Communicative aims
– Give a formal presentation, discursive in nature, on a chosen subject, with an identifiable structure and sequence, using discourse connectors and cohesive devices
– Introduce the presentation, develop particular points, give supporting reasons and examples
– Initiate and engage the listener in a discussion of some of the points made
– Share the responsibility with the listener for the maintenance of the discussion
– Respond to requests for clarification or elaboration
– Defend a point of view and develop an argument further
– Take responsibility for the direction and maintenance of an interaction
– Utilise turn-taking conventions to ensure that an interaction flows and develops naturally
– Offer new contributions to influence the direction of a conversation
– Participate without much obvious searching for expressions
Language functions |
– Developing an argument – Defending a point of view – Expressing beliefs – Expressing opinions tentatively – Summarising information, ideas and arguments – Deducing |
Grammar |
– Review of the grammar from Trinity 9 – More complex structures to express thought clearly – Improving accuracy of complex tenses |
Lexis |
– Phrases and expressions relating to the language functions listed above
– Idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms – Modifying words, e.g. basically, quite, certainly – Intensifiers, e.g. absolutely, completely, totally – Tentative expressions, e.g. I may be wrong but… – Signposting words, e.g. firstly, finally |
Phonology |
– The correct pronunciation of vocabulary related to the above lists – Sounds with minimal interference from the first language – A range of stress and intonation patterns, pitch and volume to: * engage and maintain the examiner’s interest * signal the provision of new information * indicate discourse structure |
