Step up and take the microphone. - Speaking Part 2


Good Morning All :)
As the speaking exam is only a few weeks away, all the practice that you can get is gold. 

The thought of entering the exam room can be as terrifying as stepping up to a microphone in order to perform of give a public speech. Don't worry, the examiners are human just like you and they do understand that you will be nervous and take this into account throughout the exam.
Terrifying -click here for meaning


 Some of you may have started to think about your pronunciation and worry if you are saying the expressions needed in the speaking exam correctly or not. This next link is for you it is basically a recording of all the phrases you'd need to,

  • Agree or Disagree
  • Interrupting someone - politely
  • Paraphrasing
  • Taking turns

Click on the relevent subject title in the next link. Press play, then listen and repeat.
http://englishpond.com/speaking/

Ok, if you looking for a more amusing way to fine tune your pronunciation, what better way than Karaoke!!!!! Yes, the fun and delight of singing along at the top of your lungs, will and can help incredibly. Here's a quick run down of the benifits.
At the top of your lungs - click here for meaning

  • Increases your confidence
  • You learn more vocabulary
  • Helps you breath properly. Singing highlights where it’s best to take a breath in sentences so that they sound most natural.
  • Vocal Gym. To pronounce words clearly in English, you need to exercise the muscles used to make each sound.

So there's no excuse not to try out a couple of songs of your choice. However I don't recommend Eminem. Give this next link a go or find something on you tube.
http://www.karasongs.com/karaoke-songs.php?id=Rpa7g_FX3Mc&title=Portugal.%20The%20Man%20-%20Feel%20It%20Still%20(Karaoke)

 For example ;)

So you've sung and won the battle against the metaphorical pronunciation demons. Great! Now it's time to put this into practice with Part 2 of the speaking exam. Below you can see a quick reminder of how it's done with some useful expressions.


And finally for the last task for today's training. Set the timer for 1 minute and compare the photos and answer the very topical question.
Here's some vocabulary to help you.


Well done, today's training is finished! 
What's your favourite English language Kareoke song. Leave a comment below.

See you tomorrow :)









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