Speaking Verse & Prose

Is my own choice piece suitable for LAMDA exams?
As the Awarding Body we are unable to comment on the suitability of specific pieces. We ask that teachers use their experience when selecting pieces to ensu...
Mon, 16 Dec, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Can you edit own choice pieces for Speaking Verse and Prose exams?
Edits can be made to own choice pieces, as long as the piece still makes sense, and the author's intent is still clear. Please ensure the final piece us...
Mon, 16 Dec, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Are extracts from short stories suitable for Speaking Verse and Prose Exams?
As the awarding body we are unable to confirm the suitability of pieces directly.  We ask teachers to use their judgment to assess whether a piece enabl...
Thu, 19 Jun, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Do I need to bring copies of my pieces for the Examiner?
A clean, legible, unannotated copy of the piece(s), including Set Pieces, should be provided for the Examiner. Where a copy is not provided the examination ...
Thu, 31 Jul, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Can you clarify how we can use pieces from the Verse and Prose Volume 19 Anthology?
As outlined in our statement on 13th May 2024, from 1st August 2024 and throughout the duration of the current Communication Syllabus (until 2029), learner...
Mon, 9 Mar, 2026 at 2:54 PM
How to view the anthologies via the Glassboxx eBook reader
Our current anthologies (Acting Anthology Volume 5 and Verse and Prose Anthology Volume 20) can be purchased from our collaborating publisher Nick Hern Book...
Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 4:42 PM