THERE IS

A General Training exam

An Academic Training exam

Work and Live in an English speaking country

Study in an English speaking country

THE EXAM TAKES 2 HOURS AND 45 MINUTES

Listening 30 Minutes

Reading 60 Minutes

Writing 60 Minutes

Speaking 15 minutes

LISTENING (40 QUESTIONS, 4 PART)

Audio 30 minutes nonstop

Answer in test booklet 30 seconds after each part

Transfer to answer sheet 10 minutes at the end

READING

60 Minutes 3 passages

40 questions 20min for 1passage

WRITING
60 minutes

2 tasks.

Task 1-20 minutes Describe a graph, 150 words.

Task 2-40 minutes Give an opinion or suggest solution

SPEAKING SECTION 1 OF 3

4-5 minutes

Topics: hometown, work, studies, music, sport, spare time, seasons, history, modern life

SPEAKING SECTION 2 OF 3
You will be given topic card

Prepare and make notes for 1 minute

Give a talk for 2 minutes Answer follow up questions from the examiner

SPEAKING SECTION 3 OF 3

Discussion with the examiner

The discussion is related to part 2

The questions are often analytical and demanding

WHAT IS THE EXAMINER LOOKING FOR?

Assessment Criteria Fluency and Coherence In Other Words Can you speak without pausing or hesitating? Can you use idiomatic expressions and develop your ideas using good connecting language?

WHAT IS THE EXAMINER LOOKING FOR?

Assessment Criteria Vocabulary In Other Words Can you use a good range of appropriate expressions to keep talking about and extending different topics easily?

WHAT IS THE EXAMINER LOOKING FOR?

Assessment Criteria Grammatical range and vocabulary In Other Words What range of grammar and verb forms can you use flexibly, appropriately, and accurately?

WHAT IS THE EXAMINER LOOKING FOR?

Assessment Criteria Pronunciation In Other Words How clearly can you be understood and how effectively can you use English stress and intonation?

WHAT HAPPENS IF?

I dont understand a question? Dont remain silent. Ask the interviewer politely to repeat the question. Use speaking strategies.

WHAT HAPPENS IF?

I dont understand even after the question has been repeated? You can just say, Im sorry, I still dont understand. Im afraid I cant really comprehend the question.

WHAT HAPPENS IF?

I understand the question but dont know how to answer Dont be worried that there is a correct answer to a question. The interviewer is just asking your opinion and basically wants to hear you speak. You can talk about the situation in your country or your personal experience

WHAT HAPPENS IF?

I cant think of enough to say to keep talking in part 2 Practice recording yourself making little speeches. Start with easy topics and a short time limit. Gradually increase your time and choose more difficult topics.

LETS PRACTICE!