Tips for PSLE Oral (Conversation)

Here are some tips for oral in the conversation topic. This is adapted from koobits.com and the ones in brackets were added by me. (edited)

Tip 1 : Have good body language

In any normal conversation, body language takes up a huge part of the initial impression. (First impression counts!) We can instill good body language in our child so that he or she start off on the right foot. Here is what you can do:

• Smile at the examiner and greet them
• Look (at) them in the eye and be confident
• Nod the head to acknowledge what the examiner has spoken
• Sit straight and have a (good) body posture

Tip 2: Prepare some common words and phrases

There are some common phrases that can come (in) very useful, be it for stalling time or when connecting ideas during conversation. Below are some examples:

• For stalling time : "Well...", "If that is the case...", "As a matter of (fact)..."
• For expressing a view or opinion : " I agree that...", "I strongly believe that...", "I doubt that..." , "I confer that...", "In my view..."
• For giving examples : "Personally, I ...", "As an example...", "I have seen..."

Tip 3: Learn to use structure in conversations

Structure is a very useful way of framing an answer so that the child knows how to continue with the conversation as well as to give more in-depth opinion. There are a couple of easy ways to frame a conversation:
1) Breaking answers into points or part(s) : 3 ways, 3 examples, 3 reasons, etc.
2)Breaking answers into short and long run
3)Breaking answers (into) past and future: " I used to do that in the past... but in the future, I think..."

(Remember! In the picture section, you have to use PRESENT CONTINUOUS  tense while in conversation, it depends.)