general introduction to the CELBAN test and information on the Speaking Assessment

1. TEST TAKING STRATEGIES FOR THE CELBAN General Introduction Speaking

2. INTRODUCTION Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment (For) Nurses

3. INTRODUCTION Speaking Listening Writing Reading

4. SPEAKING Before the Test Arrive early – at least 15 minutes Get warmed up – Talk to someone on the phone Drink something

5. SPEAKING Short introduction Compare and Contrast Giving an opinion Role Plays Eliciting information from a client Teaching a client

6. SPEAKING STRATEGIES During the test Listen First! Use clarification techniques to ensure comprehension Ask questions Echo Paraphrase summarize

7. MORE STRATEGIES Pause between ideas Check in with the ‘listener’ “OK?” “Are you following me?” “Do you have any questions so far?

8. BODY LANGUAGE Display listening behaviors Eye contact Posture Head nodding Facial expressions

9. PRONUNCIATION Avoid sounds that might be difficult for you Example: next week = the following week breath deeply= inhale deeply Pause more Notice if your listener is confused Paraphrase immediately after Example: “Was there any bruising?”//So did you notice your skin changing color /after the accident occurred?”

10. CONTENT Ideas and opinions Compare and contrast Giving an opinion Organize your ideas Main idea Support your ideas with examples/details

11. CONTENT Answer the question Topic Example: Homelessness is a problem in Vancouver. What do you think we could be doing to improve this situation?

12. SUMMARY Practice Practice Practice Practice under testing conditions Record yourself Write what you said Look for grammar and word form errors Notice your delivery Speed, pausing, pronunciation, volume Think Positively!!

13. SUMMARY For more information go to: www.celban.org