Preparation Program
for
Oral Proficiency Interview by Computer
(OPIc)
Level: Novice
• The goal of the OPIc is to gather a sample of your speech
that is representative of your communicative skills in the
target language.
• You will also have the ability to customize the test to your
own level and interests by completing a self-assessment and
background survey at the beginning of the test.
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Depending on your responses on the selfassessment, your conversation partner, Ava, will
ask you between 9 and 16 questions across a
variety of the topics you chose in the
background survey in addition to some general
questions.
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Classroom Core Values and Rules
Course requirements
The students are expected to:
1. Attend their classes regularly and maintain a 90% - 100%
attendance in all their classes;
2. Participate in all class activities (in-class activities and
homework assignments);
3. Take the quizzes and progress tests.
Lesson 1. INTRODUCTION
Getting to know each other.
Class survey
Lesson 1. INTRODUCTION
Introduce your partner using the information you collected.
Lesson 1. INTRODUCTION
Introduce yourself to your partners.
(In pairs)
Lesson 1. INTRODUCTION
Self-introduction speech.
(One minute)
Lesson 1. INTRODUCTION
During your self-introduction speech, tell your listeners the
following:
• Your name
• Your position
• Brief background information
• Interests, hobbies or passions
• A closing statement relevant to the meeting
Here is an example of a self-introduction speech:
"Hello, everyone.
My name is Jim Smith, and I'm a systems analyst.
I've been with the company for five years now. I started as a technician and over the
years progressed to my current role.
When I'm not working, I like to spend time with my son. We do a lot of fishing and
camping together. My wife isn't a big fan, but she tags along with us most of the time.
It's good to be here and to meet you all in person. We all exchange emails and phone
calls, but it's hard to know someone until you've met face to face. I'm looking forward
to talking about our upcoming project with all of you."
Here is an example of a self-introduction in OPIc:
Self-introduction
• Practice with your partners
• Questions and answers.