might/ may/ must/ can't/ perhaps/ probably/ it's unlikely that../there's a real chance that...
What do you have to practise in Part 2?
Talking on your own about something: comparing, describing, expressing opinions, speculating.
How to disagree politely?
I see your point, but.../ That's an interesting idea, however.../ Let's agree to disagree
How long do you have to speak in Part 3?
3 minutes (a 2-minute discussion followed by a 1-minute decision-making task)
What's part 1 about?
Conversation with the examiner. The examiner asks questions and you may have to give information about your interests, studies, career, etc.
How much time does it take (approximately) for a pair of candidates?
14 minutes
What do you have to practise?
Expressing and justifying opinions, agreeing and/or disagreeing.
How long do you have to speak for in Part 1?
2 minutes
Give an example of language for comparing and contrasting.
Unlike... /Both... and .... have in common/ By contrast.../ Similarly.../less + adjective (comparatives)
How long do we have to speak in Part 4?
4 minutes
What's in Part 4?
Further discussion with the other candidate, guided by questions from the examiner, about the topics or issues raised in the task in Part 3.
How long do you have to speak for in Part 2?
1 minute per candidate
What do you have to practise in Part 3?
Exchanging ideas, expressing and justifying opinions, agreeing and/or disagreeing, suggesting, speculating, evaluating, reaching a decision through negotiation,
Who do you have to talk to during the exam?
The examiner
What do you have to practise in Part 1?
Giving information about yourself and expressing your opinion about various topics.
What's Part 2?
"Long turn". You discuss 2 pictures. You have to speak for 1 minute without interruption and the interlocutor then asks the other candidate to comment.
How many parts does a Speaking paper have?
4
What's Part 3?
Collaborative task.The examiner gives you some material and a task to do. You have to talk with the other candidate and make a decision.
How much percentage of the total mark is it?
20%
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