speaking & writing

Read Aloud

What is this task?
You will see a short text on the screen. Read it aloud in a natural, fluent voice.
Skill being practised
Oral fluency, pronunciation, reading accuracy.
What you see or hear
A short passage (30–60 words) is displayed.
What you do
Read the whole passage aloud once, clearly.
Step-by-step approach
  1. Preview: identify commas, phrases and unfamiliar words.
  2. Practise-silently one keyword per phrase.
  3. Take one deep breath; start immediately when recording opens.
  4. Speak at a steady pace, articulating consonants clearly.
  5. Do not restart if you make a small slip — continue naturally.
Timing
40 s preparation, up to 40 s to record.
Approach
Preview the text during preparation; identify phrasing groups and difficult words. Speak at a natural pace — clarity beats speed.
Common mistakes
  • • Reading too fast to seem fluent.
  • • Long pauses when unsure of a word.
  • • Repeating words after a mistake.
Useful tips
  • • Group words in meaningful chunks.
  • • Stress the content words.
  • • Fall in intonation at full stops.
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