Academic · Mock paper

Speaking

14 min

Overview

Paper structure

Part 1 · Interview

Familiar topics (4–5 min).

Part 2 · Long turn

1 min preparation, 1–2 min talk on a cue card.

Part 3 · Discussion

Abstract discussion linked to Part 2 (4–5 min).

Instructions

Conducted as a live interview with an examiner.
Practise with the Speaking workspace: cue cards, templates and Band 6 vs 7 comparisons.
Recording, saving and self-grading are intentionally not provided.

Speaking content

11–14 minutes with an examiner.

Part 1

4–5 minutes

Two familiar topics.

Topic A — Food: What kinds of food do you enjoy? Do you cook at home? Has your diet changed as you've got older?
Topic B — Weekends: How do you usually spend your weekends? Do you prefer relaxing or being active? Would you like to change how you spend them?

Part 2

3–4 minutes

1 minute prep, 1–2 minute talk.

Cue card

Describe a place you have visited that you found impressive.

You should say:

Examiner follow-ups

Part 3

4–5 minutes

Abstract discussion linked to Part 2.