Moments & Pauses
Your viva is a conversation.
It will have a rhythm and a flow.
The direction is lead to some extent by your examiners with their questions and comments, but you set the pace with your responses.
Pause to think, to breathe, to check and to be sure.
Take a moment to break up what you’re saying.
The viva is a conversation and you want it to flow well – but the viva is an important conversation that needs time. You need time to think well and respond well.
A moment here or there will not increase your viva length dramatically or negatively. Taking a pause to respond well can only help your viva and your performance.