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2010/3/31 1 逢甲大學 March 30 th , 2010 P ti k Patrick Hafenstein Making Things Better for You! Author of 5 books Who’s this? Examiner of 4 Exams Helped 50,000+ students get Trained 10,000+ teachers in 8 countries an o/s Masters Making Things Better for You!
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逢甲大學
March 30th, 2010P t i k Patrick
Hafenstein
Making Things Better for You!
Authorof 5 books
Who’s this?
Examinerof 4 Exams
Helped50,000+
students getTrained10,000+
teachers in8 countries
an o/sMasters
Making Things Better for You!
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Speaking
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Speaking Intro
Content1. Intro. & familiar questions (3-10 questions & 4-5 mins.)2 Individual Long Turn2. Individual Long Turn(1min. prep. time & 1-2 mins. talk)3. Discussion on part 2 topic(3-6 questions & 4-5 mins.)
Duration11-14 mins.
M ki C it iTip
Although these skills are assessed separately, they
are still interlinked.
Tip
Each criterion is worth 25% of your
overall score (equal weighting).
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Marking CriteriaFluency & CoherenceLexical ResourceGrammatical Range/ AccuracyPronunciation
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What is Fluency?
• Speaking at a steady constant speed.
• Avoiding repetition, too much self-correcting & pauses/hesitations.
• Developing your
Tip
Try to strike a balance between fluency &
opinions/giving extended answers.
• Organising & linking ideas logically.
accuracy.
Tip
Saying something is better than nothing. It’s an
English Test not an IQ test!
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What vocabulary should I use?
• Sophisticated vocabularyThe view is goodThe view is breathtaking
• Specialised terminology
Tip
If you don’t know how to say a word,
then h
p gyThe police got the bad guy for killingThe authorities apprehended the criminal for murder
• Less common expressionsShe didn’t comeShe didn’t show up
• Idioms
paraphrase.
Tip
Do not use mime or
gesture to convey
meaningEasypiece of cake Difficult/Challengingtall order
• Correct word forms & collocations
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How about grammar?• Use a wide range of both
simple & complex structures & use them flexibly.F ith t • Focus on accuracy without losing fluency.
Tip
Be communicative
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How can I sound like a native speaker?
• Speak clearly and reduce your accent.
Tip
Speak confidently. Do not be shy for
11-14 minutes.• Use contractions• Use weakened
forms• Use sound links• Use the correct
word and sentence stress
• Use rhythm and intonation
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Improving Speaking1. Discussion
Groups2. Record
YourselfYourself3. Repetition4. Read5. Listen6. Paraphrase
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7. Use it or Lose it.
8. Get a Teacher…
Writing
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Writing IntroContent1. Report Writing based on
diagram, process or objects. (150 words)
2 Essay Writing based on thesis 2. Essay Writing based on thesis, argument, problem -solution, comparison. (250 words)
Duration60 mins.
Marking CriteriaT k A hi t (1)
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Task Achievement (1)Task Development (2)Cohesion & CoherenceLexical ResourceGrammatical Range/Accuracy
Task Achievement & Task ResponseTask Achievement
•Present a clear general overview & what the diagram shows.•Present all key features & develop y pthem with data & comparisons.•Present only factual & relevant information.•Use the correct format & tone & adhere to the word count.
Task Response•Address all parts of the prompt & state a clear position.•Develop all key points.•Use the correct format & tone & adhere to the word count.
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