English 5

Learning objective:
Learn about the content and format of Linguaskill
Module I: Speaking
 Linguaskill familiarization session
Session 1
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Learn about the content and format of Linguaskill Module I: Speaking

Lesson Overview:

1. GET STARTED: Getting to know the test format

2. PREPARE: Speaking tips- Part 1

3. PRACTISE: Speaking exercises- Part 1

4. PREPARE: Speaking tips- Part 2

5. PRACTISE: Speaking exercises- Part 2

6. PREPARE: Speaking tips- Part 3 & 4

7. PRACTISE: Speaking exercises- Part 3

 Linguaskill familiarization session
Session 1
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Know the structure for Linguaskill Module I: Speaking
Lesson Overview

8. PRACTISE: Speaking exercises- Part 4

9. PREPARE: Speaking tips- Part 5

10. PRACTISE: Speaking exercises- Part 5

11. PROGRESS CHECK

GET STARTED
Getting to know the test format
Module II: Listening & Reading
Module I: Speaking
Length: About 60–85 minutes
Number of
Length: About 15 minutes Variable
questions:
Number of
5
questions: • Read and select
Types of
• Gapped sentences
• Part 1: Interview questions –
• Multiple-choice gap-fill
Types of • Part 2: Reading aloud Reading
• Open gap-fill
questions – • Part 3: Long turn 1 tasks:
• Extended reading
Speaking • Part 4: Long turn 2
tasks: • Part 5: Communication
activity Types of
questions – • Listen and select
Listening • Extended listening
tasks:
PREPARE
Speaking tips - Part 1
Interview: In this part of the text you have to
answers eight questions about themselves
(the first two questions are not marked).
Interview:
● Think about your hobbies and what you like
to do in your free time. These are topics
that will likely be covered during the
“interview.”
● Prepare some answers to these types of
questions and write down your statements.
This will really help you improve your
answers and tick the examiner's marking
criteria boxes.
PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 1
You will be asked 8 questions. Listen to each question and answer after 20 seconds
(your instructor will tell you to do so).
For questions 1–4, you will have 10 seconds to speak.

1. What’s your name?

1. How do you spell your family name?

1. Where are you from?

1. Do you work or are you a student?

PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 1
You will be asked 8 questions. Listen to each question and answer after 20 seconds
(your instructor will tell you to do so).
For questions 5–8, you will have 20 seconds to speak.

5. What do you enjoy doing at weekends?

6. How would your best friend describe you?

7. What’s the best that happened to you last week?

8. Where would you like to live in the future?

PREPARE
Speaking tips - Part 2
Read aloud:
Reading aloud: In this part of the text you
have to read eight sentences aloud. • Practice reading different types of
texts aloud.

• Focus on clear pronunciation and

intonation.

• Pay attention to your pacing and

avoid rushing.
PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 2
Sentence 1 of 8
You will see 8 sentences on the screen. You will have 10 seconds to read each
sentence aloud after 10 seconds. Your instructor will time your answers.

She has worked at the same company for five years, but now she wants a
new job
PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 2
Sentence 2 of 8
You will see 8 sentences on the screen. You will have 10 seconds to read each
sentence aloud after 10 seconds. Your instructor will time your answers.

Dora put on her best suit and arrived fifteen minutes early for the interview.
PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 2
Sentence 3 of 8
You will see 8 sentences on the screen. You will have 10 seconds to read each
sentence aloud after 10 seconds. Your instructor will time your answers.

Mr. Jones has high cholesterol, and Mrs. Jones has gained weight. Their
doctor told them to start exercising and eating healthier foods.
PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 2
Sentence 4 of 8
You will see 8 sentences on the screen. You will have 10 seconds to read each
sentence aloud after 10 seconds. Your instructor will time your answers.

The Sunday newspaper has many food coupons. You can cut the coupons
out and take them to the grocery store.
PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 2
Sentence 5 of 8
You will see 8 sentences on the screen. You will have 10 seconds to read each
sentence aloud after 10 seconds. Your instructor will time your answers.

Miriam’s parents work, but they don’t make enough money to pay for the
college tuition. Luckily, Miriam qualified for a student grant.
PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 2
Sentence 6 of 8
You will see 8 sentences on the screen. You will have 10 seconds to read each
sentence aloud after 10 seconds. Your instructor will time your answers.

The schedule said the bus should arrived at the bus stop at 7:10. Kathy is
worried because the bus is late. She hopes it arrives in a few minutes.
PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 2
Sentence 7 of 8
You will see 8 sentences on the screen. You will have 10 seconds to read each
sentence aloud after 10 seconds. Your instructor will time your answers.

They both work and can afford to pay £1,050 a month for rent, Mike wants an
apartment close to his job. Laura wants a large kitchen and patio.
PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 2
Sentence 7 of 8
You will see 8 sentences on the screen. You will have 10 seconds to read each
sentence aloud after 10 seconds. Your instructor will time your answers.

Mr. Wilson is asking Mrs. Willson if she would like to order a shrimp
appetizer before dinner. She suggest that they order the stuffed
mushrooms instead.
PREPARE
Speaking tips - Part 3
Long turn: In this part of the text you are
given a topic to talk about for one minute.
40 seconds are allowed for preparation
Long turn:
• Answer the question as fully as possible.
• Give examples, expand on your points and where possible
use a variety of language (e.g. structures, vocabulary etc.)
• Make sure you use the preparation time to think about
what you’re going to say
• Use a pencil and paper to make notes on what you’re
going to say
• Don’t worry if you get interrupted before the end of your
answer – you won’t be penalized for this
• Don’t worry about talking about everything you see – you
can pick out what you think are the most important things
to talk about
PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 3
You will have 1 minute to talk about a topic. First, you have 40 seconds to read the
task and prepare what you are going to say. You will then have 1 minute to speak.
Please speak for all the time you have. Your instructor will time your answers.

Talk about a training course you have attended for your work.

You should say:

• what the course was

• why you did the course
• whether you would recommend this course.
 PREPARE
Speaking tips - Part 4
Long turn 2: In this part of the text you are
given one or more graphics (for example a
chart, diagram or information sheet) to talk
about for one minute. One minute is allowed
for preparation
Long turn:
• Answer the question as fully as possible.
• Give examples, expand on your points and where possible
use a variety of language (e.g. structures, vocabulary etc.)
• Make sure you use the preparation time to think about
what you’re going to say
• Use a pencil and paper to make notes on what you’re
going to say
• Don’t worry if you get interrupted before the end of your
answer – you won’t be penalized for this
• Don’t worry about talking about everything you see – you
can pick out what you think are the most important things
to talk about
PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 4
You will have 1 minute to leave a message for your manager about some visual
information. First, you have 1 minute to look at the information and prepare what you
are going to say. You will then have 1 minute to leave your message. The visual
information will stay on the screen. Please speak for all the time you have.
PREPARE
Speaking tips - Part 5
Communication activity: In this part of the
exam you have to give your opinion in the
form of short responses to five questions
related to one topic. 40 seconds are allowed
for preparation
Communication activity:
• Answer the questions as fully as possible.
• Give examples, expand on your points and where
possible use a variety of language (e.g. structures,
vocabulary etc.)
• Use the preparation time to look at the bullet
points and think about the topic, what questions
you could be asked and the vocabulary you will
need to use
• Use a pencil and paper to make notes on what
you’re going to say
• Don’t worry if you get interrupted before the end of
your answer – you won’t be penalized for this
PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 5
You will hear five questions about a topic. First, you have 40 seconds to read the task.
After you hear each question, you will have 20 seconds to give your answer. Please
speak for all the time you have. Your instructor will time your answers.

A business owner is thinking about using sponsorship to publicise his company.

He wants to find out your opinion about the best way to organise a sponsorship
programme.

He will ask you questions about:

• benefits for companies

• who to sponsor
• length of sponsorship
• possible problems
• judging success
PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 5
You will hear five questions about a topic. First, you have 40 seconds to read the task.
After you hear each question, you will have 20 seconds to give your answer. Please
speak for all the time you have. Your instructor will time your answers.

Question 1. In your opinion what are the benefits of companies offering sponsorship?

Question 2. Will it be better to sponsor an individual or organization?

Question 3. How long should a sponsorship program last?

Question 4. What problems could there be with a sponsorship program?

Question 5How could a company judge wether a sponsorship has been succesful
PROGRESS CHECK

Now I know . . .

❑ the content and format of Linguaskill

module I- Speaking.
SOURCES

❑ Linguaskill: Speaking. Practice Questions- Level B2

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyymSkRlCSY&t=1s

❑ Linguaskill Speaking: Speaking/ test advice for the candidate:

- https://studentlanguages.com/linguaskill-speaking/

- https://www.metritests.com/metricatestdelivery/Assessment/Assignment?test=

LinguaskillBusinessSpeakingSampleTest
English 5
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