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Help in English.
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Yeah tips on commenting on essays in Aslevel
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thanks for asking, yeah I need tips It would be good ,if u give some.
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Be natural.
When the examiner asks you to pick a card from the table and you don't like/know anything about the topic, ASK the examiner for a another one - your marks are NOT going to be deducted for doing so.
Because, if you act like you know what its all about, you'll get into big trouble. Even though the orals are about your speaking ability, in order to speak, you need to have some kind of general knowledge on the topic - you can't just blabber.
Do not lie - if its a topic on travel and tourism, for example, and you have never even been on a plane, don't go around saying I've been to London, Rome, Creche Republic, etc - the examiner knows when you're not being truthful, s/he might ask you questions like, 'So, what statue have they recently put up in Madame Tussaud's museum?'
Busted.
A nice smile does a lot to break the ice - point to note down.
The examiners are British, so whatever you do, do NOT fake a British accent - second point to note down.
Use linking words, but don't overuse it.
Just be yourself, the examiners aren't monsters. Enter the room with a 'Good morning/afternoon/evening' (make sure what time of the day it is) and a huge smile.
They'll ask your name/country/a little about yourself - warm up session.
And then the orals begin. (It isn't as scary as it sounds)
If the topics are on feelings, emotions, personal opinions, etc, you get lucky - you don't have to use much of your brain for that.
But if its a general knowledge topic, think before you speak.
There's no chronological order as such when it comes to speaking on the given topic. You should have a flow, though.
Finally, relax, be calm. Whatever is going to happen, will happen. There's no point freaking over it. Insha'Allah, it'll go smooth.
Good luck guys.
Thanks! That was really useful
Just one question, though. If, for example, you have to talk about Air Travel. The examiner then asks " When did air travel start?". And you have no idea when it did. How did you answer that?
Also, I already spoke to my examiner. She says that whatever card she gives me is the one I'll speak about, no exceptions.
Just one question, though. If, for example, you have to talk about Air Travel. The examiner then asks " When did air travel start?". And you have no idea when it did. How did you answer that?
Also, I already spoke to my examiner. She says that whatever card she gives me is the one I'll speak about, no exceptions.
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“I have absolutely, positively no idea’
The examiner is testing your speaking skills - I don’t think the chances of an objective question being asked is high.
But if it is, just be honest and say you don’t know – better than giving an imaginary date.
Wait, you already spoke to your examiner? When I had my orals, the only time I got to speak to mine, was during my orals. :/
Also, at first, my topic was ‘Poultry Farming’. I was clueless, so I requested for alternate topic and he gave me one – Olympics.
He asked me questions like what my favourite sport is/who I play it with/how often/sport facilities in school/favourite sportperson, etc., would I spend all that money to buy a ticket to watch the Olympics live or would I utilize it in a more efficient way ( I said I’ll buy the ticket), my views on drug use in the Olympics, etc.
^ only subjective questions were asked.
I guess it differs from one examiner to another.
The examiner is testing your speaking skills - I don’t think the chances of an objective question being asked is high.
But if it is, just be honest and say you don’t know – better than giving an imaginary date.
Wait, you already spoke to your examiner? When I had my orals, the only time I got to speak to mine, was during my orals. :/
Also, at first, my topic was ‘Poultry Farming’. I was clueless, so I requested for alternate topic and he gave me one – Olympics.
He asked me questions like what my favourite sport is/who I play it with/how often/sport facilities in school/favourite sportperson, etc., would I spend all that money to buy a ticket to watch the Olympics live or would I utilize it in a more efficient way ( I said I’ll buy the ticket
), my views on drug use in the Olympics, etc.^ only subjective questions were asked.
I guess it differs from one examiner to another.
“I have absolutely, positively no idea’
The examiner is testing your speaking skills - I don’t think the chances of an objective question being asked is high.
But if it is, just be honest and say you don’t know – better than giving an imaginary date.
Wait, you already spoke to your examiner? When I had my orals, the only time I got to speak to mine, was during my orals. :/
Also, at first, my topic was ‘Poultry Farming’. I was clueless, so I requested for alternate topic and he gave me one – Olympics.
He asked me questions like what my favourite sport is/who I play it with/how often/sport facilities in school/favourite sportperson, etc., would I spend all that money to buy a ticket to watch the Olympics live or would I utilize it in a more efficient way ( I said I’ll buy the ticket
^ only subjective questions were asked.
I guess it differs from one examiner to another.
This year it will. I already checked the topics for orals this year. There is, in fact, Air Travel. The first sub-topic is "when did air travel start?" That's why I asked you.“I have absolutely, positively no idea’
The examiner is testing your speaking skills - I don’t think the chances of an objective question being asked is high.
But if it is, just be honest and say you don’t know – better than giving an imaginary date.
Wait, you already spoke to your examiner? When I had my orals, the only time I got to speak to mine, was during my orals. :/
Also, at first, my topic was ‘Poultry Farming’. I was clueless, so I requested for alternate topic and he gave me one – Olympics.
He asked me questions like what my favourite sport is/who I play it with/how often/sport facilities in school/favourite sportperson, etc., would I spend all that money to buy a ticket to watch the Olympics live or would I utilize it in a more efficient way ( I said I’ll buy the ticket
^ only subjective questions were asked.
I guess it differs from one examiner to another.
How much did you get in your reading and writing? Just out of curiousity.
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how did you check the topics for oral,do you have any of them,give it to me please!!!
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can u tell me some of the tips for the english as a second language paper 2 exam (reading and writing) and how to write a perfect informal letter .. tell me some of the tips
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yeah I need it too so gimme some tips.
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Try and score full marks in the first 5 exercises. Don’t forget to go through the small maps/visuals, if there are any, on the articles you read.
Do not re - write essays/letters. Practice writing the final draft on paper – remember you have limited time in the exam.
For informal letters, try and write something based on what actually happened in real life! (that way it makes it easier for you to keep ideas coming and you’ll have a flow – you wouldn’t have to stop, think and use up time to make things up)
As far as I remember, my informal letter was to a friend about a new experience I had. Luckily, during the summer, I did encounter something new – attended swimming classes for the first time. Everything I said in my letter was genuine
I even addressed it to a real life friend Introduction: I started with the classic, ‘Dear _______’ and ‘It was nice to hear from you’. etc…
Body: My reason for joining swimming classes was boredom/I mentioned how many classes there were in a week/how enthusiastic my lifeguard was/how paranoid my mom was/the feeling of ecstasy when I first dived - jumping from a board, 5 meters high/ how sad I was when summer ended – basically the whole experience of it.
Conclusion: I ended the letter by saying swimming turned out to be more enjoyable and less daunting experience and that the next time I take a dip in the pool, I would like for my friend to join me.
Then with the, ‘Give my regards to everybody at home. Looking forward for your reply’ ‘Love,____’, I ended it.
Make your letter and essay worth reading. Add a little humour to it.
Organize your ideas, write within the space given, use adverbs, adjectives and idioms like ‘out of the blue’, ‘turn over a new leaf’, ‘make a mountain out of a molehill’, ‘make hay while the sun shines’, etc.
Keep track of time – don’t spend more than 25 minutes on a letter/essay.
And have a legible handwriting.
Useful links:
http://www.tesoltasks.com/Grade10Revision.htm
http://www.cambridgestudents.org.uk/subjectpages/english/igcsesl/Learner guide for_IGCSE_ESL_0510.pdf
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Thank uTry and score full marks in the first 5 exercises. Don’t forget to go through the small maps/visuals, if there are any, on the articles you read.
Do not re - write essays/letters. Practice writing the final draft on paper – remember you have limited time in the exam.
For informal letters, try and write something based on what actually happened in real life! (that way it makes it easier for you to keep ideas coming and you’ll have a flow – you wouldn’t have to stop, think and use up time to make things up)
As far as I remember, my informal letter was to a friend about a new experience I had. Luckily, during the summer, I did encounter something new – attended swimming classes for the first time. Everything I said in my letter was genuine
Introduction: I started with the classic, ‘Dear _______’ and ‘It was nice to hear from you’. etc…
Body: My reason for joining swimming classes was boredom/I mentioned how many classes there were in a week/how enthusiastic my lifeguard was/how paranoid my mom was/the feeling of ecstasy when I first dived - jumping from a board, 5 meters high/ how sad I was when summer ended – basically the whole experience of it.
Conclusion: I ended the letter by saying swimming turned out to be more enjoyable and less daunting experience and that the next time I take a dip in the pool, I would like for my friend to join me.
Then with the, ‘Give my regards to everybody at home. Looking forward for your reply’ ‘Love,____’, I ended it.
Make your letter and essay worth reading. Add a little humour to it.
Organize your ideas, write within the space given, use adverbs, adjectives and idioms like ‘out of the blue’, ‘turn over a new leaf’, ‘make a mountain out of a molehill’, ‘make hay while the sun shines’, etc.
Keep track of time – don’t spend more than 25 minutes on a letter/essay.
And have a legible handwriting.
Useful links:
http://www.tesoltasks.com/Grade10Revision.htm
http://www.cambridgestudents.org.uk/subjectpages/english/igcsesl/Learner guide for_IGCSE_ESL_0510.pdf
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could you please help me in answering these questions
Travel Journalism
1.Books,articles or programs that you've seen
2.How can tourism help the environment
3.What can you learn from others experience of travel
4.What place would you write about
PLease help me as day after tomorrow is my speaking
Travel Journalism
1.Books,articles or programs that you've seen
2.How can tourism help the environment
3.What can you learn from others experience of travel
4.What place would you write about
PLease help me as day after tomorrow is my speaking
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They are:
- GIfts
when do u get gifts
giftes you recieve on special days
what is an inappropriate gift
gifts you consider happy for others
weather giving gifts is good or bad for children
- Leaving School
feelings when you leave school
opportunities and challenges you face
should everyone continue their education
weather government is helping those who leave school
equal opportunities
- Travel journalism
book, articles or a program that you've watched
what can you learn from others/ experience of travel
how can tourism help the environment
what place would you write about
- Air travel
how did air travel start
your experience on fly before
what career do you intend to take in air travel
advantages
negative aspects
why do people travel without considering the effects
- Community
community where you live
problems in community
difference between the community you live in and your home country
what is a global community ?
different types of communities
- Medical world
how did medical world start ?
what do you do to avoid diseases
do you want to be a doctor
what do you think about prolonging life ,Should people be awarded for that
what do you think about homemade medicines
- Leadership
any good leaders that you know or inspire you
qualities in a good leader
how can bad leadership be harmful
have you ever been a leader
what would you like to be if given a chance
- knowledge
how much knowledge do you have at this stage
weather little knowledge is dangerous
knowledge you want to acquire
how can one acquire knowledge
how can knowledge be used as a political tool - gender roles in modern society
typical behavior of men and women
who confirms and obeys gender
what is easier : for men to live or women jobs suited for both
- theme parks
what are theme parks
how do they exploit people
advantages of theme parks
What are the games that attract you
If you had a chance to add something new to a theme park what would it be
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i need help in GCE english language ??
yes what do you want to know?
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having problem in summary