IB Oral Exam Flashcards

Question 1

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it is an inherent part of society

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Cela fait partie inhérente de la société

Question 2

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d’un côté

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on the one hand

Question 3

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dans le but de

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with the aim of

Question 4

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à maintes reprises

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A

on many occasions

Question 5

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whereas

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A

Alors que

Question 6

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on the one hand

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d’un côté

Question 7

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à tout moment

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at any time

Question 8

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L’important, c’est que + subj

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the most important thing, it is that

Question 9

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after all

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après tout

Question 10

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au détriment de

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at the expense of

Question 11

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with the aim of

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dans le but de

Question 12

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Alors que

Question 13

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a paradise

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un paradis

Question 14

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before it is too late

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Avant que ce ne soit trop tard

Question 15

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après tout

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after all

Question 16

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je me suis donc bien réposée

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So I am well rested

Question 17

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at any time

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à tout moment

Question 18

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the most important thing, it is that

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L’important, c’est que + subj

Question 19

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it makes me angry just to think about it!

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Ca me met en colère rien que d’y penser!

Question 20

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Je n’arrive pas à le croire!

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I cannot believe it

Question 21

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on many occasions

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à maintes reprises

Question 22

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Grandes vacances

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Summer holidays

Question 23

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Avant que ce ne soit trop tard

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before it is too late

Question 24

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Tasting local food

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déguster la nourriture locale

Question 25

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with the help of

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à l’aide de

Question 26

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at the expense of

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au détriment de

Question 27

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un champ

Question 28

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visit tourist sites

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visiter les sites touristiques

Question 29

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Nombreux sont les gens qui ne réfléchissent aux conséquences

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numerous are the people who do not think about the consequences

Question 30

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Quels sonts les loisirs? 9

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Ils sont les activités pour le plaisir

Les sports
=====> La competition
========> fanatisme
========> le dopage
========> les salaires ridiculeux

L’exercise physique
=====> pas e temps

Les voyages
=====> les benefices
=====> les problemes
=====> le tourisme
========> en masse
========> l'impreinte carbon
========> l'interculturel et la globalization/mondialization

La musique

Les arts

La lecture

La tele

La technologie dans ce contexte

Question 31

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Ca me met en colère rien que d’y penser!

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it makes me angry just to think about it!

Question 32

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So I am well rested

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je me suis donc bien réposée

Question 33

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Force est de constater…

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it goes without saying that …

Question 34

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it is necessary to use it in the right way

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Il faut l’utiliser à bon escient…

Question 35

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déguster la nourriture locale

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Tasting local food

Question 36

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Il ne faut pas sous-estimer l’importance de …

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one should not under-estimate the importance of ..

Question 37

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visiter les sites touristiques

Answer

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visit tourist sites

Question 38

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I cannot believe it

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Je n’arrive pas à le croire!

Question 39

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it goes without saying that …

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Force est de constater…

Question 40

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Il faut l’utiliser à bon escient…

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it is necessary to use it in the right way

Question 41

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one should not under-estimate the importance of ..

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Il ne faut pas sous-estimer l’importance de …

Question 42

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à l’aide de

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with the help of

Question 43

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numerous are the people who do not think about the consequences

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Nombreux sont les gens qui ne réfléchissent aux conséquences

Question 44

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it is necessary to raise awareness to the youth of the problem of…

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Il faut sensibiliser les jeunes au problème de…

Question 45

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Quels sonts les loisirs? 9

Answer

A

Ils sont les activités pour le plaisir

Les sports
=====> La competition
========> fanatisme
========> le dopage
========> les salaires ridiculeux

L’exercise physique
=====> pas e temps

Les voyages
=====> les benefices
=====> les problemes
=====> le tourisme
========> en masse
========> l'impreinte carbon
========> l'interculturel et la globalization/mondialization

La musique

Les arts

La lecture

La tele

La technologie dans ce contexte

Question 46

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L’Espagne est le destination, le plus populaire

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Spain is the most popular destination

Question 47

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Quels sonts les Coutumes et les Traditions? 5

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Ils sont les rites, les evenements perpetues par la culture

L’alimentation
=====> la patrimoine culinaire (culinary heritage)
=====> les produits locaux
=====> les produits biologiques contre OGM
=====> la commerce equitable
=====> les habitudes

Les fetes

Les celebrations

Les rites 
===> le marriage
========> traditionnel vs moderne
========> divorce
========> PACS

Question 48

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What are the three things you need to take about when describing the picture?

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Le description

La legende

L’analyse

Question 49

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What are the themes? 2

Answer

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Loisirs

Coutumes et Traditions

Question 50

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What are the conjugaisons to subjonctif for savoir?

Answer

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Que je sache

Que tu saches

Qu’il sache

Que nous sachions

Que vous sachiez

Qu’ils sachent

Question 51

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What is the word in French for trash?

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Les Déchets

Question 52

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Lifeguard or rescuer

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Sauveteur

Question 53

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loisir

Question 54

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fat

Question 55

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organic

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biologique

Question 56

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healthy

Answer

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bon pour la santé, diététique

Question 57

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main dish

Answer

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le plat de résistance

Question 58

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Je pense que…

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I think that…

Question 59

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Hobbies

Question 60

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J’ai l’impression que…

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A

I get the impression that…

Question 61

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biologique

Question 62

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dès que

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A

as soon as

Question 63

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organisme génétiquement modifié

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genetically modified organisms

Question 64

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dès

Answer 58

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Je crois que…..

Answer 59

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les féculent

Answer 60

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canapé, finger food

Answer 61

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lifeguard, rescuer

Answer 62

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gastronomic

Answer 63

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main dish

Answer 64

A

étranger

Answer 65

A

genetically modified organisms

Answer 66

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I would say that…

Answer 67

A

I must admit that…

Answer 68

A

Je pense que…

Answer 69

A

J’aurais dit/cru que

Answer 70

A

i realised that

Answer 71

A

selon moi

Answer 72

A

according to me

Answer 73

A

fait maison

Answer 74

A

I believe that….

Answer 75

A

Je dois avouer que…

Answer 76

A

Par contre,…

Answer 77

A

Çela peut être…

Answer 78

A

I would have said/believed that

Answer 79

A

De plus…

Answer 80

A

En fin de compte

Answer 81

A

D’après moi,

Selon moi

Answer 82

A

In the past I found him/her/it…

Answer 83

A

Je me suis rendu compte que

Answer 84

A

In fact,…

Answer 85

A

according to me

Answer 86

A

however,…

Answer 87

A

on the other hand,…

Answer 88

A

Pas grand-chose.

Answer 89

A

Dans le passé je l’ai trouvé + adjective

Answer 90

A

J’ai soif

Answer 91

A

Furthermore…

Answer 92

A

nevertheless

Answer 93

A

First of all

Answer 94

A

it can be…

Answer 95

A

Pourtant,…

Answer 96

A

when I was…

Answer 97

A

at the moment

Answer 98

A

Can please repeat the question?

Answer 99

A

Néanmoins

Answer 100

A

Although…

Answer 101

A

Tout d’abord

Answer 102

A

En fait,…

Answer 103

A

at the end of the day

Answer 104

A

One must look on the bright side of things

Answer 105

A

Besides/Moreover/Furthermore

Answer 106

A

Bien que…

Answer 107

A

Récemment

Answer 108

A

Pouvez-vous répéter la question, s’il vous plaît ?

Answer 109

A

LEARN:
1) Your presentation (if any) but not by heart. It must sound natural and authentic, not monotonous and rehearsed!

2) Key words / Linking words / Connecting words: which will help link your ideas together, develop and make an argument.
3) Vocabulary: have an A to Z notebook in which you can record all important new words. Use rich and varied vocabulary.

PRACTISE:
4) Read assessment of past oral exams. They help you get familiar with the format of the exam as well as with the type of questions asked.
This is probably the most valuable tip of them all!

5) Practise responding to a wide range of sample questions (http://bit.ly/1wZxkpb).
6) Record yourself on the webcam or iPhone practising your oral (you can do this with friends whom you feel comfortable with and give each other productive advice and criticism). Watch it and see what you could improve on! If with friends, why not practising as an examiner-student role-play!
7) Practise your numbers.
8) Practise asking questions (also such as « Pouvez-vous répéter la question, s’il vous plaît ? »).
9) Watch French movies or shows with subtitles (SBS for example);
10) If you need a tutor, find a tutor you feel comfortable with, who has adequate credentials and who is familiar with the examination

BODY LANGUAGE:
11) Make sure to maintain eye contact throughout the conversation.

12) Don’t forget to smile (even if you do not feel like it and where appropriate)!

LESSEN STRESS BY:
13) Practising as much as possible! You will all the more confident for it on the day of the exam.

14) Reading about the assessment criteria: what are the examiners marking / looking for? Read assessments of past oral exams to become familiar with the exam’s expectations.
15) Doing a practice trip to the examination centre before the actual day (where possible), and familiarising yourself with the route, the time needed to get there, parking facilities and the buildings’ location.
16) Managing your nerves: learn techniques to manage your stress and anxiety!

DO:
17) Get a good night sleep! You will be far more productive if rested!

18) Arrive at least 30 minutes before your session time!
19) Self-correct: if you realize that you have made a mistake, don’t ignore it. Pause, correct it and carry on.
20) Expand your answers: do not answer the examiner’s questions by “yes” or “no”! Try to answer with two or three answers.
21) Use a variety of grammatical tenses: in short, SHOW OFF!
22) Imagine that you are having a real conversation with a French person in France.
23) Bring snacks and water!
24) Bring your advice letter / ID

AVOID:
25) Getting yourself ready for the exam at the last minute. It should be a consistent effort throughout the year.

26) Learning paragraphs by heart. Examiners know immediately that you have, do not be fooled! It turns your message into a monotonous monologue devoid of life and is pretty easy to spot.
27) Rushing: speak clearly and confidently.
28) Repetitions such as “Je pense que” eight times in a row! Learn to vary: “Selon moi”, “À mon avis” etc. This is when your A to Z notebook becomes useful.
29) Eating something garlicky before the exam! It might sound silly and trivial but you would not want to put your examiner off straight away….

Good luck, think positive and 30) BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!

Answer 110

A

Pour que…

Answer 111

A

AVOID:
25) Getting yourself ready for the exam at the last minute. It should be a consistent effort throughout the year.

26) Learning paragraphs by heart. Examiners know immediately that you have, do not be fooled! It turns your message into a monotonous monologue devoid of life and is pretty easy to spot.
27) Rushing: speak clearly and confidently.
28) Repetitions such as “Je pense que” eight times in a row! Learn to vary: “Selon moi”, “À mon avis” etc. This is when your A to Z notebook becomes useful.
29) Eating something garlicky before the exam! It might sound silly and trivial but you would not want to put your examiner off straight away….

Answer 112

A

En ce moment

Answer 113

A

Il est faux que…

Answer 114

A

Il faut regarder les choses du bon côté

Answer 115

A

BODY LANGUAGE:
11) Make sure to maintain eye contact throughout the conversation.

12) Don’t forget to smile (even if you do not feel like it and where appropriate)!

Answer 116

A

It is untrue that…

Answer 117

A

I don’t believe that that’s the case

Answer 118

A

DO:
17) Get a good night sleep! You will be far more productive if rested!

18) Arrive at least 30 minutes before your session time!
19) Self-correct: if you realize that you have made a mistake, don’t ignore it. Pause, correct it and carry on.
20) Expand your answers: do not answer the examiner’s questions by “yes” or “no”! Try to answer with two or three answers.
21) Use a variety of grammatical tenses: in short, SHOW OFF!
22) Imagine that you are having a real conversation with a French person in France.
23) Bring snacks and water!
24) Bring your advice letter / ID

Answer 119

A

il pleuvait à verse

Answer 120

A

it was raining heavily…

Answer 121

A

LEARN:
1) Your presentation (if any) but not by heart. It must sound natural and authentic, not monotonous and rehearsed!

2) Key words / Linking words / Connecting words: which will help link your ideas together, develop and make an argument.
3) Vocabulary: have an A to Z notebook in which you can record all important new words. Use rich and varied vocabulary.

Answer 122

A

in this way

Answer 123

A

if i had known…

Answer 124

A

Dans le futur…

Answer 125

A

Après ça -

Answer 126

A

Avant de (+ inf),…

Answer 127

A

D’un côté, j’aime ___ parce que..mais de l’autre côté, je n’aime pas ___ parce que

Answer 128

A

J’ai toujours rêvé de…

Answer 129

A

Après avoir/être (+inf)…

Answer 130

A

We will see

Answer 131

A

si j’avais su… (+ conditional) -

Answer 132

A

Before (doing sth.),…

Answer 133

A

LESSEN STRESS BY:
13) Practising as much as possible! You will all the more confident for it on the day of the exam.

14) Reading about the assessment criteria: what are the examiners marking / looking for? Read assessments of past oral exams to become familiar with the exam’s expectations.
15) Doing a practice trip to the examination centre before the actual day (where possible), and familiarising yourself with the route, the time needed to get there, parking facilities and the buildings’ location.
16) Managing your nerves: learn techniques to manage your stress and anxiety!

Answer 134

A

I have always dreamt of…

Answer 135

A

After having (done something)…

Answer 136

A

In the future…

Answer 137

A

Il faut (+ inf) –

Answer 138

A

After doing that…(good alternative to saying puis all the time)

Answer 139

A

PRACTISE:
4) Read assessment of past oral exams. They help you get familiar with the format of the exam as well as with the type of questions asked.
This is probably the most valuable tip of them all!

5) Practise responding to a wide range of sample questions (http://bit.ly/1wZxkpb).
6) Record yourself on the webcam or iPhone practising your oral (you can do this with friends whom you feel comfortable with and give each other productive advice and criticism). Watch it and see what you could improve on! If with friends, why not practising as an examiner-student role-play!
7) Practise your numbers.
8) Practise asking questions (also such as « Pouvez-vous répéter la question, s’il vous plaît ? »).
9) Watch French movies or shows with subtitles (SBS for example);
10) If you need a tutor, find a tutor you feel comfortable with, who has adequate credentials and who is familiar with the examination

Answer 140

A

Il se peut que…

Answer 141

A

Jusqu’à ce que…

Answer 142

A

– it is necessary to

Answer 143