Part 1 (Interview) Part 1 (Interview)

Part 1 lasts three minutes and is a conversation between the examiner and each candidate Part 1 lasts three minutes and is a conversation between the examiner and each candidate
individually. You will be asked questions about yourself, your family, sports and other leisure individually. You will be asked questions about yourself, your family, sports and other leisure
activities, your likes and dislikes, your education and where you live. Questions may also be activities, your likes and dislikes, your education and where you live. Questions may also be
about your past experiences and your future plans. about your past experiences and your future plans.

How to do Part 1 How to do Part 1

1. Listen to the questions carefully and give clear, direct answers. If appropriate,
include a few extra details, or a reason for an answer you give.
2. Try to relax. Look confidently at the examiner and smile a little when you
answer the questions.
3. Take the opportunity 10 show how fluently you can speak.
4. Don', prepare answers before you do the exam, but do make sure that you
know the vocabulary you will need 10 talk about the topics that are likely to co
me up.
Introductory questions born in; grow up in/near; be
1. Listen to the questions carefully and give clear, direct answers. If appropriate,
include a few extra details, or a reason for an answer you give.
2. Try to relax. Look confidently at the examiner and smile a little when you
answer the questions.
3. Take the opportunity 10 show how fluently you can speak.
4. Don', prepare answers before you do the exam, but do make sure that you
know the vocabulary you will need 10 talk about the topics that are likely to co
me up.
Introductory questions born in; grow up in/near; be

Where are you from? brought up in (place) by (pea pIe)
small / quite a large / extended family
What do you do here/there?
Actually, (+ unexpected/surprising information) I've
How long have you been studying English? only been leaming English for two years.
Where are you from? brought up in (place) by (pea pIe)
small / quite a large / extended family
What do you do here/there?
Actually, (+ unexpected/surprising information) I've
How long have you been studying English? only been leaming English for two years.

What do you most enjoy about learning English? What I really love about (-ing) is . What do you most enjoy about learning English? What I really love about (-ing) is .

The thing I like most of all is .. The thing I like most of all is ..

Leisure time Leisure time

I'm fanatical about.. I'm fanatical about..
What are your main interests and leisure time What are your main interests and leisure time
activities? I ... whenever I can / get the chance activities? I ... whenever I can / get the chance

How important are sport and exercise in your life? quite / not terribly important (to me) How important are sport and exercise in your life? quite / not terribly important (to me)

What types of TV programmes do you think are I'm really keen on . What types of TV programmes do you think are I'm really keen on .
worth watching? worth watching?
I never miss… I never miss…
What kinds of music do you enjoy listening to? I love… What kinds of music do you enjoy listening to? I love…
I can't stand… I can't stand…
Learning Learning
I can remember (event) very well/clearly. I can remember (event) very well/clearly.
What is your happiest memory 01 school? What is your happiest memory 01 school?
Probably…. / I suppose things like.. Probably…. / I suppose things like..
What were the most useful things you learned at What were the most useful things you learned at
school? I really like (… / -ing). school? I really like (… / -ing).

What do you enjoy learning? That's an easy / a difficult question to answer. What do you enjoy learning? That's an easy / a difficult question to answer.

If you had the opportunity to learn something new, Let me think.. If you had the opportunity to learn something new, Let me think..
what would you choose? what would you choose?
 Part 2 (long turn)
Part 2 lasts about three minutes altogether.
 What different methods of shopping do they show?
 Why might people choose one method rather than the other?
The examiner will give you and your partner a set of three pictures to talk about. You then
take turns to speak individually for a minute about two of the three pictures, describing and
comparing them, and speculating or expressing opinions about them. After your partner has
spoken for a minute, the examiner will ask you to give a brief response to questions about
your partner's pictures.

How to do Part 2

1. The three pictures will always have a common theme, so talk about the
general ideas they illustrate. Don't describe them in detail.

2. You’ll need to choose two of the three pictures and then compare them with
each other. If you are not sure what they show, speculate.

3. It is important lo answer the question the examiner asks you. This will be
printed on the same sheet as the pictures.

4. Whenever possible, give reasons or explanations for the answers you give.

5. Speak for the whole minute. Don't stop until the examiner says 'Thank you'.

6. When it's your partner's turn to talk about the photos, listen but don't interrupt.
The examiner will ask you a question about your partner's pictures at lhe end.
You should answer this question quite briefly.

Useful Language

Comparing

Here / In this photo, l can see / someone is / there are ... / .. . whereas in this photo , On the other hand, this
picture shows..

Giving Reasons / Explanations

The (main) reason tor this is that…

I think / I'd say this is because…
This can be explained quite easily -.

Speculating
This person looks as if she's/he's…
He seems to be…
Perhaps/Maybe they’re…
They're probably…
He could be / might be…
 Part 3 (Collaborative task) Agreeing and disagreeing

Part 3 lasts four minutes. This part involves a discussion between you and your partner. The I (completely) agree. Yes, and (another thing)… / (total/y) disagree, / can't agree (with
key skills being tested are fluency and the ability to participate in and maintain a conversation. you there).
The examiner tells you what to do and gives you a set of pictures to discuss. Your task will be You've got a point (there), but (the way / see it)…
to reach a decision by negotiation. During your discussion, you will be expected to exchange
ideas, express and justify opinions, agree and/or disagree, suggest, speculate and evaluate.
Reaching a decision

Now we have to decide / Okay, let’s make our decision.

How to do Part 3 So, is that agreed? I do we agree on that?
Let’s agree to disagree
1. Listen carefully to the instructions and questions you are given by the
examiner. The key questions are also printed on the page you are given.

2. The first question will ask you to discuss what the pictures show. This will be
followed by an instruction to make a decision related to the subject of the
pictures. Cash Online

3. If you start the conversation, make sure you don't speak for too long. Give a
brief opinion, then ask your partner for their thoughts on the subject.

4. When your partner is speaking, show that you're listening. React and respond
appropriately. This can include nodding and smiling, as well as speaking. What are the advantages
Calling and giving and disadvantages of
5. Try to make what you say sound like normal conversation. credit card details using these payment
6. Spend roughly the same length of time on each question, but above all, make methods?
sure you leave plenty of time to discuss the second question and reach your
decision.

7. Try not to reach your decision too quickly. If you do, you’ll still have to keep the
discussion going until the examiner tells you to stop by saying 'Thank you'. Credit card
machine (POS Cheque
Useful language machine)
Bringing your partner into the conversation

What do you think? / Do you have any thoughts on this?

Do you agree (with me)? I'd say ... / what about you?

Keeping the discussion moving

Now decide which method is the safest way of paying for something
Let's move on to the next picture.
So, how about this picture? Shall we go on to second question?
 Part 4 (Discussion) Part 4 (Discussion)
Part 4 lasts four minutes. This is a discussion between you, your partner and the examiner. The Part 4 lasts four minutes. This is a discussion between you, your partner and the examiner. The
examiner will ask you and your partner questions related to the topic you discussed in Part 3. examiner will ask you and your partner questions related to the topic you discussed in Part 3.
You are expected to express and justify opinions and to agree or disagree. You are expected to express and justify opinions and to agree or disagree.

How to do Part 4 How to do Part 4

3. Listen carefully to the question. The question itself may be preceded by a 1. Listen carefully to the question. The question itself may be preceded by a
statement, which you are then asked to agree or disagree with or to express statement, which you are then asked to agree or disagree with or to express
an opinion about. If you don't understand the statement or the question, ask an opinion about. If you don't understand the statement or the question, ask
the examiner to repeat it. the examiner to repeat it.

4. Answer the question with opinions and reasons. Follow the same guidelines as 2. Answer the question with opinions and reasons. Follow the same guidelines as
for Part 3 with regard to including your partner in the discussion and to keeping for Part 3 with regard to including your partner in the discussion and to keeping
the conversation moving. the conversation moving.

Useful language Useful language

Introducing an opinion and giving a reason Introducing an opinion and giving a reason
Well, in my opinion…..because… Well, in my opinion…..because…
I think / feel… I think / feel…
I'm not sure. I think… Some people say that, in the future, traditional I'm not sure. I think… Some people say that, in the future, traditional
forms of money, coins banknotes, and even forms of money, coins banknotes, and even
Introducing an explanation cheques will completely disappear within the next Introducing an explanation cheques will completely disappear within the next
I mean… few years and be entirely replaced by credit cards few years and be entirely replaced by credit cards
I mean…
You see… and other mechanical or digital methods of You see… and other mechanical or digital methods of
paying. What's your opinion? paying. What's your opinion?
Giving an example Giving an example
For example… For example…
For instance… What are the advantages and disadvantages of relying solely on For instance… What are the advantages and disadvantages of relying solely on
Such as…. credit or debit cards as your method of paying for goods and Such as…. credit or debit cards as your method of paying for goods and
services? services?

How far do you agree that people who regularly pay for things online risk becoming the How far do you agree that people who regularly pay for things online risk becoming the
victims of fraud or identity theft? victims of fraud or identity theft?

What can be done to protect people's bank accounts at a time when computer crime is What can be done to protect people's bank accounts at a time when computer crime is
on the increase? on the increase?

How important is money in today's society? How important is money in today's society?