This London College of Music Examinations syllabus is designed to prepare students for the graded examinations in Communication awarded by University of West London Qualifications. It provides a structured approach that: enables students to master progressively the understanding, knowledge and skills necessary for effective oral communication and performance; develops communication skills with applications in business and fosters learning through research.
Exam Requirements
| Exam Duration | 10 minutes |
| Task 1 | The candidate will exchange names with the examiner and be invited to sit down. |
| Task 2 | The candidate will talk with the examiner about a picture or a model that the candidate has brought along |
| Task 3 | During this conversation the examiner will move on to topics that can reasonably be expected to be within the candidate’s experience. |
| Exam Duration | 10 minutes |
| Task 1 | The candidate will exchange names with the examiner and be invited to sit down. |
| Task 2 | The candidate will talk with the examiner about a toy, a photograph, a book or any object that the candidate is confident to speak about. |
| Task 3 | The conversation will then move to a wider range of appropriate topics. |
| Exam Duration | 10 minutes |
| Task 1 | The candidate will exchange names with the examiner and be invited to sit down. |
| Task 2 | The candidate will read aloud a passage of prose (approximately 100 words) from a favourite book. |
| Task 3 | The candidate will talk about an interesting member of their family. (A photograph, or an item associated with the family member, can be brought in, if the candidate finds this helpful.) The conversation with the examiner will discuss why the candidate liked the passage that was read aloud, and will move on to other topics relevant to the candidate’s experience. |
| Exam Duration | 15 minutes |
| Performance | a) The candidate will introduce and read aloud a passage of prose (approximately 150 words) from a favourite book. b) The candidate will describe an interesting event they took part in (not to exceed 2 minutes). |
| Sight Reading | The candidate will read aloud a passage provided by the examiner. |
| Questions and Folder of Work | The candidate will bring to the examination a Folder of Work containing six favourite readings OR background material used in the preparation of 1b. The Folder will conclude with a Personal Reflection on EITHER (a) what content of the passages the candidate liked, and which piece they would find most interesting to communicate OR (b) what their own reactions were to the event. The candidate will be asked questions on the following topics: a) The reading – the meaning, vocabulary and choice. b) Folder of Work – the reasons for the choice of pieces OR incident; the content of the Personal Reflection. |
| Exam Duration | 15 minutes |
| Performance | a) The candidate will introduce and read aloud a passage of prose (approximately 200 words) from a favourite book. b) The candidate will relate a story; this may be a personal anecdote, or the retelling of a published story (not to exceed 2 minutes). |
| Sight Reading | The candidate will read aloud a passage provided by the examiner. |
| Questions and Folder of Work | The candidate will bring to the examination a Folder of Work. It will contain EITHER (a) six pieces of work that the candidate has found interesting OR (b) background material to the story told. The Folder will conclude with a Personal Reflection on EITHER (a) what the candidate found attractive in the pieces, and an assessment of which piece they would most like to deliver OR (b) why the story was of particular significance to them personally. The candidate will be asked questions on the following topics: a) The reading – the meaning, vocabulary and choice. b) Folder of Work – the reasons for the choice of pieces OR story; the content of the Personal Reflection. |
| Exam Duration | 15 minutes |
| Performance | a) The candidate will bring to the examination an own choice prose work from which the examiner will select a passage to be read aloud. b) The candidate will give a talk on a hobby or sport. Visual aids may be used. (Not to exceed 3 minutes.) |
| Sight Reading | The candidate will read aloud a passage provided by the examiner. |
| Questions and Folder of Work | The candidate will bring to the examination a Folder of Work. It will contain EITHER (a) six pieces of work on a linked theme OR (b) an account of the background material used in the preparation of 1b. The Folder will conclude with a Personal Reflection on how the candidate chose the theme OR the talk topic. The candidate should also have in mind one piece OR extract from their talk for discussion of what features allow the speaker to give colour to the delivery. The candidate will be asked questions on the following topics: a) The reading – the meaning, vocabulary and choice. b) Folder of Work – the reasons for the choice of pieces OR the subject of the talk; the content of the Personal Reflection. |
| Exam Duration | 20 minutes |
| Performance | a) The candidate will bring to the examination an own choice prose work from which the examiner will select a passage to be read aloud. b) The candidate will give a talk, introducing the main speaker on a formal occasion (not to exceed 3 minutes). |
| Sight Reading | The candidate will read aloud a passage provided by the examiner. |
| Questions and Folder of Work | The candidate will bring to the examination a Folder of Work which will comprise a scrapbook about a visit to a place of interest. Supporting material could include items such as sketches, snapshots and memorabilia. Conclude with a Personal Reflection on the significance to you personally of the visit. The candidate will be asked questions on the following topics: a) The reading and talk – the meaning and the variety of vocal styles required. b) Folder of Work – content, including the personal insights gained. |
| Exam Duration | 25 minutes |
| Performance | a) The candidate will make a speech on one of the following subjects (not to exceed 3½ minutes): (i) The motor car (ii) All hell broke loose (iii) Cheap holidays (iv) Democracy (v) Passing the time b) The candidate will make a presentation of a process or a product. Visual aids may be used (not to exceed 4 minutes). |
| Sight Reading | The candidate will read aloud a passage provided by the examiner. |
| Questions and Folder of Work | The candidate will be asked questions on the following topics: a) Theory – to explain the term ‘modulation’ in relation to the performance of the speeches. b) The construction and delivery of their first speech. c) To discuss a portfolio of about four pages on the preparation and presentation of your second speech. Describe the choice of background materials and the ideas used in constructing the talk. |
| Exam Duration | 35 minutes |
| Performance | a) The candidate will make a speech on one of the following subjects (not to exceed 6 minutes): (i) Youth culture today (ii) Environmental challenges (iii) A historical figure I admire (iv) Life, the universe and everything (v) International co-operation (vi) A review of a play, musical or film b) The candidate will give a talk on a subject given by the examiner 15 minutes before the examination (not to exceed 4 minutes). |
| Sight Reading | The candidate will read aloud a passage provided by the examiner. |
| Questions and Folder of Work | The candidate will be asked questions on the following topics: a) Theory – to discuss the elements of effective voice production, including projection and resonance, with particular reference to the set speech; to explain what exercises are personally beneficial to improve voice production. b) The construction and delivery of the set speech. c) To discuss a portfolio of about six pages on the elements that contribute to being a good public speaker. Show the research you have undertaken and give an account of your personal experience. |
| Exam Duration | 30 minutes |
| Performance | a) The candidate will make a speech on one of the following subjects (not to exceed 5 minutes): (i) Ambition (ii) War (iii) Why me? (iv) My favourite city (v) Enjoying life (vi) Responsibility b) The candidate will make a persuasive speech on a topical subject (not to exceed 3 minutes). |
| Sight Reading | The candidate will read aloud a passage provided by the examiner. |
| Questions and Folder of Work | The candidate will be asked questions on the following topics: a) Theory – the candidate will discuss presentation and posture in public speaking in relation to the performance of the speeches. b) The construction and delivery of their first speech. c) To discuss a portfolio of about five pages on the preparation and presentation of your second speech. Describe how you came to choose the particular topic and how you researched sources and ideas for it. |
| Exam Duration | 15 minutes |
| Performance | a) The candidate will bring to the examination an own choice prose work from which the examiner will select a passage to be read aloud. b) The candidate will give a talk on a subject which interests him/her. Visual aids may be used. (Not to exceed 2½ minutes.) |
| Sight Reading | The candidate will read aloud a passage provided by the examiner. |
| Questions and Folder of Work | The candidate will bring to the examination a Folder of Work. It will contain EITHER (a) six pieces of work that the candidate has found interesting OR (b) an account of the background material used in preparing the talk. The Folder will conclude with a Personal Reflection EITHER on which two pieces, OR which aspect of the talk, would most hold the attention of listeners. The candidate will be asked questions on the following topics: a) The reading – the meaning, vocabulary and choice. b) Folder of Work – the reasons for the choice of pieces OR the subject of the talk; the content of the Personal Reflection. |