SPM CEFR Speaking Tips Part 1 and Part 2

CEFR SPM 1119/3
SPEAKING TEST

PART 1 PART 2 PART 3

3 • The Speaking test is taken by all Form 5 students and constitutes 25%
PARTS of their overall grade.

• The test is paired format - 2 candidates take the test together.

• The duration of the test is approximately 13 minutes.

PART 1 : INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE

• Candidates answer individual everyday questions – background & daily routine

HOME
WORK!

PART 1 : INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE

• Candidates answer individual everyday questions – background & daily routine

HOME
WORK!

HOME
WORK!

PART 2 : INDIVIDUAL LONG TURN

• Individual long turn with a listening candidate response question
• Candidate A talk about the topic, Candidate B listens then answer HOTS question
• After that, Candidate B will talk about another topic, Candidate A listens then answer

HOTS question.
• You only have 20 seconds to prepare – no writing down notes allowed!

- Cannot bring any paper
- Organise your points properly – follow the points given.

SAMPLE OF QUESTION

PART 2 : INDIVIDUAL LONG TURN

HELPFUL TIPS FOR PART 2
• Look at the sentence used – past tense or present tense?

• Must talk about ALL the points – follow the sequence

• For a point that use ‘why?’, you must use because to provide reason(s)
Example: If you enjoyed yourself (why/why not?)
Repeat the sentence and use I / my / myself

I enjoyed myself because . . .

• Better to use sequence connectors/cohesive devices
- First,
- After that, / Moreover, / Then, / Next,
- Lastly / Finally,

• End your talking with That’s all teacher. Thank you.

PART 2 : INDIVIDUAL LONG TURN

PART 2 : INDIVIDUAL LONG TURN

Talk about a family celebration you had recently.
• What the event was

First, the event was my . . . . . .

• What you did there
After that, I and my . . . . . did . . . . . .

• If you enjoyed yourself (why / why not?)
Then, I also enjoyed myself because . . . . . . . . . . . (You can give 2 reasons if you want)

• Why family celebrations are important in Malaysia HOME
Lastly, I think that/ In my opinion, family celebrations are important in Malaysia WORK!
because . . . . . . . . . . . . . (You can give 2 reasons if you want)

That’s all teacher. Thank you.

PART 2 : INDIVIDUAL LONG TURN

• After Candidate A has finished, Candidate B has to answer a question

• What was the last celebration you had? Did you have a good time? Why?
The last celebration I had was during my . . . . .
I had a good time because . . . . . . . (give a reason)

HOME
WORK!

HOME
WORK!

1. Practise the speaking alone. You can only depend on yourself for now.
2. Don’t wait until school opens to practise. Please don’t waste your time.
3. Don’t be shy. Be confident and speak clearly. You can do it! 

DON’T FORGET TO DO YOUR HOME
HOMEWORK! WORK!

SEND TO ME BEFORE 9PM Please record your audio/video
TONIGHT speaking about the topic and send
it to the link I share in the chat
group.