Confirm the
time and place of the test with your teacher.
Find out what
topics you'll be tested on and if you are allowed to bring any props,
visual aids, and how you should dress.
Be sure to
prepare for the oral exam as you would any other exam.
Anticipate
questions that may be on the exam. Prepare answers for the questions and
then ask/answer questions that you think might be asked with another
person, preferably with someone in your class who knows the material.
Practice
talking in front of a mirror so that you can evaluate your body language
and/or record your answers on audio tape and play it back to see how
you sound or on a video tape to see how you sound and your composure.
If you are
using the computer or other equipment for your exam, test it out several
times and make sure everything is the way you want it to be.
Show up at
least five minutes early so that you can gather your thoughts and not
feel rushed. Being late can have an adverse affect on your grade.
Turn off your
cell phone before taking the exam.
Dress
accordingly.
Maintain good
eye contact and posture. Don't slouch if you're sitting or lean if
you're standing.
Pay close
attention to the questions asked. If you don't understand the question
ask for clarification or ask your instructor to repeat the question.
Speak in
complete sentences. Try not to give one or two word answers whenever
possible.
Be sure to
thank the instructor for his/her time when you are finished with the
test.
(Reference: http://www.testtakingtips.com/test/oral.htm)