Importance of having English Oral exam
The English oral exam are one of the easier components for your child to get as many marks as possible.
If this component is easy and your child just needs to talk, why is it so important that it is still being tested?
And why isn’t every student scoring well?
Having the English oral exam trains students to speak better and prepares them for the workforce.
But why is speaking well important in the workforce? My child just needs to communicate their ideas well to others, what other purpose does it serve?
– Thoughts that parents have
Importance of speaking well
Clear conveyance of ideas
Speaking well enables your child to articulate their thoughts, ideas, and opinions clearly and effectively. This ensures that their intended message is accurately conveyed to colleagues, clients, or superiors, minimizing misunderstandings and maximizing productivity.
The image below shows a bad example of when your child has a poor conveyance of ideas:
Leadership & influence
When your child has strong speaking skills, they can inspire and motivate others through your words can help them influence decision-making, drive positive change, and gain respect and confidence.
Effective presentations and public speaking
Obviously, speaking well is required in presenting ideas, pitching proposals, or delivering speeches. Speaking well enhances your child’s ability to captivate and engage audiences.
This skill is valuable in meetings, conferences, and other public speaking engagements.
Improved client and customer interactions
Speaking well is essential in client-facing roles.
It helps your child build rapport with customers, understand their needs, and provide clear and persuasive explanations about products or services.
This leads to improved customer satisfaction and loyalty.
So what should my child do to speak well and do well for the English oral exam?
Practice speaking aloud
Ask your child to stand in front of a mirror or record themselves speaking to practice their pronunciation, intonation, and overall delivery.
Focus on clarity, pacing, and appropriate use of expressions.
Rehearse with someone
Use past year O Level English oral exam questions and get your child to practice the spoken interaction part with a family member.
Alternatively, if your child has an upcoming presentation, get your child to present it to you. Make sure it is timed so that your child stays within the required limit
Keep your child updated with the latest news
Sometimes, the English oral exam will test your child on things that have happened in the news. If your child is kept updated, they will know what to say when they are asked questions during the spoken interaction.
One way for your child to stay updated is to let them watch the news, subscribe to news channels on social media or listen to the radio
Listening to podcasts & interviews
When your child listens to podcasts and interviews, they will:
- Improve their vocabulary
- Improve their pronunciation (helps them mimic and model the natural flow of spoken English)
- Have a wider exposure to different speaking styles (become more attuned to variations in pronunciation)
Does your child need to improve their paper 1 & paper 2 too?
If your child is also struggling with components in paper 1 and paper 2, you’re not alone!
That’s why our tutors are here to help your child by:
- Applying proven writing methods in paper 1
- Mastering answer techniques for tough components such as comprehension
- Knowing which answers examiners are looking for in both paper 1 & paper 2
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