Speaking exams can be stressful but don´t panic! It will be easier than you expect.
Here are some general tips which can help you:
-Before you speak, think carefully about what to say and speak a little slower than normal.
-Use language you know is correct. Use words and expressions you have used before.
-If you don´t understand the question or activity, ask the examiner. Say "Could you repeat that, please?"
-Always say something. Don´t just say "yes" or "no". Explain your answer with a reason. Say "Yes, I agree because..."
-If you can choose the topic or question, choose one you know something about. It´s easier to talk about something you know.
-Speak clearly so that the examiner can hear you.
-This is your opportunity to show the examiner what you know, so use your best language and pronunciation.
-Remember that everyone feels nervous in exams, so try to relax.
You can start by telling your name, your age, the place where you are from or live, what you are studying, something about your family, your hobbies and so on....
-My name is.....
-I´m from... / I live in...
-I was born in...
-I´m ....years old.
-I go to....school.
-I like....because...
-I don´t like....because...
-In my free time / After school, I...
-My best friends are... because...
-My favourite (school subject, actor, pop group, sport) is...because...
-I have...brothers and sisters.
-I´m an only child.
-In the future, I´d like to...because...
Or you will be asked to answer some questions.
Some of the questions you can be asked in the test are the following:
-What´s your name?
-How old are you?
-Where do you like?
-What are you studying this year?
-How many brothers or sisters have you got?
-Have you got a pet?
-What´s your favourity free time activity?
-Why do you study English?
and so on...
Finally, when you don´t understand, use can say:
I don´t understand
Could you repeat that?
Could you say that again?
What do you mean, exactly?
I´m not sure what you mean.
Can you explain that?
Look luck!
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