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Part 1 · Introduction & Interview
Part 1 — Familiar Topics
Suggested duration: about 4–5 minutes. Answer naturally in 2–4 sentences where appropriate.
1. What do you do — do you work or are you a student?
2. What do you enjoy most about your work or studies?
3. How important is English in your daily life?
4. What kind of place do you prefer for studying or working?
5. Do you usually plan your day in advance?
6. What changes would make your local area better for young people?
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Part 2 · Long Turn
Part 2 — Cue Card
You have 1 minute to prepare and should speak for 1–2 minutes.
Describe a skill you learned that has been useful in your life.
You should say:
- what the skill is
- when and how you learned it
- how you use it now
- and explain why this skill has been useful to you
Preparation
01:00
Speaking Time
02:00
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Part 3 · Discussion
Part 3 — Abstract Discussion
Suggested duration: about 4–5 minutes. Develop ideas, compare viewpoints and give reasons/examples.
1. Why do some people learn new skills more successfully than others?
2. Should schools spend more time teaching practical life skills?
3. How has technology changed the way adults learn new skills?
4. Do employers value qualifications more than practical ability?
5. What kinds of skills may become more important in the future?
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Diagnostic Self-Review
Listen back to your recordings before completing this review. This is a structured self-diagnostic, not an official IELTS band score.
Fluency & Coherence
Can you speak at length with logical development, limited hesitation and clear linking?
Lexical Resource
Can you use a sufficient range of vocabulary and paraphrase when needed?
Grammar Range & Accuracy
Can you use a mix of simple and complex structures with reasonable control?
Pronunciation
Is your speech generally clear, with understandable stress, rhythm and sounds?