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Tips to Prepare For PSLE Oral Examination
Introduction “What’s there to study for oral?” “Isn’t it simply talking?” “How can I even prepare for it?” Do these questions come to mind when you hear the words ‘oral examination’? Fret not! There are indeed things you can practise and/or take note of from PSLE writing crash course at write Edge– not only to ace the examination, but also to help you grow into a confident and eloquent speaker.
Some Tips and Tricks READING ALOUD
ARTICULATION/PRONUNCIATION
PACE/FLUENCY
This tests your ability to enunciate the words in the text accurately and clearly. This requires practice and discipline.
To help your reading flow more naturally, Use punctuation as a guide on where to pause as you read, Watch out for connecting words like ‘and’, ‘because’, ‘but’, etc.
The rise and fall in your pitch when you speak, also known as the intonation, can help you express emotions and mood in the text. This helps your reading sound more dynamic!
Some broad categories to help you get started GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE
VOLUNTEERING
POSITIVE VALUES AND HABITS
GADGETS/TECHNOLOGY
HEALTH AND FITNESS
FAMILY
LEISURE/HOBBY
ROAD SAFETY
BULLYING
NEIGHBOURS/THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
FRIENDSHIP
THE INTERNET
A Piece of Advice The last crucial component applies to both sections, and is less about the actual speaking, but body language. Whether you are reading the text aloud, or engaging the examiner in a conversation, confidence is what gives others a good impression of you. Even if you don’t feel it in that moment, you can adjust your body posture to exude that sense of selfconfidence. Here are some things to remember: 1. Sit straight, keep your shoulders back, and relax your limbs. This is especially important, as it can help you to feelmore confident too! 2. Maintain eye contact with the person you are speaking to 3. Smile when appropriate while conversing
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