Form of Speaking test

The sepaking test is a one-to-one interview which assesses how well you can communicate in English. The intrview lasts for 11-14 minutes and has three parts.

• Phase 1: Introduction and interview
  You answer general questions about yourself, your life and interests.
  Examiner introduces him/herself and confirms candidate's identity. Exmanier interviews candidate using verbal questions based on familiar topic frames.
  Timing: 4-5 minutes
  

• Phase 2: Individual long turn
  You give a short talk on a particular topic.
  Examiner asks candidate to speak for 1-2 minutes on a particular topic based on written input in the from of a general instruction and content-focused prompts. Examiner asks one or two questions at the end of the long turn.
  Timing: 3-4 minutes(including 1 minute preparation time)
  

• Phase 3: Two-way discussion
  You discuss with the examiner some issues related to your talk.
  Examiner invites candidate to participate in discussion fo more abstract nature, based on verbal questions thematically linked to Phased 2 prompt.
  Timing: 4-5 minutes