2. First, let’s look at what learner you are…

6. Memory and you…

7. Why we all need visual memory The key is to match your learning style to the way in which you are going to be tested for your speaking exam Because most tests are written, and retrieval of verbal information (words) is greatly enhanced when the learner has stored pictures in their brain/is using visual memory, all learners will want to improve their ability to ‘ visualise ’ when they learn.

8. Why music will enhance memory One beat per second music relaxes the heart, blood pressure reduces, you feel more relaxed but your mind stays in an alert state

9. Why you are what you eat! If you eat peanuts or raw almonds about 20 minutes before exams, some research has found that you think better and faster. Eating protein helps you to think more clearly for longer periods of time. (N/A for those with nut allergies obviously!)

10. Techniques to help you remember your speaking exam

11. Look over the material ( topics for eg ) before you read it thoroughly. Check the questions titles and any key word in each answer. This gives the brain an overview of what’s in the topics Summarise

12. Read for a purpose. Read to answer your own questions ( topics/pres ). Read

13. In a notebook, turn all the paragraphs ( presentation for eg ) into questions for you to answer. Who? What? Where? When? Why? How? Question

14. Recite the material to yourself. Create spider diagrams with pictures that summarise what you have read. Hold the summary up to your visual memory and rehearse the material. Snap a picture of your summary and place it in your visual memory. Remember

15. Review material just before the test Use your visual memory Listen to 60-beat per second music to accelerate your learning Sit or stand exactly as you do when you are feeling your most successful! Review

16. Now, what makes a good speaker…

21. To finish… what can help you before and during the exam…

24. Grades for speaking Grade A

25. Grade C

26. Bonne chance!