EAP Taster - Speaking

Welcome to the University of Leicester EAP Taster.

Are you considering coming to Leicester to do an English language course before entering the University? Try the quiz below to see what kind of academic speaking skills students practise and develop on our pre-sessional courses.

Start your speaking quiz:

The questions in this quiz have been designed to match IELTS 5.5 to 7.0.
Answer the following quiz questions below.
When you finish the quiz, check your answers by clicking on the link to watch the video on the ELTU website.

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* 1. What should students do in an academic discussion?

a. Get involved: give your opinion; ask questions.

b. Be quiet and listen to everything.

c.Wait until the end of the discussion.

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* 2. What’s the best way to build an effective academic argument?

a. Agree with the other students in your group.

b. Develop your ideas with reasons and examples.

c. Let your tutor tell you whether you are right or wrong.

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* 3. When is it not OK to interrupt others in a discussion?

a. When trying to enter the discussion.

b. When adding a point to build the discussion.

c. When you think others’ opinions are not important.

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* 4. What do you do if you didn’t understand what the speaker said?

a. Say, “Sorry, could you say that again?”

b. Nothing. It is impolite to ask a person to repeat.

c. Ask the person next to you.

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* 5. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

a. I am agreeing with you.

b. I agree with you.

c. I am agree with you

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* 6. From which country are you accessing this quiz?

You have now finished the quiz questions. Watch the video where one of the ELTU tutors will discuss the correct answers and give you more information on how studying with us can help you improve your speaking skills.

Click on the link to watch the video ELTU Speaking Taster