English 5

Learning objective:
Learn about the content and format of Linguaskill
Module I: Speaking
 Linguaskill familiarization session
Session 7
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 7
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Learn about the content and format of 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
answer eight questions about yourself (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.”
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?

2. How do you spell your family name?

3. Where are you from?

4. 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 thing that happened to you last week?

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

PREPARE
Speaking tips: Part 2 Read aloud

• Practice reading different types of

Reading aloud: In this part of the text, you
have to read eight sentences aloud. texts aloud.

• Focus on clear pronunciation and

intonation by learning new words
with their pronunciations as well as
reading aloud and record yourself.

• 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.

In the not too distant future many of the diseases we suffer from today will
be eradicated.
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.

The match has been canceled out of respect for the death of our previous
manager.
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.

There is little support within the party for a change of leadership and most
politicians seem happy to support the Prime Minister.
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 press are calling into question Government claims that the crime rate
has fallen and point to latest research figures as evidence that this isn't
true.
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.

The company claim there is absolutely no question of making anybody

redundant as business has never been better.
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.

Gardeners be warned that temperatures are likely to drop to below freezing

tonight.
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.

Thank you for your suggestions; I'll take them on board when I start my
next project.
PRACTISE
Speaking exercises: Part 2
Sentence 8 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 want wages increase across the board.

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.
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 the important things to consider when living in a

different country for work or studies.

You should say:

• the language
• cultural differences and culture shock
• distances from home country
 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
The headmaster at school wants to know how technology affects learning. She has
asked you for your opinion. Have a look at chart at and give your opinion on the matter.
You have 40 seconds to prepare your answer and 1 minute to speak.
Please, speak for all the time you have. You will be able to look at the chart during your
answer as well.
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 journalist will ask you 5 different questions related to the impact of

online shopping on everyday purchases.

He will ask you questions about:

● change in consumer habits
● job opportunities
● technological dependence
● choice of products
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. Some people say that we are becoming too dependent on our computers, what do

you think?

Question 2. Do you think online advertising is always effective? Why? Why not?

Question 3. Do you think the internet makes us more or less sociable? Why?

Question 4. Do you think security is a problem when paying online? Why / Why not?

Question 5. Do you think it’s a good idea for us to limit the time we spend using the internet?

Why? Why not?

PROGRESS CHECK

Now I know . . .

❑ the content and format of Linguaskill

module I - Speaking.
 SOURCES

❑ Linguaskill: Speaking. Practice Questions- Level B2 :

- https://www.pronhelp.com/cambridge-c1-advanced-speaking-parts-3-4/
- https://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/tests/gapped2.htm
- https://www.englishrevealed.co.uk/CAE/Part4/cae_gapped_sentences_1.php
- https://www.csidiomas.ua.es/images/examenesoficiales/acles/ejemplosc1/speaking.pdf

Linguaskill Speaking: Speaking/ test advice for the candidate:

- Linguaskill Speaking: Speaking/ test advice for the candidate
English 5
Thank you!