Speaking Hack 2: "Thank you" means stop talking. 1
Make sure you understand the verbal cues and body language of the examiner. 2
For instance, if you're a chatterbox and you just keep motoring on, the examiner has every right to 3
shut you down, in order to move on to the next question, since the exam has a rigid time limit. 4
Please, do yourself a favor and avoid being one of "those candidates" who just rambles on and on, disregarding 5
the examiner's verbal cues. 6
When the examiner says "thank you," this means stop talking! 7
Examiners may also use body language - pointing to the timer, suggesting that you are running out of time. 8
On the other hand, you may be shy or nervous and may only respond with short responses such as "yes" 9
or "no." 10
Try to remember that this IS a Speaking Exam, and that you need to talk in order for you to be evaluated 11
on your level of speech. 12
If you're a little bit shy, you should really take the time to practice with someone several times 13
before the exam, so that you feel more comfortable. 14
But if you're a "motormouth," try to dial it down a little bit, and look for body language indicating 15
time for your current section has nearly expired.