Key Idea: The individual oral (IA) is a talk in Spanish with your teacher about an extract from a book you studied. You prepare for 20 minutes, then talk for 12 to 15. It is worth 30 marks: 25% of your grade.
| Step | What happens | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation | You get two extracts, one from each book, and choose one | 20 min |
| Part 1: Presentation | You place the extract in the book, then talk about the extract itself | 3–4 min |
| Part 2: Discussion | Your teacher asks you about the extract | 4–5 min |
| Part 3: Conversation | You talk about one or more of the themes, beyond the book | 5–6 min |
Rules for the preparation
- Each extract is up to about 300 words.
- Notes: up to 10 bullet points. Look at them, but never read them aloud.
- No dictionary, course notes or copy of the books.
| Criterion | Marks | What it checks |
|---|---|---|
| A Language | 12 | Many different words and tenses, with few mistakes |
| B1 The extract | 6 | What you say about the extract and its place in the book |
| B2 The conversation | 6 | How well you develop your ideas in Part 3 |
| C Interaction | 6 | Understanding the teacher and keeping the talk going |
| Total | 30 | 25% of your grade |
A great presentation can't make up for a thin Part 3. Prepare the books and the five themes.
How many extracts can you choose from? Two. You pick one.
Which part is the longest? Part 3, the conversation: 5–6 minutes.
Can you read your notes out? No. You may only glance at them.
In Part 3, do you retell the plot? No. You talk about the world and your own ideas.
Which criterion carries the most marks? A, language: 12 of the 30.