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    IGCSE First Language English 0500 Oral Exam Format

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    The IGCSE First Language English oral exam consists of two parts: 1) A 3-4 minute individual talk by the candidate on a self-selected topic, with the option to use one cue card for notes; and 2) A 7-8 minute conversation between the candidate and examiner related to the topic, to assess the candidate's ability to converse and express opinions. The oral exam is separately graded from 1 to 5 and does not contribute to the overall IGCSE grade.

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    The IGCSE First Language English oral exam consists of two parts: 1) A 3-4 minute individual talk by the candidate on a self-selected topic, with the option to use one cue card for notes; and 2) A 7-8 minute conversation between the candidate and examiner related to the topic, to assess the candidate's ability to converse and express opinions. The oral exam is separately graded from 1 to 5 and does not contribute to the overall IGCSE grade.

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    IGCSE First Language English (0500) Oral Exam format

    Component 4
    Speaking and Listening Test Individual Talk and Conversation
    approximately 10–12 minutes (40 marks)

    This component is separately endorsed with grades of 1 (high) to 5 (low). Marks for
    Component 4 do not contribute to a candidate’s overall grade.

    There are two parts to the Speaking and Listening Test.


    Part 1 Individual Talk (3–4 minutes) (20 marks)

    • The candidate talks for about 3–4 minutes on a single topic or theme which they have
    selected before the test.

    The candidate talks about a topic of particular interest, for example, about the candidate’s
    reactions to meeting a famous person or about a recent film, which would include
    suggestions as to why others would also like it.

    • Candidates need to show that they are able to prepare and organise material, are aware
    of audience, and can select and employ a range of language devices.

    • Candidates are encouraged to make presentations which are lively, by perhaps


    incorporating more creative presentational styles, such as taking up a ‘voice’ or presenting
    a dramatic monologue.

    • Candidates may bring one ‘cue card’ (about postcard size) into the examination room, to
    remind them of the main points they wish to make. The cue card should contain a list of
    key points, not continuous sentences.

    • Candidates may write their points on one side of the cue card only. Candidates may also
    use a limited quantity of illustrative material, which may include maps, diagrams, statistics
    and pictures. Reading from, or reliance on, a script or extended notes is not allowed.
    Recitation of a memorised script is unlikely to be successful.

    • The cue card and illustrative material must be retained by centres until six months after
    publication of results. The cue card and illustrative material must be labelled with the
    candidate’s name and number. The talk should be continuous.

    • Dictionaries may be used to prepare the Individual Talk, but they may not be taken into
    the test.

    Part 2 Conversation (7–8 minutes) (20 marks)

    The Individual Talk leads into a conversation with the teacher/examiner about the candidate’s
    chosen topic.
    For example, an account of meeting a famous person could be developed into a discussion
    of wider issues such as the nature and role of ‘celebrity’ and media intrusion; a talk about a
    film could be developed into discussion of wider issues such as censorship, popular culture
    and the film industry.

    • Candidates must be prepared to supply additional factual material where appropriate and
    to express and defend a point of view.

    • Candidates are responsible for showing that they can converse adequately. Dictionaries
    may not be used in the test.

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