Maximise your score on your next speaking test and learn skills for professional communication with the Speaking Test Strategies course.
You will learn how to give strong, logical answers with fluent, impactful delivery. The techniques you learn in this course will show you how to make a positive impression in any situation.
Speaking test preparation
The course covers all aspects of speaking tests and will prepare you for:
- G.B.C.;
- TOEFL;
- TOEIC;
- IELTS; and
- STEP EIKEN
Each lesson will introduce an idea that you can apply immediately to help you get the best score you possibly can.
Professional verbal communication
This course will also help you speak English in business situations such as meetings and presentations, and ensure you are immediately impressive when you speak.
Learn:
- structured communication;
- body language;
- logic and argumentation; and
- intonation and delivery skills.
Each lesson can be completed in 25 minutes. There is also a homework task. This course is entirely online. The materials are free. There is no textbook.
Time to complete
- Speaking Test Strategies 1 How to do your best
- Speaking Test Strategies 2 Starting and finishing
- Speaking Test Strategies 3 Building arguments with evidence
- Speaking Test Strategies 4 Adding reasoning to arguments
- Speaking Test Strategies 5 Review of argumentation
- Speaking Test Strategies 6 How to fake fluency
- Speaking Test Strategies 7 Eliminating non-word sounds
- Speaking Test Strategies 8 Rhythm and intonation
- Speaking Test Strategies 9 Confidence and enthusiasm
- Speaking Test Strategies 10 Review of fluency
- Speaking Test Strategies 11 Using counterarguments
- Speaking Test Strategies 12 Vivid examples and anecdotes
- Speaking Test Strategies 13 Layering reasoning
- Speaking Test Strategies 14 Using facts and research
- Speaking Test Strategies 15 Review of advanced argumentation
- Speaking Test Strategies 16 Confirming questions
- Speaking Test Strategies 17 Using alternative structures
- Speaking Test Strategies 18 Adding roll-on effects
- Speaking Test Strategies 19 High-impact finishes
- Speaking Test Strategies 20 Review of revised structure
- Speaking Test Strategies 21 Using gestures and body language
- Speaking Test Strategies 22 Idioms and natural expressions
- Speaking Test Strategies 23 Sophisticated intonation
- Speaking Test Strategies 24 Sophisticated grammar patterns
- Speaking Test Strategies 25 Review of delivery & quick wins
- Before your speaking test
- After your speaking test