The speaking test consists of three parts. Links to examples of each of the three tasks are given in the following table.
Task | Example |
1. Giving personal information and discussing everyday topics. | Unit 1B.4, Unit 1B.6, Unit 2A.7 |
2. Giving a prepared talk on a topic and answering one or two follow-up questions. | Unit 4A.3, Unit 4B.2 |
3. Discussing ideas and issues related to the topic in Part 2. | Unit 6A.2, Unit 6A.3, Unit 6A.5, Unit 6C.2, Unit 6C.2, Unit 7A.5 |
Unit 1 |
A: The structure and assessment |
B: Sample interviews (Part 1 of the speaking test) |
Unit 2 |
A: Answering questions |
B: Appropriate responses |
Unit 3 |
A: Descriptions |
B: Sample interviews (expressing likes and dislikes) |
Unit 4 |
A: The second part of the speaking test |
B: Planning what you will say |
Unit 5 |
A: Compare and contrast |
B: Narratives |
Unit 6 |
A: The third part of the speaking test |
B: Language of opinions |
C: Describing change |
Unit 7 |
A: Speculating |
B: Discussing problems and solutions |
Module Test |
Test |