Speaking in Academic Contexts
Rhetorical Functions in Academic Speaking
Tests
Narrating & reportingUsing the information given here, give a short presentation on the history of the space age.  | 
Writing instructionsGive instructions for something you know how to do.  | 
Classifying/categorisingDescribe the education system in your country. Explain about the different kinds of schools and how they are organised.  | 
Comparing and contrastingCompare the education systems in UK and your country. Explain about the similarities and differences.  | 
Cause and effectExplain how something works.  | 
Arguing & DiscussingTalk about something you feel strongly about. Anticipate the other point of view and explain why it is wrong.  |