Content

In this 14-minute section, is usually a conversation about you, your life, your aspirations, your studies and your town. You should be ready to talk on these subjects.
In addition, the examiner will show you a card with an argument and you will have to that. Use simple words and expressions. This is to test your ability to communicate what you think. Your accent, pronunciation, etc are not all that important. What is more important is your understanding of what the examiner says and your ability to communicate clearly and effectively. The conversation usually lasts 15-20 minutes and will be recorded.




Kind of Questions

The Speaking section was revamped in July 2001. It now consists of three parts.

Part I - You are required to answer general questions about yourselves, your home, your family, your interests, your studies etc. This part lasts between four and five minutes.

Part 2 - You are given a verbal prompt and you are expected to talk on a particular topic. You are given one minute to prepare before speaking for say, between one and two minutes.

Part 3 - You are expected to take part in a discussion with the examiner on abstract issues and concepts which are thematically linked to the topic prompt in Part 2. This discussion lasts between four and five minutes.