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 In Part 2 of the Speaking test you have one minute to make some notes about the topic you have to speak about.

Look at the two example topic cards below and make some notes about what you would say:

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 Describe a wild animal that can be found in your country.

You should say:

<ul>
<li>what it looks like</li>
<li>where it lives</li>
<li>what you like/don’t like about it</li>
</ul>
Explain how people in your country generally feel about it.

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 Describe a family celebration you have been to.

You should say:

<ul>
<li>what the celebration was for</li>
<li>where it took place</li>
<li>who was there with you</li>
</ul>
Explain what you enjoyed about the event.

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How did you get on? Use the comments below to share your notes.

There is no ‘correct’ way to make notes - everybody
 has their own preferences. Look at the different ways of taking notes 
in the PDF in the Downloads below. Then make your own notes about one of
 the Part 2 topics on this step and share your notes in the comments.

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Making notes for Part 2

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Tips for the Speaking test - part 3

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In Part 3 of the Speaking test the examiner will ask further 
questions which are connected to the topic discussed in Part 2. This 
part of the test is designed to give you the opportunity to talk about 
more abstract issues and ideas. It is a two-way discussion with the 
examiner, and will last four to five minutes. Because Part 3 is a 
discussion you’ll be expected to give more detailed answers than in Part
 1. It’s therefore good to have a strategy to help you give longer 
answers.

Look at these tips:

<ol>
<li>Answer the examiner’s question</li>
<li>Give some reasons why</li>
<li>Provide examples</li>
<li>Offer an alternative opinion</li>
</ol>
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 Q: Do you think advertising influences what people buy? 
 A: I think advertising affects the things that 
people buy, whether they are aware of it or not. (Why) The reason for 
this is that everywhere we go we see advertisements on the street or on 
the side of buses. Even when we are at home we see adverts on the TV or 
on the Internet. (Second reason) Also, the amount of things that people 
buy nowadays has increased as society has become more consumerist. 
(Example) Take, for example, mobile phones. Almost everyone has a mobile
 phone that works but many people still want to upgrade their phone to 
get the newest or latest model. I think this is because advertising 
encourages us to buy. (Alternative) Despite this, I still think we have 
the choice to decide what to buy or whether to buy. Advertising can 
influence us, but it can’t control us.

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Now look at another question. How would you answer this question, following the same model?

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 Q: Which qualities do you think are most important in a friend?

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Tips for the Speaking test - part 3

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Tips for the Speaking test - part 2

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Part 2 of the Speaking test is the individual long turn where you 
have to speak on your own for up to two minutes. This part of the test 
lasts for between three and four minutes. The examiner will give you a 
card which asks you to talk about a particular topic. It will include 
the key points you should cover in your talk. You are given one minute 
to prepare your talk, and also a pencil and paper to make short notes. 
You then have to talk for one to two minutes on the topic, after which 
the examiner will ask you one or two questions on the topic.

Look at these tips:

<ul>
<li>
 Always use your one minute preparation time - 
make notes of the points you’d like to talk about, ideally three points 
for each question on the task card. Practice making notes quickly with 
example questions, until you can do this easily.

</li>
<li>
 Use the task card to structure what you want to say. It will provide you with a simple beginning, middle and end structure.

</li>
<li>
 Begin by telling the examiner what you’re going to talk about, so that they know what to expect.

</li>
</ul>
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 e.g. If the task card asks you to talk about a special place you might begin: “I’m going to talk about a place that is special for me. This place is where my family come from…”

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<ul>
<li>
 Try to imagine the topic of your talk in your 
head when you’re preparing. Always try to talk about a real experience, 
as this is much easier than trying to invent something.

</li>
<li>
 Don’t forget to give the examiner some detail 
about your topic. This will also help you to have enough to talk about 
for two minutes.

</li>
<li>
 The last point on the task card often asks you 
to express your opinion. Make sure you answer this question as it’ll 
help you to talk for the full two minutes.

</li>
<li>
 This is a chance for you to talk about something that is familiar to you. Make sure you show off your vocabulary!

</li>
<li>
 Practise. Prepare by practising speaking with a
 friend or by recording yourself. Do this a few times until your happy 
you can speak easily for two minutes.

</li>
</ul>
 
 Look at this list of topics that could come up in Part 2: 
 - Describe a restaurant you enjoyed visiting. 
 - Describe a meal you remember. 
 - Describe a teacher who had an influence on you. 
 - Describe a film you have seen which left a strong impression on you. 
 - Describe a friend you have had for a long time. 
 - Describe an event from your childhood that you remember well.</div>

Tips for the Speaking test - part 2

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Tips for the Speaking test - Part 1

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Part 1 lasts between four and five minutes. The examiner will 
introduce him/herself and asks you to introduce yourself and confirm 
your identity. The examiner will ask you some simple 
‘getting-to-know-you’ questions on familiar topics, e.g. home, family, 
work, studies and interests. These questions will help the examiner find
 out a little bit about you and help put you at ease.

Look at these tips:

<ul>
<li>Explain your answers by giving reasons for what you say.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
 I like my job because it’s varied and it gives me the opportunity to travel.

</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Ask for clarification if necessary.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
 I’m sorry, could you repeat the question, please?

</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Develop your answers. Give full, relevant 
answers to the examiner’s questions. This will help get the interview 
off to a good start.</li>
</ul>
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 Q: Where are you from? 
 A: I’m from Buenos Aires. (Don’t stop there!) It’s
 the capital city of Argentina and is also the largest city in the 
country. It has a lot of history and is famous for having a rich 
culture. I really like living there.

</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Express your opinions; the examiner is assessing your ability to communicate.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
 Q: Do you prefer reading or watching TV? 
 A: I prefer watching TV. When I come home from 
work I’m usually quite tired so I feel like relaxing. I find sitting 
with my family in the living-room watching TV is relaxing because we 
watch TV and chat together. For me, this is a great way to unwind.

</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Always expand your answers to simple, ‘yes’ or ‘no’ closed questions. (Questions beginning ‘Are you…’, ‘Do you …’, etc).</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
 Q: Do you like listening to music? 
 A: Yes. I listen to music everyday on my way to 
work. I like lots of types of music but my favourite is rock music. I’m a
 big fan of U2. I really like Bono’s singing voice.

</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Talk as fluently as possible and be spontaneous.</li>
<li>Speak more than the examiner.</li>
<li>Relax, be confident and enjoy using your English!</li>
</ul>
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