Speaking practice

Details of Speaking TestPart 1: Introduction & Interview (4 - 5

minutes)Part 2: Individual long turn (3 – 4

minutes)Part 3: Two-way discussion (4 – 5

minutes)

Part 1: Introduction & InterviewFive simple rules:Keep your answer short, then stop with

confidence.Answer the questions using full

sentences.Use words from the examiner’s

question in your answer.If possible, give a reason for your answer.Don’t forget to say “yes” or “no” when

necessary.

Sample: “communication” topic1. How do you usually keep in touch with

members of your family?2. Do you prefer to speak to people by

phone or by writing emails?3. Do you ever write letters by hand? (Why/

Why not?)4. Is there anything you dislike about mobile

phones?

Sample answers:1. How do you usually keep in touch with

members of your family? I mostly keep in touch with my family by

phone, and I’ve started using the internet to make video call. I also try to visit members of family in person as often as I can.

2. Do you prefer to speak to people by phone or by writing emails?

It depends on the situation. I use email and text messages to communicate with friends, but my partners prefer it if I phone them.

Sample answers:3. Do you ever write letters by hand? (Why/

why not?) No, I don’t write letters by hand because it’s so

mush easier to send an email that will arrive immediately.

4. Is there anything you dislike about mobile phones?

Well, I don’t like listening to other people’s conversations in public places, and I don’t like it when someone’s phone rings in the cinema or during a lesson.

Practising part 1

Part 2: Individual long turnImportant notes:This part give you the opportunity to show

that you can speak at length without hesitation. It is also important to show that you can organize your ideas coherently.

Part 2: Individual long turnRead the topic card carefully.Jot down a few points to answer the prompts

(suggestions) on the topic card. Don’t waste time writing sentences.

Don’t write on the topic card.Make sure you answer both parts of the topic

card: description and explanation.Make your talk as interesting and as lively as

possible.Expand each points you have.Use examples from your own experience.Don’t hesitate for too long. Say anything related

to the question.

Sample 1:Describe a person you admire.You should say:- Who the person is- What he or she is like- Why you admire him or her

Sample 2:Describe a mordern building that you

know.You should say:Where it isWhat it is used forWhy you like/ dislike it.

Practising part 2

Part 3: 2 ways conversationMake use of expressions for giving

opinions.Length: equal to or a bit longer than

answers in part 1.

Sample:Do you think all children should learn

to cook at school? In my opinion. All children should be

taught to cook at school since this is a basic skill in daily life. The second point I’d like to make is that if children learned what a healthy diet is at school, then there wouldn’t be as much obesity as there is now.