Speaking in Public

Can I use Powerpoint for my visual aids
Only for Level 2 and Level 3 exams (Grades 4 to 8) are Learners permitted to use Microsoft Powerpoint for their Visual Aids. Entry Level and Level 1 exa...
Mon, 4 Nov, 2024 at 3:10 PM
What happens during the impromptu? Can I use the internet, is there a clock?
For Level 3 Speaking in Public examinations (Grades 6 to 8), the Learner is required to present an impromptu speech.  During the Impromptu element, the ...
Wed, 2 Oct, 2024 at 2:01 PM
What LAMDA’s stance on Chat GPT / A.I?
LAMDA does not permit the use of Chat GPT, or any other form of Artificial Intelligence (A.I), when preparing for LAMDA Examinations. Any suspected use ...
Wed, 2 Oct, 2024 at 2:05 PM
What do you mean by Ethical, Political and Cultural?
Ethical – topics that relate to morals or moral principles,  Political – topics related to how a society is administrated, governed or led,  Cultura...
Wed, 2 Oct, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Do you have a list or some guidelines as to what Impromptu topics could be so I can help my students prepare?
As the awarding body we are not permitted to share potential exam topics.  The topics have been carefully selected to ensure that Learners do not need t...
Wed, 2 Oct, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Can you tell me a bit more about visual aids and how to use them?
For example, a learner could use a visual aid to highlight a main point, to demonstrate something of interest or to engage the audience. It should be direct...
Thu, 12 Dec, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Can a Learner play a role or adopt a persona to deliver a speech?
It is not against the regulations for a Learner to ‘play a role’ to deliver their speech(es) in Speaking in Public exams, provided it is appropriate for the...
Thu, 12 Dec, 2024 at 5:38 PM
What do you mean by contemporary?
We consider contemporary to be within the last 12 months.
Thu, 12 Dec, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Can real food be used as a visual aid?
It may not be suitable to use real food as a visual aid, we would ask teachers and learners to consider the centre they are performing in as well as potenti...
Thu, 12 Dec, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Can video clips or music clips be used in an exam?
This may be classed as a hook and would be permitted if it supported the presentation - we would suggest that the music is no longer than 30 seconds within ...
Thu, 12 Dec, 2024 at 5:38 PM