Seaking test hints-IGCSE

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Component 5 – Speaking 

Speaking test, approximately 10–15 minutes (assessed conversation 6–9 minutes), 30 marks
Speaking tests take place before the main examination period (see the relevant series’ timetable). Before this period Centres will receive materials for the test. Teachers/examiners must allow sufficient time to familiarise themselves with the materials and procedures (see the Cambridge Handbook for details). After the tests the Centre must send back material for external moderation before the advertised deadline.
Centres receive a range of speaking test cards, with an accompanying set of teacher’s notes. Each card introduces a topic for discussion between the teacher/examiner and the candidate, together with prompts for the development of the conversation. The teacher/examiner selects one speaking test card from the range provided for each candidate.
Each speaking test lasts approximately 10–15 minutes, as follows:

• non-assessed ‘warm-up’ conversation (approximately 2–3 minutes) 
• time for the candidate to read the speaking test card and to prepare a response – candidates may not write notes (approximately 2–3 minutes) 
• assessed conversation (6–9 minutes). 

Candidates may not use dictionaries. A teacher/examiner at the Centre assesses the tests using the speaking assessment criteria grid.