Speaking First – Przygotowanie do Egzaminu Ustnego – Picture Description & Responding to Questions

A sample dialogue for a student discussing the topic of the role that a dog plays in a human’s life

Model answer:

Student: Whoa, this photo of a homeless person and their pooch really hits home the connection between humans and dogs.

Teacher: Absolutely, animals, particularly dogs, can have a huge impact on our lives. What do you think makes the bond between humans and dogs so unique?

Student: I reckon dogs bring companionship, loyalty, and love to their owners. Look at this pic – the dog is sticking by their human through thick and thin. It’s touching.

Teacher: Totally, dogs are known for their loyalty and their ability to offer emotional support, especially during tough times. They bring happiness and comfort, even in the darkest moments.

Student: Yeah, this photo shows how dogs can lift our spirits, no matter what we’re going through. It just proves that the connection between humans and dogs is something special that can really boost our well-being.

Teacher: Well put! Dogs have this unique way of giving us love and companionship that’s like no other. This picture is a powerful reminder of the important role dogs play in making our lives better.

Przygotowanie do egzaminu ustnego to klucz do sukcesu! Materiały zawarte w tym Module pomogą Ci osiągnąć doskonałe rezultaty. Nie trać czasu, zacznij teraz!

Udoskonalisz swoje umiejętności oraz zbudujesz pewność siebie podczas używania języka angielskiego w mowie w różnorodnych sytuacjach.

Przykazania dla każdego zdającego egzamin ustny na wszystkich poziomach zaawansowania:

a. Pamiętaj, że całe zadanie  (opis ilustracji i odpowiedzi na najczęściej trzy pytania) ma trwać maksymalnie 4 minuty, więc nie opisuj ilustracji w najdrobniejszych szczegółach.

b. Jeśli nie zrozumiesz jakiegoś słowa, którego użył egzaminujący, możesz poprosić o wyjaśnienie lub sparafrazowanie wypowiedzi. Możesz co prawda za to otrzymać punkty karne, ale uzyskasz więcej punktów odpowiadając poprawnie na pytanie.

c. Nie używaj słów, co do których nie masz pewności, że istnieją lub są poprawne. Jeśli nie znasz jakiegoś słowa, wyjaśnij jego znaczenie.

d. Pamiętaj, aby przeczytać w zestawie informację o tym, kto rozpoczyna rozmowę. Nie czekaj aż egzaminujący rozpocznie rozmowę, ponieważ może okazać się, że to Ty masz ją zainicjować.

e. Utrzymuj kontakt wzrokowy z egzaminującym. Nie siedź skulony/skulona, wpatrując się cały czas w kartkę. Usiądź prosto i udawaj, że rozmowa z egzaminującym sprawia ci przyjemność.

f. Unikaj pospolitych słów typu cool, nice, funny oraz powtórzeń słownictwa.

g. Jeśli nie wiesz, jak odpowiedzieć na jakieś pytanie ze względu na brak własnych doświadczeń, nie mów po prostu I don’t know lub I don’t remember. Bądź twórczy/twórcza i wymyśl wydarzenie, które masz opowiedzieć.

h. Staraj się, aby twoja rozmowa z egzaminatorem była jak najbardziej naturalna. Nie zawsze musisz odpowiadać pełnym zdaniem, ale zawsze próbuj rozwinąć wypowiedź.

i. Jeśli nie dosłyszałeś pytania, poproś o powtórzenie. Nie tracisz przez to żadnych punktów.

j. Słuchaj tego, co mówi do Ciebie egzaminator i reaguj właściwie na jego wypowiedzi. Pamiętaj, że Twoja wypowiedź ma być rozmową z egzaminatorem, a rozmowa to dialog, nie monolog.

Example:

Dialogue 1

Interviewer: Good morning! Thank you for coming in today for your exam. Let’s begin with the topic of recycling. What are your thoughts on the importance of recycling?

Student: Good morning. Thank you for having me. I believe recycling is crucial for our environment. It helps in conserving natural resources, reducing pollution, and minimizing waste that goes into landfills.

Interviewer: That’s a great point. How do you personally contribute to recycling in your daily life?

Student: I make sure to separate my recyclables from regular waste at home. I also try to use reusable items like water bottles and bags instead of single-use plastics.

Interviewer: It’s good to hear that you are taking those steps. Do you think enough is being done to encourage recycling in your community?

Student: I think there’s always room for improvement. More awareness campaigns and accessible recycling facilities could help boost recycling rates in our community.

Interviewer: That’s a thoughtful perspective. How do you think schools can promote recycling among students?

Student: Schools could organize recycling drives, educate students about the importance of recycling, and set up recycling bins throughout the campus to make it easy for everyone to participate.

Interviewer: Those are excellent ideas. Thank you for sharing your insights on recycling. Let’s move on to the next topic for your exam.

Example:

How to respond to a conversation starter like this – What things are you good at?

When responding to a conversation starter like „What things are you good at?” you can highlight your strengths and talents in a confident and humble manner. Here are some ways you could respond:

1. „I believe I have a talent for [specific skill or activity].”
2. „I have always excelled in [mention a particular area or subject].”
3. „I am good at [specific skill or hobby] and enjoy honing my abilities in that area.”
4. „I have been complimented on my [mention a skill or trait] by others.”
5. „I find that I excel in [mention a specific task or activity] because [explain why you believe you are good at it].”

TIP: Give reasons for your answers.

When you answer a question, try to give reasons for your answer. This will help you to give longer answers which will help you show the range of your grammar and vocabulary.

TIP: Try to use your own words.

 When you answer a question, you should try to use your own words and avoid repeating parts of the question as much as possible. If you copy too many words from the question, you will show less of the grammar and vocabulary that you know.

TIP: Try to expand your responses.

 If your answer is short, you won’t show the range of your grammar and vocabulary. Try to expand (give longer) answers to show how good your English is.

TIP: Give reasons for each point you make.

When you give reasons, one way to organize what you say is to give a general statement and then give more specific details supporting the general statement.

This Module includes the following:

Talking about Holidays – Model 1

a sample dialogue for a student discussing the topic of the role that a dog plays in a human’s life – part 1

How to respond to a conversation starter like this – What’s the best age to leave the family home ?

a sample dialogue for a student discussing the topic of the role that a dog plays in a human’s life – part 2

How to respond to a conversation starter like this – Would you rather live in a big city or a small village?

a sample dialogue for a student discussing the topic of the role that a dog plays in a human’s life – part 3

How to respond to a conversation starter like this – What animals make the best friends? Why?

a sample dialogue for a student discussing the topic of empty plastic bottles

How to respond to a conversation starter like this – When do you feel relaxed ?

a sample dialogue for a student discussing the topic of recycling

How to respond to a conversation starter like this – What things are you good at?

a sample dialogue for a student discussing the topic of smartphones

How to respond to a conversation starter like this – Is it important for you to look good?

a sample dialogue for a student discussing the topic of healthy eating

How to respond to a conversation starter like this – Do you make friends easily?

a sample dialogue for a student discussing the topic of free time – camping

How to respond to a conversation starter like this – How often do you do sports?

a sample dialogue for a student discussing the topic of doing the job – a vet

a sample dialogue for a student discussing the topic of healthy eating – vegetables

How to respond to a conversation starter like this – What do you like about the place where you live?

a sample dialogue for a student discussing the topic of global warming – looking at the thermometer

a sample dialogue for a student discussing the topic of saving water – looking at the picture of drought

How to respond to a conversation starter like this – Do you get on well with other people?

a sample dialogue for a student discussing the topic of Artificial Intelligence

How to respond to a conversation starter like this – How do you deal with stress?

a sample description of a busy street in London

How to respond to a conversation starter like this – Which is more important for you: career or fun?

How to respond to a conversation starter like this – How do you think buildings will be different in the future?

How to respond to a conversation starter like this – Why is it important for you to know English? part 1

How to respond to a conversation starter like this – Why is it important for you to know English? part 2

and lorry loads of other topics that come up at the exam and are likely to be seen in pictures!

Here’s the list of potential topics:

communication, competition, culture and customs, daily life, education, entertainment and media, environmental issues, family and friends, fashion, feelings and emotions, food and drink, free time activities, health, medicine and fitness, hobbies and leisure, house and home, money, obligations, places and buildings, relations with other people, science and technology, shopping, social interaction, society, sport, technology, the natural world, time, transport, travel and holidays, weather, work and jobs and so on …

Ważne!!! Od 08.01.2023 jest zmiana regulaminu, wszyscy kupujący Moduły wykupują dostęp do kursu na 3 miesiące, po upływie tego okresu, uczestnik kursu może przedłużyć dostęp na kolejne 3 miesiące opłacając miesięczny abonament w wysokości 90pln ( jeden Moduł ) lub wykupując kolejny(e) Moduł(y), oprócz Produktów Cyfrowych,  otrzymując w zamian bezterminowy dostęp do poprzedniego. Wszyscy uczestnicy kursu, którzy kupili Moduły przed 08.01.2023 mają bezterminowy dostęp do posiadanych Modułów – Kursów.

Grzegorz Dutkiewicz