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Spoken Language Endorsement (optional) flashcards

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What is the 4EA1 Spoken Language Endorsement?: An optional, centre-assessed presentation in a formal setting, reported separately. It does not change the grade for the written components.
How should you plan a spoken-language presentation?: Decide the purpose, think about the audience, state the main message in one sentence, plan an opening, two to four developed points and a conclusion, gather evidence you are sure of, and use key-word notes, not a script.
Which delivery skills matter in a formal presentation?: Steady pace that slows on key points, pauses around important ideas, varied volume and tone, eye contact, upright posture and purposeful gesture.
How should you answer questions after a presentation?: Listen to the whole question, pause, give a direct answer first and then a reason or example. If you do not know, say so honestly rather than bluff.
What makes spoken English formal enough for the endorsement?: Accurate grammar, varied sentence lengths, precise vocabulary, and no slang, text-speak or fillers such as "like" and "basically".
What does a strong presentation topic need?: An opinion, some knowledge and examples, and ideally two sides, so you can show reasoning rather than just describe.