Useful phrases for the oral test TASK 1: INTERACTION
Generally speaking, in the interaction part of the oral exam you will be asked: • To reach an agreement with your classmate about something that you have to do together. • To reach an agreement with your classmate about a subject. DO AS FOLLOWS:
1. Greet your partner. 2. Discuss and try to convince your partner. 3. Give reasons for your choice. 4. Make suggestions. 5. Reach an agreement. 6. BE ACTIVE. DON’T STAY SILENT. http://www.eslgold.com/speaking/phrases.html GREETING: Hi, how are you doing? Hi, how are you?.................I’m fine thanks, and you? It’s good to see you again. AGREEING: Yes, maybe you are right. Yes, exactly I think so I agree with you completely I guess so Me too Me neither Good point You’re right. DISAGREEING: Maybe you’re right but…-I understand your point of view but… I’m not sure about that No, definitely not I’m sorry, I don’t agree I don’t think so I don’t agree with you I don’t think that’s true I think you’re wrong. ASKING FOR OPINIONS What do you think (about it/that)? Do you agree (with that/me)? What about you? Are you ok with this? Do you think…? Do you (really) think that... How do you feel about...?
Useful phrases for the oral test GIVING YOUR OPINION I think… In my opinion… For me… I'm sure that… SHOWING PREFERENCE I prefer (travelling by car) I would prefer to travel by car because it’s cheaper than by plane. MAKING SUGGESTIONS: Why don’t we try the wine of the house? We could travel by car. Let’s do it together. How about eating soup as a starter? What about visiting the wax museum first and then the art gallery? Would you like to try lobster with mayo? RESPONDING TO SUGGESTIONS: Good idea. OK, let’s do it. Great / Brilliant /Excellent! Yes, why not? Sure! Of course! MAKING REQUESTS Would you mind sending me all the details by email? Is it OK if I book the restaurant? Do you think you could buy all the presents for me? Can you lend me some money, (please)? REPLYING TO AN OFFER Sure, no problem Of course How much do you need? Well, I am not sure I don’t know. That depends OK ASKING FOR YOUR PARTNER’S OPINION What do you think (about it)? What about you? / How about you? And you? TASK 2: MONOLOGUE In the monologue you will have to talk about your personal experience of preferences:
You will have to develop all the points and elaborate on your answers ATTENTION: Do not describe the photos, it is time‐consuming.
Useful phrases for the oral test -To compare ideas: -use comparative and superlative structures -Giving your opinion about the topic In my opinion, this is better because… I prefer this because… -You can organize information: By focusing Regarding (holiday accommodation) As regards (holiday accommodation) By structuring Divisions Firstly, …secondly, …thirdly,….finally. First of all…,/ In the first place…. To begin with…/ to start with… In addition…/ Besides…./ Also,… Contrast However,… On the other hand…. Logical consequence: so… Exemplifying: for example … Generalizing: In general…