Speaking for B2 in EOI

La primera parte del Speaking para la escuela oficial de idiomas es un monólogo en el que tendremos que hablar sobre el tema que nos den durante 5-6 minutos. Para su preparación nos dan 10 minutos, por tanto debemos suponer que quieren que nuestro monólogo esté estructurado en contenido, conectores, vocabulario adecuado y gramática.

Aquí tenéis un posible esquema organizativo para preparar el monólogo. Es similar al que utilizaríamos para preparar una OPINION ESSAY.

• INTRODUCTION
• PARAGRAPH 1
• Introduce the subject and state your opinion clearly.
• “I strongly believe”
• MAIN BODY
• PARAGRAPH 2
• First viewpoint and reasons/examples:
• In the first place (…) For example, (…). Moreover.
• PARAGRAPH 3
• Second viewpoint and reasons/examples
• Furthermore, (…)
• PARAGRAPH 4
• Opposing viewpoint and reasons/examples
• On the other hand, (…). For instance, (…). In addition to this, (…)
• CONCLUSION
• FINAL PARAGRAPH
• Restate your opinion, using different words.
• All things considered, it seems to me that (…)

(The number of paragraphs in the main body depends on the number of viewpoints included).

Si tenemos tiempo es muy aconsejable prepararnos los monólogos antes de acudir al examen. Los temas son muy variados, pero es posible que el que nos toque sea muy similar a alguno de los que aquí os paso.

1.

A.

Prepare and deliver a monologue about the importance of languages nowadays. Explain whether you think that Spanish is more important than English or vice versa and provide arguments that support your opinion.

B.

Prepare and deliver a monologue about the importance of languages nowadays. Explain whether you think that tourists should always make an effort to learn the language of the country they travel to, providing arguments that support your opinion.

C.

Prepare and deliver a monologue about how good you are as a language learner. Explain your learning style (skills and experience) and the activities you do to improve your learning process. Provide examples that support your exposition.

2.

Prepare and deliver a monologue about the roles of men and women nowadays. Explain whether you think that there is a specific role for men/women and provide arguments that support your opinion.

3.

Prepare and deliver a monologue about a problem in your community that affects you and your friends. Explain the problem and suggest some solutions to it, providing arguments that support your opinion.

4.

Prepare and deliver a monologue about this issue: “Some parts of the world are determined to save the planet. In contrast, there are others which do not seem to care what becomes of it”.

Explain what your position is, providing arguments that support your opinion, and suggest what you think should be done about it.

5.

Prepare and deliver a monologue about how immigration may affect jobs, housing, medical services and/or education in your community. Explain what your position is, providing arguments that support your opinion, and suggest what could be done in the future.

6.

Prepare and deliver a monologue about the importance of age gap in relationships. Explain whether you think that a big age difference can be a problem for a couple and provide arguments that support your opinion.

7.

Prepare and deliver a monologue about the importance of Cooking / Dieting / Nutrition for young people. Explain whether you think these should be a compulsory subject at school and provide arguments that support your opinion.

8.

Prepare and deliver a monologue about the best way to promote a business. Explain whether you think the Internet and web pages are the best way to do it and provide arguments that support your opinion.

9.

Prepare and deliver a monologue about children’s behaviour nowadays. Explain whether you think strict discipline is good to prevent unruly behaviour both at home and at school and provide arguments that support your opinion.

10.

Prepare and deliver a monologue about online dating. Explain whether you think online dating is the best option to find a partner and provide arguments that support your opinion.

11.

Prepare and deliver a monologue about student workers. Explain what you think about studying and working at the same time in the real world today and provide arguments that support your opinion.

12.

Prepare and deliver a monologue about space missions nowadays. Explain whether you think the resources employed on space missions are a waste and provide arguments that support your opinion.

13.

Prepare and deliver a monologue about religion nowadays. Explain whether you think religion is necessary or useful at present times and provide arguments that support your opinion.

14.

Prepare and deliver a monologue about the different ways in which rich and famous people can and should contribute to a better world. Explain what your position is, providing arguments that support your opinion.

15.

Prepare and deliver a monologue about adoption. Talk about what you think the most important issues are, taking into account the changes in current society, especially same sex couples. Explain what your position is, providing arguments that support your opinion.

16.

Prepare and deliver a monologue about the problem of drinking among youth. Explain what you think, providing arguments that support your opinion, and suggest some solutions to this problem.

17.

Prepare and deliver a monologue about your experience with books. Explain what you think about reading and about e-books. Provide arguments that support your opinion.

18.

Prepare and deliver a monologue about the homeless. Explain what you think about the homeless in your community and what could be done about them. Provide arguments that support your opinion.

19

Prepare and deliver a monologue about a turning point in your life or a major decision you had to make in your life. Explain what happened and the outcomes of your actions. Provide examples that support your exposition.

20.

Prepare and deliver a monologue about a favourite place for you. Describe its location, why you like it so much and whether it brings any memories.

21.

Prepare and deliver a monologue about a treasured possession that you have. Explain its background, its characteristics, why you value it so much and whether it brings any memories.

22.

Prepare and deliver a monologue about an awkward moment or embarrassing situation in your life. Explain what happened and the outcomes of your actions. Provide examples that support your exposition.