PSLE English Oral SBC Workshop
Public workshops are now open for registration
This workshop has been carefully shaped through many hours of direct coaching with Primary 4 to 6 students. Rather than teaching only “ideal answers,” it focuses on the real challenges children encounter — from fearing to reply in the negative, to struggling with elaboration, or presenting ideas in an ad-hoc manner. Strategies taught are built from ground-up: practical, tested, and student-friendly. The goal is to help children build the confidence, structure, and clarity they need to perform at their best in the Oral SBC Exam.
· Dissect and anticipate questions logically
· Describe emotions and actions effectively from static photographs
· Step-by-step guide to make full use of the stimulus
· Master the strategy and structure of an SBC answer
· Explore key themes and topics commonly tested in the SBC
Break down and anticipate questions logically
Translate static pictures into words
Train students to use preparation time wisely, predict questions, to not be caught off-guard
Move beyond "what they see" to describing with detail and clarity. Use appropriate emotion and action words to bring the picture to life
Build systematic, structured answers
Draw on own experiences to sound natural and authentic
Train to use a reliable framework to keep responses organised under pressure. Keep answers clear and systematic to convey responses effectively
Encourages confidence by making answers personal, relatable, and easy to express
Key Learnings
· Dissect and anticipate questions logically
· Describe emotions and actions effectively from static photographs
· Step-by-step guide to make full use of the stimulus
· Master the strategy and structure of an SBC answer
· Explore key themes and topics commonly tested in the SBC
Program Objectives
This is a highly hands-on, small group workshop (maximum of 10 students) designed to help children approach the Stimulus-Based Conversation (SBC) as a communication skill. The aim is to empower them to speak with confidence and fluency, while building techniques that feel natural and authentic.
Through a ground-up approach developed from real coaching experience, the workshop tackles the very challenges students often face. By breaking down each question, students gain awareness of the logic and structure behind strong responses. Step-by-step guides provide a systematic method to use details from the stimulus and translate static pictures into words.
Most importantly, the workshop encourages students to draw on their own experiences. By making their answers personal, familiar, and comfortable, we create the scaffolding they need to express their ideas clearly and confidently.
This workshop will be run by Discovering Potential's founder, Hwang Siew Ling, who has extensive experience training students in PSLE Oral skills. Siew Ling is an Interview and Communication Coach, and she is the author of the PSLE Oral SBC Guidebook (2nd edition will be available in November 2025). Siew Ling coaches students in group workshops as well as on 1-on-1 basis. Read her Google reviews on our website home page www.discoveringpotential.com.sg
Siew Ling is also a Certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming and a Certified Advanced Behavioural & Career Consultant. Siew Ling's full CV can be found here. You can read her tips on Acing the PSLE Oral SBC here and the 2023, 2024 and 2025 Prelim Oral Topics compilation can also be found on our blog here.
For Whom
Primary 5 and Primary 6 students. Primary 4 students are welcomed
Program Details and Dates
4 hours program
Available dates for public registration:
24 November 2025, 9 am to 1pm
16 March 2026, 9 am to 1pm
18 March 2026, 9 am to 1pm
09 June 2026, 9 am to 1 pm
17 June 2026, 9 am to 1 pm
Venue: In Person at 190 Clemenceau Avenue, Singapore Shopping Center, 6th Floor (close to Dhoby Ghaut MRT)
Program Materials
Reference slides will be provided
Every participant will receive a copy of the PSLE Oral SBC Guidebook (2nd Edition) (to be released in November 2025), which retails for $39.90 each.
Fees
$320 per participant (workshop fees are not refundable but may be transferred to another participant). Only the registered participant may attend, parents and guardians are not permitted in the workshop.
Parents/Guardians to note: This workshop may involve audio and visual recording of the participants. By signing up for the workshop, you have provided your consent for your child/ward to be recorded. Please read the full disclaimer here
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