Speaking

Say it aloud, against the clock

Each set runs like the test: interview questions, a cue card with one minute to prepare and up to two minutes to talk, then a discussion. The page times you and can record you, with the recording kept on your device. After each part, play yourself back beside two written model responses.

Real test: 11 to 14 minutes, face to face with an examiner
Both routes: Academic and General Training take the same Speaking test
Feedback here: Model comparison, not a band. Pronunciation needs a listener.

Set 1Learning a practical skillCue card: Describe a practical skill you learned from another person.16 prompts across three parts
Set 2A place people shareCue card: Describe a public place in your area that you enjoy visiting.16 prompts across three parts
Set 3An object that makes life easierCue card: Describe an object that has made your daily life easier.16 prompts across three parts
Set 4Changing a digital habitCue card: Describe a change you made to the way you use technology.16 prompts across three parts
Set 5An exhibition that changed your viewCue card: Describe an exhibition you visited that taught you something interesting.16 prompts across three parts
Set 6An important decisionCue card: Describe an important decision you made.16 prompts across three parts
Set 7Working on a group projectCue card: Describe a project you completed with other people.16 prompts across three parts
Set 8A place in natureCue card: Describe a natural place you enjoyed visiting.16 prompts across three parts
Set 9A memorable piece of musicCue card: Describe a piece of music that is special to you.16 prompts across three parts
Set 10A useful change at homeCue card: Describe a change you made to your home that improved it.16 prompts across three parts
Set 11A journey that changed unexpectedlyCue card: Describe a journey that did not go as you had planned.16 prompts across three parts
Set 12A meal that brought people togetherCue card: Describe a meal you enjoyed with your family or people close to you.16 prompts across three parts
Set 13A local event you took part inCue card: Describe a local event that you enjoyed attending or helping with.16 prompts across three parts
Set 14A book that stayed with youCue card: Describe a book you read that made a strong impression on you.16 prompts across three parts
Set 15A helpful person in your neighbourhoodCue card: Describe a person in your neighbourhood who helped you.16 prompts across three parts
Set 16A memorable photographCue card: Describe a photograph that is special to you.16 prompts across three parts
Set 17A small business you knowCue card: Describe a small business you know and like.16 prompts across three parts
Set 18A sporting activity you triedCue card: Describe a sporting activity you tried for the first time.16 prompts across three parts
Set 19An interesting buildingCue card: Describe a building you have visited that you found interesting.16 prompts across three parts
Set 20A useful conversationCue card: Describe a conversation that helped you make a decision.16 prompts across three parts