Conversation Topics (Oral)

This is created by me. Well, I found some of the questions on Internet. Most of the questions just came out of nowhere... I combined them together so that you can practice for your PSLE Oral.

Conversation Topics (English)
1) Initial prompt: Do you swim as a form of exercise?  Why?
Additional prompts: How does exercising help you? Why?
What event or activity has your school organised so far to promote health?
2) Initial prompt: Have you been involved in your school’s Teacher’s Day Concert?
Additional prompts: How do you feel about taking part in the concert? Why?
                                      What do you learn from taking part in the concert?
3) Initial prompt: Did you witness any incident on a public transport?
Additional prompts: What public transport do you normally take?
Do you think that people should give up their seats to the ones in need? Why?
4) Initial prompt: Have you been to a camp?
Additional prompts: Do you think that we should follow our teachers’ instructions at all times?
Why is teamwork important?
5) Initial prompt: Have you been to a night market?
Additional prompts: What do you think stall holders in night markets should do if they want to attract more customers?
Do you think that cleanliness is essential in night markets or in public areas?
6) Initial prompt: What is the role of policemen in our society?
Additional prompts: Other than the policemen, who also have the responsibility to help the society? Why?
7) Initial prompt: Why is it that we can’t create noises in the hospital?
Additional prompts: Have you been so sick that you have to stay in bed every time?
8) Initial prompt: Do you like to go shopping? Why?
Additional prompts: Do you think that parents should look after their kids? Why?
 Why is it important to have surveillances in most shops?
9) Initial prompt: Is the road a dangerous place? Why?
Additional prompts: What do you think might have been the cause of road accidents?
10) Initial prompt: Why is it important to look after your properties?
Additional prompts: Do you help to tidy up your house?

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.)

Picture Sample

A picture to practise for your PSLE Oral :)