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Oral and Spoken Communication

3 dot points across 3 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

How do I speak clearly, at a good pace, and with correct pronunciation in the Oral exam?

Speak with fluency, clear pronunciation and a suitable pace in the oral exam, using pauses and intonation to be understood and to sound natural
How to speak with fluency, clear pronunciation and a good pace in the Oral exam: controlling your speed, pausing well, pronouncing words clearly, and using intonation to sound natural and be understood.
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How do I hold a good conversation with the examiner, giving and explaining my views?

Take part in a spoken interaction by giving views, explaining and supporting them, responding to the examiner, and developing the conversation
How to do well in the Spoken Interaction: giving and explaining your views, supporting them with reasons or examples, responding to the examiner, and developing the conversation rather than giving short answers.
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How do I plan and give a clear spoken response to a stimulus in the short time I am given?

Plan and deliver a clear planned spoken response to a stimulus, organising ideas, addressing the task and speaking for the time required
How to plan and deliver the Planned Response in the Oral exam: using the preparation time, organising ideas around the task, and speaking clearly and at the right length on the stimulus.
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