ESB Graded Examinations in Speech Teacher Guidance: Pre-Entry

Guidance for The ESB Pre‐Entry  Level Award in Speech   The ESB Pre‐Entry Level Award in Speech develops learners’ core speaking,  reading, listening, and responding skills. The qualificaƟon is comprised of four  assessment acƟviƟes, which are graded by an ESB assessor. These acƟviƟes  are:    Talk (Something Special) ‐ Give a talk about a favourite toy or item  (2 minutes).   Speaking by Heart – Briefly introduce and recite a short poem from  memory (1 minute).   Reading Aloud – Read a prepared passage of about 100 words from a  favourite story (1 minute).   Speaking and Listening – Briefly answer quesƟons and make  comments based on the work of others.  

For further informaƟon about each of the assessment requirements, please  check the qualificaƟon specificaƟon.

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