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l'oral individuel (SL)
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the Individual Oral — the SL French B speaking exam; based on a PHOTO (visual stimulus) linked to a theme, NOT on literature
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le stimulus visuel
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the visual stimulus — the photo you describe and interpret; it is linked to one of the five themes
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la présentation
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the prepared monologue (~3–4 min) where you describe and interpret the photo on your own before the conversation
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Les cinq parties (dans l'ordre)
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introduction → description → interprétation & opinion → lien au thème → conclusion
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décrire vs interpréter
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to describe = say what you SEE; to interpret = say what it MEANS. You must do BOTH for the Message marks.
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Phrase pour l'introduction
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« Pour commencer, la photo montre… » — one sentence saying what the image shows
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Phrase pour la description
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« Au premier plan, on voit… ; à l'arrière-plan, il y a… » — place the key elements
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Phrase pour l'interprétation
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« Cette image suggère que… ; à mon avis… » — bridge from describing to interpreting + opinion
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Phrase pour le lien au thème
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« Cela se rapporte au thème de… , car… » — name the theme AND justify it
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Phrase pour la conclusion
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« Pour conclure,… ; j'aimerais parler davantage de… » — round off and open the conversation
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Les cinq thèmes
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Identités · Expériences · Ingéniosité humaine · Organisation sociale · Partage de la planète
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How long is the presentation?
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About 3–4 minutes of prepared speaking on your own, after 15 minutes of preparation, before the conversation with the examiner.
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Why do you lose marks if you only describe?
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Because the Message marks need interpretation AND opinion: you must say what the image suggests and what you think, not just list what you see.
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What is the biggest signposting tip?
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Use connectors (pour commencer, ensuite, à mon avis, cela se rapporte au thème de, pour conclure) so the examiner can hear the five parts and you fill the 3–4 minutes.
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