How to score FULL MARKS 💯FOR SPEAKING TEST!| SCORE A+ ENGLISH PART2

Summary

This video offers a comprehensive guide to acing your speaking test by explaining the marking scheme and sharing practical strategies for all three parts of the exam. Viewers learn how to minimize grammar errors, organize answers using cohesive devices, and effectively communicate their points. The presenter demonstrates planning and delivering responses with clear examples, introduces a four-step method for part two, and provides tips for part three discussions. Additional advice includes boosting confidence, managing nervousness with the SGBC rule, and improving grammar naturally through storybooks. The tutorial combines actionable tips with live demos, making it an essential resource for exam success.

Takeaways

• 😀 Understand the marking scheme: Your speaking test is evaluated based on language, communicative achievement, organization, and content.
• 😀 Minimize grammatical errors: Aim for correct grammar to score well in the 'language' category. Reading storybooks can help improve grammar skills.
• 😀 Communicative achievement is key: Ensure your message is clear and understood by your interlocutor and assessors.
• 😀 Organize your answers: Use cohesive devices to ensure your speech flows smoothly and sounds inviting.
• 😀 Provide detailed responses: To score well on content, always elaborate on your answers and don't give brief responses.
• 😀 Warm up with part one: Treat the introductory questions as an opportunity to get comfortable and set a good first impression.
• 😀 Craft well-structured answers in part two: Use the four-step method—intro, answer, connect with cohesive devices, and full sentence delivery.
• 😀 Use low-frequency words: Adding more sophisticated vocabulary will make your answers sound more polished and professional.
• 😀 Practice listening attentively: While your partner is speaking, listen carefully to gain ideas for the follow-up questions.
• 😀 Manage nervousness with the SGB rule: Smile, greet, be calm, and practice beforehand to ease your nerves and perform confidently.

Q & A

What are the four elements of the speaking test marking scheme?

The four elements are language, communicative achievement, organization, and content.

How can a student score high in the language component?

By delivering their speech with minimal or no grammatical errors. Reading story books, such as 'Peter and Jane,' is suggested for improving grammar naturally rather than memorizing parts of speech.

What is the key to scoring well in communicative achievement?

Effectively delivering your message so that your interlocutor understands what you are trying to say.

Why is organization important in the speaking test, and how can it be improved?

Organization ensures the speech flows smoothly and sounds inviting. Having at least six cohesive devices ready helps connect ideas effectively.

What does the content element focus on in the speaking test?

Answering every question fully and providing elaboration for each answer.

How should students approach Part 1 of the speaking test?

Part 1 includes common introductory questions. Students should give proper, concise answers to make a good first impression, even though it may seem like a low-mark section.

What are the four steps recommended for planning and delivering an answer in Part 2?

1) Create an intro, 2) Plan the answer in your head, 3) Connect answers using cohesive devices, 4) Deliver the answer using full sentences.

How can students enhance their answers with vocabulary in Part 2?

By adding low-frequency or more sophisticated words and phrases to make the speech sound richer and more engaging.

What strategy is suggested for Part 3 discussions?

Start with an introduction, elaborate your points with cohesive devices, provide examples, and ensure all points are addressed. If responding second, begin by agreeing but adding your own ideas.

How can students reduce nervousness before and during the test?

Follow the SGBC rule: Smile, Greet your interlocutor and assessors, Be Calm. Also, practicing beforehand helps boost confidence.

What is the purpose of listening intently to your partner’s speech?

To gain ideas for follow-up questions that the interlocutor might ask, helping you respond more effectively in Part 3.

What is the magic phrase suggested for creating introductions?

The phrase is 'everyone deserves.' It can be used to start responses in Part 2 and Part 3, helping frame the answer positively.