The document discusses tips and strategies for preparing students to get high marks on the YLE (Young Learner's English) exam. It provides an overview of the exam's objectives to promote effective learning and measure language skills. It then offers advice on developing strong speaking skills, such as using accurate grammar, sophisticated vocabulary, fluency without hesitation, and practicing with discussion groups. The document emphasizes balancing fluency and accuracy, and encourages students to say something rather than nothing during the speaking portion.

1. Macmillan Teacher Training 2011 Patrick Hafenstein Take a seat and let us show you… How to Get High arks in YLE

2. MACMILLAN What do you thinkof exams for kids? Making Things Better for You!

3. MACMILLAN About YLE Making Things Better for You! The objectives of the YLE test are: sample relevant and meaningful language use measure accurately and fairly present a positive first impression of international tests promote effective learning and teaching encourage future learning and teaching

4. MACMILLAN Listening Intro Making Things Better for You!

5. MACMILLAN Reading &Writing Intro Making Things Better for You!

6. MACMILLAN Speaking Intro Making Things Better for You!

7. MACMILLAN Assessment Criteria Making Things Better for You!

8. How can I sound like a native speaker? MACMILLAN Speak clearly and reduce your accent. Use contractions Use weakened forms Use sound links Use the correct word and sentence stress Use rhythm and intonation Tip Speak confidently. Do not be shy for 11-14 minutes. industry Making Things Better for You!

9. MACMILLAN Speaking Practice Making Things Better for You!

10. How about grammar? MACMILLAN Use a wide range of both simple & complex structures & use them flexibly. Focus on accuracy without losing fluency. Tip Be communicative Making Things Better for You!

11. MACMILLAN Speaking Practice Making Things Better for You!

12. What vocabulary should I use? MACMILLAN Sophisticated vocabulary The view is good The view is breathtaking Specialised terminology The police got the bad guy for killing The authorities apprehended the criminal for murder Less common expressions She didn’t come She didn’t show up Idioms Easy piece of cake Difficult/Challenging tall order Correct word forms & collocations Tip If you don’t know how to say a word, then paraphrase. Tip Do not use mime or gesture to convey meaning Making Things Better for You!

13. What is Fluency? MACMILLAN Speaking at a steady constant speed. Avoiding repetition, too much self-correcting & pauses/hesitations. Developing your opinions/giving extended answers. Organising & linking ideas logically. Tip Try to strike a balance between fluency & accuracy. Tip Saying something is better than nothing. It’s an English Test not an IQ test! Making Things Better for You!

14. MACMILLAN Speaking Practice Making Things Better for You!

15. Improving Speaking MACMILLAN Discussion Groups Record Yourself Repetition Read Listen Paraphrase Use it or Lose it. Get a Teacher… Making Things Better for You!

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