Speaking
Speaking Module: Speaking Overview
The Speaking test is a face-to-face interview lasting 11-14 minutes. It's the same for both Academic and General Training and may be taken up to 7 days before or after the other modules.
The Speaking test is a face-to-face interview lasting 11-14 minutes. It's the same for both Academic and General Training and may be taken up to 7 days before or after the other modules.
Test Structure
| Part | Duration | Content | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | 4-5 minutes | Introduction & personal questions | Personal topics, daily life |
| Part 2 | 3-4 minutes | Individual long turn | Topic description with cue card |
| Part 3 | 4-5 minutes | Two-way discussion | Abstract issues, deeper analysis |
Assessment Criteria
- Fluency & Coherence: Natural speech flow, logical connection of ideas
- Lexical Resource: Vocabulary range and accuracy
- Grammatical Range & Accuracy: Sentence structures and error minimization
- Pronunciation: Clarity, intonation, stress patterns
Band 8+ Tip: Demonstrate fully operational command with occasional unsystematic inaccuracies only.
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