speaking tips and practice

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 6

What can you expect in your speaking exam?

What is important to pay attention to?

You will be shown some photos. 

For each photo, discuss the subject with your neighbour. 

Prepare to defend your opinion to the rest of the class.

Anonimity for the accused

Colour runs

Tip 

Ga nooit terug naar het Nederlands; 

zeg liever iets als "I don't know how to describe/explain"...

Tips to Improve Fluency

• Think aloud
• Start speaking, then think about what you are going to say
• Fill silence with fillers such as "ehm", "let me think"
• Use words to describe what you mean

Think Aloud

• I really don't know what to say...
• I was following the question until....
• I don't know where to start exactly..
• What part of the question should I answer first...?

Start speaking....then think

• In my limited experience....
• Off the top of my head...
• The first item that springs to mind....
• From my point of view....

Fathers coaching their own children

Christmas splendour

SE speaking- personal questions

- elaborate on your answers

- be careful of follow-up questions

- make sure you are well-prepared

Come up with at least three questions your teacher could ask you during your speaking exam.

Write them down. 

What job does not fit you at all?

Do you see yourself living abroad for a year?

What is something that you are really good at?

What do you think you will remember most about your time here at school?

What good intentions did you have for this year?

What would you do if you could spend 

€2000,- in one day?

What does your morning routine look like?

What music do you like to listen to the most?