Oral Exam Tips: How to Connect Emotionally With Others Through Speech
Knowing how to reflect the correct emotions in your voice is a great part of speaking. When you see a teacher speak to the class, she may do so in an authoritative manner. Connecting emotionally with others through the power of speech is an important part of speaking. When you go for your PSLE English oral exam, you need to connect with the examiner through what you are saying. Having the appropriate emotions which match your content will help you achieve the highest number of marks in your PSLE English oral exam – here are 4 helpful tips to help you achieve the power of harnessing your emotions through your speech:
1. Body Language
2. Believe in What You Are Saying
3. Pay Attention to the Tone of Your Voice
❓ Is this a happy or sad moment?
❓Would a real person in this situation smile, cry, or sound frustrated?
❓ How would the tone affect the listener’s experience?
At WRITERS AT WORK, we help students understand emotional context and apply the right speaking style to fit different scenarios. It’s not about “acting”—it’s about choosing the best way to express your point honestly and effectively.
Oral exams are often overlooked in school curriculums. Students receive limited exposure and practice. If your child needs more experience and confidence, WRITERS AT WORK offers targeted oral training to build up expressive fluency, emotional range, and clarity—well before the exam.
4. Master Emotional Context, Not Just Delivery
The tone of your voice and inflection are powerful tools. If you’re supposed to be angry, your voice will sound stronger and faster. If you’re sad, you’ll sound softer, with a slower, more reflective rhythm.
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