langb+interactive+oral

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This component is **based on the core**: communication and media, global issues, social relationships.

Three interactive activities will be carried out in the classroom during the course and assessed by the teacher. One of these must be based on a listening activity. The highest of the three marks will be submitted as the final mark for the interactive oral. Where there is only one student in the class, these activities should be carried out with the teacher. **Audio recordings of the interactive orals are not required**.

Interactive oral activities should be developed from a range of material in the target language (for example, films, television programmes, advertisements, music videos and written texts) related to the culture(s) studied. Depending on the activity, material may be selected by the teacher or students or both. The following are some examples of a whole-class activity for the interactive oral. • A debate on a particular issue in a film watched in class • A class discussion after listening to a piece of news on the radio • A debate on a particular issue related to the target language or culture(s) • A presentation of a particular topic followed by a whole-class discussion • A discussion on a video or audio recording of a play or scenes from a play The following are some examples of group or pair activities. • A discussion of an article or news item • A role play that may involve some element of decision-making or problem-solving • An interpretation of a silent film • A discussion on the possible conclusion of a film or television programme • An exchange of information based on a variety of written and visual stimuli (for example, charts, timetables, photographs, surveys, street plans or maps, diary items, advertisements) • A role-play interview between a character from a work of fiction and a student The following are suggestions of recorded material, preferably authentic, that could be used for the interactive oral activities. • Announcements • Broadcast news and entertainment • Debates and discussions • Dialogues and conversations • Instructions • Podcasts and other electronic media • Songs • Speeches, lectures, presentations During these activities, teachers should ensure that a balance of speaking and listening takes place so that both interactive skills can be assessed.