Tips for Taking the EYE: Speaking

In Task 1 (Individual long turn):

  • Do not write a full composition, just prepare notes before you give your presentation.
  • Discuss your topic by giving arguments for and against the main issues.
  • Remember that your presentation has to be coherent so you are advised to think through how you wish to develop your topic in the preparation phase.
  • Stick to the topic, do not include irrelevant details.
  • When giving your presentation, do not try to read out your notes, as that is not allowed.
  • Try to give a good impression of your spoken English: be fluent and accurate.
  • Do not express yourself in a simplistic way: use advanced vocabulary and a variety of grammatical structures.

 

In Task 2 (Collaborative task):

  • In the discussion with a peer candidate don’t be a passive participant – take the initiative.
  • React to your partner’s responses appropriately. Avoid repeating: Yes, I agree. / No, I don’t agree. Use a variety of different ways of expressing agreement/disagreement.
  • Be prepared to demonstrate your turn-taking skills such as interrupting, taking and yielding the floor, asking for clarification, asking for repetition, making suggestions, accepting/rejecting, etc.
  • Do not dominate the conversation, allow your partner to contribute.
  • Do not forget to complete the task you are asked to do (e.g. to rank order a list, select the three most important aspects).
  • Feel free to express your own views/opinion on the given topic.
Last update: 2023. 06. 08. 11:03