Part 1 | this part of the test, you will answer a few questions on personal topics such as your home, your daily routine, your work, likes and dislikes, etc, Watch the full test online. (eee Communicative strategies Sorry, can you say that again? Sorry, | didn't quite catch that. Would you mind repeating that, please? Do you mean ... ? Well, that's an interesting question. Now, how can | put this? Giving personal information Ihave two si That's why My house is rather small, just ... but | love it because ... + You know the answer to these questions, so reply confidently and add interesting information. ings and we all get on very well + Avoid making basic grammar mistakes. Think about the verb tense you are going to use: is the question about the past, the present or the future? Er SPEAKING FILE: PART 1 L Although | have lots of friends/family, | don’t see them very often because ... To be honest, I'm not very good at Responding to questions about everyday life and interests I'm studying in the future. now, but I'd really like to .. used to be very keen on ... but now I don't like ... , really, though I do enjoy . My favourite time to ... is ... because |'m not very sure what I'll do, but | may decide to . Activate the vocabulary area of the question. For example, if the question is about your favourite type of TV programme, think of comedies, soap operas, news, quizzes, etc. ‘Speak clearly so that your partner and the two examiners can understand everything you say.Part2 In this part of the test, you will speak on your own for one minute. You will compare two photographs ad #Aly something else about them. Watch the ful test online, Wee Comparing ‘The people in the photos are in very different places. In the first photo they are ... , whereas in the second photo ... These are very different activities The type of food these children are preparing is very different | can see some similarities in these photos, they have the same .. This first photo is morefless attractive than the second because These girls seem to be having a better time than the girls in. The situations are very different, here people are enjoying ... whilst here they are + Remember that you have not been asked to describe the photos but to compare them. There no time to comment in detail on one photo at a time. Start off by comparing the people, the places ‘and the situations and give a personal reaction to the pictures. + Use the question written above the photo to remind yourself that after you have compared the photos, you have to do the second task. In the Speculating Perhaps they have decided to do this because ... The people seem to be enjoying ... | get the impression that the woman ... The girl looks like she is feeling He may have chosen to stay at home because ... | think this man looks really tired; he may have been working all day. ‘The family in the first photo are probably at home. | think these people may be feeling rather nervous because second part, you are asked to speculate, i.e. to say what you think and give opinions. + Use varied vocabulary and try to use comparative forms correctly. + Don't stop to search for a word you don't remember. Explain what you want to say in other words. SPEAKING FILE: PART 2Part3 {inthis part of the test, you will discuss a task with your partner. You will both initiate discussion of the different wetten prompts in tum, and respond to each other's comments. Watch the full test online. Inviting your partner's opinion and taking turns Some of these situations could be avoided, don't, you think? | don't know about you, but in my opinion this is very good. These places are very crowded. Would you agree with that? What do you think? Is this a better option? Following up on your partner's opinions I'm sure that’s what its, | agree. As | see it, In my opinion, .. That's an interesting point, but | think + Focus on the first task you are given, which requires you to discuss the options for about two minutes. To remind yourself of the task, look back at the question printed in the central box. + Remember that after the two-minute discussion, you will be given a one-minute decision-making task. Don't come to a decision too soon because you may then struggle to find other things to say. SPEAKING FILE: PART 3 ‘As you said, this job must be really challenging, However, | take your point, but I'm afraid | don't agree; | think ... Well, | would say that Moving to another written prompt Right, why don't we talk about... ? How about this idea? Do you want to say something about it? Now, moving on, ... Shall we discuss this idea next? I'm not sure what this means. What do you think? + When your partner gives an opinion on a written prompt, respond fully before moving to something else. It does not matter if you do not discuss all the prompts, what is important is that you produce sufficient language at the right level. + Ifyour partner seems happy to let you do the talking, do involve him/her by asking his/her opinions. You will be given credit for doing that.In this part of the test, you will take part in a discussion by answering questions which broaden the (0 Part 3. You can also respond to what your partner says, Watch the full test online, Giving opinions Well, personally, | feel People often say that .. People often complain that | don't think that is the answer to... I'd do something different | think its unlikely that anybody would ... Yes, | think young people have much more freedom than No, that's not the way | see things. but I... and | agree, I'm not sure, to be honest. My friends/family/teachers think | am wrong, but | believe + Remember that these questions require more extended responses than those in Part 1. Don't be afraid to talk about your opinions and feelings The examiner only wants you to produce some complex language to show off your level + There is no ‘correct’ answer to the questions and you will not be assessed on what you think, but you should always give reasons and back up your opinions. Part 4 Giving examples and/or reasons | can think of a few examples of this, .. For example, when you , once had an experience which To clarify what | mean, | can give you There are many reasons for this .. People dislike ... . This is because ... People often don't tell the truth. That's why | Just think of all the problems that causes; to begin with + You are encouraged to contribute ideas to what your partner says, even if the question was not ‘addressed to you + You have now warmed up and this is the last part of your test. Enjoy the interaction and the feeling that you can express your ideas with confidence! SPEAKING FILE: PART 4