Speaking & Writing — Part 1

Re-tell Lecture

3–4 Tasks
Prep: 10 sec
Response: 40 sec

Official Instruction

“You will hear a lecture. After listening to the lecture, in 10 seconds, please speak into the microphone and retell what you have just heard from the lecture in your own words. You will have 40 seconds to give your response.”

Scoring Criteria

What Is Being Assessed

Content

Key points from the lecture accurately retold

Oral Fluency

Smooth, connected delivery using your own words

Pronunciation

Clear articulation of key terms and academic vocabulary

Strategy

Key Tips

Note-taking structure: Topic → 3–4 key points → Conclusion. Use your erasable notepad during the lecture.

  • ➤Take notes actively during the audio — topic, 3–4 key points, any conclusion. Use abbreviations to keep pace.
  • ➤Paraphrase, don’t memorise. Speak from your notes using your own words — not a word-for-word repetition.
  • ➤Fill the full 40-second window. If you finish early, add a conclusion: “Overall, the lecture highlighted…”
  • ➤Keep your response structured: Introduction → Key Points (in order) → Conclusion.

Practice

Practice Exercises