{"id":1736,"date":"2026-08-12T15:11:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T07:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/articulate.com.sg\/?p=1736"},"modified":"2026-08-14T19:51:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T11:51:46","slug":"psle-2026-english-oral-day-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/articulate.com.sg\/psle-2026-english-oral-day-1\/","title":{"rendered":"PSLE 2026 English Oral \u2013 Day 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1736\" class=\"elementor elementor-1736\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c30576 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0c30576\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efa6760 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"efa6760\" 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elementor-element-868583f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"868583f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PSLE 2026 English Oral Day 1: Children Playing at a Playground<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33ac546 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"33ac546\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c37f015 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c37f015\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The first day of the 2026 PSLE English Oral Examination featured a photograph of children playing together at a playground.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Based on students\u2019 recollections, the three questions were:<\/p><ol start=\"1\" data-spread=\"false\"><li>What do you think the children are doing in the photograph?<\/li><li>What do you do during your free time?<\/li><li>Do you think children have enough time to play? Why or why not?<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0c42f9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b0c42f9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9c411c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9c411c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What Was the Topic About?<\/h2><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The topic focused on <strong>play, recreation and how children spend their free time<\/strong>.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">As per the normal progression style of PSLE English Oral Exams, the questions progressed naturally from describing the photograph to sharing a personal experience and, finally, discussing a broader issue:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><strong>Question 1:<\/strong> Describe and interpret what is happening in the photograph.<\/li><li><strong>Question 2:<\/strong> Talk about your own experiences and preferences.<\/li><li><strong>Question 3:<\/strong> Give your opinion about whether children have sufficient time to play.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-941f2e4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"941f2e4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cce3f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cce3f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We give some &#8220;model answers&#8221; below that follow the PEEL format (Point, Elaborate, Evidence, Link Back). But before checking the model answers, you can also try out the topic yourself with our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/articulate.com.sg\/ai-oral-exam-practice\/\">AI Oral Examiner<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>which has real-time speech conversation and a personalised feedback report to help students improve.<\/p><p>It&#8217;s helped hundreds of students to improve and there&#8217;s free credit for the first sign up as well to give it a try.<\/p><p>If you want to practice Composition and Situational Writing instead, you can use our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/articulate.com.sg\/composition-and-situational-writing-grader\/\">AI Compo Grader to grade compos and Sit Writing<\/a><\/strong><\/span> instantly and get immediate feedback too.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8638555 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8638555\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8e5d27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f8e5d27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"muryx\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\">Question 1<\/h3><p data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"79\"><strong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"79\">What do you think the children are doing in the photograph?<\/strong><\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"151wlbj\" data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"108\">Model Answer Using PEEL<\/h3><p data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"207\"><strong data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"120\">Point:<\/strong> I think the children are enjoying their free time by playing together at a playground.<\/p><p data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"380\"><strong data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"222\">Evidence:<\/strong> In the photograph, some children are running around and playing a group game, while others are climbing on the playground equipment and going down the slide.<\/p><p data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"589\"><strong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"398\">Explanation:<\/strong> They appear to be happy and energetic because they are smiling and actively interacting with one another. Playing together allows them to exercise, have fun and strengthen their friendships.<\/p><p data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"693\"><strong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"600\">Link:<\/strong> Overall, the children seem to be enjoying a lively and relaxing afternoon at the playground.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"zne6gs\" data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"720\">Complete Model Answer<\/h3><p data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"1250\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">From the picture, it looks like it is late in the afternoon as the sun is lower and the shadows are longer on the ground. With the cooler late afternoon temperature, I think the children are enjoying the their free time by playing together at a playground. In the photograph, some children are running around and playing a group game, while others are climbing on the playground equipment and going down the slide. They appear to be happy and energetic because they are smiling and actively interacting with one another. Playing together allows them to exercise, have fun and strengthen their friendships. Overall, the children seem to be enjoying a lively and relaxing afternoon at the playground.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e64583 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3e64583\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2520010 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2520010\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"muryy\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\">Question 2<\/h3><p data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"52\"><strong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"52\">What do you do during your free time?<\/strong><\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"151wlbj\" data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"81\">Model Answer Using PEEL<\/h3><p data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"159\"><strong data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"93\">Point:<\/strong> I enjoy playing outdoor games, especially badminton and catching.<\/p><p data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"264\"><strong data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"174\">Evidence:<\/strong> For instance, during the weekends, I usually play these games with my friends at the park near my home.<\/p><p data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"536\"><strong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"282\">Explanation:<\/strong> I enjoy them because they allow me to exercise and spend time with my friends. For example, when we play catching, we have to run quickly and think of ways to avoid being caught. Although it can be tiring, we always laugh and have a great time together.<\/p><p data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"651\"><strong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"547\">Link:<\/strong> Overall, outdoor games are enjoyable because they keep me active and help me strengthen my friendships.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"zne6gs\" data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"678\">Complete Model Answer<\/h3><p data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"1193\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">I enjoy playing outdoor games, especially badminton and catching. During the weekends, I usually play these games with my friends at the park near my home. I enjoy them because they allow me to exercise and spend time with my friends. For example, when we play catching, we have to run quickly and think of ways to avoid being caught. Although it can be tiring, we always laugh and have a great time together. Overall, outdoor games are enjoyable because they keep me active and help me strengthen my friendships.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae89c5f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ae89c5f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52f6dfa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52f6dfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"muryz\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\">Question 3<\/h3><p data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"83\"><strong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"83\">Do you think children have enough time to play? Why or why not?<\/strong><\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"151wlbj\" data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"112\">Model Answer Using PEEL<\/h3><p data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"186\"><strong data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"124\">Point:<\/strong> In my opinion, many children do not have enough time to play.<\/p><p data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"299\"><strong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"201\">Explanation:<\/strong> They often have to complete their homework and attend tuition or enrichment classes after school.<\/p><p data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"634\"><strong data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"317\">Evidence:<\/strong> For example, after school I usually reach home late and still need to finish my schoolwork and revise for examinations. By the time I have completed everything, I&#8217;m usually too tired or have very little free time left. I feel that this can be stressful because children need time to relax, exercise and interact with their friends.<\/p><p data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"781\"><strong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"645\">Link:<\/strong> Therefore, I think children should be given more time to play so that they can maintain a healthy balance between studying and resting.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"zne6gs\" data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"808\">Complete Model Answer<\/h3><p data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"1422\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In my opinion, many children do not have enough time to play. They often have to complete their homework and attend tuition or enrichment classes after school. For example, I usually reach home late after school, but I still need to finish my schoolwork and revise for examinations. By the time I have completed everything, I am usually too tired to play or have very little free time left. I feel that this can be stressful because children need time to relax, exercise and interact with their friends. Therefore, I think children should be given more time to play so that they can maintain a healthy balance between studying and resting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3ddad6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3ddad6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"17\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> The photograph shown in this article is not the actual examination stimulus. 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