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In which part are you given a task card?
Part 2
In which part does the examiner introduce him/herself and check your identity?
Part 1
How long should you keep talking for in Part 2?
2 minutes
What two items does the examiner give you so you can make notes?
Pencil and paper
Which part tests your ability to give opinions and information on everyday topics and common experiences or situations?
Part 1
How long do you have to prepare your talk in Part 2?
1 minute
Which part tests your ability to analyse, discuss and speculate about issues?
Part 3
In Part 3, is the discussion on a new topic or the same topic as Part 2?
The same topic as Part 2 — but discussed in a more general and abstract way, and in greater depth
How long does Part 1 last?
4–5 minutes
What happens after 2 minutes in Part 2?
The examiner stops you when the time is up, then may ask one or two questions on the same topic
Name three familiar topics the examiner might ask you about in Part 1.
home, family, work, studies, interests
Which part tests your ability to speak at length on a given topic and organise your ideas logically?
Part 2
What does the task card tell you?
The topic, the points you should include in your talk, and it instructs you to explain one aspect of the topic
How long does Part 2 last in total, and what does that time include?
3–4 minutes, including the one minute of preparation time
How long does Part 3 last?
4–5 minutes
Roughly how long is the whole Speaking test?
11–14 minutes