A4a - GRADED EXAMINATIONS IN SPEECH:USING SPOKEN ENGLISH
Structure & Specification
Level/ Assessment criteria
Examination Content for each Grade
Suggested age
Time
Allowance (minute)
Examination Fees(HK$) 1st Aug.10 – 31st July.11
Entry Level
Entry
8
10
$ 505
Level 1
1
9
10
$ 540
2
10
10
$ 595
3
11
10
$ 635
Level 2
4
12
15
$ 680
5
13
15
$ 710
Purpose of The Qualification
LAMDA examinations in Using Spoken English are designed to develop the skills necessary for effective oral communication in English. These examinations will benefit native English speakers as well as those for whom English is a second language.
Broad Objectives of the Qualification
- Interpretation: Oral language skills
Learners who prepare themselves appropriately will develop: To select, structure and shape subject matter into a coherent and concise oral presentation To adapt language and use vocabulary appropriate to audience, purpose and situation in an oral context
- Technique: Communication skills To build skills in projection To match tonal register to audience, purpose and situation To integrate body language, notes and visual aids where appropriate, to support the subject matter and engage the listener.
- Knowledge: Listening skills To respond to questions To create opportunities for others to contribute when appropriate To support other speakers through appropriate non-verbal response.
Examination Content
Level
1. Story or Talk/ Communication
minute
2. Talk/ Communication
minute
3. Conversation
Total Time Allowance (minute)
Entry Level
Story telling:
The learner will bring a book into the examination room and re-tell the story to the examiner. The learner must not read from the book but may use the illustrations, or illustrations of their own devising, as an aid.
2
-
-
AChoice of Two Topics:
The learner will present the examiner with a choice of two topics. The examiner will initiate a brief conversation based on one of these topics.
10
Level 1
1
An Experience: The learner will give a talk about an experience, event or visit.
Note cards may be used.
3
-
-
10
2
An Object: The learner will bring in an object and use this as the basis for a talk.
3
-
-
10
3
APerson: The learner will give a talk about a person they know or have met.
3
-
-
10
Level 2
4
AHobby: The learner will give a talk about a hobby or interest.
4
A Talk:
The learner must give a talk on one of the topics listed below. My neighbourhood The best day of my life Fashion Holidays
Visual aids may be incorporated if appropriate. Note cards may be used.
4
Other topic chosen:
The examiner will choose one of the remaining topics from the list in Section 2 to initiate a conversation with the candidate.
15
5
An Informative talk:
The learner will give an oral presentation.Visual aids may be incorporated if appropriate.
4
An Opinion:
The learner will give an oral presentation. Celebrity status Dreams Competitive sport Diet Environment
4
15
General Notes and Regulations
For the purpose of these examinations a ‘talk’ is defined as a short address in an informal setting. For the purpose of these examinations a ‘conversation’ is defined as a two-way exchange of ideas and opinions. Talks should be directed towards an imagined audience of whom the examiner is part. Any style or dialect of English is acceptable, as long as the learner’s speech is easily intelligible to the examiner. Notes may be used as an aide-memoire; they must not be read. Learners should be aware that specific equipment or furniture e.g. flipcharts, overhead projectors etc, may not be available at LAMDA Public Centres. Learners may perform the prepared elements of an examination in any order. Live animals are not permitted in an examination room.
To select, structure and shape subject matter into a coherent and concise oral presentation 