HOW TO FACE SPEAKING TEST

This section is going to help you to prepare for speaking exams, which for many learners are the exam that is most feared! This section will give you lots of tips and advice so you can do as well as possible in any speaking test. To begin with, here are some general tips:

Ø  Remember that everyone gets nervous in exams, especially oral exams. Don’t worry! Our tips will help you feel more confident in a speaking exam.

Ø  Listening to as much English as possible will help to improve your speaking.

Ø  Listening to songs, podcasts, films, TV series or video clips will help you to feel more confident about speaking.

Ø  Speak as much English in class as possible. If you speak English regularly in class, you will find it easier to speak in an exam.

Ø  Slow down! It’s not a race. Before you speak, think carefully about what to say and speak a little slower than normal.

Ø  Use language you know is correct. Use words and expressions you have used before.

Ø  If you don’t know a word, think of another way to say it. For example, if you know the word ‘expensive’, but can’t remember the word ‘cheap’, you could say:

It’s not expensive.
It’s a good price.
 It’s not a lot of money.

Ø  Listen to yourself while you speak and if you hear a mistake, correct it. Native speakers make mistakes and correct them all the time.

Ø  Look at the examiner’s or other student’s face and eyes when you speak. Do they understand you? If not, say it again with different words.

Ø  If you don’t understand the question or the activity, ask the examiner. Say: ‘Could you repeat that, please?’

Ø  Always say something. Don’t just say ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Explain your answer with a reason. Say ‘Yes, I agree because....’

Ø  If you can choose the question or topic, choose one you know something about. It’s easier to talk about something you know.



Ø  Speak clearly so that the examiner can hear you. If you find this difficult, practise with a friend at home. Stand at opposite ends of a room and speak to each other in English. Or speak to each other in English on your computers.

Ø  What can you prepare before the exam? Ask your teacher. For example, questions about personal information. Prepare what to say at home and practise with a friend, in front of a mirror or record yourself on your phone or computer.

Ø  In some exams, there are two examiners. One who talks to you and one who listens. Say hello and goodbye to both examiners, but during the exam, focus on the examiner who talks to you.

Ø  This is your opportunity to show the examiner what you know. Use your best language and pronunciation.

Ø  Remember that everyone feels nervous in exams. So, take some deep breaths before the exam and try to relax.

Ø  Finally, remember that the examiners are normal human beings, not aliens!

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