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Full Speaking Test

3 parts · Lesson 1 of 1 · 50 XP

Part 1 · Interview (4–5 minutes)

The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topics. ## EXAMPLE Traffic where you live * How do most people travel to work where you live? * What traffic problems are there in your area? [Why?] * How do traffic problems affect you? * How would you reduce the traffic problems in your area?

FrameworkExtend every answer: Statement → Reason → Example
StatementA direct answer in one sentence — no hedging.
ReasonWhy you feel that way; introduce with "because" or "the main reason is".
ExampleOne quick personal example or habit to ground the answer.

Your voice

Record your answer

Self-assessment

After listening back, rate each criterion (5–9)

Fluency & coherence

Natural pace, minimal hesitation, ideas flow logically.

Lexical resource

Variety of vocabulary, idiomatic phrasing, topic-specific terms.

Grammatical range & accuracy

Variety of structures, correct tense/agreement.

Pronunciation

Clear sounds, stress, and intonation across the answer.