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.
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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.
Speaking Test Strategies 14 Using facts and research
This is the final lesson in this advanced strategies section. It will show you how to prepare and use factual evidence, as surprising facts are very persuasive when you are arguing.
Speaking Test Strategies 13 Layering reasoning
This lesson focuses on reasoning in an argument. It shows you how to go deeper and make a very strong connection between your claims and your evidence.
Speaking Test Strategies 12 Vivid examples and anecdotes
In this lesson, we will work on using specific language to give powerful examples and anecdotes.
Speaking Test Strategies 11 Using counterarguments
This is the first lesson on advanced argumentation techniques. It will show you how to give balanced answers using a main argument and a counterargument.
Speaking Test Strategies 10 Review of fluency
This is a review of the previous four lessons on fluency. It will give you a chance to practice giving a smooth, fluent answer.
Speaking Test Strategies 9 Confidence and enthusiasm
This is the final lesson on fluency in this section. It will help you to win the listener's attention using gestures, eye contact and intonation.
Speaking Test Strategies 8 Rhythm and intonation
In the last lesson, you worked on avoiding non-word sounds and pausing effectively. This lesson will help you to understand English rhythm and intonation, and show you how to use set phrases to appear more fluent.
Speaking Test Strategies 7 Eliminating non-word sounds
In many speaking tests, speakers are penalized for saying non-word sounds, such as "um" or "uh". Eliminating these sounds is also one of the quickest ways to sound more sophisticated in presentations, meetings, and even everyday life.
Speaking Test Strategies 6 How to fake fluency
This is the beginning of the section of the course about fluency. You will understand what fluency is and learn practical ways to improve it. This lesson is an overview, and it offers quick wins and simple strategies you can use right away.
Speaking Test Strategies 4 Adding reasoning to arguments
This lesson is about making a strong, well-reasoned argument. This is the last part of making a strong basic answer.
Speaking Test Strategies 3 Building arguments with evidence
The previous lesson was about introductions and conclusions; this lesson is about making an argument. This is the body of your answer. It is central to improving your overall score on all speaking tests. It will also help you to become a more powerful speaker in general.
Speaking Test Strategies 2 Starting and finishing
To succeed in speaking tests, you need to make sure you begin and end your answers well. We'll teach you some simple strategies to do this with confidence.
Speaking Test Strategies 1 How to do your best
Our first strategy lesson is about interview tests in general. We'll talk about what they are for. This will help you avoid the biggest mistake that people make in interview tests.