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8 Tips on how to ace the PT3 speaking test

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The speaking test for students sitting for the PT3 exam will begin in August. Follow our tips to give your
speaking skills a boost.

1 Before a speaking test, you can calm your nerves by warming up like how you do stretches
before running a race or playing a sport. While waiting, speak BM or English (depending on which test
youre going for on that day) with your classmates waiting with you. That way you dont have to make a
sudden switch to another language when you begin your test.

2 If you make a mistake, its not the end of your test. Just correct your mistake and keep going.
Dont let it slow down your pace or fluency.

3 Long pauses of silence and hesitation will work against your favour. If youre not sure of the
instructions or didnt quite hear what the examiner or speaking partner said, ask them politely to repeat
or ask questions to clarify what they said instead of keeping quiet.

4 Memorising fixed sentences word-for-word is not a good idea as it will sound awkward and
fake. An experienced examiner will surely see through it and you might lose marks. Instead of
memorising what you want to say, prepare by thinking about some topics you may be asked to talk
about. Try to make your conversation interesting and/or unusual.

5 From now until the speaking test, spend 10-15mins each day practising with a school friend,
your sibling or even your parents. The more practice you get, the better youll be in controlling your
nerves on the real day.

6 Make sure you interact with your speaking partners and the examiner. A speaking test is
essentially a test of your ability to communicate and carry out a conversation with others.

7 Non-verbal cues count too! Maintain eye contact and show good body language (nod, smile
and face the person talking to you) this helps you to communicate more effectively. In contrast, avoid
yawning, looking down at your feet or hands, shaking your legs, crossing your arms or propping your
elbows on the table.
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Mushoku Naka
Yep even my teacher said the same thing
Like Reply 21 July 2016 03:29

Nurizzatul Aisyah SMK TUN Aminah Gemilang

good idea
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