Speaking practice Pick a topic and answer out loud. The examiner voice reads the questions, the timer keeps you honest, and you can send your recording to a teacher.
Practising with a friend? Get a random full test for two people. Send the cue card on WhatsApp with start and stop times.
Part 1: Introduction and interview Answer each question in 2 or 3 natural sentences. Give a reason or an example.
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Celebrations
Which festival do you enjoy most? How does your family celebrate Eid?
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Food and cooking
What is your favourite food? Do you enjoy cooking?
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Friends
Do you prefer having one close friend or lots of friends? How do you usually spend time with your friends?
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Getting around
How do you usually travel around your city? Is public transport good where you live?
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Mobile phones
How often do you use your phone? What do you use it for most?
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Music
What kind of music do you like? When do you usually listen to music?
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Rain and the monsoon
Does it rain a lot where you live? Do you like rainy days?
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Reading
Do you like reading? What kind of books do you read?
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Shopping
Do you enjoy shopping? Do you prefer shopping online or in shops?
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Sport and exercise
Do you play any sports? How do you keep fit?
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Weekends
What do you usually do at weekends? Do you prefer busy weekends or relaxing ones?
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Work or studies
Do you work or are you a student? Why did you choose that subject or job?
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Your home
Do you live in a house or an apartment? Which room in your home do you like most? Why?
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Your hometown
Where is your hometown? What do you like most about it?
Part 2: Cue card (long turn) You have 1 minute to prepare and up to 2 minutes to speak. Cover every bullet point.
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A book you enjoyed
Describe a book you enjoyed reading.
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A family celebration
Describe a family celebration you enjoyed.
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A festival you enjoy
Describe a festival that is important in your country.
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A healthy habit you have
Describe a healthy habit you have.
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A memorable journey
Describe a journey you remember well.
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A park or garden you like
Describe a park or garden that you like to go to.
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A person who inspired you
Describe a person who has inspired you.
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A piece of clothing you like
Describe a piece of clothing that you like to wear.
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A place you would like to visit
Describe a place you would like to visit in the future.
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A skill you learned recently
Describe a skill you learned recently.
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A teacher who helped you
Describe a teacher who helped you a lot.
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A time you helped someone
Describe a time when you helped someone.
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A time you were very busy
Describe a time when you were very busy.
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A useful app on your phone
Describe an app on your phone that you find useful.
Part 3: Discussion Give extended answers: state your view, explain it, and support it with an example.
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Education and learning
What makes a good teacher? Is online learning as effective as classroom learning?
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Families
Are families today smaller than in the past? Why? Is it better for grandparents to live with the family?
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Fashion and shopping
Why do people follow fashion? Is buying cheap clothes bad for the environment?
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Festivals and traditions
Why are traditional festivals important for a society? Do you think festivals have become too commercial?
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Green spaces and the environment
Why are parks important in cities? Should new buildings be required to include green spaces?
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Health and lifestyle
Why do many people find it hard to live healthily? Should the government tax unhealthy food?
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Helping others
Why do some people volunteer to help others? Should schools make students do community work?
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Reading and books
Do young people read less than they used to? What are the benefits of reading fiction?
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Role models
Who are the main role models for young people today? Should famous people behave well because young people copy them?
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Schools and teachers
Is teaching a respected job in your country? Should teachers be paid more?
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Technology and communication
How has technology changed the way families communicate? Is face-to-face communication becoming less important?
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Transport in cities
What causes traffic jams in big cities? How can governments persuade people to use public transport?
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Travel and tourism
Why do people like to travel to other countries? What are the benefits of tourism for a country like Bangladesh?
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Work and stress
Why do people feel more stressed at work today? Should employers help their staff with stress?