LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023

LRN SPEAKING SYLLABUS JANUARY AND JUNE 2023

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Contents Εισαγωγή στο Speaking Syllabus 2023 και τις Προφορικές Εξετάσεις LRN ...............................3 LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 How to use the Syllabus for the LRN Speaking Exams 2023:...........8 LRN B1 Topics for the January 2023 Speaking Exam ....................................................................9 LRN B1 Topics for the June 2023 Speaking Exam ........................................................................11 LRN B1 common Topics for both the January and June 2023 Speaking Exams ........................13 LRN B2 Topics for the January 2023 Speaking Exam ..................................................................14 LRN B2 Topics for the June 2023 Speaking Exam ........................................................................16 LRN B2 common Topics for both the January and June 2023 Speaking Exams ........................18 LRN C1 Topics for the January 2023 Speaking Exam ..................................................................19 LRN C1 Topics for the June 2023 Speaking Exam ........................................................................21 LRN C1 common Topics for both the January and June 2023 Speaking Exams........................24 LRN C2 Topics for the January 2023 Speaking Exam ..................................................................25 LRN C2 Topics for the June 2023 Speaking Exam ........................................................................27 LRN C2 common Topics for both the January and June 2023 Speaking Exams........................30 Page 2 Esolnet Hellas

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Εισαγωγή στο Speaking Syllabus 2023 και τις Προφορικές Εξετάσεις LRN Η Esolnet Hellas σας ανακοινώνει πως το LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 είναι πλέον διαθέσιμο για να το εντάξετε στην προετοιμασία σας για τις Εξετάσεις του Ιανουαρίου και του Ιουνίου 2023. Πρόκειται για ένα ουσιαστικό εργαλείο που πρέπει να χρησιμοποιηθεί σωστά προκειμένου οι Υποψήφιοι να αποκομίσουν όλα τα γλωσσικά οφέλη από τη χρήση του και να είναι έτοιμοι να ανταπεξέλθουν με απόλυτη επιτυχία στις Προφορικές τους Εξετάσεις. Α. Τι περιέχει το Syllabus για τις Προφορικές Εξετάσεις Β1-Β2 • Υπάρχουν 8 θέματα για τις Εξετάσεις του Ιανουαρίου 2023 και 10 θέματα για τις Εξετάσεις του Ιουνίου 2023. • Σε κάθε Επίπεδο υπάρχουν 3 κοινά θέματα που μπορούν να χρησιμοποιηθούν είτε Ιανουάριο 2023, είτε Ιούνιο 2023, είτε και Ιανουάριο και Ιούνιο. Συνήθως το ίδιο θέμα δεν χρησιμοποιείται δύο φορές, δηλαδή και στις δύο Εξεταστικές. • Τα κοινά θέματα για το Β1 είναι τα: 1,2,3 • Τα κοινά θέματα για το Β2 είναι τα: 1,2,3 C1-C2 • Υπάρχουν 10 θέματα για τις Εξετάσεις του Ιανουαρίου 2023 και 15 θέματα για τις Εξετάσεις του Ιουνίου 2023. • Σε κάθε Επίπεδο υπάρχουν 5 κοινά θέματα που μπορούν να χρησιμοποιηθούν είτε Ιανουάριο 2023, είτε Ιούνιο 2023, είτε και Ιανουάριο και Ιούνιο. Συνήθως το ίδιο θέμα δεν χρησιμοποιείται δύο φορές, δηλαδή και στις δύο Εξεταστικές. • Τα κοινά θέματα για το C1 είναι τα: 1,2,3,4,5 • Τα κοινά θέματα για το C2 είναι τα: 1,2,3,4,5 Β. Γενικές Οδηγίες για το Syllabus για όλα τα Επίπεδα • Τα κοινά θέματα είναι σε bold και επαναλαμβάνονται στο τέλος του Syllabus κάθε Επιπέδου. • Κάθε θέμα ακολουθείται από 4 Ερωτήσεις. Η πρώτη Ερώτηση αφορά το Section 2 και οι άλλες τρεις Ερωτήσεις αφορούν το Section 3 της Προφορικής Εξέτασης. Γ. Τα Prepared Topics και Πώς να τα Χρησιμοποιήσετε • Δύο εβδομάδες πριν τις Εξετάσεις αποστέλλονται τα Prepared Topics για κάθε Επίπεδο. • Υπάρχουν 5 Prepared Topics για το Section 2 της Προφορικής Εξέτασης κάθε Επιπέδου (B1-B2- C1-C2) σε κάθε Εξεταστική Περίοδο (Ιανουαρίου και Ιουνίου 2023). • Οι Υποψήφιοι πρέπει να επιλέξουν και να προετοιμάσουν μόνο ΕΝΑ από τα πέντε θέματα του Επιπέδου τους. Χρειάζεται προσοχή να μην επιλέξουν κατά λάθος θέμα από άλλο Επίπεδο ή άλλη Εξεταστική. • Παρόλο που και οι δύο Υποψήφιοι μπορούν να επιλέξουν το ίδιο θέμα, καλό θα ήταν να διαλέξουν διαφορετικό θέμα, έτσι ώστε να μην χρειαστεί να επαναλάβουν τις ίδιες ιδέες όταν θα ανταλλάσσουν απόψεις. Page 3 Esolnet Hellas

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Δ. Γενικές Οδηγίες για τις Προφορικές Εξετάσεις • Οι Υποψήφιοι εξετάζονται στις Προφορικές Εξετάσεις σε ζευγάρια. Τα ζευγάρια μπορούν να καθοριστούν εκ των προτέρων. • Ο Φορέας δεν επιτρέπει τη συμμετοχή ενός Υποψηφίου στις Προφορικές Εξετάσεις και 2η φορά ως “Dummy”, για τη δημιουργία ζευγαριού με Υποψήφιο που δεν έχει εξεταστεί. Επιτρέπει “Dummy” μόνο στην περίπτωση που δεν υπάρχει κανένας άλλος Υποψήφιος για να δημιουργηθεί ένα ζευγάρι. • Οι Υποψήφιοι δεν επιτρέπεται να έχουν μαζί τους σημειώσεις ή κάποιο άλλο βοήθημα κατά τη διάρκεια της Εξέτασης. Δεν απαιτείται να ετοιμάσουν κάποιο project σχετικά με το θέμα τους και ούτε επιτρέπεται να το έχουν μαζί τους κατά τη διάρκεια της Προφορικής Εξέτασης, σε περίπτωση που το έχουν ετοιμάσει. • Δεν επιτρέπεται να κρατούν σημειώσεις την ώρα που ο άλλος Υποψήφιος παρουσιάζει το θέμα του. • O Εξεταστής δίνει σε κάθε Υποψήφιο ένα φύλλο με τίτλο “Candidate’s Prompts” το οποίο περιλαμβάνει: A. Τα 5 Prepared Topics για το Section 2, από τα οποία ο Υποψήφιος θα επιλέξει αυτό που έχει προετοιμάσει. B. Prompts για το Section 3 μαζί με ιδέες για κάθε Prompt. • Παρόλο που οι Υποψήφιοι μπορούν να χρησιμοποιήσουν τις δικές τους ιδέες για να αναπτύξουν την απάντησή τους, συνιστάται να χρησιμοποιήσουν αυτές που υπάρχουν στο Candidate’s Prompts, προκειμένου να περιοριστεί το άγχος τους και να εξασφαλίσουν το καλύτερο δυνατό αποτέλεσμα. Ε. Η Διαδικασία των Προφορικών Εξετάσεων Είναι σημαντικό οι Υποψήφιοι να είναι απόλυτα εξοικειωμένοι με τη διαδικασία των Προφορικών Εξετάσεων LRN. Section 1: Warm Up Stage Διάρκεια Β1-Β2: 3 λεπτά C1-C2: 4 λεπτά Διαδικασία • Οι Υποψήφιοι καλούνται να απαντήσουν σε περίπου μία ή περισσότερες ερωτήσεις ο καθένας σχετικές με τα ενδιαφέροντά τους, τον ελεύθερο χρόνο τους, το σχολείο / πανεπιστήμιο που φοιτούν, την πόλη τους, την εργασία τους και τα μελλοντικά στους σχέδια. Υλικό που μπορείτε να Χρησιμοποιήσετε: • Indicative Questions for the Warm Up Stage που υπάρχουν στο Υποστηρικτικό Υλικό της Esolnet Hellas. • Το υλικό που υπάρχει στο Teacher’s Handbook: Preparing Candidates for the LRN Speaking Exam. Page 4 Esolnet Hellas

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Section 2: Prepared Topics – Individual Talks and Interaction Διάρκεια Β1-B2: 6-7 λεπτά C1-C2: 6-8 λεπτά Διαδικασία • Ο Εξεταστής δίνει σε κάθε Υποψήφιο το Candidate’s Prompts όπου αναγράφονται τα 5 Prepared Topics και ζητά από τον Υποψήφιο Α να παρουσιάσει το θέμα που έχει προετοιμάσει. • Ο Εξεταστής κάνει μία ερώτηση στον Υποψήφιο Α σχετικά με το θέμα που έχει παρουσιάσει. • Ο Εξεταστής ζητά από τον Υποψήφιο Β να πει τη γνώμη του σχετικά με όσα είπε ο Υποψήφιος Α. • Ο Εξεταστής κάνει μία κοινή ερώτηση και στους δύο Υποψηφίους Α και Β και τους παρακινεί να αρχίσουν το διάλογο. • Σύνολο δύο ερωτήσεις και ένας σχολιασμός. • Η ίδια διαδικασία ακολουθείται και για τον Υποψήφιο Β. Υλικό που μπορείτε να Χρησιμοποιήσετε • Το Speaking Syllabus για προετοιμασία από την αρχή της σχολικής χρονιάς. Η πρώτη Ερώτηση κάθε θέματος αφορά το Section 2. • Τα Prepared Topics, δηλαδή τα πέντε θέματα που ανακοινώνονται δύο εβδομάδες πριν από τις Εξετάσεις. Κάθε Υποψήφιος επιλέγει και προετοιμάζει ένα από αυτά. • Το υλικό που υπάρχει στο Teacher’s Handbook: Preparing Candidates for the LRN Speaking Exam. Section 3: Respond to a Question and Interaction Διάρκεια Β1-Β2: 5-6 λεπτά C1-C2: 6 λεπτά Διαδικασία • Για το Section 3, στο Candidate’s Prompts περιλαμβάνονται prompts για συζήτηση σχετικά με τα θέματα που έχουν ετοιμάσει οι Υποψήφιοι. Κάθε prompt συνοδεύεται από τρεις ιδέες που μπορούν να χρησιμοποιηθούν από τους Υποψηφίους στις απαντήσεις τους. • Ο Εξεταστής ζητά από τον Υποψήφιο Α να μιλήσει για το prompt που είναι σχετικό με το θέμα για το οποίο έχει μιλήσει στο Section 2. • Ο Εξεταστής ζητά από τον Υποψήφιο Β να σχολιάσει όσα είπε ο Υποψήφιος Α. • Δεν υπάρχουν ερωτήσεις, μόνο ένας σχολιασμός. • Η ίδια διαδικασία ακολουθείται και για τον Υποψήφιο Β. Page 5 Esolnet Hellas

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Υλικό που μπορείτε να Χρησιμοποιήσετε • Τις Eρωτήσεις που υπάρχουν κάτω από κάθε θέμα του Speaking Syllabus. • Το υλικό που υπάρχει στο Teacher’s Handbook: Preparing Candidates for the LRN Speaking Exam. ΣΤ. Πώς να Προετοιμάσετε τους Υποψηφίους Θα ήταν καλό να προετοιμάσετε από την αρχή της Σχολικής χρονιάς όλα τα θέματα της Εξεταστικής Περιόδου στην οποία θα συμμετάσχουν οι Υποψήφιοι ώστε να έχουν την ευκαιρία να εξασκηθούν εγκαίρως σε όλα τα θέματα και να μάθουν το κατάλληλο λεξιλόγιο. Έτσι, όταν θα λάβετε τα 5 θέματα για το Section 2, δύο εβδομάδες πριν τις Εξετάσεις, οι Υποψήφιοι θα έχουν ήδη κάνει επαρκή προετοιμασία και θα μπορούν να επικεντρωθούν σε αυτά με μεγαλύτερη αυτοπεποίθηση. Μπορείτε να αφιερώνετε χρόνο για την προετοιμασία για τις Προφορικές Εξετάσεις 1 φορά την εβδομάδα. Η σωστή προετοιμασία για την Προφορική Εξέταση παίζει πολύ σημαντικό ρόλο για την επιτυχία στις Εξετάσεις LRN, καθώς βοηθά τους Υποψηφίους να αποδώσουν στο μέγιστο των δυνατοτήτων τους. Αντίθετα, αν η προετοιμασία τους είναι ελλιπής και, για παράδειγμα, οι Υποψήφιοι προσέλθουν στις Εξετάσεις χωρίς να έχουν προετοιμάσει κάποιο από τα Prepared Topics ή χωρίς να είναι σε θέση να απαντήσουν σε βασικές ερωτήσεις, υπάρχει ο κίνδυνος να λάβουν fail στην Προφορική Εξέταση. Αυτό θα επηρεάσει πολύ αρνητικά τη συνολική βαθμολογία και μπορεί να καθορίσει ακόμη και το αν θα επιτύχουν ή όχι. Section 1 ➢ Αν οι Υποψήφιοι είναι καλά προετοιμασμένοι για το Warm Up Stage θα κάνουν μια πολύ θετική πρώτη εντύπωση στον Εξεταστή και θα νιώσουν μεγαλύτερη αυτοπεποίθηση για να συνεχίσουν. ➢ Τα θέματα του Warm Up Stage είναι γνωστά. Οι Καθηγητές μπορούν να επιλέξουν μία ποικιλία ερωτήσεων για τους Υποψηφίους από τα Indicative Questions, να τις αναθέσουν σαν δουλειά για το σπίτι και στη συνέχεια να κάνουν εξάσκηση στην τάξη. ➢ Οι Υποψήφιοι πρέπει να εκπαιδεύονται να απαντούν με ολοκληρωμένες προτάσεις και να αποφεύγουν τις μονολεκτικές ή πολύ σύντομες απαντήσεις. Επίσης, πρέπει να εξασκηθούν στο να αιτιολογούν αυτά που λένε. ➢ Περισσότερες πληροφορίες και υλικό θα βρείτε στο Teacher’s Handbook: Preparing Candidates for the LRN Speaking Exam. Section 2 & Section 3 ➢ Χωρίστε τους Υποψηφίους σε δύο ομάδες και αναθέστε διαφορετικό θέμα σε κάθε ομάδα. ➢ Δώστε λεξιλόγιο σχετικό με το θέμα που έχουν αναλάβει να προετοιμάσουν. ➢ Κάθε Υποψήφιος προετοιμάζει το θέμα του και τις 4 ερωτήσεις στο σπίτι. Page 6 Esolnet Hellas

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 ➢ Στο επόμενο μάθημα, μπορείτε να κάνετε ζευγάρια τους Υποψηφίους που έχουν διαφορετικά θέματα μεταξύ τους και να ακολουθήσετε τη διαδικασία των Προφορικών Εξετάσεων του LRN. ➢ Στο τέλος, μπορείτε να παρέχετε την ανατροφοδότηση και τα σχόλια σας στους Υποψηφίους, επισημαίνοντας τα δυνατά τους σημεία αλλά και τις αδυναμίες τους. ➢ Όταν ολοκληρωθεί αυτή η διαδικασία, δώστε ένα διαφορετικό θέμα σε κάθε ομάδα, για την επόμενη φορά, ώστε να εξασκηθούν σε όλα τα θέματα όλοι οι Υποψήφιοι. ➢ Όταν οι Υποψήφιοι έχουν πλέον εξοικειωθεί πλήρως με τη διαδικασία των Προφορικών Εξετάσεων μπορείτε να τους ηχογραφήσετε σε ζευγάρια ώστε να έχουν την ευκαιρία να ακούσουν και οι ίδιοι τον εαυτό τους. ➢ Αυτή η διαδικασία είναι πολύ καλή για την τελική προετοιμασία του ενός από τα 5 θέματα που έχουν επιλέξει. Αφού το προετοιμάσουν με τη βοήθειά σας, μπορούν να το γράψουν σαν έκθεση. Κατόπιν, κάθε Υποψήφιος μπορεί να το ηχογραφήσει για να το ακούει ώστε να το αφομοιώσει καλύτερα. ➢ Η προετοιμασία των θεμάτων του Syllabus των Προφορικών Εξετάσεων βοηθάει και στην εξάσκηση για το Writing. ➢ Είναι σημαντικό οι Υποψήφιοι να προετοιμάζονται και για τα άλλα 4 Prepared Topics, ώστε να είναι σε θέση να εκφράσουν τη γνώμη τους σε όσα θα πει ο άλλος Υποψήφιος στο Section 2 και στο Section 3. ➢ Περισσότερες πληροφορίες και υλικό θα βρείτε στο Teacher’s Handbook: Preparing Candidates for the LRN Speaking Exam. Ζ. Υποστηρικτικό Υλικό για τις Προφορικές Εξετάσεις LRN Η Esolnet Hellas σας προσφέρει το εξής Υποστηρικτικό Υλικό: • Videos με Mock Interviews στο κανάλι της Esolnet Hellas στο YouTube και την Αξιολόγησή τους. • Indicative Questions for the Warm Up Stage • Teacher’s Handbook: Preparing Candidates for the LRN Speaking Exam & Using the LRN and Esolnet Hellas Speaking Support Material Περιέχει: ✓ Ανάλυση των Προφορικών Εξετάσεων ✓ Standardisation βαθμολόγησης ✓ Παραδείγματα για κάθε Section ✓ Πλούσιο Λεξιλόγιο ✓ Αξιολόγηση σε δείγματα Recordings – 2 Β1, 4 Β2, 2C1, 4C2 Για οποιαδήποτε ερώτηση έχετε που αφορά τις Προφορικές Εξετάσεις, και τις Εξετάσεις γενικά μη διστάσετε να επικοινωνήσετε με την Esolnet Hellas. Καλή Επιτυχία στους Υποψηφίους σας! Esolnet Hellas Page 7 Esolnet Hellas

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 How to use the Syllabus for the LRN Speaking Exams 2023: B1 - B2 • There are 8 topics for the January 2023 Exams and 10 for the June 2023 Exams. 3 topics of the Syllabus are common and may be used in either Exam Period. The common topics for B1 are 1, 2, 3. The common topics for B2 are 1, 2, 3. C1 - C2 • There are 10 topics for the January 2023 Exams and 15 for the June 2023 Exams. 5 topics of the Syllabus are common and may be used in either Exam Period. The common topics for C1 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. The common topics for C2 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. All Levels • The common topics for all levels are in bold. They are also repeated at the end of each Syllabus. • Each general topic is followed by 4 questions. The first question covers Section 2 of the Speaking Exam and the other three questions relate to Section 3 of the Exam. • It would be advisable that all topics for the specific Exam period be covered before the Exams so that students will be able to practise and use the appropriate language for each topic. When LRN sends the 5 topics for Section 2 of the Exam two weeks before the Exams, they will have already prepared all topics and they will feel much more confident focusing on one of them. • Both teachers and students can watch the Sample Video Interviews on the Esolnet Hellas YouTube Channel. • A recommended way to use the Syllabus would be to put aside speaking time every week. Teachers can divide their students into two groups; each group is assigned a different topic (4 questions); the teacher may give each group the vocabulary they need. Each student prepares their topic (4 questions) at home and during the next lesson, the teacher can make pairs of one student from each group; the teacher can follow the LRN Interview procedure, allowing the students to practise the LRN Speaking Exam. • The teacher can give all the students feedback, pointing out their strengths and weaknesses.

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Level B1 LRN B1 Topics for the January 2023 Speaking Exam Topic numbers 1, 2, 3 are common for both the January and June LRN B1 Speaking Exams 2023. Shopping 1. Why do some people like spending their free time shopping? Do young people spend a lot of money on clothes because they want to look like their friends? Why do young people feel better about themselves when they buy clothes? Do young people who follow fashion spend more money on clothes? Free time 2. Why do students have little free time? How can after-school activities help students learn new things? Why do after-school activities help students to discover their interests? How can after-school activities help students to make friends? Environment 3. Which environmental problems should students learn about at school? Why is it important for young people to participate in environmental programmes? Why should young people learn to stop buying plastic products? How can young people save energy? Cooking 4. What are the advantages of cooking meals at home? Why does cooking at home take a long time? Why is it a problem to clean up after you cook? Why can cooking at home cause stress? Technology 5. What negative effects can social media have on young people? How do social media help people make new friends? In what way do social media allow people to have fun? How do social media connect people with celebrities? Animals Esolnet Hellas 6. What would you do to help a stray animal? How can zoos help children find out about wild animals? How do zoos help children learn the importance of protecting wildlife. In what ways can children have fun at a zoo? Page 9

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Level B1 Holidays 7. Why do some people hate planning their holiday? How can we feel more confident when we plan our holidays carefully? Why do we save time and money when we plan our holidays carefully? Why is it good to research our holiday destination before we visit it? Television 8. Are there any television programmes you would never watch? Why? How does television allow family members to relax? How can television encourage discussions in families? How can television bring families closer? Page 10 Esolnet Hellas

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Level B1 LRN B1 Topics for the June 2023 Speaking Exam Topic numbers 1, 2, 3 are common for both the January and June LRN B1 Speaking Exams 2023. Shopping 1. Why do some people like spending their free time shopping? Do young people spend a lot of money on clothes because they want to look like their friends? Why do young people feel better about themselves when they buy clothes? Do young people who follow fashion spend more money on clothes? Free time 2. Why do students have little free time? How can after-school activities help students learn new things? Why do after-school activities help students to discover their interests? How can after-school activities help students to make friends? Environment 3. Which environmental problems should students learn about at school? Why is it important for young people to participate in environmental programmes? Why should young people learn to stop buying plastic products? How can young people save energy? Health 4. Why do some young people develop unhealthy habits? Why is it important for young people to avoid junk food? Why do young people need to sleep well? Why should young people exercise regularly? Social media 5. Why do people like Instagram? Why can Instagram cause an addiction? Why is Instagram not always safe? Why can Instagram cause a lot of stress? Transport 6. What makes a bicycle a good means of transport? Why can a bicycle be dangerous? Why is it easy for someone to steal a bicycle? Why is it difficult to ride a bicycle in bad weather? Page 11 Esolnet Hellas

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Level B1 Education 7. What are the advantages of small classrooms? Why are large classes often very noisy? Why is it difficult for students in large classes to participate in activities? What problems can large classes cause a teacher? Pets 8. Why do people keep birds as pets? Why is it cruel to keep a bird in a cage? Can a bird make a good pet since you cannot play with it? Why is it not good when a pet bird is very noisy? City life 9. What are the advantages of growing up in a city? Why is the city an unhealthy environment for children to live in? What makes a city a dangerous place for children? How is a city an unfriendly place for children? Aeroplanes 10. Why is the aeroplane considered to be a great invention? Why is flying expensive? What makes flying stressful? How is flying bad for the environment? Page 12 Esolnet Hellas

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Level B1 LRN B1 common Topics for both the January and June 2023 Speaking Exams Shopping 1. Why do some people like spending their free time shopping? Do young people spend a lot of money on clothes because they want to look like their friends? Why do young people feel better about themselves when they buy clothes? Do young people who follow fashion spend more money on clothes? Free time 2. Why do students have little free time? How can after-school activities help students learn new things? Why do after-school activities help students to discover their interests? How can after-school activities help students to make friends? Environment 3. Which environmental problems should students learn about at school? Why is it important for young people to participate in environmental programmes? Why should young people learn to stop buying plastic products? How can young people save energy? Page 13 Esolnet Hellas

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Level B2 LRN B2 Topics for the January 2023 Speaking Exam Topic numbers 1, 2, 3 are common for both the January and June LRN B2 Speaking Exams 2023. Entertainment 1. What disadvantages do streaming platforms like Netflix have? Why does its variety of films and series make Netflix popular? Is Netflix more popular because it is free of advertisements? Does the low cost of subscribing to Netflix attract a lot of people? The Internet 2. How has the Internet made our lives more comfortable? In what ways does the Internet distract students from studying? Why does the Internet make students less creative? How does the Internet encourage students to be lazy? Lifestyle 3. Why is it difficult to have a roommate? Is it easier to get on with roommates if we set rules to follow? Does talking openly and freely help us get on with roommates? Why does showing understanding help us get on with our roommates? Habits 4. In what way does social media create bad habits in people? Can friends break a bad habit more easily if we do not judge them? Why is talking to friends about the benefits of stopping a bad habit helpful? How can we help friends break a bad habit if we encourage them to seek professional help? Friendships 5. Why is it important to have online pen pals from other countries? Why may there be misunderstandings when we have an online pen pal from abroad? How might fake profiles cause problems if we have an online pen pal from abroad? Why are time differences a problem when we have an online pen pal from abroad? Travelling 6. What kind of problems can we have during a holiday? How can we make a holiday better if we plan ahead? How can travelling with good friends make a holiday better? Why is a holiday better when we are open to new experiences? Page 14 Esolnet Hellas

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Level B2 Jobs 7. What are some advantages of working as a tour guide? Why is it difficult for tour guides to work on weekends and holidays? What difficulties does an inflexible work schedule create for tour guides? Why can it be difficult for a tour guide to handle different personalities? Education 8. Why is it good for students to study a variety of subjects at school? Why would pupils study harder if they could choose their school subjects? How would pupils feel more responsible if they chose their school subjects? Would pupils get higher marks if they could choose their school subjects? Page 15 Esolnet Hellas

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Level B2 LRN B2 Topics for the June 2023 Speaking Exam Topic numbers 1, 2, 3 are common for both the January and June LRN B2 Speaking Exams 2023. Entertainment 1. What disadvantages do streaming platforms like Netflix have? Why does its variety of films and series make Netflix popular? Is Netflix more popular because it is free of advertisements? Does the low subscription cost for Netflix attract a lot of people? The Internet 2. How has the Internet made our lives more comfortable? In what ways does the Internet distract students from studying? Why does the Internet make students less creative? How does the Internet encourage students to be lazy? Lifestyle 3. Why is it difficult to have a roommate? Is it easier to get on with roommates if we set rules to follow? Does talking openly and freely help us get on with roommates? Why does showing understanding help us get on with our roommates? Museums 4. Why is it important for young people to visit museums? Why do children get tired easily when they visit a museum? Why do children feel bored when they visit a museum? Why are children not able to play around in a museum? Education 5. What are the advantages of computer labs in schools? Why is it a problem if a computer lab does not have enough computers for all students? Why is it difficult for teachers to monitor students in a computer lab? If there is limited time to use computers in a lab, is it a disadvantage? Sports 6. What can motivate young people to play sports? Why do some teenagers have difficulty balancing school and sports? Do some teenagers avoid sports because they feel too much stress to perform well? Are some teenagers not interested in sports because they are addicted to technology? Page 16 Esolnet Hellas

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Level B2 Adolescence 7. Are our teenage years the happiest times of our lives? Is teenagers’ low self-confidence a serious problem for them? Why do so many teenagers experience stress and pressure? Why do a lot of teenagers worry about their future? Reading 8. Why do some teenagers like reading comics? Why do some people believe that comics do not improve children’s reading skills? Why might some people believe that comics promote violence? Why do some people think that comics waste children’s time? Stress 9. What are the main causes of stress nowadays? Why is regular exercise a simple way to deal with stress? Is eating healthily a good way to deal with stress? Can we help deal with stress if we have fun with friends? Computers 10. What are the advantages of desktop computers? Why is it a problem that a desktop computer is not portable? Why is it a problem if desktop computers take up space? Why do desktop computers cost a lot of money? Page 17 Esolnet Hellas

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Level B2 LRN B2 common Topics for both the January and June 2023 Speaking Exams Entertainment 1. What disadvantages do streaming platforms like Netflix have? Why does its variety of films and series make Netflix popular? Is Netflix more popular because it is free of advertisements? Does the low subscription cost for Netflix attract a lot of people? The Internet 2. How has the Internet made our lives more comfortable? In what ways does the Internet distract students from studying? Why does the Internet make students less creative? How does the Internet encourage students to be lazy? Lifestyle 3. Why is it difficult to have a roommate? Is it easier to get on with roommates if we set rules to follow? Does talking openly and freely help us get on with roommates? Why does showing understanding help us get on with our roommates? Page 18 Esolnet Hellas

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Level C1 LRN C1 Topics for the January 2023 Speaking Exam Topic numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 are common for both the January and June LRN C1 Speaking Exams 2023. Travelling 1. How can we stay safe when we travel abroad? How does experiencing a new culture benefit us? Why does travelling abroad help us gain confidence? What is the importance of making friends around the world? Working out 2. Why do some people spend little time on physical activity? How can working out relieve stress? In what ways can working out help us socialise? Why can working out make us feel more energetic? Entertainment 3. What kinds of TV programmes do teenagers like the most? How does reading the news help teenagers form an opinion on important issues? How can watching the news help teenagers understand the world around them? Why should teenagers be informed about world events? Technology 4. How could virtual reality be used in the classroom? How can a school website enhance learning experiences? Why should a school use its website to connect with students and parents? How can a school website be used to improve the image of the school? Environment 5. What can happen if we do not care about the environment? How can organising environmental projects at school help raise pupils’ environmental awareness? Can schools raise environmental awareness if they offer environmental courses? If schools practise recycling and reusing, can they cultivate environmental awareness? Lifestyle Esolnet Hellas 6. What are the advantages of living near a park? How can creating green spaces make an urban area healthier? What impact can improving public transport have on urban areas? What can we do to keep urban areas clean? Page 19

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Level C1 Education 7. Will technology ever replace teachers? How can teachers help students succeed if they identify students’ weaknesses? Why is it important for teachers to boost a students’ self-confidence? In what way do teachers contribute to their students’ success if they show them how to set goals? 8. What school rules do many students disagree with? In what ways do school rules keep students safe? Why is it necessary for school rules to promote discipline? How can school rules teach respect? Tourism 9. What are the causes of overtourism? Why does overtourism increase pollution? How does overtourism affect ecosystems? Why does overtourism drive up the cost of living? Leisure 10. What is so appealing about mountain camping? Why should mountain campers research where to set up their tents? Why is it important for mountain campers to pack a first-aid kit? How can mountain campers keep food and water secure? Page 20 Esolnet Hellas

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Level C1 LRN C1 Topics for the June 2023 Speaking Exam Topic numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 are common for both the January and June LRN C1 Speaking Exams 2023. Travelling 1. How can we stay safe when we travel abroad? How does experiencing a new culture benefit us? Why does travelling abroad help us gain confidence? What is the importance of making friends around the world? Working out 2. Why do some people spend little time on physical activity? How can working out relieve stress? In what ways can working out help us socialise? Why can working out make us feel more energetic? Entertainment 3. What kinds of TV programmes do teenagers like the most? How does reading the news help teenagers form an opinion on important issues? How can watching the news help teenagers understand the world around them? Why should teenagers be informed about world events? Technology 4. How could virtual reality be used in the classroom? How can a school website enhance learning experiences? Why should a school use its website to connect with students and parents? How can a school website be used to improve the image of the school? Environment 5. What can happen if we do not care about the environment? How can organising environmental projects at school help raise pupils’ environmental awareness? Can schools raise environmental awareness if they offer environmental courses? If schools practise recycling and reusing, can they cultivate environmental awareness? 6. Why should we reduce our use of plastic? Why should individuals buy environmentally friendly products? How can individuals protect the environment if they use their cars less? How can saving energy protect the environment? Page 21 Esolnet Hellas

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Level C1 Social media 7. Why do people like to post on social media? What are the risks of sharing our home address on social media? Why should we never post our holiday plans on social media? Why should we not post personal information on social media? Violence and Crime 8. How can we protect young people from digital violence? How can violent video games cause young people to become aggressive? Why can digital media lead to aggressive behaviour like cyber-bullying? Why do abusive comments on digital media cause aggression in young people? 9. Should young people who commit criminal acts be punished? Why does peer pressure lead to juvenile crime? Why does drug and alcohol abuse turn young people into criminals? In what way can bullying make a juvenile a criminal? Foreign language learning 10. How can foreign language learners improve their writing skills? Why does having inadequate vocabulary make it difficult to write well in a foreign language? How does the lack of knowledge on specific topics prevent a foreign language learner to write well? In what way does native language interference affect a foreign learner’s writing skills? Lifestyle 11. What new activity would you like to try in the near future? Why? How can doing outdoor activities with friends help you create shared memories? How can doing outdoor activities with friends help you build stronger bonds? How can escaping your daily routine by doing outdoor activities with friends benefit you? Animals 12. Why are animal rights important? How can being a responsible pet owner prevent animal cruelty? Why is it important to report any form of animal cruelty we witness? How can promoting animal welfare prevent animal cruelty? Page 22 Esolnet Hellas

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Level C1 Consumer society 13. Why do people buy so many unnecessary things nowadays? How can understanding why we buy things prevent us from buying something unnecessary? Why can making a list of the unnecessary things we own stop us buying things we do not need? In what way can getting rid of unnecessary things we own help us stop buying things we do not need? Accidents 14. What can the government do to reduce the number of road accidents? Why does using a phone cause road accidents? Why is driving under the influence of alcohol a major cause of accidents? Why can driving too fast cause road accidents? Society 15. Why do some people like to gossip about others? How can gossiping damage relationships? In what way can gossiping destroy trust? What are the consequences of spreading lies? Page 23 Esolnet Hellas

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Level C1 LRN C1 common Topics for both the January and June 2023 Speaking Exams Travelling 1. How can we stay safe when we travel abroad? How does experiencing a new culture benefit us? Why does travelling abroad help us gain confidence? What is the importance of making friends around the world? Working out 2. Why do some people spend little time on physical activity? How can working out relieve stress? In what ways can working out help us socialise? Why can working out make us feel more energetic? Entertainment 3. What kinds of TV programmes do teenagers like the most? How does reading the news help teenagers form an opinion on important issues? How can watching the news help teenagers understand the world around them? Why should teenagers be informed about world events? Technology 4. How could virtual reality be used in the classroom? How can a school website enhance learning experiences? Why should a school use its website to connect with students and parents? How can a school website be used to improve the image of the school? Environment 5. What can happen if we do not care about the environment? How can organising environmental projects at school help raise pupils’ environmental awareness? Can schools raise environmental awareness if they offer environmental courses? If schools practise recycling and reusing, can they cultivate environmental awareness? Page 24 Esolnet Hellas

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Level C2 LRN C2 Topics for the January 2023 Speaking Exam Topic numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 are common for both the January and June LRN C2 Speaking Exams 2023. City Life 1. Why is traffic considered a serious problem in cities? Why is complying with road rules a responsible and safe driving attitude? Why is it important for drivers to use their cars only when needed? Why should drivers maintain their cars regularly? Skills 2. Why is having good practical skills important? Why do computer skills enhance job prospects? How do computer skills improve communication? How do computer skills prevent wasting time? Home 3. What factors determine where people decide to live? Does keeping our home clean make it more welcoming? Why does fresh air and sunlight make our home more welcoming? Is it important to create a relaxing space in our home? Lifestyle 4. How can we develop a positive body image? Why is it important to feel comfortable in our body? Does a positive body image stop us from comparing ourselves with others? Are we less likely to develop eating disorders if we have a positive body image? Environment 5. What is the importance of nature reserves? What impact does logging have on forests? How can wildfires affect forests? What are the negative effects of droughts on forests? Society 6. Why do so many people nowadays feel lonely? Can we deal with loneliness when we understand what causes it? Why is it important to speak with friends and family when we feel lonely? In what way can volunteering for a cause help us deal with loneliness? Page 25 Esolnet Hellas

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Level C2 Education 7. Why is choosing a career such a difficult decision? Why is it important for young people to discover their interests before they decide on a career? Can parents and teachers help young people on a career if they expose them to different career options? Why should parents and teachers encourage young people to talk to a career advisor? History 8. If you could go back to any time and place, when and where would you go and why? Can studying history help us understand how the world changes? Can studying history provide us with a sense of identity? Can studying history prevent us from repeating past mistakes? Advertising 9. In what way does food advertising affect our health? Why can children be easily impressed by adverts? Are children more influenced by adverts because they cannot understand their intent? Are children more vulnerable to advertising because they are exposed to too many adverts? Relationships 10. What factors make relationships more difficult nowadays? Why can being a good listener improve our relationships? Can our relationships work better when we show interest in what others want? How can being open and honest help improve our relationships? Page 26 Esolnet Hellas

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Level C2 LRN C2 Topics for the June 2023 Speaking Exam Topic numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 are common for both the January and June LRN C2 Speaking Exams 2023. City Life 1. Why is traffic considered a serious problem in cities? Why is complying with road rules a responsible and safe driving attitude? Why is it important for drivers to use their cars only when needed? Why should drivers maintain their cars regularly? Skills 2. Why is having good practical skills important? Why do computer skills enhance job prospects? How do computer skills improve communication? How do computer skills prevent wasting time? Home 3. What factors determine where people decide to live? Does keeping our home clean make it more welcoming? Why does fresh air and sunlight make our home more welcoming? Is it important to create a relaxing space in our home? Lifestyle 4. How can we develop a positive body image? Why is it important to feel comfortable in our body? Does a positive body image stop us from comparing ourselves with others? Are we less likely to develop eating disorders if we have a positive body image? Environment 5. What is the importance of nature reserves? What impact does logging have on forests? How can wildfires affect forests? What are the negative effects of droughts on forests? Page 27 Esolnet Hellas

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Level C2 Work 6. What are the main benefits of working while in college? How can working while in college affect academic performance? What problems can college students face if they have less free time? Why does working while in college cause stress? 7. What makes a profession prestigious? Why do we feel more confident if we do a job we like? Can we be more productive when we do a job we enjoy? Why do we experience higher levels of job satisfaction when we do a job we love? Personality 8. What problems do people with low self-esteem face? In what way can identifying our interests help us increase our self-esteem? How can standing up for our beliefs and values boost our self-esteem? Why can building healthier relationships improve our self-esteem? 9. Why are generous people happier? How can generosity bring friends closer to each other? Why is it easier for a generous person to forgive a wrongdoing? Why can generosity make friendships stronger? Leisure time 10. Why are some people uninterested in joining a club? Can joining a club increase our network of friends? In what way does joining a club teach us new skills? Why does joining a club create a sense of belonging? Media 11. What are the advantages of being a news reporter? What challenges can reporters face when they become public figures? Why are news reporters under a lot of stress? What threats and dangers can news reporters face? 12. What is the importance of staying informed? Why do some people find the news depressing? Why do some people believe the news is biased? Why do some people prefer online news? Page 28 Esolnet Hellas

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Level C2 Space 13. Why do some people believe that space exploration is a waste of money? In what way can space exploration lead to scientific discoveries? How can space exploration improve life on earth? Why does space exploration broaden our knowledge? Music 14. Why do students listen to music while studying? Why is it difficult for students to focus while listening to music? Could listening to music while studying decrease productivity? Why do students absorb less information when they listen to music while studying? Working out 15. What are the advantages of having a personal trainer? Why is working out with a personal trainer so expensive? Why can it be stressful to work out with a personal trainer? Why may working out with a personal trainer be inconvenient? Page 29 Esolnet Hellas

LRN Speaking Syllabus 2023 Level C2 LRN C2 common Topics for both the January and June 2023 Speaking Exams City Life 1. Why is traffic considered a serious problem in cities? Why is complying with road rules a responsible and safe driving attitude? Why is it important for drivers to use their cars only when needed? Why should drivers maintain their cars regularly? Skills 2. Why is having good practical skills important? Why do computer skills enhance job prospects? How do computer skills improve communication? How do computer skills prevent wasting time? Home 3. What factors determine where people decide to live? Does keeping our home clean make it more welcoming? Why does fresh air and sunlight make our home more welcoming? Is it important to create a relaxing space in our home? Lifestyle 4. How can we develop a positive body image? Why is it important to feel comfortable in our body? Does a positive body image stop us from comparing ourselves with others? Are we less likely to develop eating disorders if we have a positive body image? Environment 5. What is the importance of nature reserves? What impact does logging have on forests? How can wildfires affect forests? What are the negative effects of droughts on forests? Page 30 Esolnet Hellas