Key Idea: The individual oral (IA) is a talk in Spanish with your teacher. You get 15 minutes to prepare one image, then you talk for 12 to 15 minutes. It is worth 30 marks: 25% of your grade.
| Step | What happens | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation | You get two images and choose one | 15 min |
| Part 1: Presentation | You present your image | 3–4 min |
| Part 2: Discussion | Your teacher asks about your presentation and its theme | 4–5 min |
| Part 3: Conversation | You talk about other themes from the course | 5–6 min |
| 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 |
Your Spanish is marked in all three parts. That is why criterion A carries the most marks.
How many images can you choose from? Two. You pick one.
Which part is the longest? Part 3, the conversation: 5–6 minutes.
Who asks the questions in Part 2? Your teacher. The questions build on what you said in your presentation.
How many marks is the IA out of? 30. It is 25% of your grade.
You don't understand a question. What do you say? «¿Puede repetir, por favor?» Asking is part of a real conversation.