EOI B1&B Module 3: SPEAKING. Tips

LEVEL B1 (Intermediate) 📰

1. EXAM INSTRUCTIONS

PART 1: MONOLOGUE (Individual Presentation)

• Time: 2-3 minutes speaking + 1 minute for questions.

• Topic: The World of News and Social Media.

• Task: Discuss how you stay informed and the problem of "Fake News."

  • Personal Habits: Where do you get your news (TV, newspapers, or TikTok/Instagram)?

  • Trust: Do you believe everything you read online? Why/Why not?

  • Fake News: Have you ever seen a story that was not true? How did you know?

  • Solutions: Should schools teach children how to read the news?

    
    

PART 2: INTERACTION (Collaborative Decision)

• Time: 5-6 minutes.

• Scenario: You are teachers planning a "Media Week" for your students. You must choose the TWO best activities from this list:

  1. "Spot the Lie" Contest: A game where students must identify which news stories are fake.

  2. Meeting a Journalist: Invite a professional to explain how they write a real story.

  3. Delete Social Media Day: A 24-hour challenge for students to live without apps.

     
     

2. TIPS FOR B1 SUCCESS

• Vocabulary: Social media, headlines, reliable, believe, check the source, tell the truth, internet.

• Grammar: Use Relative Clauses ("A journalist is a person who writes news") and Expressions of opinion ("In my view...", "I think that...").

  
  

3. MODEL RESPONSES & CONTENT

B1 EXTENDED MONOLOGUE: News and Fake News

"Good morning. Today I want to talk about the media and how we get information.

In the past, people only watched the news on TV at 9 o'clock or read a physical newspaper. But now, everything has changed. I usually get my news from my phone, especially from Twitter or Instagram. It is very fast and easy, but it is also dangerous.

The main problem is fake news. Sometimes, people share stories that are not true just to get 'likes' or to make people angry. For example, last month I saw a story about a famous actor, but it was a lie. I checked the source and I saw it was a strange website, not a real newspaper.

I think the responsibility is ours. We must be careful. If a story looks too strange or too exciting, it is probably fake. Also, I think schools should have a special class to teach students how to use the internet safely.

In conclusion, the internet is great for news, but we must use our heads and always check if the information is real before we share it."

LEVEL B2 (Upper-Intermediate) 📰

1. EXAM INSTRUCTIONS

PART 1: MONOLOGUE (Individual Presentation)

• Time: 3-4 minutes speaking + 1 minute for questions.

• Topic: The Impact of Digital Media on Society.

• Task: Analyze the current state of journalism and the influence of the internet.

  • Traditional vs. Digital: Are newspapers and TV news dying?

  • The "Clickbait" Problem: Why do websites use sensationalist headlines?

  • Responsibility: Who is to blame for misinformation? The person who writes it or the person who shares it?

  • Practical Solutions: How can we protect ourselves from "Filter Bubbles" (seeing only what we like)?

    
    

PART 2: INTERACTION (Collaborative Policy Creation)

• Time: 6-8 minutes.

• Scenario: You are part of a Digital Rights Group. You need to agree on the TWO most effective ways to stop misinformation in your country.

  • Option 1: The "Verified Symbol" Law. Every news post must have a government seal of quality. (Problem: Who decides what is "quality"?).

  • Option 2: Heavy Fines for Social Platforms. If a platform doesn't delete a fake video in 24 hours, they pay millions. (Problem: They might delete real opinions too).

  • Option 3: Digital Citizenship in Schools. A mandatory subject about media literacy for all teenagers. (Problem: It takes a long time to see results).

    
    

2. TIPS FOR B2 SUCCESS

• Vocabulary: Sensationalism, clickbait, to spread like wildfire, misinformation, objective reporting, to verify, source of income, to be biased.

• Grammar: Use Modal verbs of obligation and advice ("Platforms must be held accountable," "We should have checked...") and Contrast connectors ("In spite of the risks...", "On the contrary...").

  
  

3. MODEL RESPONSES & CONTENT

B2 CONTENT TABLE (For students to anchor their arguments)

Concept	B2 Vocabulary/Structure	B2 Argument Tip
Clickbait	Sensationalist headlines, to attract attention, misleading.	Explain that companies care more about money (clicks) than the truth.
Responsibility	To be held accountable, to verify the source, to share responsibly.	Argue that both the platform and the user are part of the problem.
Objectivity	To be biased, neutral point of view, professional standards.	Discuss how many news outlets now take sides (political bias).

B2 EXTENDED INTERACTION (Model Snippet)

Candidate A: "I strongly believe that Option 2 (Fines) is the only way to make big tech companies listen. If it costs them millions of euros, they will hire enough people to check the news. It's about accountability."

Candidate B: "I see your point, but I'm worried about censorship. If platforms are afraid of fines, they might delete legitimate opinions just to be safe. I think Option 3 (Education) is more effective in the long run. We need to teach people to be critical thinkers so they don't believe everything they see."

Candidate A: "I agree that education is vital, but that will take ten years to work! We have an election next year; we need something fast. How about we combine them? We implement the fines but only for very specific, dangerous lies, and we use that money to pay for the school programs."

Candidate B: "That's a very interesting proposal. Using the 'punishment money' to fund education is a sustainable way to solve the root of the problem. I'm happy to go with that."

🎯 General B1/B2 Tips for Students

Aspect	B1 Focus (Intermediate)	B2 Focus (Upper-Int)
Fluency	Keep talking even if you make small mistakes. Use "fillers" like Well... or Let me see...	Avoid long silences. Connect your ideas smoothly using Anyway, In fact, or Actually.
Grammar	Focus on accuracy in basic tenses (Past, Present, Future). Use if and because correctly.	Use variety. Don't just use "I think"; use I'm convinced that, It seems to me, or From my perspective.
Interaction	Ask your partner: What do you think? or Do you agree?	Build on your partner's idea: That's a good point, and I'd like to add... or I understand, but have you considered...?