Today we will have a look at the final part of the CAE speaking exam. In Part 4 the interlocutor will ask you and your partner some more questions so a discussion can develop between you. The questions are related to the topic in Part 3. For my video example of Part 3 this might be language learning. Part 4 lasts for about 4 – 5 minutes.
It is important that you interact with your partner:
- Invite your partner to speak.
- Look at your partner – turn your chair a bit sideways to face him/ her and smile.
- Listen to what your partner has to say – show your interest.
- Respond to what your partner says.
- Give reasons for your opinion.
- Take equal turns.
Now, have a look at a video example in which my friend Daphne and I demonstrate this part of the CAE exam. Our Part 4 topic centres around the value university degrees have in our society nowadays. We answer the following questions:
- How important is it for people nowadays to obtain a university degree?
- Do you think people with a university degree move on to better-paid jobs? Why/ why not?
Remember:
- Show interest in your partner‘s response.
- Take equal turns. Don’t dominate the conversation.
- Avoid short yes/ no answers.
- Give reasons for your opinion.
- Use a wide range of vocabulary.
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Good luck with your exam!