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. |
