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French Speaking Skills
Speaking is about communication. Short accurate answers beat silence; developed answers score higher.
Task types
• Role play – short functional responses; listen for tense and person
• Photo card – describe, opinions, follow-up questions
• Conversation – broader themes; prepare personal answers
Survival strategies
• Ask for repetition: Vous pouvez répéter, s’il vous plaît ?
• Buy time: Alors… / Je dirais que…
• If you forget a word, paraphrase
• Always add parce que…
Worked example
How do you develop a one-word answer?
Solution: Add an opinion, a reason, and a short example or contrast.
Practice questions
1. Name the three common speaking task types.
2. Give one repair phrase.