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This exercise will give you ideas and advice on choosing a topic for the short presentation which is part of the MEG and NEAB speaking exams. If you want help on preparing for your presentation, have a look at the Revision Bite on Preparing for the speaking exam: presentation in Exam skills.
Meine Schule
Here is a list of useful questions and vocabulary which will help you prepare your presentation on your school (you could use the idea given here or you could choose your own).
Presentation idea
You could talk about:
Where your school is, how large or small it is and how many pupils and teachers there are.
Your timetable and daily routine.
Which lessons you like or dislike and why.
What you do in the break and at lunchtime.
Your classmates and friends.
| Questions | English | Vocabulary |
|---|---|---|
| Was für eine Schule besuchst du? | What kind of school do you attend? | Gesamtschule, Gymnasium, jungenschule,Mädchenschule |
| Wie kommst du zur Schule? | How do you get to school? | zu Fuß, mit dem Schulbus, im Auto |
| Wie groß ist deine Schule? | How large is your school? | groß, klein, ziemlich groß |
| In welchem Jahrgang bist du? | Which year are you in? | Ich bin in... |
| Was sind deine Lieblingsfächer? Warum? | What are your favourite subjects? Why? | Ich finde ... gut, weil es...ist. |
| Was machst du nicht gern? Warum? | What don't you like? Why? | Ich mache ...nicht gern, weil... |
| Was machst du in der Mittagspause? | What do you do in the lunchbreak? | Mittagessen, meine Freunde treffen, Fußball spielen |
| Wie viel Uhr beginnt/endet die Schule? | When does school start/end? | sie beginnt/endet um... |
| Wie viele Stunden hast du am Tag? | How many lessons do you have in a day? | Wir haben... |
| Trägst du eine Schuluniform? | Do you wear a school uniform? | Ich trage einen roten Pullover und eine graue Hose. |
| Wie viele Hausaufgaben bekommst du pro Tag? | How much homework do you get per day? | Wir bekommen... |
| Was willst du nach deinen GCSEs machen? | What do you want to do when you finish your GCSEs? | Ich möchte... an der Schule bleiben/ arbeiten (was?) |
The presentation takes 3 minutes. However, you only have to talk continuously for 1 minute. For the other 2 minutes you are expected to discuss the topic with your teacher.
When deciding on your topic, rowy to choose something that interests you, such as a sport you enjoy playing or a good holiday you've been on. You'll find it easier to prepare for the exam if you're interested in the subject.
You are allowed to take a card with 5 headings and as many drawings as you like on it into the speaking exam. The pictures will help you remember what you want to talk about.
Choose your level (Foundation, Foundation/Higher or Higher) and go through the topics until you find one you like. The presentation ideas here are just a guide - this is your chance to talk about your interests.
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