What's the best way to do it?
- LISTEN to your partner. Don't just wait for your turn to speak. Be interested in what they are saying and politely agree or disagree. If you disagree, try to persuade them to change their idea, but don't spend too long doing that.
- Refer back to things you already said.
- Say a couple of sentences then ask a question. Never answer your own questions!
- Try to look at your speaking partner more than the paper.
- Some students turn their chair a little bit - towards the other student. This helps them to remember who they should talk to.
Part 4
Who Talks?
The examiner asks you a question. You answer it. But it's not the same as Part 1. It's more like Part 3 - you should respond to your partner's answers, and you should ask for his/her opinion.
More Detail
In this part of the test you have about 4 minutes to talk about the topics from part 3 in more detail. You are tested on your ability to give opinions, give reasons for your opinions, and your ability to politely discuss things with your partner.
Which Questions Do They Ask?
They will ask questions about the topics from part 3. Some possible topics are:
- Travel
- Your Home Country/City
- Learning English
- Shopping
- Free Time
- TV
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Useful Phrases for Speaking Test Part 4
Another collection of handy phrases to use in the speaking test.
BUYING TIME
I've never really thought about that, but...
What a good question!
That's a good question.
That's an interesting question.
Oh! Let me think. Well, ...
GIVING YOUR OPINION
What I think is that...
In my opinion, ...
It's clear to me that...
One thing I'm sure of is...
I might be wrong but ...
I'm no expert but...
GIVING REASONS FOR YOUR OPINIONS
... because ....
... so it's obvious that...
... That means...
ADDING REASONS
Another thing is...
Apart from that, ...
As well as that, ...
Just as importantly, ...
There's also the fact that...
And don't forget...
ASKING YOUR SPEAKING PARTNER
What do you think, Jack?
Don't you agree?
Do you have anything to say about that?
Jack, do you have anything to add to that?
Did I forget anything?
INTERRUPTING POLITELY
Do you mind if I add something?
I'd like to comment on that.
If I could just make a point.
TRYING TO CHANGE AN OPINION
But don't you think that...
Yes, but isn't it true that...
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Okay, but on the other hand...
Maybe there's another way to think about it.
You're partly right, but...
What's the best way to do it?
- The questions in part 4 are not written down, so you have to listen carefully. If you don't understand the question, ask the examiner to repeat it.
- Look at the examiner when you give your answer, but then look at your partner when you are talking to each other.
- Always explain your answers. If you don't explain your answers, the examiner will always ask 'why?' It's much better if you say why on your own.
- 'I don't know' is a BAD answer. You can say, 'Oh, what a question! I never thought about it before, but maybe...' That gives you a little bit of time to think of something to say.
- Be interested in what your partner says. Agree or disagree with them as in part 3. There are no right or wrong answers, only good or bad conversations.
- Use some interesting vocabulary, and try to use a variety of words. e.g. instead of 'good' you might say amazing; interesting; costly; over-rated or another word you have learned. All those words fit in this sentence: 'Giving iPads to schoolchildren is a(n) ______________ idea.'
When the exam is over, say goodbye but don't ask how well you did. The examiners aren't allowed to tell you and it just puts them in an embarrassing situation. Also, don't start laughing or speaking your own language until you have left the room - it's not a job interview but there's no reason to make a bad impression.
GOOD LUCK!
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