GCSE Speaking and Listening: Individual Presentation (AQA GCSE English Language) : Revision Note
Getting ready for your presentation is a great chance to explore different topics, learn new things and build your confidence in sharing your ideas and opinions clearly.
Individual presentation summary:
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GCSE Spoken Language: individual presentation
For your Spoken Language assessment, you will give a short presentation on a topic of your choice. This is your opportunity to show how well you can speak, present your ideas clearly and engage an audience.
Your presentation and question time should be no longer than ten minutes
Your presentation must be formal, but it can take many different forms, such as a talk, a speech, a debate or even dialogue:
The most appropriate form for a presentation is an individual talk to an audience
A speech given as part of a formal debate can also be a good option, as long as it shows your own ideas clearly
Group work, paired presentations or interviews are not suitable because this part of the assessment is all about showing your own speaking skills
If you find an individual presentation challenging, an extended discussion could be used, but you still need to begin with a prepared opening statement to show your individual contribution
Choosing a topic
To begin with, you need to choose a topic for your presentation in advance and then have it agreed by your teacher. When choosing a topic, remember that this is your opportunity to speak about something that matters to you and that could also interest other people.
The best topics are those that:
Are relevant to your life but also connect to the wider world
Have real meaning — something that is important to you and potentially to others
Encourage people to think ask questions or even change their opinion
By choosing a strong and powerful topic, you will:
Have something personal and original to say
Create a real purpose for your talk
Be able to answer questions in depth
Examiner Tips and Tricks
You should try to choose a topic that means something to you personally as this will enable you to speak with confidence, passion and knowledge.
Here’s a quote from the Lead AQA Examiner on the importance of this: “Where students chose the topic that affected their own lives, on a personal and political level, they were able to express interesting ideas.”
Ideas for your speaking and listening presentation
Choosing the right topic is one of the most important steps in preparing for your speaking and listening presentation. Your presentation topic can be serious, persuasive, entertaining or even humorous — as long as it suits your purpose and engages your audience.
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Serious | Entertaining | Humorous |
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Here are some topics which you might choose to base your presentation on:
The impact of fast fashion on the environment | The rise of Artificial Intelligence: good or bad? | The daily struggles of being a teenager |
Are we too reliant on mobile devices? | Why I’m allergic to mornings | Are influencers the new role models? |
Do we still need traditional exams? | Should art and music be given more prominence in schools? | How social media has ruined my attention span |
A person who changed my life | A letter to my future self | The case for pineapple on a pizza |
Speaking and listening presentation examples
AQA have released some videos to help you to understand what your teacher will be looking for:
Student 1: Jibreel - Distinction
Student 2: Charlotte - Distinction
Student 3: Beth - Merit
Student 4: Connor - Pass
Learn more about how to write and structure your GCSE English Language Speaking and Listening presentation.
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