The English O-level oral exam is round the corner. I always tell students that oral exam is the easiest to score.
When watching a visual stimulus (video), always link it to a theme. The O-level oral is based on a thematic approach. For example, if you watch a video of children playing at a playground, the discussion would most likely be about childhood, play, outdoor fun etc. Examiners are NOT there to assess how intelligent your ANSWERS are. Rather, what is important is how relaxed and confident you are. Are you able to hold a conversation relating to the topic? Remember, it’s best to share your personal experiences as it helps to keep the conversation going and it’s uniquely yours! When speaking, be mindful of your tenses (very important!) and try to use different vocabulary for the same meaning. Students will lose marks if they keep repeating the same words.
Finally, beware of Commonly Mispronounced Words. I would like to share some of these words. All the best!
