Your speaking exam: A 12–15 minute talk with your teacher about an image, after 15 minutes of preparation.
| Step | What happens | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation | You choose one image and plan your ideas | 15 min |
| Part 1: Presentation | You describe the image and say what it means | 3–4 min |
| Part 2: Discussion | Your teacher asks you about the image | 4–5 min |
| Part 3: Conversation | You talk about one or more other themes | 5–6 min |
Before you start
- The image: you see two images, each on a different theme. You choose one.
- Notes: up to 10 bullet points. Look at them, but never read them aloud.
- No help: no dictionary or course notes in the prep room.
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Marked by your teacher: Your teacher marks the oral, then the IB checks a sample of the marks.
| Criterion | Marks | What it checks |
|---|---|---|
| A Language | 12 | Many different words and tenses, with few mistakes |
| B1 The image | 6 | Your presentation: how you use the image and link it to the culture |
| B2 The conversation | 6 | How well you answer and develop your ideas in Parts 2 and 3 |
| C Interaction | 6 | Understanding the teacher and keeping the talk going |
| Total | 30 | 25% of your grade |
How to score
- Say what the image means, not only what you see.
- Link the image to its theme.
- Give a reason or an example in every answer: porque…, por ejemplo….