Part 1 lasts 4–5 minutes. The examiner asks you questions about familiar topics like your home, work, studies, hobbies, and daily routine.

You will answer approximately 12 questions across 3 topics. The first topic is always about where you live or what you do (work/studies).

• Natural, fluent responses — not memorised answers
• Extended answers — 2–3 sentences per question, not one-word replies
• Varied vocabulary — don't repeat the same words
• Some complexity — use a mix of tenses and sentence structures

For each question, aim for:

1. Direct answer — address the question immediately
2. Reason or detail — explain why or give context
3. Example or extension — add a personal touch

Example

Examiner: Do you enjoy cooking?

Good answer: "Yes, I really enjoy cooking, especially on weekends. I find it relaxing after a busy week at work. Last weekend, for instance, I tried making a Thai curry from scratch and it turned out surprisingly well."

• Home / Accommodation
• Work or Studies
• Hometown / City
• Daily routine
• Hobbies and free time
• Food and cooking
• Music / Reading / Films
• Weather / Seasons
• Transport / Travel
• Technology / Social media

• Don't memorise scripts — examiners can tell and will mark you down
• Don't give one-word answers — "Yes" or "No" alone will hurt your score
• Don't panic about grammar — small errors are fine at Band 7; fluency matters more
• Do use natural fillers — "Well...", "Actually...", "To be honest..." are fine and sound natural