GCAS Strategies 15 Discussion: Facts
In this lesson, we'll work on using facts to build your argument.
Interview tests
GCAS Strategies 14 Discussion: Anecdotes
In this lesson, we'll practice using stories and anecdotes.
GCAS Strategies 13 Discussion: Disagreeing
In this lesson, we'll discuss ways to disagree with an opinion.
GCAS Strategies 12 Discussion: Agreeing
In this lesson, we'll practice impressive ways to agree with an opinion.
GCAS Strategies 2 Starting and finishing
In this lesson, you will learn to start and finish your GCAS answers effectively. It's also useful whenever you answer a question or give an opinion in English.
GCAS Strategies 1 How to do your best
This lesson is about speaking tests in general. We'll look at what to do, and what to avoid in speaking tests.
GCAS Strategies 11 Discussion: Elevator pitch
In this lesson, we will work on giving an elevator-pitch style of introduction.
After your speaking test
This is a quick lesson to recap your speaking test and refocus your goals.
Before your speaking test
In this lesson, we will focus on getting you mentally prepared for your test.
Speaking Test Strategies 25 Review of delivery & quick wins
This is a review of the final 4 lessons in this course, covering delivery and quick wins.
Speaking Test Strategies 24 Sophisticated grammar patterns
This lesson will show you how to use complex grammar points to impress test administrators and help you communicate big ideas with precision.
Speaking Test Strategies 23 Sophisticated intonation
This lesson will show you ways to use intonation naturally and confidently.
Speaking Test Strategies 22 Idioms and natural expressions
Using a couple of natural expressions is an easy way to seem fluent. Be careful to use them with natural pacing and in the right context—this lesson will show you how.
Speaking Test Strategies 21 Using gestures and body language
In this lesson, we will talk about body language and gestures. Sending the right unspoken messages will make your overall communication much more effective.
Speaking Test Strategies 20 Review of revised structure
In this review lesson, we will practice ways to approach speaking test answers.
Speaking Test Strategies 19 High-impact finishes
The final thing you say should be the most memorable, so this lesson returns to the topic of finishing strongly. You will get a chance to practice new phrases and some points of intonation.
Speaking Test Strategies 18 Adding roll-on effects
This lesson will focus on adding as many effects as possible to a piece of evidence. Doing this will help you make a logical link between evidence and outcomes.
Speaking Test Strategies 16 Confirming questions
This lesson will focus on confirming, rephrasing and active listening.
Speaking Test Strategies 17 Using alternative structures
This lesson will focus on structuring your answer in a way that is more conversational, like a story.
Speaking Test Strategies 15 Review of advanced argumentation
In this review lesson you will practice using the argumentation strategies from the previous four units.