Модуль Speaking (Разговорная речь) представляет собой интервью с преподавателем (экзаменатором), состоящее из трех частей. Общая продолжительность 11-14 мин.

Часть 1
Кандидат и экзаменатор представляются друг другу. Затем кандидат отвечает на общие вопросы о нем, его доме/семье, учебе/работе, интересах и другие вопросы подобной тематики. ( 4-5 минут).

Часть 2
Кандидат получает карточку с заданиями и должен говорить на определенную тему. Кандидату даётся 1 минута для подготовки, по желанию, он может делать пометки. Рассказ должен длится 1-2 минуты. Затем, экзаменатор задает 1-2 вопроса по теме карточки.

Часть 3
Экзаменатор и кандидат начинают обсуждение более абстрактных проблем, по теме, затронутой в Части 2.(4-5 минут)

При оценивании во внимание принимают

ü  беглость речи

ü  последовательность

ü  словарный запас

ü  грамматика

ü  произношение.

Примеры экзаменационных вопросов. Part 1.

    Could you show me your identification card please? Could you tell me your full name please? What shall I call you? Does your name have any special meaning? Why do so many people change their names? Is your name important to you?

Home town

    Where do you come from? Where do you live? Can you tell me something about your hometown? Can you tell me some famous landscapes or scenic spots in your hometown? Can you tell me some history of your hometown?

Personal background and information

    Are you a student or do you have a job? What do you like most about your study? What kind of job do you prefer after graduation? What is your major? What do you do for living? Could you tell me a typical day of yours? How do you get your job? Are you satisfied with your job? What do you like most about your job? What kind of job do you prefer in the future?

Hobby or inclination

НЕ нашли? Не то? Что вы ищете?
    What do you usually do in your spare time? Do you prefer to stay alone or with your friends? What do you usually do on weekends and weekdays? What do you usually do when you go out? What do you usually do with your friends? Do you like reading? What kind of books do you like best? Do you like English? Why or why not? What do you think of the importance of English? What are good hobbies and bad hobbies? Why?

Future plan

    Why do you take the IELTS test? What are you planning to do in the next five years? What are you planning to do in the next ten years? What is the first thing you will do when you arrive at the new place?

Traveling

    Do you like traveling? Do you like travel alone or with your friends? Have you traveled to other places? Where are they? What do you usually do when you first arrive in a new place? What are the benefits of traveling? Why do so many people like traveling nowadays? Do you think it's true that travel broadens the mind? Do young people and older people benefit differently from travelling? How can you make sure you get the most from your travels?

Family

    Tell me something about your family. What do you like doing most with your family? Who are you close to in your family? In what way is your family important to you? In what ways have families changed in the last hundred years? Should we rely heavily on our families or is it better to try to be independent?
    Do you have many friends? Are they casual acquaintances or close friends? Do you prefer to stay with your family or with your friends?

Parts 2 and 3.

Describe a museum

    How often do you visit the museum? Which type of museum is popular in your country? Why do you want to visit the museum.
    What do you think of the importance of museums in history? How do you think of the heritage of a country? Compare the museums nowadays and in the past

Describe your favorite photograph

    Where was the photo taken? Who took the photo? What can be seen from the photo? Explain why it is the favorite photograph for you.
    How to take good photo? When do people use camera? How can the new technology put cinema’s skill advanced.

Describe an area of your country you know and like

    Where is it? What are its special features? What do you and other people do in this area? Explain why you like it.
    What do you think of the historic place in the future? Will the government increase or decrease the safety guard? What are the changes to the local people and economy? What is the impact on the historic place by tourists?

Describe a party

    What is the party? Why was the party held? Who at tended the party? What did you do for that party?
    What’s the difference between serious party and friendly party? Why are some people late for parties intentionally? Why do some people like party while others hate it? What would you do if the guests feel bored? Will there be more and more people to attend parties?

Talk about a subject you are studying

    What subject are you studying? What is the subject about? How do you feel about it? Explain why you are interested in it.
    Is there any difference between the traditional and modern educational systems? What are the pros and cons of the current educational system in your country? Do you think it is necessary to give comment or criticism to teachers?