What is the best way to do well in my Italian GCSE oral exam?

Firstly, make sure you are aware of the topics your exam board uses in speaking exams, e.g. 'school', 'holidays' or 'hobbies' and commit to learning some key vocab for each topic. For example, if you're asked about holidays you could learn names of countries (Germania), how to describe modes of transport (treno) and typical holiday activities (nuotare, visitare, viaggiare etc). You can make flashcards or ask someone to quiz you, otherwise, websites such as Memrise are great for revising vocabulary! It's also a good idea to prepare and memorise a set of opinion phrases (Penso che sia molto interessante / Sono assolutamente d'accordo) so that if you find yourself struggling for a moment during the exam, you'll have something to say for any topic. These tips will help you with your accuracy, which is key for a language speaking exam. Secondly, pronunciation and fluency are also important. Listening to music or watching foreign films will help familiarise you with the sound and flow of Italian, and websites such as vocabolaudio.com will tell you the correct pronunciation for any Italian word if you need help with something specific. Finally, if possible, interact with a native speaker to improve fluency and build confidence! The most important thing is that you are able to effectively communicate your ideas, so my final pieces of advice for the exam are: make sure you understand the question and don't rush your answer or mumble your words! Speaking calmly, clearly and confidently is the best way to do well in a speaking exam.