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Spoken Language (endorsement)

3 dot points across 3 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

How do you prepare and deliver a formal spoken presentation that earns a strong grade on the OCR Spoken Language endorsement?

Preparing and delivering a formal individual presentation for the Spoken Language endorsement (AO7), selecting and organising content, sustaining a clear talk and using effective delivery techniques.
How to prepare and deliver the formal presentation for the OCR GCSE English Language Spoken Language endorsement: selecting and organising content, structuring a sustained talk, and using delivery techniques such as pace, eye contact and emphasis (AO7).
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How do you listen to and respond to questions and feedback during the spoken-language session, showing you can think on your feet?

Listening and responding to questions and feedback during the spoken-language session (AO8), answering clearly and relevantly, developing points under questioning and handling challenge with composure.
How to handle the question-and-answer part of the OCR GCSE English Language Spoken Language endorsement: listening carefully, answering clearly and relevantly, developing points under questioning and responding to challenge with composure (AO8).
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How do you use spoken Standard English and an appropriate register effectively in a formal presentation?

Using spoken Standard English and an appropriate formal register in the presentation (AO9), choosing accurate, formal spoken language and adapting register to a formal audience and purpose.
How to use spoken Standard English and an appropriate register for the OCR GCSE English Language Spoken Language endorsement: choosing accurate, formal spoken language, adapting register to a formal audience, and avoiding slang and filler that lower the AO9 mark.
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