Prüfungsvorbereitung: picture task, conversation (Edexcel)
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can confidently take part in a picture description task and conversation in the style of the speaking exam.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- When describing a photo, use the acronym PALM. It stands for People, Action, Location, Mood. Add your own opinions too.
- A well-developed response in conversation has at least three verb clauses.
- Extend your answers by using a different tense, a different subject, or opinions and reasons.
Keywords
PALM - an acronym to summarise what to include in a photo description: People, Action, Location, Mood
Verb clause - part of a sentence that contains a subject and a verb
Common misconception
Like in a role-play, I should keep my answers short and concise in a conversation.
Conversation answers following the picture task should be developed and extended with at least three verb clauses.
Teacher tip
Brainstorming questions before tackling a conversation on a given theme is a step often missed out by students. Encourage students to do this before Task C1. This will also help them to anticipate possible questions in the speaking exam and use their preparation time to the full.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which noun does not refer to a person?
Q2.Match the German and English.
colourful
dark
religious
polite
necessary
sweet
Q3.Match the German and English.
change
stage
floor, ground
fire
round, lap
tattoo, tattooing
Q4.Order the words to say: 'Christmas Eve comes before Christmas Day.'
Q5.Write in English: 'ich habe immer gute Laune'.
Q6.Write in German: 'she is selling her bike'.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Conversation answers following the picture task should be developed and extended with at least three ...
Q2.You are developing the answer 'Ich benutze gern soziale Medien.'. Match the sentence types with their descriptions.
Letzte Woche habe ich viele Videos aufgenommen.
Meine Schwester geht lieber ins Kino.
Es macht mir immer viel Spaß ...
... da ich mit Freunden chatten kann.
Q3.Order the sentences according to the acronym PALM.
Q4.Write in German: 'my favourite food is fish'.
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