| Part |
Task type |
Tests ability to |
Time |
| 1: Conversation between the
interlocutor and each candidate |
Candidates give personal
information and express their opinions. |
use language for general
and social interaction. |
3 minutes |
| 2: Two-way conversation between
candidates |
Candidates are given visual
and spoken prompts and then try to reach a decision
on a topic. |
use language to speculate,
evaluate, compare, give opinions and make decisions |
4 minutes |
3: Long turn
Discussion on a related topic
|
Each candidate takes it in
turns to respond to a written question.
Candidates discuss the topic in more depth. |
use language to organise
a longer turn, express and justify opinions
use language to expand upon a topic |
2 minutes per candidate
8 minutes |
