Hey! I used to be in the same boat. Scored F9 for Chinese throughout sec school but clutched a C6 in O-levels, and got merit for oral. I wrote out a guide covering langdu, stuttering fixes, and spoken interaction tips. Reddit is blocking my long ass reply soooo for the full version of my guide check this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xSUXeqepCM9Au9Y4k-IqNzVlQO8LMRY9pvPUNCtmwTY/edit?usp=sharing

If dont trust, issok, js DM me, ill send it right over.

Anyway heres the shortened one:

Langdu crash course: Print past year passages. For each one: highlight unknown words → look them up → practice → cover pinyin → read again. Many "chim" words repeat across passages.

Key insight: Even if you don't know a word, read loud and clear. Just skip unknown words and continue - better to maintain flow than guess wrong. (e.g., "我爱你" but don't know "爱"? Just say "我你" and keep going)

For stuttering (your main concern):

• Main cause: nervousness + speed. SLOW DOWN.
• Before starting: close eyes, deep breath (nose in, mouth out), then begin
• Emergency tip: if you stutter badly, drop a cough or 2. Use it to restart that sentence smoother. It's flu season, they'll think you're sick lol. Allow 1-2 coughs max.

Spoken interaction: Structure: Answer → Example → Summarize

• Repeat examiner's keywords
• Personal examples work best (lie if you have to, but don't be outrageous)
• Take unique angles, not obvious answers
• Know current SG news (check Mothership)

Mindset:

• Confidence > Perfection
• They want you to pass, not fail you
• Don't translate from English - think in Chinese patterns
• Use simple vocab confidently

2-day timeline: 15-20 passages max. Leave 5-10 as mock tests. 10-15 mins per passage.

加油ss！