Preparing the exam

I need to Speak for 5 minutes on the topic selected by the teacher Pick 3 topics Speak for 5 minutes on the topic selected by the teacher Answer the teacher’s questions (5 min)

First, let’s talk about you You have no idea? First, let’s talk about you

My working experience abroad My hobbies My favourite genres (books, films, series...) Just me, myself and I People I like/ I hate My favourite topics in my English course My travels to English-speaking countries

My hobbies Why? How often? Obstacles / problems? Where? Feelings? With whom?

Historical / social context Personal opinion Who? Historical / social context Key events Short biography People I like Impact Why do I like this person?

My travels to English-speaking countries Culture gap / stereotypes When / How long? Where? My travels to English-speaking countries Culture gap / stereotypes Why? Alone? My personal opinion

My favourite topics in my English class My feelings The course I liked Social issues My favourite topics in my English class Why this course? What I learnt My personal opinion

My favourite genres (books, series, films...) Social issue Main characters / actors My favourite genres (books, series, films...) The plot Author / creator / director Why do I like it? International success? / Why?

Positive / negative aspects My working experience abroad Where? My working experience abroad The way of life When? The firm My colleagues

Congratulations Now you have chosen your topic (s)…. …you must find a focus, a debatable issue

You don’t understand, your teacher is here to help DEBATABLE ISSUES Why? New York Arsenal Will Arsenal be champion? The influence of petro- dollars in European soccer 50 cent’s life Why is Ali more than a boxer? Slumdog Millionaire Working in charities to help people in need My alarm clock instructions Thème trop général Thème trop général Problématique à affiner You don’t understand, your teacher is here to help Biographie – relève du niveau A2 Angle d’approche à préciser Trop technique / Pas de problématique / Pas de lien avec le monde anglo-saxon

A good debatable issue … Is something you like Is not too general Must not only be biographical nor descriptive Must be in relation with the English-speaking countries Must be questioning Must be associated to a plan Must be approved by my be-loved English teacher