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SUMMARIZED NOTES ON THE SPEAKING AND LISTENING SYLLABUS
CAIE CHECKPOINT ENGLISH
Do not leave a blank space on the sheet, if you do not
know the answer, guess it.
1. Listening Check everything on your answer sheet
1.1. Overview 2. Speaking
To score well in the listening component, it is important
to be attentive and careful while attempting. 2.1. Overview
This skill can be overall improved by exposing yourself to
varied films, podcasts, radio stations (online) or anything, To score well in a speaking test, it is important to be
including non-interactive listening, that you enjoy in thorough with your content and be fluent throughout.
English!
Dedicate few minutes of a day to practice listening skills 2.2. Before the speaking examination
and keep a record of new words and phrases you pick out
– this will aid your reading, listening, speaking and Expose yourself to as many English shows, films, podcasts
writing. or songs, to improve your vocabulary.
Practice regularly to fine tune your skills and to avoid Speak as much English in class as possible. If you actively
losing marks. converse in English regularly in class, you will find it easier
to speak in an exam.
1.2. Before the paper Participate in debates with formal rules to boost your
confidence.
Read and listen to instructions - this will give you Be aware of what might be asked you.
information such as the number of questions and content
of the section. 2.3. During the speaking examination
Use the preparation time before each recording is played
to go through the questions and think about the content. Politely greet the examiner when you enter.
Do not use a pen, use a pencil. Think before you speak.
Underline key words in the questions, usually nouns and Use correct words.
verbs. Use synonyms.
Try predicting any answers- however, resort to them only Listen to yourself while you speak and if you hear a
if you miss the answer when the recording is playing. mistake, correct it.
Do not hesitate in asking the examiner if you do not
1.3. During the paper understand a question or activity.
Give a reason for your answer.
Do not worry if you cannot comprehend everything; Speak at a regular pace.
understanding the central idea is generally enough. Speak clearly using best language and pronunciation.
You hear the recordings twice, so do not worry if you miss Use synonyms and varied vocabulary to enhance your
it. presentation.
When you move to the next question, forget the previous Modulate your voice according to the situation and if you
ones and come back to that one later. are playing a character.
Make sure you have followed the numbering correctly. Answer according to the question asked.
Avoid making spelling mistakes, as your marks might be Do not panic and take deep breaths if you do not know
deducted for them. something.
Politely greet the examiner when you exit.
1.4. During the paper
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