SPEAKING - PART 2

Part 3 and Part 4 of Paper 5 are related in topic. Let us see them both:

PART 3: DOING A TASK TOGETHER

Part 3 lasts for about 3 minutes. The examiner will give you a task to do together, which will be based on some visual material (e.g. a photo or drawing). The task could be to:

Plan something

Solve a problem

Come to a decision together

Put ideas in order, according to your own opinions or feelings

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Talk about a hypothetical situation in the present or future

PART 4: DISCUSSION

Part 4 lasts for about 4 minutes. The examiner will encourage a discussion related to the topic of Part 3. You will be expected to discuss this with each other as much as possible.
 

TIPS: GOOD CANDIDATE TECHNIQUES

1.

Greet, and say goodbye to the two examiners politely. Be friendly, relaxed and positive.

2.

Be as communicative as you can. Don't be afraid to introduce ideas and ask questions where appropriate. Make the task of getting language, reactions and ideas out of you as easy as possible.

3.

Use as wide a range of correct language as you can to show what you can do well. Don't worry too much about making mistakes!!

4.

Cooperate with the other candidate. Don't try to dominate him or her: good communication is helped by a cooperative attitude and harmed by competition.

5.

Whether you take Paper 5 with someone you know or someone you don't know will depend on practical realities at your exam centre. If you know the other candidate, the advantage is that you will probably feel more relaxed. If you don't know the other candidate, the advantage is that there will be more to find out about each other. Either way, OM Personal wishes you good luck!!