🎯 Why an Oral Practice Routine Matters
Active speaking practice is key for IB students, especially in Language B oral assessments, Theory of Knowledge presentations, and English Individual Orals (IO). Consistency builds fluency, confidence, and clarity under exam conditions. RevisionDojo highlights how regular practice, self-recording, and feedback loops elevate performance.(revisiondojo.com)
✍️ Key Elements for Practice Sessions
1. Language B Speaking Practice
- Work with visual stimuli or past IB prompts.
- Record yourself and listen back critically.
- Track problematic pronunciation, grammar, or pacing.(revisiondojo.com, revisiondojo.com)
2. Theory of Knowledge Presentations
- Practice short speeches on different real-life situations or knowledge questions.
- Use peer groups to simulate discussion-based follow-up.(revisiondojo.com, revisiondojo.com)
3. English Individual Oral (IO) Drills
- Select two extracts and a global issue.
- Record a timed presentation and review with Jojo AI.
- Refine based on feedback to sharpen structure and delivery.(revisiondojo.com, revisiondojo.com)
🔁 How to Review Speaking Practice
- Listen to the recording uninterrupted.
- Note key areas: fluency, clarity, delivery, vocabulary.
- Use RevisionDojo feedback prompts or AI tools to identify issues.
- Practice the same speech again better—then record a second version.
- Compare both versions and track progress.
✅ Why This Schedule Works
- Repetition + review builds active recall and adaptive feedback loops.
- Recording sessions help you self-diagnose and monitor growth visually and audibly.
- Mixing formats strengthens wide-ranging oral skills—from language to literary presentation to TOK.
- Peer or AI-based feedback provides immediate guidance aligned to IB criteria.(revisiondojo.com, revisiondojo.com)
🧠 FAQs: Planning Oral Practice for IB Exams
1. How many speaking sessions per week are ideal?
Aim for 3–4 focused sessions per week, each plus a dedicated review.
2. Do I need a partner for practice?
You can practice solo and use Jojo AI—but peer feedback can simulate interactive exam dynamics.(revisiondojo.com)
3. Should I time my sessions?
Yes—keep timed presentations around 2–3 minutes to mimic exam conditions and habituate structure.
4. Is it okay to reuse prompts?
Yes, especially when trying different angles of analysis or delivery style.
5. Should I record every session?
Yes—even low-stakes sessions help improve clarity and confidence over time.
🚀 Ready to Elevate Your IB Speaking Skills?
With a consistent practice schedule, audio feedback, and RevisionDojo’s tools for AI evaluation and peer comparison, you can:
- Develop stronger fluency, structure, and confidence
- Improve delivery in English IO, Language B, and TOK
- Monitor progress week-by-week with tangible metrics
Start building your oral skillset today using RevisionDojo’s IO and Language B practice systems—your next speaking session could be exam perfect.
