IB Oral Exam Flashcards
(188 cards)
1
Q
it is an inherent part of society
A
Cela fait partie inhérente de la société
2
Q
d’un côté
A
on the one hand
3
Q
dans le but de
A
with the aim of
4
Q
à maintes reprises
A
on many occasions
5
Q
whereas
A
Alors que
6
Q
on the one hand
A
d’un côté
7
Q
à tout moment
A
at any time
8
Q
L’important, c’est que + subj
A
the most important thing, it is that
9
Q
after all
A
après tout
10
Q
au détriment de
A
at the expense of
11
Q
with the aim of
A
dans le but de
12
Q
Alors que
A
whereas
13
Q
a paradise
A
un paradis
14
Q
before it is too late
A
Avant que ce ne soit trop tard
15
Q
après tout
A
after all
16
Q
je me suis donc bien réposée
A
So I am well rested
17
Q
at any time
A
à tout moment
18
Q
the most important thing, it is that
A
L’important, c’est que + subj
19
Q
it makes me angry just to think about it!
A
Ca me met en colère rien que d’y penser!
20
Q
Je n’arrive pas à le croire!
A
I cannot believe it
21
Q
on many occasions
A
à maintes reprises
22
Q
Grandes vacances
A
Summer holidays
23
Q
Avant que ce ne soit trop tard
A
before it is too late
24
Q
Tasting local food
A
déguster la nourriture locale
25
with the help of
à l'aide de
26
at the expense of
au détriment de
27
un champ
a field
28
visit tourist sites
visiter les sites touristiques
29
Nombreux sont les gens qui ne réfléchissent aux conséquences
numerous are the people who do not think about the consequences
30
Quels sonts les loisirs? 9
Ils sont les activités pour le plaisir
```
Les sports
=====> La competition
========> fanatisme
========> le dopage
========> les salaires ridiculeux
```
L'exercise physique
=====> pas e temps
```
Les voyages
=====> les benefices
=====> les problemes
=====> le tourisme
========> en masse
========> l'impreinte carbon
========> l'interculturel et la globalization/mondialization
```
La musique
Les arts
La lecture
La tele
La technologie dans ce contexte
31
Ca me met en colère rien que d’y penser!
it makes me angry just to think about it!
32
So I am well rested
je me suis donc bien réposée
33
Force est de constater...
it goes without saying that ...
34
it is necessary to use it in the right way
Il faut l’utiliser à bon escient...
35
déguster la nourriture locale
Tasting local food
36
Il ne faut pas sous-estimer l’importance de …
one should not under-estimate the importance of ..
37
visiter les sites touristiques
visit tourist sites
38
I cannot believe it
Je n’arrive pas à le croire!
39
it goes without saying that ...
Force est de constater...
40
Il faut l’utiliser à bon escient...
it is necessary to use it in the right way
41
one should not under-estimate the importance of ..
Il ne faut pas sous-estimer l’importance de …
42
à l'aide de
with the help of
43
numerous are the people who do not think about the consequences
Nombreux sont les gens qui ne réfléchissent aux conséquences
44
it is necessary to raise awareness to the youth of the problem of...
Il faut sensibiliser les jeunes au problème de...
45
Quels sonts les loisirs? 9
Ils sont les activités pour le plaisir
```
Les sports
=====> La competition
========> fanatisme
========> le dopage
========> les salaires ridiculeux
```
L'exercise physique
=====> pas e temps
```
Les voyages
=====> les benefices
=====> les problemes
=====> le tourisme
========> en masse
========> l'impreinte carbon
========> l'interculturel et la globalization/mondialization
```
La musique
Les arts
La lecture
La tele
La technologie dans ce contexte
46
L'Espagne est le destination, le plus populaire
Spain is the most popular destination
47
Quels sonts les Coutumes et les Traditions? 5
Ils sont les rites, les evenements perpetues par la culture
L'alimentation
=====> la patrimoine culinaire (culinary heritage)
=====> les produits locaux
=====> les produits biologiques contre OGM
=====> la commerce equitable
=====> les habitudes
Les fetes
Les celebrations
```
Les rites
===> le marriage
========> traditionnel vs moderne
========> divorce
========> PACS
```
48
What are the three things you need to take about when describing the picture?
Le description
La legende
L'analyse
49
What are the themes? 2
Loisirs
Coutumes et Traditions
50
What are the conjugaisons to subjonctif for savoir?
Que je sache
Que tu saches
Qu'il sache
Que nous sachions
Que vous sachiez
Qu'ils sachent
51
What is the word in French for trash?
Les Déchets
52
Lifeguard or rescuer
Sauveteur
53
loisir
Hobbies
54
fat
gras
55
organic
biologique
56
healthy
bon pour la santé, diététique
57
main dish
le plat de résistance
58
Je pense que…
I think that…
59
Hobbies
Loisirs
60
J'ai l'impression que...
I get the impression that…
61
biologique
organic
62
dès que
as soon as
63
organisme génétiquement modifié
genetically modified organisms
64
dès
from
65
I believe that…
Je crois que.....
66
starchy food
les féculent
67
le canapé
canapé, finger food
68
bon pour la santé, diététique
healthy
69
fast
rapid
70
frit
fried
71
Sauveteur
lifeguard, rescuer
72
gastromique
gastronomic
73
le plat de résistance
main dish
74
fait maison
homemade
75
typique
typical
76
foreign
étranger
77
as soon as
dès que
78
organisme génétiquement modifié
genetically modified organisms
79
Je dirais que...
I would say that…
80
Je dois avouer que…
I must admit that…
81
I think that…
Je pense que…
82
I would have said/believed that
J'aurais dit/cru que
83
Je me suis rendu compte que
i realised that
84
typical
typique
85
according to me
selon moi
86
D’après moi,
Selon moi
according to me
87
homemade
fait maison
88
Je crois que.....
I believe that....
89
I must admit that…
Je dois avouer que…
90
étranger
foreign
91
on the other hand,…
Par contre,…
92
it can be…
Çela peut être…
93
J'aurais dit/cru que
I would have said/believed that
94
Furthermore…
De plus…
95
at the end of the day
En fin de compte
96
according to me
D’après moi,
Selon moi
97
Dans le passé je l’ai trouvé + adjective
In the past I found him/her/it...
98
i realised that
Je me suis rendu compte que
99
En fait,…
In fact,…
100
Selon moi,
D’après moi,
according to me
101
Pourtant,…
however,…
102
Par contre,…
on the other hand,…
103
Not much.
Pas grand-chose.
104
In the past I found him/her/it...
Dans le passé je l’ai trouvé + adjective
105
I'm thirsty
J'ai soif
106
De plus…
Furthermore…
107
Néanmoins
nevertheless
108
Tout d’abord
First of all
109
Çela peut être…
it can be…
110
however,…
Pourtant,…
111
Quand j’étais…
when I was…
112
En ce moment
at the moment
113
Récemment
recently
114
Pouvez-vous répéter la question, s’il vous plaît ?
Can please repeat the question?
115
nevertheless
Néanmoins
116
Bien que…
Although…
117
First of all
Tout d’abord
118
Enfin
at last
119
In fact,…
En fait,…
120
En fin de compte
at the end of the day
121
Il faut regarder les choses du bon côté
One must look on the bright side of things
122
D'ailleurs
Besides/Moreover/Furthermore
123
Although…
Bien que…
124
recently
Récemment
125
Can please repeat the question?
Pouvez-vous répéter la question, s’il vous plaît ?
126
LEARN:
1) Your presentation (if any) but not by heart. It must sound natural and authentic, not monotonous and rehearsed!
2) Key words / Linking words / Connecting words: which will help link your ideas together, develop and make an argument.
3) Vocabulary: have an A to Z notebook in which you can record all important new words. Use rich and varied vocabulary.
PRACTISE:
4) Read assessment of past oral exams. They help you get familiar with the format of the exam as well as with the type of questions asked.
This is probably the most valuable tip of them all!
5) Practise responding to a wide range of sample questions (http://bit.ly/1wZxkpb).
6) Record yourself on the webcam or iPhone practising your oral (you can do this with friends whom you feel comfortable with and give each other productive advice and criticism). Watch it and see what you could improve on! If with friends, why not practising as an examiner-student role-play!
7) Practise your numbers.
8) Practise asking questions (also such as « Pouvez-vous répéter la question, s’il vous plaît ? »).
9) Watch French movies or shows with subtitles (SBS for example);
10) If you need a tutor, find a tutor you feel comfortable with, who has adequate credentials and who is familiar with the examination
BODY LANGUAGE:
11) Make sure to maintain eye contact throughout the conversation.
12) Don’t forget to smile (even if you do not feel like it and where appropriate)!
LESSEN STRESS BY:
13) Practising as much as possible! You will all the more confident for it on the day of the exam.
14) Reading about the assessment criteria: what are the examiners marking / looking for? Read assessments of past oral exams to become familiar with the exam’s expectations.
15) Doing a practice trip to the examination centre before the actual day (where possible), and familiarising yourself with the route, the time needed to get there, parking facilities and the buildings’ location.
16) Managing your nerves: learn techniques to manage your stress and anxiety!
DO:
17) Get a good night sleep! You will be far more productive if rested!
18) Arrive at least 30 minutes before your session time!
19) Self-correct: if you realize that you have made a mistake, don’t ignore it. Pause, correct it and carry on.
20) Expand your answers: do not answer the examiner’s questions by “yes” or “no”! Try to answer with two or three answers.
21) Use a variety of grammatical tenses: in short, SHOW OFF!
22) Imagine that you are having a real conversation with a French person in France.
23) Bring snacks and water!
24) Bring your advice letter / ID
AVOID:
25) Getting yourself ready for the exam at the last minute. It should be a consistent effort throughout the year.
26) Learning paragraphs by heart. Examiners know immediately that you have, do not be fooled! It turns your message into a monotonous monologue devoid of life and is pretty easy to spot.
27) Rushing: speak clearly and confidently.
28) Repetitions such as “Je pense que” eight times in a row! Learn to vary: “Selon moi”, “À mon avis” etc. This is when your A to Z notebook becomes useful.
29) Eating something garlicky before the exam! It might sound silly and trivial but you would not want to put your examiner off straight away….
Good luck, think positive and 30) BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!
LEARN:
1) Your presentation (if any) but not by heart. It must sound natural and authentic, not monotonous and rehearsed!
2) Key words / Linking words / Connecting words: which will help link your ideas together, develop and make an argument.
3) Vocabulary: have an A to Z notebook in which you can record all important new words. Use rich and varied vocabulary.
PRACTISE:
4) Read assessment of past oral exams. They help you get familiar with the format of the exam as well as with the type of questions asked.
This is probably the most valuable tip of them all!
5) Practise responding to a wide range of sample questions (http://bit.ly/1wZxkpb).
6) Record yourself on the webcam or iPhone practising your oral (you can do this with friends whom you feel comfortable with and give each other productive advice and criticism). Watch it and see what you could improve on! If with friends, why not practising as an examiner-student role-play!
7) Practise your numbers.
8) Practise asking questions (also such as « Pouvez-vous répéter la question, s’il vous plaît ? »).
9) Watch French movies or shows with subtitles (SBS for example);
10) If you need a tutor, find a tutor you feel comfortable with, who has adequate credentials and who is familiar with the examination
BODY LANGUAGE:
11) Make sure to maintain eye contact throughout the conversation.
12) Don’t forget to smile (even if you do not feel like it and where appropriate)!
LESSEN STRESS BY:
13) Practising as much as possible! You will all the more confident for it on the day of the exam.
14) Reading about the assessment criteria: what are the examiners marking / looking for? Read assessments of past oral exams to become familiar with the exam’s expectations.
15) Doing a practice trip to the examination centre before the actual day (where possible), and familiarising yourself with the route, the time needed to get there, parking facilities and the buildings’ location.
16) Managing your nerves: learn techniques to manage your stress and anxiety!
DO:
17) Get a good night sleep! You will be far more productive if rested!
18) Arrive at least 30 minutes before your session time!
19) Self-correct: if you realize that you have made a mistake, don’t ignore it. Pause, correct it and carry on.
20) Expand your answers: do not answer the examiner’s questions by “yes” or “no”! Try to answer with two or three answers.
21) Use a variety of grammatical tenses: in short, SHOW OFF!
22) Imagine that you are having a real conversation with a French person in France.
23) Bring snacks and water!
24) Bring your advice letter / ID
AVOID:
25) Getting yourself ready for the exam at the last minute. It should be a consistent effort throughout the year.
26) Learning paragraphs by heart. Examiners know immediately that you have, do not be fooled! It turns your message into a monotonous monologue devoid of life and is pretty easy to spot.
27) Rushing: speak clearly and confidently.
28) Repetitions such as “Je pense que” eight times in a row! Learn to vary: “Selon moi”, “À mon avis” etc. This is when your A to Z notebook becomes useful.
29) Eating something garlicky before the exam! It might sound silly and trivial but you would not want to put your examiner off straight away….
Good luck, think positive and 30) BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!
127
So that…
Pour que…
128
AVOID:
25) Getting yourself ready for the exam at the last minute. It should be a consistent effort throughout the year.
26) Learning paragraphs by heart. Examiners know immediately that you have, do not be fooled! It turns your message into a monotonous monologue devoid of life and is pretty easy to spot.
27) Rushing: speak clearly and confidently.
28) Repetitions such as “Je pense que” eight times in a row! Learn to vary: “Selon moi”, “À mon avis” etc. This is when your A to Z notebook becomes useful.
29) Eating something garlicky before the exam! It might sound silly and trivial but you would not want to put your examiner off straight away….
AVOID:
25) Getting yourself ready for the exam at the last minute. It should be a consistent effort throughout the year.
26) Learning paragraphs by heart. Examiners know immediately that you have, do not be fooled! It turns your message into a monotonous monologue devoid of life and is pretty easy to spot.
27) Rushing: speak clearly and confidently.
28) Repetitions such as “Je pense que” eight times in a row! Learn to vary: “Selon moi”, “À mon avis” etc. This is when your A to Z notebook becomes useful.
29) Eating something garlicky before the exam! It might sound silly and trivial but you would not want to put your examiner off straight away….
129
at the moment
En ce moment
130
It is untrue that…
Il est faux que…
131
One must look on the bright side of things
Il faut regarder les choses du bon côté
132
BODY LANGUAGE:
11) Make sure to maintain eye contact throughout the conversation.
12) Don’t forget to smile (even if you do not feel like it and where appropriate)!
BODY LANGUAGE:
11) Make sure to maintain eye contact throughout the conversation.
12) Don’t forget to smile (even if you do not feel like it and where appropriate)!
133
Il est faux que…
It is untrue that…
134
Je ne crois pas que ce soit le cas
I don’t believe that that’s the case
135
DO:
17) Get a good night sleep! You will be far more productive if rested!
18) Arrive at least 30 minutes before your session time!
19) Self-correct: if you realize that you have made a mistake, don’t ignore it. Pause, correct it and carry on.
20) Expand your answers: do not answer the examiner’s questions by “yes” or “no”! Try to answer with two or three answers.
21) Use a variety of grammatical tenses: in short, SHOW OFF!
22) Imagine that you are having a real conversation with a French person in France.
23) Bring snacks and water!
24) Bring your advice letter / ID
DO:
17) Get a good night sleep! You will be far more productive if rested!
18) Arrive at least 30 minutes before your session time!
19) Self-correct: if you realize that you have made a mistake, don’t ignore it. Pause, correct it and carry on.
20) Expand your answers: do not answer the examiner’s questions by “yes” or “no”! Try to answer with two or three answers.
21) Use a variety of grammatical tenses: in short, SHOW OFF!
22) Imagine that you are having a real conversation with a French person in France.
23) Bring snacks and water!
24) Bring your advice letter / ID
136
it was raining heavily…
il pleuvait à verse
137
il pleuvait à verse
it was raining heavily…
138
LEARN:
1) Your presentation (if any) but not by heart. It must sound natural and authentic, not monotonous and rehearsed!
2) Key words / Linking words / Connecting words: which will help link your ideas together, develop and make an argument.
3) Vocabulary: have an A to Z notebook in which you can record all important new words. Use rich and varied vocabulary.
LEARN:
1) Your presentation (if any) but not by heart. It must sound natural and authentic, not monotonous and rehearsed!
2) Key words / Linking words / Connecting words: which will help link your ideas together, develop and make an argument.
3) Vocabulary: have an A to Z notebook in which you can record all important new words. Use rich and varied vocabulary.
139
Ainsi…
in this way
140
si j'avais su… (+ conditional) -
- if i had known…
141
We will see
On verra
142
In the future…
Dans le futur…
143
After doing that...(good alternative to saying puis all the time)
Après ça -
144
Before (doing sth.),…
Avant de (+ inf),…
145
On one hand, i like __ because..but on the other, don't like___ because..
D'un côté, j'aime ___ parce que..mais de l'autre côté, je n'aime pas ___ parce que
146
I have always dreamt of…
J’ai toujours rêvé de…
147
in this way
ainse
148
After having (done something)…
Après avoir/être (+inf)…
149
On verra
We will see
150
- if i had known…
si j'avais su… (+ conditional) -
151
Avant de (+ inf),…
Before (doing sth.),…
152
LESSEN STRESS BY:
13) Practising as much as possible! You will all the more confident for it on the day of the exam.
14) Reading about the assessment criteria: what are the examiners marking / looking for? Read assessments of past oral exams to become familiar with the exam’s expectations.
15) Doing a practice trip to the examination centre before the actual day (where possible), and familiarising yourself with the route, the time needed to get there, parking facilities and the buildings’ location.
16) Managing your nerves: learn techniques to manage your stress and anxiety!
LESSEN STRESS BY:
13) Practising as much as possible! You will all the more confident for it on the day of the exam.
14) Reading about the assessment criteria: what are the examiners marking / looking for? Read assessments of past oral exams to become familiar with the exam’s expectations.
15) Doing a practice trip to the examination centre before the actual day (where possible), and familiarising yourself with the route, the time needed to get there, parking facilities and the buildings’ location.
16) Managing your nerves: learn techniques to manage your stress and anxiety!
153
J’ai toujours rêvé de…
I have always dreamt of…
154
Après avoir/être (+inf)…
After having (done something)…
155
Dans le futur…
In the future…
156
– it is necessary to
Il faut (+ inf) –
157
Après ça -
After doing that...(good alternative to saying puis all the time)
158
PRACTISE:
4) Read assessment of past oral exams. They help you get familiar with the format of the exam as well as with the type of questions asked.
This is probably the most valuable tip of them all!
5) Practise responding to a wide range of sample questions (http://bit.ly/1wZxkpb).
6) Record yourself on the webcam or iPhone practising your oral (you can do this with friends whom you feel comfortable with and give each other productive advice and criticism). Watch it and see what you could improve on! If with friends, why not practising as an examiner-student role-play!
7) Practise your numbers.
8) Practise asking questions (also such as « Pouvez-vous répéter la question, s’il vous plaît ? »).
9) Watch French movies or shows with subtitles (SBS for example);
10) If you need a tutor, find a tutor you feel comfortable with, who has adequate credentials and who is familiar with the examination
PRACTISE:
4) Read assessment of past oral exams. They help you get familiar with the format of the exam as well as with the type of questions asked.
This is probably the most valuable tip of them all!
5) Practise responding to a wide range of sample questions (http://bit.ly/1wZxkpb).
6) Record yourself on the webcam or iPhone practising your oral (you can do this with friends whom you feel comfortable with and give each other productive advice and criticism). Watch it and see what you could improve on! If with friends, why not practising as an examiner-student role-play!
7) Practise your numbers.
8) Practise asking questions (also such as « Pouvez-vous répéter la question, s’il vous plaît ? »).
9) Watch French movies or shows with subtitles (SBS for example);
10) If you need a tutor, find a tutor you feel comfortable with, who has adequate credentials and who is familiar with the examination
159
It could be that…
Il se peut que…
160
Until…
Jusqu’à ce que…
161
Il faut (+ inf) –
– it is necessary to
162
LEARN:
1) Your presentation (if any) but not by heart. It must sound natural and authentic, not monotonous and rehearsed!
2) Key words / Linking words / Connecting words: which will help link your ideas together, develop and make an argument.
3) Vocabulary: have an A to Z notebook in which you can record all important new words. Use rich and varied vocabulary.
PRACTISE:
4) Read assessment of past oral exams. They help you get familiar with the format of the exam as well as with the type of questions asked.
This is probably the most valuable tip of them all!
5) Practise responding to a wide range of sample questions (http://bit.ly/1wZxkpb).
6) Record yourself on the webcam or iPhone practising your oral (you can do this with friends whom you feel comfortable with and give each other productive advice and criticism). Watch it and see what you could improve on! If with friends, why not practising as an examiner-student role-play!
7) Practise your numbers.
8) Practise asking questions (also such as « Pouvez-vous répéter la question, s’il vous plaît ? »).
9) Watch French movies or shows with subtitles (SBS for example);
10) If you need a tutor, find a tutor you feel comfortable with, who has adequate credentials and who is familiar with the examination
BODY LANGUAGE:
11) Make sure to maintain eye contact throughout the conversation.
12) Don’t forget to smile (even if you do not feel like it and where appropriate)!
LESSEN STRESS BY:
13) Practising as much as possible! You will all the more confident for it on the day of the exam.
14) Reading about the assessment criteria: what are the examiners marking / looking for? Read assessments of past oral exams to become familiar with the exam’s expectations.
15) Doing a practice trip to the examination centre before the actual day (where possible), and familiarising yourself with the route, the time needed to get there, parking facilities and the buildings’ location.
16) Managing your nerves: learn techniques to manage your stress and anxiety!
DO:
17) Get a good night sleep! You will be far more productive if rested!
18) Arrive at least 30 minutes before your session time!
19) Self-correct: if you realize that you have made a mistake, don’t ignore it. Pause, correct it and carry on.
20) Expand your answers: do not answer the examiner’s questions by “yes” or “no”! Try to answer with two or three answers.
21) Use a variety of grammatical tenses: in short, SHOW OFF!
22) Imagine that you are having a real conversation with a French person in France.
23) Bring snacks and water!
24) Bring your advice letter / ID
AVOID:
25) Getting yourself ready for the exam at the last minute. It should be a consistent effort throughout the year.
26) Learning paragraphs by heart. Examiners know immediately that you have, do not be fooled! It turns your message into a monotonous monologue devoid of life and is pretty easy to spot.
27) Rushing: speak clearly and confidently.
28) Repetitions such as “Je pense que” eight times in a row! Learn to vary: “Selon moi”, “À mon avis” etc. This is when your A to Z notebook becomes useful.
29) Eating something garlicky before the exam! It might sound silly and trivial but you would not want to put your examiner off straight away….
Good luck, think positive and 30) BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!
LEARN:
1) Your presentation (if any) but not by heart. It must sound natural and authentic, not monotonous and rehearsed!
2) Key words / Linking words / Connecting words: which will help link your ideas together, develop and make an argument.
3) Vocabulary: have an A to Z notebook in which you can record all important new words. Use rich and varied vocabulary.
PRACTISE:
4) Read assessment of past oral exams. They help you get familiar with the format of the exam as well as with the type of questions asked.
This is probably the most valuable tip of them all!
5) Practise responding to a wide range of sample questions (http://bit.ly/1wZxkpb).
6) Record yourself on the webcam or iPhone practising your oral (you can do this with friends whom you feel comfortable with and give each other productive advice and criticism). Watch it and see what you could improve on! If with friends, why not practising as an examiner-student role-play!
7) Practise your numbers.
8) Practise asking questions (also such as « Pouvez-vous répéter la question, s’il vous plaît ? »).
9) Watch French movies or shows with subtitles (SBS for example);
10) If you need a tutor, find a tutor you feel comfortable with, who has adequate credentials and who is familiar with the examination
BODY LANGUAGE:
11) Make sure to maintain eye contact throughout the conversation.
12) Don’t forget to smile (even if you do not feel like it and where appropriate)!
LESSEN STRESS BY:
13) Practising as much as possible! You will all the more confident for it on the day of the exam.
14) Reading about the assessment criteria: what are the examiners marking / looking for? Read assessments of past oral exams to become familiar with the exam’s expectations.
15) Doing a practice trip to the examination centre before the actual day (where possible), and familiarising yourself with the route, the time needed to get there, parking facilities and the buildings’ location.
16) Managing your nerves: learn techniques to manage your stress and anxiety!
DO:
17) Get a good night sleep! You will be far more productive if rested!
18) Arrive at least 30 minutes before your session time!
19) Self-correct: if you realize that you have made a mistake, don’t ignore it. Pause, correct it and carry on.
20) Expand your answers: do not answer the examiner’s questions by “yes” or “no”! Try to answer with two or three answers.
21) Use a variety of grammatical tenses: in short, SHOW OFF!
22) Imagine that you are having a real conversation with a French person in France.
23) Bring snacks and water!
24) Bring your advice letter / ID
AVOID:
25) Getting yourself ready for the exam at the last minute. It should be a consistent effort throughout the year.
26) Learning paragraphs by heart. Examiners know immediately that you have, do not be fooled! It turns your message into a monotonous monologue devoid of life and is pretty easy to spot.
27) Rushing: speak clearly and confidently.
28) Repetitions such as “Je pense que” eight times in a row! Learn to vary: “Selon moi”, “À mon avis” etc. This is when your A to Z notebook becomes useful.
29) Eating something garlicky before the exam! It might sound silly and trivial but you would not want to put your examiner off straight away….
Good luck, think positive and 30) BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!
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