Speaking Flashcards

Which strategy best improves fluency for the OET Speaking sub-test?

Answer: Practising speaking aloud regularly under timed conditions

Regular timed speaking practice builds natural flow and confidence.

What is the best use of the three-minute preparation time before a role-play?

Answer: Identify the tasks and plan how to address them

Planning how to cover the tasks helps structure the role-play effectively.

A common mistake that lowers the 'appropriateness of language' score is:

Answer: Overusing medical jargon with a lay patient

Excessive jargon confuses lay patients and lowers the appropriateness score.

How can a candidate best demonstrate 'resources of grammar and expression'?

Answer: Use varied, accurate structures and vocabulary

A range of accurate grammatical structures and vocabulary scores well on this criterion.

If a candidate does not know a specific word during the role-play, the best strategy is to:

Answer: Paraphrase or describe the concept clearly

Paraphrasing keeps communication flowing and shows flexible language use.

Why is it important to cover all the tasks listed on the role-play card?

Answer: They guide the interaction and reflect the assessment focus

Addressing all card tasks ensures a complete interaction aligned with the assessment.

During the role-play, maintaining good rapport requires the candidate to:

Answer: Respond naturally to the interlocutor's cues and emotions

Responding to the interlocutor's cues keeps the interaction natural and patient-centred.