Are you ready to impress with your speeches and confidence?
I hope and sincerely wish you are! The 'O' levels English Oral Examinations are forthcoming! In just 2 days time, some of us will be put to The Test.
Remember what you have been taught in school! Just a quick revision...
3 Components for English Oral. 2 Examiners. 1 Goal.
Manners is important. Greet the examiners.
1. Reading Aloud.
Remember to 1) read clearly with a reasonable and comfortable (comf-terble) speed. 2) appear confident! This will create a positive impression which helps to win the mental war! 3) pasue when appropriate! As in after each paragraphs, full-stops and commas. 4) differciate the 'the' and 'an' before any consenent!
2. Picture Discussion.
Make sure you describe characters outward appearance.
Remember to 1) answer any question that was asked directly! 2) zoom in to at least 2 character in the picture! Discuss -Actions -Thoughts -Feelings 3) Suggest what happened before the picture is taken and what might happen after the picture is taken. 4) portray the significance of the picture!
3. Conversation.
Make frequent eye contact to show that you are connected to the examiner! Do not look so downcast! Share your vision with both of them. Eye contact suggest your confidence level!
1) Answer the question directly! 2) Quote an Ancedote! This meant bringing in your personal story. 3) Suggest the flipside of the question. 4) the significance of the question! What themes are brought out? Environmental Issues, The Arts and Sports.
I hope this will serve as a quick reference for your Oral! Class 5/2 wishes you all the best for your English Oral Examinations!
No, no wishes of luck because I know you are well prepared for it!
