About Expression Orale
Structure of exam
The oral expression test consists of a face-to-face exchange with an examiner and is made up of two sections: section A (5 minutes) and section B (10 minutes).
During each section, you will be asked to participate in a role play on a given topic. This topic can be related to an advertisement, an advertisement in a newspaper or a job offer.
For section A, you have to be curious. Your objective is to obtain as much information as possible about an advertisement or an activity you will have to discuss about. To do so, you will have to ask your examiner questions or rephrase his or her answers in order to obtain more information.
Instructions
You have read an ad for XXXXXXXX and you are interested. You call for more information.
→ Ask about ten questions.
→ Your examiner plays the role of your interlocutor.
For section B, you have to be convincing. Your objective is to present an activity to your interlocutor and persuade him/her to participate. You will have to give your opinion and use examples to illustrate what you are saying.
Instructions
You have read an ad for XXXXXXXXX. You tell a friend about it.
→ Present him/her with this document.
→ Try to convince him/her to XXXXXXXXX.
→ Your examiner plays the role of your friend.
For information, these sections are systematically recorded to allow a double evaluation.
