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Speaking

14 min
Overview

Paper structure

01
Part 1 · Interview

Familiar topics (4–5 min).

02
Part 2 · Long turn

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

03
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

Part 1 · Interview

4–5 minutes

Two familiar topics.

  • Topic A — Work or studies: Do you work or are you studying? What do you enjoy most about it? What would you like to be doing in five years?
  • Topic B — Music: What kinds of music do you like? When do you usually listen to music? Have your tastes changed since you were a teenager?
Part 2

Part 2 · Long turn

3–4 minutes

1 minute prep, 1–2 minute talk.

Cue card

Describe a person who has had a positive influence on your life.

You should say:

  • who the person is
  • how you know them
  • what kind of person they are
  • and explain why they have influenced you.
Examiner follow-ups
  • • Do you still see this person often?
  • • Have you told them about their influence on you?
Part 3

Part 3 · Discussion

4–5 minutes

Abstract discussion linked to Part 2.

  • Who tends to influence young people the most today?
  • Has the influence of family changed in your country?
  • Can strangers online genuinely influence someone's life? How?
  • Should schools do more to teach young people about role models?