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Wednesday 18 November 2009

New ECPE Speaking Test


The ECPE exam is administered twice a year by the HAU. Here is a simple guide to the new format of the Speaking part of the exam.


There are 2 examiners and two candidates in the room. It consists of a five stage decision-making task. The entire test lasts 25-35 minutes. Examiner 1 conducts stages 1-4 and Examiner 2 participates in stages 4-5.

Stage 1 - Introductions and small talk (3-5 minutes)


Answer questions about yourself and comment on your partner's answers.


Stage 2 Summarizing and Recommending (5-7 minutes)


You will be given an information sheet with a description of two options (in note form). You are not allowed to see your partner's information sheet.


Study the information and silently prepare a summary.


Present your summary to your partner who will recommend one of your options.


Candidate B will then follow the same procedure.


Choose one of your options and explain why.


Stage 3 Consensus Reaching (5-7 minutes)

Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of the two points with your partner.


Collaborate to decide on one option.



Stage 4 Presenting and Convincing (5-7 minutes)


Now you may look at your partner's information sheet.


The examiner leaves the table after giving instructions.


Collaborate with your partner to present a convincing presentation of your option.


Decide which two arguments each of you will present and who will begin.


Think of more formal language for the task.


After 2-3 minutes Examiner 1 returns and introduces Examiner 2 (a person of high status e.g. School Principal)


Present the chosen option and explain two reasons.


Candidate B continues the presentation with the other two reasons.



Stage 5 Justifying and Defending (5-7 minutes)


Justify/ Defend your decision to Examiner 2.


Candidate B follows the same procedure.




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