Useful language for oral tests

Explain what your topic is about at the beginning:
I’m going to talk about ...
I’d like to talk about ...

Introduction 
First of all,…
First,…
To start with ,…

Use these expressions to order your ideas:
First of all, ... Firstly, ... Then, ... Secondly, ... Next, ...

Use connectors
Also, In addition, moreover, besides, however, on the other hand…

Use these expressions to end up:
Finally, ...        To sum up, ...
Lastly, ...         To recap…                   In conclusion, ...

BOOK DAY

HOMEWORK

Task 1:A BARBECUE

 Write an email of between 40-50 words to a friend inviting him to a barbecue next week. Tell her/him about: 

•    the time and place
•    other people / come 
•    clothes /wear
•    ask her/him to bring something to drink and eat (mention the kind of food and drink)

Task 2: SCHOOL MEMORIES

 You have a new teacher who wants to know about his/her students. He/she has asked you to write a short composition of your first day at primary school. Write a composition of between 80-100 words including SOME of the following ideas: 

• where your school was 

• what it was like / describe it 

• your favourite subjects and why

 • your favourite teacher / describe him/her

SUPERLATIVE ADJECTIVES

COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES

Adjectives ending in -ed and -ing

1. Click here to find some activities to practise this teaching point.

2. Have a look at the grammar notes and then do the exercise.

HOMEWORK

WRITING- Task 1:
You have just moved to a new city. Write an email (80–100 words) to your best friend about your new flat. In your email, you should …

•  describe your flat
•  talk about the area
• invite your friend to come for a visit

From:
To :
Subject:

WRITING- Task 2:
Think of an interesting experience or a really good time you’ve had recently. Write a short blog post (40–50 words) about it. Say why it has been special.