The aims of the Speaking Self-study Programme are that you

Part 1 1 
2 
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Did I have to think about some words that I needed?
Did I answer with two or more sentences?
Did I give reasons for things?
Did I give examples?
Part 2 5 
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Did I speak for 2 minutes?
Did I hesitate trying to think of words I needed?
Did I correct grammar mistakes as I was talking? (How often)
Did I repeat myself?
Did I connect my talk and ideas with linking words?
Part 3 10
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Did I answer the questions about people in general rather than about myself?
Did I use different tenses to answer the different questions?
Did I use comparatives to compare things?

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7. Correcting ourselves while we are speaking is perfectly natural but try not to do it too 
often as this reduces your fluency.
8. If you answered no, well done! If you answered yes, work out why that was. Did you run 
out of ideas? Did you lose your place in your talk?
9. If you answered yes, well done. If you answered no, listen again and work out where 
you could have added linking words and phrases.
10. If you answered yes, well done. If you answered no, try again and speak about people 
in general In my country, people ….. In the past, city dwellers would . . .
11. If you answered yes, well done. If you answered no, listen again and think about 
where you should have used past tenses or future forms.
12. If you answered yes, well done. If you answered no, listen again and think about 
where you could have made comparisons.
c. Study programme review. 
Tick the work that you have done and then 
give yourself a treat!
I looked at the format of the test and now understand it
I recorded myself answering (at least) one Part 1
I understand the marking criteria and how my speaking will be assessed
I made vocabulary records of the words and phrases that will be useful in Part 1
I improved my vocabulary by working on synonyms
I watched a test taker doing Part 1 of the test
I recorded myself answering (at least) one Part 2
I watched a test taker doing Part 2 of the test
I learnt more about using phrasal verbs and informal language in my speaking
I recorded myself answering (at least) one Part 3
I worked on varying the tenses I use
I watched a test taker doing Part 3 of the test
I watched a complete Speaking Test and used the examiner’s notes to assess it
I practised doing a complete Speaking Test and completed the evaluation 
and analysis
I am now going to give myself a treat!

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