Presenting and responding in spoken English

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The spoken language assessment

For AQA GCSE English Language 8700, the spoken-language endorsement is reported separately as Pass, Merit, Distinction or Not Classified; it does not contribute to the written GCSE grade.
Prepare a presentation on an agreed topic, then listen and respond to questions or feedback. Check your own specification for its precise arrangements.

Planning a presentation

Choose a topic you can speak about with confidence and interest. Decide your purpose (inform, persuade, explain, entertain) and audience.
A clear opening, logically developed points with examples, and a conclusion help listeners follow the talk. The number of points depends on the task and available time.
Notes, cue cards or presentation aids may help, but they are not compulsory in the AQA specification. Rehearse so the aid supports communication rather than distracting from it.

A prepared classroom talk

Delivering

Speak clearly and at a steady pace, with varied tone and volume. Use pauses for emphasis.
Use intelligible language appropriate to the formal setting. Standard English is not a particular accent; choose vocabulary and register for your audience.
Eye contact, posture and gesture may help engagement. Use suitable alternatives and any agreed access arrangements so delivery supports the speaker’s communication.

Delivery choices for a listener

Responding to questions

Listen carefully, think, and answer directly using examples. Say "That is an interesting point..." if you need time. If you do not know, say so honestly and explain what you do know.

Listening before responding

Evaluation

Reflect afterwards on what went well and what to improve.
Evaluate specific evidence: could listeners follow the argument, were examples relevant, and did responses address the questions? Choose one practical improvement for the next rehearsal.

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1.What is a presentation?
Easy
- Aa prepared talk to an audience
- Ba written essay
- Ca poem
- Da game
2.What should you decide before planning a talk?
Easy
- Athe font
- Bthe page count
- Cthe paper type
- Dpurpose and audience
3.What is the purpose of eye contact?
Easy
- Ato hide notes
- Bto rhyme
- Cto engage the audience
- Dto fill time
4.What are cue cards for?
Easy
- Ato hide your face
- Bto hold key words to prompt you
- Cto read a whole script
- Dto decorate
5.Which sentence suits a formal presentation?
Easy
- AToday I will explain why recycling matters.
- BThis presentation is a private message to my closest friend.
- CThe topic does not need explaining to anyone.
- DI have no message or purpose for this audience.
6.What does 'register' mean in speech?
Easy
- Ahow loud you are
- Bthe length of the talk
- Cthe subject
- Dhow formal the language is
7.Which is a rhetorical device for speech?
Easy
- Aheading
- Bindex
- Crhetorical question
- Dfootnote
8.How can you vary your voice?
Easy
- Ashout only
- Bchange tone, pace and volume
- Cuse one tone
- Dwhisper only

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9.What should you do if you do not understand a question?
Easy
- AAsk politely for clarification or repetition.
- BAnswer a different question on the same topic.
- CRepeat the previous point without checking the question.
- DGive an uncertain answer as though it were established fact.
10.What is a good ending for a talk?
Easy
- AIntroduce a new main argument without developing it.
- BRepeat the entire introduction without relating it to the argument.
- CList every source without drawing the points together.
- DSummarise the central message and finish with a relevant final thought.
11.Which is the best way to answer 'Why did you choose this topic?'
Medium
- AAnswer only with a statistic that does not relate to the choice.
- BBegin a different prepared talk.
- CExplain its relevance to the audience and give a specific reason.
- DRepeat the title of the talk without explaining the choice.
12.Which helps you sound confident?
Medium
- AUse unfamiliar technical vocabulary without explanation.
- BRehearse an audible voice and a pace listeners can follow.
- CRush to include every prepared fact regardless of the audience.
- DKeep exactly the same emphasis on every word.
13.Which option provides a clear, logical structure for a prepared talk?
Medium
- Aintroduction, three main points, conclusion
- Bconclusion only
- Crandom facts
- Da list of names
14.Which is a good use of a pause?
Medium
- Ato fill with 'um'
- Bto avoid talking
- Cto confuse
- Dto emphasise a key point
15.Which gesture can help emphasise a point during a talk?
Medium
- Ahiding hands
- Bturning away
- Ca natural hand movement to emphasise a point
- Dnervous fidgeting
16.Why is listening important in a discussion?
Medium
- Ato look away
- Bto respond appropriately
- Cto prepare to talk over others
- Dto ignore
17.Which response best builds on another speaker's point?
Medium
- ASam’s point about cost matters; I would add that the time required also affects feasibility.
- BI will now read my next point without referring to Sam’s idea.
- CSam mentioned cost, so there is no need to discuss any other factor.
- DI agree, but I cannot explain which part of the argument I am responding to.
18.You are asked a question you cannot answer. What is the best response?
Medium
- Amake something up
- Bstay silent
- Cleave
- Dadmit it honestly and explain what you do know
19.Which technique makes a speech memorable?
Medium
- Aspeaking in a monotone
- Bno structure
- Crepetition of a key phrase
- Dreading a script
20.Which opening most clearly addresses school governors in an appropriate formal register?
Medium
- AWe have some bits and stuff, but there is no need to describe them.
- BWe believe this proposal would benefit every student.
- CI would rather tell you about my weekend than explain this proposal.
- DYou must accept our view because there is no reason to listen to questions.
21.What is Standard English?
Easy
- Aa widely recognised variety with shared grammar and vocabulary conventions
- Bslang
- Cdialect
- Dtexting
22.What should you do after your talk?
Easy
- Aforget it
- Bblame others
- Cstop thinking
- Dreflect on what went well
23.Which is a good opening hook?
Medium
- AUm, okay.
- BI will now begin.
- CImagine a school with no bells at all.
- DMy name is X and this is my talk.
24.Which is better for a persuasive talk?
Medium
- Ano evidence
- Bemotional appeals backed by facts
- Conly emotion
- Donly jokes
25.A spoken language assessment may involve a presentation and questions.
Easy
True or false?
26.Cue cards with key words can help a speaker remember the structure without reading every sentence aloud.
Easy
True or false?
27.You should avoid eye contact.
Easy
True or false?
28.Standard English is expected in a formal talk.
Easy
True or false?
29.Spoken language is the same as written language.
Medium
True or false?
30.Which help you deliver a talk?
Medium
- Aclear voice
- Bsteady pace
- Cengaging listeners in a way that works for the speaker
- Dmumbling
- Ereading a script word for word
31.Which are good ways to respond to questions?
Medium
- Alisten carefully
- Banswer directly
- Cgive examples
- Dignore the question
- Einterrupt before hearing the full question
32.Write the opening two sentences of a talk persuading students to read more for pleasure.
Medium

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