Passing the Functional Skills SCL (Speaking, Listening and Communicating) exam L1 and L2

[@KeryaMusa]

Hello after I saw your video and used your advice thank I passed my exam yesterday. Thank you your advice was helpful

[@oaktreeenglish8338]

Well done, glad I could focus your mind so you could show your potential.

[@lizo.1888]

Hi Oak tree, I want to say a massive thank you for your videos, it really helps me to do very close to the best in my speaking and listening exam yesterday. Thanks a lot. You are well appreciated👌👌👌👌

[@oaktreeenglish8338]

Hi Liz, glad it helped. Keep watching for whatever the next stage in your English journey might be.

[@thu-hangnguyen1728]

Thank you very much. Your video is very helpful and practical.

[@oaktreeenglish8338]

Thank you for your thank you! I'm glad you find this video helpful. I hope you try some of the other exam videos for your other components.

[@ednaruedas4763]

the only king

[@oaktreeenglish8338]

Elvis was once asked "what do think of people calling you "The King"?" Elvis replied, "I'm not the king, Jesus is King!" I think that was the best comment in any interview ever.

[@dictionpun1549]

Hi. I think this is very helpful and practical. I think that I can do well in my Speaking & Listening Communication for English (Level 2). I'm feeling more confident, focused and be brave to ask questions. (Task 1) - (Presentation) (4-5 mins) (Task 2) - (Formal Discussion) (15 mins)

[@oaktreeenglish8338]

Thanks for your comment, There are not many videos on the SLC exam so I'm glad you found my one helpful. Good luck in your exams.

[@wongscarlett]

Will topics for group discussion given by examiner? Or I can bring a topic chosen by me and discuss on the topic of my choice?

[@oaktreeenglish8338]

Good question, Normally this is something that will be agreed with your group prior to the exam. You should have certain points to make but don't be too rigid on your position. The aim is to have a free flowing, respectful discussion where everyone's voice is heard.

[@ZeroSkar-ml7pk]

Can you tell me for how long you have to talk for the discussion.

[@oaktreeenglish8338]

10 minutes at L1, 15m at L2, depending on numbers of students in your group

[@ZeroSkar-ml7pk]

@@oaktreeenglish8338 but how long each person have to talk for example if there is a group of 3 people? You just divide 10 min in to 3 right?

[@oaktreeenglish8338]

@ZeroSkar-ml7pk This is not a profitable direction of thought. Don't break it down like that, just resolve to speak and pass the discussion around the group, engaging and allowing it to reroute itself organically. This prescriptive way of thinking will distract you from the very thing that is being tested. Just go in and enjoy having a conversation.

[@lukekgpovey8889]

I was given social media as a topic to discuss. As much as I can see the obvious benefits for social media I chose to talk negatively about it because of my own experiences using Facebook for example. Fantastic video, hope to see lots more on it way and it also reminded me of the talking head on art attack a little bit.

[@oaktreeenglish8338]

Thanks Taylor, I don't claim to be in the same league, or possibly even sport, as Art Attack, but I must say I enjoyed weaving in some Socrates, Plato and Aristotle quotes into the script. Hope it helps

[@Uk._London4]

thanks

[@oaktreeenglish8338]

You're welcome

[@ednaruedas4763]

i have a oncome exam

[@oaktreeenglish8338]

Take your time, prepare well and relax. You've got this!

[@godislove3330]

Great video thank you for help us, Perfect time I have a group discussion about” should euthanasia be legalised in Britain? Plus I have to choose a topic for a short talk 🤔I don’t know what to pick ☺️

[@oaktreeenglish8338]

You are welcome. Remember, it doesn't matter which side of the debate you come down on, so long as you give a good justification for your position. In your short talk, pick something you know about such as a job or life experience. Do a little research and you can talk about anything. You could talk about a book you read, or a favourite author or artist (C.S. Lewis would be my choice). Whatever you pick, make sure you are interested in what you are saying so that you can engage the audience and also know enough to answer questions.

[@godislove3330]

@@oaktreeenglish8338 I don’t have enough words to say thank you for all the advice , god bless you

[@oaktreeenglish8338]

@@godislove3330 Your name says it all!

[@godislove3330]

True, I have learnt so much, from your channel more than college classes I always come across your channel when I struggle, and your teaching methods are spectacular for me and others who are trying to enhance their English to the next level, please keep up the amazing job , your funny way of teaching and I wish your channel to grow . Thinking for my short talk to pick” the benefits of youtube “nowadays it replaced tv channels how good it's,

[@DragOzze]

Funny how you read off the script, but you are not allowed to read of a script during the exam

[@oaktreeenglish8338]

I know, I'm such a hypocrite. The information remains correct I hope.

[@EnglishLecturer-s9p]

Do they sound like that LOL?

[@oaktreeenglish8338]

They definitely sound like that in my head, though Aristotle's voice may owe more to Horrible Histories than "Metaphysics".