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B1 Preliminary: Speaking Part 1

🚀 Exam Details & Tips ⌄

THE TASK: In Part 1, the interlocutor leads a general conversation with you and the other candidates. – The interlocutor asks questions about your personal details, daily routines, likes, dislikes, etc. – The interlocutor speaks to the candidates in turn. – Candidates respond directly to the interlocutor – you do not talk to each other in this task.

HOW TO APPROACH THE TASK – It’s normal for candidates to feel nervous at the beginning of the Speaking test. This conversation uses everyday, simple language and so is designed to help to settle them into the test. – Candidates should listen carefully to the questions and give relevant answers. – Candidates should avoid giving one-word answers, but try to extend their answers with reasons and examples wherever possible. However, they are not expected to give very long answers at this stage.

ASSESSMENT – This part of the test assesses the candidates’ ability to take part in spontaneous communication in an everyday setting

TIMING

2 minutes

INTERACTION

Interlocutor –> Candidate

TASK TYPES

Interlocutor asks questions to each candidate in turn.

WHAT DO CANDIDATES HAVE TO DO?

Respond to questions, giving factual or personal information.

🚀 📺 How-To-Video ⌄
Step 1: Record your Voice
🚀 Practice Here ⌄

Press the RECORD button and read aloud all examples provided below. You can listen back to yourself and identify any areas that need improvement. (Make sure you have the Microphone activated by clicking ALLOW).

⌛ What’s your name? (See examples ⇩)

⏩ Sample answer (1) Record your voice… “My name is[…] “

⌛ Can you spell your surname? (See examples ⇩)

⏩ Sample (1) Record your voice… “Sure. It´s […] […] […] […] “

⏩ Sample (2) Record your voice… ““With my schoolmates, we often organize small sports tournaments during our free time. Football and basketball are our favorites. Additionally, we have a book club where we read and discuss novels. It’s a nice way to combine our interests and have meaningful conversations.”

⏩ Sample (3) Record your voice… “My school friends and I really enjoy participating in science projects together. We brainstorm ideas, conduct experiments, and present our findings. It’s not only educational but also a lot of fun. We also like organizing charity events and fundraisers to give back to the community.”

⌛ How old are you? ( See examples ⇩)

⏩ Sample (1) Record your voice… “I am […] years old.”

⌛ Where do you live? (See examples ⇩)

⏩ Sample (1) Record your voice… “I live in[…] My address is[…] My home is not far from my school. So I usually walk to school and sometimes I ride my byclicle.”

⏩ Sample (2) Record your voice… “I live in […] My address is… My home is a bit far from my school. So I need to take the bus to get there.”.

⏩ Sample (3) Record your voice… “I live in […] My address is… My home is not far from my school. So I walk every morning to get there.”

⌛ Who do you live with? (See examples ⇩)

⏩ Sample (1) Record your voice… : “II live with my family. I have a mom, a dad, and [mention siblings]. My [brother/sister] is [age] and [describe their personality or interests]. We have a lot of fun together, but we also like to have our own space sometimes.”

⏩ Sample (2) Record your voice… “I live with my parents and my [older/younger] sister, [sister’s name]. We live in a house with a big garden, and I love spending time there with my dog, [dog’s name].”

⏩ Sample (3) Record your voice… “I live with my best friend, [friend’s name]. We’ve been friends since we were little, and it’s great to have someone to share my apartment with. We cook dinner together, watch movies, and sometimes have friends over.”

⏩ Sample (4) Record your voice… “I live in a shared house with three other students. It’s a great way to meet new people and save money on rent. We have a common room where we hang out, and we take turns cooking and cleaning.”

⌛ How long have you lived there? (See examples ⇩)

⏩ Sample (1) Record your voice… “I’ve lived in the same house for as long as I can remember. It’s full of happy memories for me.”

⏩ Sample (2) Record your voice… “I moved in [number] years ago, and I’ve seen a lot of changes in the area since then.”

⏩ Sample (3) Record your voice… “I’ve only been living there for [number] months. It’s still quite new to me, but I’m getting used to it.”

⌛ And what do you do? (See examples ⇩)

⏩ Sample (1) Record your voice… “I’m a student. I go to [school name] and I’m in [grade level].”

“I’m studying [subject you’re passionate about] and I really enjoy it. My favorite class is [subject name] because [reason].”

⏩ Sample (2) Record your voice… “I work part-time at [company name]. I [briefly describe your job title or duties].”

⏩ Sample (3) Record your voice… “I’m volunteering at [organization name] and I love helping others. I also enjoy [hobbies or interests] in my free time.”

⌛ Do you study English at school? (See examples ⇩)

⏩ Sample (1) Record your voice… “Yes, I do! I study English at [school name].” “I’m in [level] class and I’ve been studying English for [number] years.”

⏩ Sample (2) Record your voice… “Actually, I don’t study English at school. I learn it through [mention your learning method, e.g., private lessons, online courses, self-study].”

⏩Sample (3) Record your voice… “Yes, I do! I study English at [school name].” “I’m in [level of English class], and I really enjoy it. We learn about [mention topics you find interesting].” Benefits of studying English: “I’m hoping to improve my English skills so that I can [mention your goals, e.g., travel, study abroad, communicate with people from other countries].”

⌛ Do you like studing English?(See examples ⇩)

⏩ Sample (1) Record your voice… “Yes, I absolutely love studying English! It’s so much fun to learn new words and expressions, and I’m always amazed at how it opens up a whole new world of communication and culture.”

⏩ Sample (2) Record your voice… “I especially enjoy [mention specific things you like, e.g., reading books, watching movies, talking to native speakers, learning grammar, etc.]. It’s challenging but rewarding to see myself improve.”

⏩ Sample (3) Record your voice… “To be honest, I don’t always find studying English easy. It can be quite challenging at times, especially [mention specific difficulties, e.g., grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.].”




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