<![CDATA[Tackling Oral Examination]]>[Editor's note: Topic selected for http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/tackling-primary-school-oral-examinations.]


Contrary to the belief that oral exam is only reading,
here are some details going into oral examination.

ORAL EXAMINATION > 15 MARKS

Section 1 > Reading Aloud ( 5 marks )

What the testers will be observing...

PRONUNCIATION
>A way in which words are pronounced in reference to the correct manner

ARTICULATION
>An ability to express fluently and coherently (in speech)
>Ensure separate sounds and words are clear

RHYTHMN
>Measure flow of words; well paced

FLUENCY
>Quick... easy... and flowing expression; not to fast and not too slow

EXPRESSIVENESS
>Expressing words and phrases with quality intonation of voice
>Ability to use appropriate pitch to convey ideas and feelings

Section 2 > Picture Discussion ( 5 marks )

What the testers will be observing...

ABILITY TO TALK ON A GIVEN PICTURE

>Giving an introduction...
>Good Morning, Teacher... (Not Good morning, cher...)

>This picture shows a... OR
>This picture depicts a scene from a ...
>... restaurant, a mall, a library, a canteen (etc)

>Try to talk about the picture, from a sweeping glance from left to right
>On my left... there are two cyclists cycling along the path...
>Behind them... are two children on tricycles...
>Proper use of prepositions follows on throughout the picture discussion
>For example, beside the girl or above them or in between the trees (etc)

DO NOT point to the pictures.
USE present tense.
AVOID using \"I see...\" (some testers deduct marks for this...)

Section 3 > Conversation ( 5 marks )

What the testers will be observing...

ENGAGEMENT IN CONVERSATION

>Ability to interact with the tester with personal responses to a given topic.

>Almost (usually) the picture given will be similar to the one in Section 2

>Not really so much of right or wrong context here but more to be able to
handle a meaningful and nonchalant conversation with the tester on the
picture given.

>Example..
>This is a picture of a clinic.
>There are many patients waiting outside at the reception area.
>I go to a clinic with my parents when i fall ill.
>The doctor will check all his patients in the doctor's room.
>(etc)

http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV2j5Dg0

The above is to share a sample page from a book i bought for
my children, to aid in the preparation for oral examination. It
is easily available at your nearest Popular bookstore. I highly
recommend it. Easy to understand pictures and provides good
oral passage reading practise. Plus questions (for parents to
help prompt) on picture discussion, when the child is seemingly
stuck ie. don't know what else to say... Unfortunately, i forgot
to upload the book's cover. Wait up, ya. I'll do it in the afternoon,
after my owl day snooze...

Now for me to get back to those supernatural stories...
So scary but yet sooooo interesting. Chowz.

Cheerios.

:celebrate:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/2770/tackling-oral-examinationRSS for NodeSat, 09 May 2026 07:39:40 GMTSat, 18 Apr 2009 19:06:58 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Tackling Oral Examination on Sat, 18 Jun 2016 03:59:07 GMT]]>Hi everyone,


I am an independent educator whom has taught Chinese Language for 10 years in both public and private schools.

I have just joined this forum and came across this thread, will like to point out that having substantial 1 to 1 practices with proper grading, comment and feedback on area for improvement is also important in helping learners to perform competently in the oral examination.

This is because learner’s grade in this examination is based on a set of standardised rubrics which determines their grade. It will help if the practice is done with someone whom knows the rubrics and conduct the examination before. For example NIE trained MOE teachers.

Thank you for your time in reading.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1690725https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1690725Sat, 18 Jun 2016 03:59:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tackling Oral Examination on Thu, 28 Apr 2016 02:38:32 GMT]]>Thank you for sharing the useful information…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1673886https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1673886Thu, 28 Apr 2016 02:38:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tackling Oral Examination on Fri, 22 Apr 2016 07:42:07 GMT]]>Yes, can definitely practise Listening and Oral examination at home.. There are alot of such books at home:

https://www.openschoolbag.com.sg/english/oral-listening

Would like to specially recommend this book. A few hundred was sold over a weekend last year and some schools are also using this book. The author has compiled with latest PSLE standards.

https://www.openschoolbag.com.sg/sites/default/files/imagecache/product_full/productimg/201601/stimulus_based_conversation_2016.jpg\">

View the preview:
https://www.openschoolbag.com.sg/product/practice-revision/drj-p6-stimulus-based-conversation

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1671405https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1671405Fri, 22 Apr 2016 07:42:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tackling Oral Examination on Mon, 18 Jan 2016 00:33:11 GMT]]>hi!!! Is there any latest new syllabus based books for Oral & Listening??? Is there any Stimular based Conversation books for lower primary & upper Primary??? Composition writing is also much different in the new syllabus. Recommend any good books based on new syllabus compo wrirting… Thanks for sharing…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1630057https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1630057Mon, 18 Jan 2016 00:33:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tackling Oral Examination on Thu, 24 Apr 2014 02:25:49 GMT]]>Classroom English Oral & Model Compositions also not bad but it's OOS 😞

http://www.popular.com.sg/images/product/book/81344.jpg\">

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1273676https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1273676Thu, 24 Apr 2014 02:25:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tackling Oral Examination on Tue, 22 Apr 2014 07:49:20 GMT]]>I bought this from Popular Marine Parade. The oral includes Stimulus Based Conversation.

http://i62.tinypic.com/2i2jgy.jpg\">

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1272048https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1272048Tue, 22 Apr 2014 07:49:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tackling Oral Examination on Tue, 22 Apr 2014 05:42:34 GMT]]>My son is in P4 and the English oral discussions are different from those in these post. Does anyone has any recommendation which is a good oral book based on the new syllabus that I can get hold of?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1271914https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1271914Tue, 22 Apr 2014 05:42:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tackling Oral Examination on Thu, 10 Apr 2014 02:02:41 GMT]]>

sunnyjenny:
After reading all the posts about the guide books with CD, I went to Popular and got them, then realised that the CD can only work on Windows, I am using MacBook.

😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1262196https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1262196Thu, 10 Apr 2014 02:02:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tackling Oral Examination on Tue, 08 Apr 2014 00:36:35 GMT]]>After reading all the posts about the guide books with CD, I went to Popular and got them, then realised that the CD can only work on Windows, I am using MacBook.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1260265https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1260265Tue, 08 Apr 2014 00:36:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tackling Oral Examination on Tue, 19 Nov 2013 03:16:16 GMT]]>Hi Engtutor can u pl pm me too the oral link…thankyou.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1148291https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1148291Tue, 19 Nov 2013 03:16:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tackling Oral Examination on Mon, 19 Nov 2012 04:33:38 GMT]]>thanks for sharing

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/901482https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/901482Mon, 19 Nov 2012 04:33:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tackling Oral Examination on Fri, 21 Sep 2012 05:43:38 GMT]]>Heyya Engtutor, mebbe you can also consider sharing with everyone the resource in this thread. 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/855034https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/855034Fri, 21 Sep 2012 05:43:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tackling Oral Examination on Thu, 20 Sep 2012 02:09:05 GMT]]>Hi engtutor


Can pm me the link too?

Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/853770https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/853770Thu, 20 Sep 2012 02:09:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tackling Oral Examination on Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:00:15 GMT]]>

csb:
Please PM me too. Thank you!

Hi Engtutor can u pl pm me too the oral link...thankyou.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/849170https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/849170Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:00:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tackling Oral Examination on Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:04:07 GMT]]>thank you for sharing!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/836127https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/836127Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:04:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tackling Oral Examination on Mon, 16 Jul 2012 04:38:18 GMT]]>I was speaking to a parent about what she can do at home to help her son along with his oral exams.Here are three things that I feel are important for oral:


1) Speaking clearly and loudly with as few pauses as possible. Students should also look interested and energetic. Its ok for your child to pretend!

2) Speak from your experience or the experience of someone you know well. This helps you to speak more openly and speak without pause

3) I saved the best for last! Grammar is so very very important. Sadly this can only be taught by someone who knows the proper grammar. You can get a tutor who knows their grammar rules well.

I have a specialized oral course and with orals so close, I have tailor made it such that it can help prepare your child in minimal time.

You can visit my site sgpsleenglish.blogspot.com for some activities, oral sample conversation questions and (on an unrelated note) a comprehension practice paper.

Cheers
Miss Raja

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/797427https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/797427Mon, 16 Jul 2012 04:38:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tackling Oral Examination on Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:12:04 GMT]]>Syeda, if you click the blue link it will lead you to ALL the details of the

oral skills books that i have shared. The first book IS the exact one i
shared my review on… do take some time to read through, cause
i’ve given the item code, the publisher, the price… everything.

The ones that i don’t or have not shared, that just means i do not have
them. Hope you understand.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/306858https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/306858Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:12:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tackling Oral Examination on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:53:59 GMT]]>

syeda:
buds:

I also shared another resource here in this article... >http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/tackling-oral-examination-ii#new


Thanx for replying.............but have you seen these books which I asked?if pls. tell which one is better???????????????????

A Guide To English Oral Skills (For Elementary Level)
Item Code : 9789814094467

OR

Oral English Picture Discussion For Lower Primary Levels
Item Code : 9789812743787 ?
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P1 Just Oral Practice & Listening Comprehension (2 In 1 Series)
Item Code : 9789810824556

OR

P1 Oxford Primary Essentials English Oral And Listening
Item Code : 9789810112776
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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/306139https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/306139Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:53:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tackling Oral Examination on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:52:56 GMT]]>

buds:
I also shared another resource here in this article... >http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/tackling-oral-examination-ii#new

Thanx for replying.............but have you seen these books which I asked?if pls. tell which one is better???????????????????

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/306138https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/306138Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:52:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tackling Oral Examination on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:38:54 GMT]]>I also shared another resource here in this article... >http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/tackling-oral-examination-ii#new

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/306108https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/306108Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:38:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tackling Oral Examination on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:15:23 GMT]]>Syeda darling, i have shared some information here with regards

to Oral Skills, marking system in SG and also some book
recommendations. Click the blue link to go to my thread..

> http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2770&highlight=tackling+oral+examinations

I also have another sharing here as well... if you're interested to read. 😄

> http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2576&highlight=tackling+oral+examinations

Hope this helps. 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/306096https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/306096Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:15:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tackling Oral Examination on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:37:58 GMT]]>Erm sorry I didn't buy any of those books so can't really advise you.. But you can try buying them as afterall is not too expensive... Someone pls help her 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/306065https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/306065Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:37:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tackling Oral Examination on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:35:17 GMT]]>

syeda:
vlim:

Hi . Just curious to know are you Singaporean staying in suadiarab and coming back to Singapore in near future? If u are not, then I think those oral book might not be relevant to your child as those are mainly for singapore education system whereby children will be tested on those oral skills during exams. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.. 😉


I will go to Singapore soon,so want for my kids oral english skills.........pls. tell which books r good.............

A Guide To English Oral Skills (For Elementary Level)
Item Code : 9789814094467

OR

Oral English Picture Discussion For Lower Primary Levels
Item Code : 9789812743787 ?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

P1 Just Oral Practice & Listening Comprehension (2 In 1 Series)
Item Code : 9789810824556

OR

P1 Oxford Primary Essentials English Oral And Listening
Item Code : 9789810112776
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

and how is P1 / P2 Phrases For Creative Writing of Casco Publications Pte Ltd.
Item Code : 9789814202299

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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/306062https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/306062Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:35:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tackling Oral Examination on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:32:24 GMT]]>

vlim:
Hi . Just curious to know are you Singaporean staying in suadiarab and coming back to Singapore in near future? If u are not, then I think those oral book might not be relevant to your child as those are mainly for singapore education system whereby children will be tested on those oral skills during exams. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.. 😉

I will go to Singapore soon,so want for my kids oral english skills.........pls. tell which books r good.............

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/306056https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/306056Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:32:24 GMT