Speaking for B2 First
You have 10 to 15 minutes to complete this part of the exam. In many schools, the Speaking part of the exam is done on a different day.
For the Speaking section, you will have a partner and the examiner will give you both a few tasks to work on.
This section is divided into 4 parts:
- Individual – Conversation between Interlocutor and each candidate.
- Individual ‘long turn’ (1 minute) and response from second candidate (20 seconds).
- Two-way conversation between candidates.
- Discussion related to the task in Part 3
PART | TASK TYPE | FOCUS | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
1 - Individual Conversation between Interlocutor and each candidate. | Candidates take it in turns to answer spoken questions that focus on interactional and social language. | Give personal information and talk about past, present and future experiences. | 2 min |
2 - Individual 'long turn' (1 minute) and response from second candidate (20 seconds). | Each candidate is given a pair of photographs and asked to talk about them, using the prompt questions on the page. The second candidate gives a brief response. Tasks focus on: comparing, describing and expressing opinions. | Speak for a long turn lasting approximately 1 minute using appropriate language. | 4 min |
3 - Two-way conversation between candidates | Candidates are given spoken instructions, along with written prompts, and work on a decision-making task. The focus is on sustaining the interaction by: sharing ideas, expressing and justifying opinions, agreeing and/or disagreeing, suggesting, speculating, evaluating and negotiating to reach a decision. | Give opinions, agree and disagree, make suggestions etc; take turns. | 4 min |
4 - Discussion related to task in Part 3 | Candidates answer spoken questions that focus on: expressing and justifying opinions, agreeing and/or disagreeing. | Give and justify opinions, agree & disagree, take turns and explore topics. | 4 min |