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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 — Where you live: Do you live in a house or a flat? What do you like about your neighbourhood? Would you like to move in the future?
  • Topic B — Free time: How do you usually spend your free time? Have your hobbies changed recently? Do you have as much free time as you would like?
Part 2

Part 2 · Long turn

3–4 minutes

1 minute prep, 1–2 minute talk.

Cue card

Describe a time when you helped someone.

You should say:

  • who you helped
  • what the situation was
  • what you did
  • and explain how you felt afterwards.
Examiner follow-ups
  • • Have you kept in contact with the person?
  • • Would you do the same thing again?
Part 3

Part 3 · Discussion

4–5 minutes

Abstract discussion linked to Part 2.

  • Are people in your country generally willing to help strangers?
  • How can schools encourage children to help others?
  • Do you think volunteering should be part of everyone's life? Why?
  • How has technology changed the way people help each other?