The goal of this article is to give a few essential tips that will help you to focus on the most critical aspects of the Speaking Assessment.
Here are the things to note about the speaking examiner.
It is a computer that has a built-in speech recognizer, meaning that the computer is able to recognize the words you throw at it, but cannot yet understand its context optimally.
The two key assessments taken into consideration when scoring your essay are Fluency and Pronunciation, therefore you should focus all your attention on these 2 factors.
Focus On Fluency
- Speak at your natural pace.
- Do not try to rush through the text as it will negatively impact your fluency.
- Make sure you pause at full stops and mark the commas and semi-colons. Remember to slightly raise your voice at the end of a question.
Speak Clearly
-
Many people make the mistake of faking a British or American accent. You are not scored based on your accent so keep your natural tone and pace.
-
Raising your tone on contrast words, by reading them in a slightly louder voice and a falling tone at the end of the sentence will improve your score.
Keep Speaking
If you realize a mistake, don’t stop! Just keep speaking, otherwise the microphone will stop recording after 3 seconds. Read Aloud!
