Education and exams – speaking topic

5 words to use

• syllabus – topics to studyHindi meaning
• memorise – learn by heartHindi meaning
• pressure – stress to performHindi meaning
• practical – hands-on, usefulHindi meaning
• score – marksHindi meaning

Sentence starters

• “In my college, we……”
• “The problem with exams is……”
• “I think education should……”

Sample answer (read it aloud, then make it yours)

College life is good, but the exam system needs change. We are given a long syllabus and asked to memorise it, and then we forget everything after the exam. I would like more practical work and fewer written tests. Teachers should explain why a topic is useful, not only what is in the book. Coaching has become necessary because schools do not prepare us for competitive exams. But I also believe that a student who studies regularly does not need to fear any exam.

Follow-up questions to ask your partner

1. How is your school or college life?
2. What would you change about the exam system?
3. Is coaching necessary for competitive exams?
4. Which subject do you like most?
5. Do marks decide a person's future?