Speaking- Preparing for the exam

SOME MORE DETAILED INFORMATION AND EXAMPLES

The Speaking test is 14 minutes long and consists of four parts. The standard test format is two candidates and two examiners. One examiner (the interlocutor) will speak to you and your partner and the other (the assessor) will be listening.

Part 1 (2 minutes): The interlocutor asks you and your partner questions about yourselves. You may be asked about things like your home town, your interests, your studies, etc.

Example Part 1

Part 2 (4 minutes): The interlocutor gives you two photographs and asks you to talk about them for 1 minute. The interlocutor then asks your partner a question about your photographs and your partner responds briefly (up to 30 seconds). Then the interlocutor gives your partner two different photographs. Your partner talks about these photographs for 1 minute. This time the interlocutor asks you a question about your partner’s photographs and you respond briefly (up to 30 seconds).

Example Part 2

Part 3 (4 minutes): This part is divided into two parts and the interlocutor asks you and your partner to talk together in both. In the first part, you will be given five written prompts and askedto discuss a question. For example, you might be asked to discuss things that might
attract tourists to a town. The interlocutor does not join in the conversation. After 2 minutes, the interlocutor will give you one more minute to make a decision together which is related to what you have been discussing.

Example Part 3

Part 4 (4 minutes): The interlocutor asks some further questions, which lead to a more general discussion of what you have talked about in Part 3. You may comment or expand onyour partner’s answers if you wish.

Example Part 4