Test Preparation

Speaking Exam

telc English A2·B1 – From School to Job

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Test Preparation

Speaking Exam

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Overview: Structure of the Exam

Part 1: Interview

• What is your favourite subject at school and why?

• What would be your perfect job? Why?

• What kind of work experience have you had?

Part 1: Interview CEFR

INTERVIEWING AND BEING INTERVIEWED

B1

Can take some initiatives in an interview/consultation (e.g. to

bring up a new subject) but is very dependent on interviewer in

the interaction.

A2

Can answer simple questions and respond to simple statements

in an interview.

Part 1: Interview

Practice vocabulary, write your own answers to the

questions and then interview each other.

Part 2: Topics

• Clothes

• Sport

• Smartphones

Part 2 CEFR

PUTTING A CASE

B1

Can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions, plans

and actions.

A2+

Can explain what she likes or dislikes about something, why

he/she prefers one thing to another, making simple, direct

comparisons.

Part 2

‘Don’t worry about

what others think, just

choose the clothes

that make you feel

happy.’

- John

‘If you look good,

people will like you.

So you should wear

cool clothes!’

- Sarah

Part 2

'Sport stops being fun

if you only care about

being number one.'

Martin

'If you want to be

the best, you have

to train for hours

every day.'

Victoria

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'Why should I forget

my phone, it’s how I

stay connected with

my friends!'

Amy

'Life is so exciting,

but people are too

busy with their

smartphones to

notice!'

Max

PART 3

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Part 3 CEFR

MEDIATION: RELAYING SPECIFIC INFORMATION

B1

Can relay (in Language B) the contents of detailed instructions or

directions, provided these are clearly articulated (in Language A).

A2

Can relay (in Language B) the point made in short, clear simple

messages …., provided these are expressed slowly and clearly

in simple language (in Language A).

PART 3

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Part 3: Describing experiences Punctuality

A2

What happens if you are late for school?

B1

Why is it important to be punctual?

PART 3

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Part 3: Describing experiences Plans for the future

A2

Who normally plans your holiday?

B1

Why is it necessary to plan things?

PART 4

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Part 4 CEFR

GOAL ORIENTED COOPERATION

B1

Can make his/her opinions and reactions understood as regards

possible solutions or the question of what to do next, giving brief

reasons and explanations.

A2

Can discuss what to do next, making and responding to

suggestions

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Part 4 CEFR

PUTTING A CASE

Describe what you see in the

video.

What is the problem?

Part 4 CEFR

PUTTING A CASE

Describe what you see in the

video.

What is the problem?