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The choice of Presentation topic is an
essential one. The most engaging topics are inevitably the ones in which
candidates have their own interest. The best presentations are well researched
and structured to include a wide range of vocabulary and expressions as well as
complex grammatical structures.
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In the Follow-up discussion, candidates
are expected to give extended answers, offer opinions and justify their
answers. Offering contrasting ideas is a good way for candidates to showcase
linguistic ability and makes the conversation more dynamic.
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In the Conversation task card section candidates are advised to write down key words to help them with the conversation and this could include short expressions with more advanced language. By doing so, they may be less likely to improvise. Candidates must not write a monologue that they then read aloud.
For further details about how candidates performed in this particular examination series please refer to the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers (PERT).
For further guidance for Teacher/examiners on conducting the Speaking tests please refer to 8022 Speaking Test Video Paper 4 (for examination from 2024) and 8022 Specimen Speaking Tests Paper 4 (for examination from 2024) on the School Support Hub.