## Tips

Before you start speaking:

- Look at the instructions carefully.
- Try to think of words and expressions you might need.
- Use as many words and chunks/expressions you already know.
- Try to work with a small list of key WORDS (and not key sentences) to remember what you should say.
- Remember it is not a writing or reading exercise!

While speaking:

- Make sure you start a conversation by greeting the other person in a polite way.
- Look at your partner or at your audience.
- Speak calmly and not too quietly.
- You can use a note, but make sure there are only a few words on it!
- If you don't know a word, you can always explain what you can use it for, or what it looks like.
- Try to keep on talking, even if you don't really know how you should say something.
- If you don't understand your partner, you can ask for an explanation,
  or ask your partner to repeat the question.
- End a conversation by saying goodbye.