Masterclass : l'oral d'anglais
Masterclass de l’oral d’anglais
Le format opérationnel
Pour le post-bac ACCÈS et les admissions parallèles françaises, la page détaillée de l’IÉSEG décrit un oral d’environ 20 minutes :
- cinq minutes de présentation et d’échange ;
- dix minutes autour d’un thème tiré au sort ;
- cinq minutes consacrées au projet et à l’avenir.
Le BIB suit un format distinct, intégré à un entretien de 30 minutes dans la langue correspondant au sous-vœu.
Ce qui est réellement évalué
Le jury n’attend pas un accent natif. Il évalue notamment :
- la compréhension de la question ;
- la capacité à répondre sans lecture ;
- la structure ;
- la précision du vocabulaire ;
- la capacité à reformuler ;
- l’interaction ;
- la cohérence du projet ;
- la volonté de communiquer malgré une erreur.
La méthode P-R-E-P
| Lettre | Fonction | Exemple |
|---|---|---|
| P | Point | “I believe remote work can improve autonomy.” |
| R | Reason | “It allows employees to organize focused tasks more efficiently.” |
| E | Example | “During my internship, the team used remote days for analytical work.” |
| P | Perspective | “However, it requires clear rules to preserve collaboration and inclusion.” |
Cette méthode évite deux défauts : la réponse d’une phrase et le monologue sans direction.
Expressions pour structurer
Commencer
- “I would distinguish two aspects.”
- “My first reaction is…, but the issue is more complex.”
- “The key question, in my view, is…”
- “I would approach this from the perspective of…”
Nuancer
- “This is true to some extent, but…”
- “A possible counterargument is…”
- “The answer may depend on…”
- “We should distinguish short-term effects from long-term consequences.”
Donner un exemple
- “A concrete example would be…”
- “This can be observed in…”
- “During my experience at…, I noticed that…”
- “One company that illustrates this tension is…”
Gagner quelques secondes
- “That is an interesting question. Let me organize my answer.”
- “I have not considered this exact angle before, but I would start with…”
- “I would need to make one distinction first.”
Corriger une erreur
- “Let me rephrase that.”
- “What I mean is…”
- “I used the wrong word. I meant…”
- “To be more precise…”
Quarante thèmes possibles
- Social media and mental health.
- Artificial intelligence in education.
- Remote work.
- The four-day workweek.
- Fast fashion.
- Sustainable tourism.
- Electric cars.
- Influencer marketing.
- Data privacy.
- Facial recognition.
- Online learning.
- The future of universities.
- Space tourism.
- Globalization.
- Protectionism.
- Corporate social responsibility.
- Diversity in companies.
- Gender equality.
- The role of sport in society.
- Volunteering.
- Entrepreneurship.
- Failure and innovation.
- Cashless societies.
- Cryptocurrencies.
- The right to disconnect.
- Food delivery platforms.
- Sustainable finance.
- Luxury and sustainability.
- Advertising to children.
- The future of retail.
- Healthcare technology.
- Climate activism.
- Tourism and local communities.
- International student mobility.
- Multicultural teamwork.
- Leadership.
- Merit and equality of opportunity.
- The impact of rankings.
- Consumer responsibility.
- Human decision-making in the age of algorithms.
Exemple de réponse développée
Question: “Should companies allow employees to work remotely all the time?”
“I do not think there should be one universal rule. Full remote work can improve autonomy, reduce commuting time and help companies recruit beyond their immediate location. It can be particularly effective for tasks requiring concentration.
However, it may also weaken informal learning, especially for junior employees who learn by observing colleagues and asking spontaneous questions. It can also create inequalities between employees who have a quiet workspace and those who do not.
A concrete example from my internship is that remote days were useful for analytical work, while team workshops were much more effective in person. I would therefore support a flexible model based on tasks and team needs, with clear collective moments rather than a purely individual choice.”
Présenter son projet en anglais
Court terme
“In the short term, I would like to explore [function] in [sector], ideally through internships or an apprenticeship.”
Compétences
“I need to strengthen my ability to [skill], particularly in situations involving [context].”
Long terme
“In the longer term, I would like to contribute to [problem or transformation], although I remain open regarding the exact organization or job title.”
Pourquoi l’IÉSEG
“IÉSEG is relevant to this project because it combines [academic resource], [international dimension] and [practical experience].”
Erreurs fréquentes en anglais
- apprendre une réponse au mot près ;
- parler trop vite pour paraître fluide ;
- utiliser des mots complexes mal maîtrisés ;
- traduire littéralement des expressions françaises ;
- répondre à côté pour réutiliser une préparation ;
- s’excuser après chaque erreur ;
- donner une opinion sans exemple ;
- confondre “actually” et “currently” ;
- confondre “formation” et “education” ou “program”;
- confondre “society” et “company”;
- dire “I am agree” au lieu de “I agree”;
- oublier le pluriel et les temps sans jamais se corriger ;
- terminer toutes les phrases par “and so on”.
Grille d’anglais sur 20 points
| Critère | Points |
|---|---|
| Compréhension | 4 |
| Clarté et structure | 4 |
| Vocabulaire | 3 |
| Grammaire et précision | 3 |
| Interaction et spontanéité | 3 |
| Prononciation et rythme | 2 |
| Projet et contenu | 1 |
| Total | 20 |
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