Before the oral exam, a bit of nervousness is completely normal. But if it becomes real speaking anxiety, it holds you back. The good news: you can do something about it. Here are five practical tips.
How to overcome speaking anxiety before the telc exam
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- Practise speaking out loud, not just in your head. The more often you play through an exam situation, the more familiar it becomes.
- Breathe consciously. A few calm breaths before the start noticeably reduce tension.
- Allow yourself mistakes. You do not have to speak perfectly, but understandably. Small mistakes do not drag you down.
- Have phrases ready. Assured phrases give support, you will find a collection in useful phrases for the oral exam.
- Use the warm-up. The warm-up part is ideal for loosening up before it counts.
How the oral exam runs exactly is in the oral telc B2 exam.
What helps on exam day
Be there early so you do not arrive rushed, and speak a little more slowly on purpose. That gives you time to think and seems more assured. Whoever also works on their pronunciation feels even more confident. For a full overview, see the page on the telc B2 exam.
The bottom line
Speaking anxiety can be reduced: practise, breathe, allow mistakes, have phrases ready and use the warm-up. With these steps you go into the oral exam more calmly.
