ORAL EXAMS

The oral exam is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your knowledge, your speaking skills, as well as your ability to communicate. You must listen carefully to the questions, and answer directly.

Preparation:
* Write out questions you expect to be asked
* Discuss answering techniques with students from other levels or who have had the test.

* Practice answering with classmates.
* Practice in a similar setting, in front of a mirror, to evaluate your "manner"
The Exam
* Look and act professional! Create a good impression.

* Turn off cell phones.
* Give the teachers all of your attention; look interested and smile!

* Keep good posture and eye contact;If there are distractions (noise outside, etc,) you may mention your distraction and/or nervousness.
* Stay focused through the interview.

* Be an intelligent listener as well as talker.
* Do not ramble if you do not know an answer. State directly that you do not know the answer

* Maintain your self-confidence and composure even if you feel the interview is not going well.

* Answer questions with more than "yes" or "no".

* Demonstrate your knowledge by improvising if necessary

* If you have questions or comments on either the questions or your performance, do not hesitate to speak with the teacher.

* Do not challenge the teacher, but seek to understand your performance.