Hello students! Welcome to this ELC video.
In this video, you’ll learn about the speaking assessment in this subject.
Right, so the speaking assessment is an oral presentation.
You need to submit a recorded video by the deadline stated in the Student information Sheet.
Check Blackboard or ask your class teacher if you are unsure about the submission deadline!
Ok, so in this video, you’ll find out about the topic, the presentation structure, and the
criteria you will be graded on. Listen carefully, for some tips on how you can get a good grade!
OK, so first, the topic and the structure
You can choose a topic that you used in the writing assessments,
or a new topic. Remember, your topic should be approved by your class teacher.
You must have a problem-solution structure to the presentation – so
if you choose something different to what you did in the writing assessments,
make sure it is dealing with a problem and a solution.
Right, a little more about the structure.
You need a brief introduction, two main points, including one problem and one solution,
and a very brief conclusion. Your presentation should last 6 minutes.
OK, so how are you graded. There are four criteria.
Content Language
Delivery And Pronunciation and fluency.
First content, this is about delivering an academic presentation
according to the instructions provided in the information sheet, and having academic
references. You should include at least 3 academic sources during the presentation.
Next, language. My advice, don’t worry too much about this. You are at university,
so your English is actually pretty good compared to the average person in Hong Kong. Try to speak
naturally – not too formally – this is not an academic essay, but not too informal either.
Next, the important one, Delivery. This is worth 35% of the total grade. So, remember,
don’t read from a script. If you just read just from a script, you may fail the Assessment.
Instead, maintain eye contact with the camera, that is the viewer, try to use gestures,
and have clear organisation. Use signposting in your presentation.
Finally, Pronunciation and fluency. Again, don’t worry too much about this – but you
can get a higher grade by trying to improve your intonation and stressing the key words. There are
ELC videos about this or join a CILL workshop for more practice!
The most important advice I can give you is, practice, practice and practice again.
Practice in front of a mirror, practice with your friends, record yourself on your phone.
It really does show if you’ve not practiced – and lack of practice will show in your final grade!
OK, that’s it from me, remember, have fun at university!