Unprepared Speech (Impromptu Speaking)
Learners are taught to:
• Speak confidently on a topic given without prior preparation.
• Organise ideas quickly and logically.
• Use appropriate language, vocabulary and tone.
• Maintain eye contact, posture, clarity and fluent expression.
This task builds spontaneity, confidence, critical thinking and communication skills, which are vital for academic and real-life situations.
Listening Comprehension
Unprepared Reading Aloud
Prepared Speech
Purpose of Paper 4 (Orals)
Learners are taught to:
• Listen attentively to spoken texts such as stories, speeches, interviews, announcements and discussions.
• Identify main ideas, supporting details, tone, purpose and intention.
• Interpret information and respond meaningfully to questions.
• Demonstrate critical listening and comprehension skills.
This assessment develops learners’ ability to listen for understanding, analyse spoken language and respond accurately.
The Oral component aims to:
• Develop confident communicators.
• Enhance listening, speaking and reading aloud skills.
• Prepare learners for formal communication, presentations, interviews and leadership roles.
• Build self-esteem, clarity of expression and critical
Learners are taught to:
• Read unfamiliar texts fluently and audibly.
• Apply correct pronunciation, pace, intonation and expression.
• Observe punctuation and phrasing.
• Demonstrate understanding through expressive reading.
This assessment strengthens reading fluency, confidence, articulation and comprehension of written texts.