SPEAKING TEST

The Speaking test takes about 11 to 15 minutes and is conducted like an interview by an examiner who assesses candidates on fluency, coherence, grammar, accuracy, and pronunciation. The examiner generally conducts the Speaking test in 3 parts and records the entire conversation.

• In Part 1, the Speaking test is mainly an introduction and the examiner asks general questions to the candidate about his/her family, job, studies, interests, and a wide range of other topics related to the candidate’s introductory information. Part 1 lasts for 4 to 5 minutes. It focuses on your ability to communicate your opinions and information on everyday topics and common experiences or situations by answering a range of questions.


• In Part 2, the candidate is given a cue card about a particular topic which includes points to be covered in the talk. Candidate is then asked to speak for 1 to 2 minutes on a particular topic for which he/she gets a minute to prepare and make notes. After the candidate has finished speaking, the examiner may ask a couple of questions on the same topic. Part 2 lasts for 3 to 4 minutes. It focuses on your ability to speak at length on a given topic using appropriate language and organizing ideas coherently.


• In Part 3, the examiner engages the candidate in a discussion about abstract issues which are linked to part 2. Part 3 lasts for 4 to 5 minutes. It focuses on the candidate's ability to express and justify opinions, analyse and discuss issues.