1) Introduction: greet each other and outline the point, topic, etc to be developed, discussed...
2) Body:
interact with your partner in order to fulfil the task. This part
involves distinct communicative functions according to the task of your
speaking card, such as: giving opinions, persuading, negotiating,
agreeing, disagreeing, suggesting, clarifying, planning, etc.
3) Conclusion:
put an end to the task and say goodbye. Follow the instructions in your
card in order to reach an agreement, if stated explicitly.
TIPS
Highlight your feelings with the suitable intonation and rhythm
Body language and facial gestures help to convey emotions. Look at each other while talking
Try to balance your speaking turns
The
interaction needs to be dynamic and not a sequence of monologues. To
this end, interrupt your partner softly, give feedback, ask and answer
questions and so on
Use as much grammar and vocabulary suited to level as possible, but in a relevant and appropriate way
Perform the role that is set in your card
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tends to be informal, or even colloquial (between friends, family and
teenagers). That's why this is an excellent opportunity to add idioms,
phrasal verbs and exclamations.
They could
also be neutral (shopping) or more formal, for instance when the
situation is a debate in an institution or a business meeting. Make a
picture of the situation in your mind after reading the rubric carefully
In your prep time make notes of the useful vocabulary and grammar you may need, avoiding complete phrases
Practise
with your examination partner out of class with the aim of developing
mutual understanding and some tricks to help you in awkward situations
at the exam
Controlling the time on the screen at the examination helps to implement the three parts of the dialogue
