01-24-2013, 01:16 PM
Yes, it is the actual recorded speech where I see candidates struggle/stress the most! Hopefully you are practicing under the 20-minute span of time you will be given during the speech section of this exam -- for preparation, practice (to determine if you are below the 3-minute minimum or above the 5-minute maximum), and then recording the actual speech. You are always able to "playback" your speech, but I never suggest doing this for more than a few seconds (peace of mind knowing that it actually recorded successfully) since you cannot make any changes anyway. Good luck!