SCHOOL BASED ORAL ASSESSMENT ( SBOA )

AS usual, you will be tested for your oral or your speaking skills this year .



For Year 1- 5 , the oral test will be held from January - October while the Year 6 pupils will be tested until July.



Tips : Always speak in English as Practice Makes Perfect. During your English lessons, take part actively and don't feel shy if you make any mistakes. It is okay to make mistakes but learn from them and improve yourself.



For your information , there are four areas which you will be tested.

1. Grammar and Vocabulary

2. Pronunciation and Intonation

3. Fluency and Rhythm

4. Ethics and Mannerism

Congratulations Umar Muhammad

Umar Muhammad from 6Bestari is one of the winners of kid's reporter of bluehyppo . He had written an English essay entitled ' My School Activities 2010 ' .

Check it out at the website below and if you are interested, you too can take part .

http://www.bluehyppo.com/#

Speech & Drama Programme

Come and join the Speech & Drama Programme specially brought to SBU by the English Panel.

This year, there are many exciting activities lined up to explore your creativity and to build your confidence in speaking English .

This course will also help you to improve your pronunciation, speaking, discussion and conversational skills.

The programme will start in March 2010 and below is the schedule :

Year 4 ( begins from 1/3/2010 )
Monday - 2.30p.m. - 3.30p.m.

Year 5 / 6 ( begins 2/3/2010 )
Tuesday - 2.30p.m. - 3.30p.m. )

Year 3 ( begins 3/3/2010 )
Wednesday - 1.30p.m. - 2.30 p.m. )

More details
Trainer : Miss Serena Leong
Venue : The Music Room
Monthly Fee : RM70 per month
Contact person : Pn. Ng Bee Ling

Why Do We Learn English ?

English is the International language and it is also known as the language of communication. Many people around the world are communicating using English. In Malaysia, speaking English is also very common.

What are the benefits of learningEnglish ? Different people learn English for different purposes .
Read the information from the website below and see if you too have the same purpose of learning English.

http://www.antimoon.com/other/whylearn.htm