· Summarizing
· Conversation repair
· Contrasting
· Narrating & paraphrasing
· Analyzing
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