This is to give you practice answering questions during the extended talk (Part 2) and answering follow-up questions (Part 3) of the Speaking Test.

Before practicing Part 2 and Part 3, listen to an example of someone doing a long turn and answering extended questions on the topic of education. Then answer the questions in the Exercise. 

Part 2: practice

Describe a teacher that you remember from school:

You should say:

  • what the teacher taught you
  • what was good about the teacher
  • what you didn’t like about the teacher
  • and say if you think this teacher changed your life in any way

Part 3: practice

Before you practice these questions, think about what you have to do to answer them: give an explanation? Speculate about the future? Make a comparison?

  • What types of schools are there in your country?
  • What types of exams do students have to take in your country?
  • Why are exams considered to be important in education?
  • Do you think that exams are a good way to measure achievement?
  • What are the differences between the educational system in this country and your own country?
  • Which skills do you think will be most in demand in the future?
  • Do you think all education will eventually be done on the internet, or does the classroom still have a role to play?

Part 3 answers: guidance


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Exercise

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