English 4

Linguaskill familiarization session

Speaking | session 3

LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Learn about the content and format of Linguaskill Module I: Speaking
TASK TYPES: Part 1 (Interview), Part 2 (Reading aloud), Part 3 (Long turn 1), Part 4 (Long turn 2) and Part 5
(Communication activity)
 Linguaskill familiarization session
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: learn about the content and format of
Linguaskill Module I: Speaking – Parts 1 to 5

Session overview

1. REVIEW 1: Parts 1 to 3
2. Part 1 – Interview PREPARE & PRACTICE
3. Part 2 – Reading aloud PREPARE & PRACTICE
4. Part 3 – Long turn 1 PREPARE & PRACTICE
5. REVIEW 2: Parts 4 and 5
6. Part 4 – Long turn 2 PREPARE & PRACTICE (PAIR WORK)
7. Part 5 – Communication activity PREPARE & PRACTICE (PAIR WORK)
8. SPEAKING TIPS
9. PROGRESS CHECK
REVIEW 1: Parts 1 to 3
Put a next to the correct sentences. Put a next to the incorrect ones.

Part 1 - Interview Part 2 – Reading aloud Part 3 – Long turn 1

1. You answer 10 questions about 1. Pronunciation is not relevant. 1. You talk about a given topic.
yourself.
2. You read eight sentences. 2. You don't see the topic, on the
2. You can read the questions. screen, you just hear it.
3. You have time to get prepared.
3. You don't have preparation time. 3. You have time to think about your
4. You have ten seconds to read
answer.
4. You should speak as much as you each sentence.
can. 4. You have to talk for 2 minutes.
5. All the questions are graded.

Can you correct the wrong information?

GET STARTED (Optional task)
Getting to know the test format – Linguaskill Speaking

The speaking test lasts approximately 15 minutes. Answer all questions. There are five parts to this
test. Some of the parts require you to listen and respond. Some of the parts require you to read and
respond.

Part 5
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4
Communication
Interview Reading aloud Long turn 1 Long turn 2
activity

You are given one or Give your opinions in

You are given a more graphics (e.g. a the form of short
Answer questions Read sentences chart, diagram) to
topic to talk about responses to
about yourself. aloud. talk about for 1 questions related to
for 1 minute.
minute. one topic.

No preparation No preparation 40 seconds for 1 minute for 40 seconds for

time time preparation preparation preparation

8 questions 8 sentences 1 question 1 question 5 questions

PRACTICE: Part 1 – Interview
You will be asked 8 questions. Listen to each question and answer after the tone.
For questions 1 – 4, you will have 10 seconds to speak. For questions 5 – 8 , you will have 20
seconds to speak.
PRACTICE: Part 2 – Reading aloud
You will see 8 sentences on the screen. You will have 10 seconds to read each sentence aloud after
the tone.

1. More than 734 people were affected in the 5. We can reasonably imagine Anne found
area of the accident. the issue terribly boring.

2. Mrs. Smith told us she could help with the 6. We were asked to pay £110 for the cake we
new structure of the test. ate.

3. The old shop moved from Truman St. to 7. The meeting was supposed to start at 10:45;
Baker Ave. however, we noticed nobody had arrived.

4. Most journalists have signed a petition to The polls revealed 87% of interviewees found
remove the three candidates from the national the political scandal as damaging to the mayor’s
council. reputation.

Tip:
✓ Speak as clearly and naturally as you can.
PRACTICE: Part 3 – Long turn 1
You will have 1 minute to talk about a topic. First, you have 40 seconds to read the task and prepare
what you are going to say. You will then have 1 minute to speak. Please speak for all the time you have.

Listen
Think
Speak

Describe a memorable holiday or trip you have taken

You should say:

• where you went
• what you did
• why it was memorable
REVIEW 2: Parts 4 and 5
Put a next to the correct sentences. Put a next to the incorrect ones.

Part 4 – Long turn 2 Part 5 – Communication activity

1. You talk about only one graphic on the screen (a 1. You will answer 10 questions.
chart, a diagram, a process or some information). 2. You can see the topic and the five key points on
2. You don't see the instructions to the task. screen.

3. You may need to describe, compare and contrast or 3. You may need to describe things, give opinions,
make recommendations in this part of the test. speculate, explain and give examples to support your

4. The information disappears from the screen when you ideas.

record your answer. 4. The questions will be on the screen.

5. You have preparation time before you speak. 5. You have time to get prepared after each question.

6. You have to talk for 1 minute. 6. You have 20 seconds to answer each question.

Can you correct the wrong information?

PAIR WORK: Part 4 – Long turn 2
Read this bar chart which shows information about sport participation in the UK.
In pairs:
• explain the data
• compare and contrast the information

Tips:
✓ Try to answer the questions as fully
as possible.
✓ Don’t worry about talking about
everything you see in the graphic.
Choose the most important things
you want to talk about.
PRACTICE: Part 4 – Long turn 2
You will have 1 minute to leave a message for an English-speaking friend
about some visual information. First, you have 1 minute to look at the
information and prepare what you are going to say. You will then have 1
minute to leave your message. The visual information will stay on the
screen. Please speak for all the time you have.

Think
Listen
Speak

Your English-speaking friend has to give a

presentation at college about sport in the UK.

This bar chart shows information about sport

participation in a range of years.

Leave a message for your friend, explaining the

data and comparing and contrasting the
information.
 PAIR WORK: Part 5 – Communication activity
• Work in pairs. Find out your partner’s opinion about technology and the Internet. Ask and answer
questions 1 – 5 below.
• When you answer the questions, give opinions, explain your ideas and give examples to support your
ideas.

A tech blogger is conducting interviews for an Question 1. How do you believe wearable technology, such as
article on modern digital lifestyles and attitudes smartwatches or fitness trackers, enhances or complicates
toward technology. They want to gather diverse people's daily lives?
opinions on various aspects of technology and the
Internet. You will be interviewed on the following Question 2. In your opinion, is it necessary to always have the
topics: newest technology?
1.The impact of wearable technology on daily
life. Question 3. Do you think social media bring people closer
2.Your perspective on the constant pursuit of
together or create distance?
the latest gadgets.
Question 4. Are online ads effective in influencing consumer
3.Social media platforms and their influence on behavior?
personal relationships.
4.Online advertising tactics and their Question 5. How do you think we can balance using
effectiveness. technology for convenience while still maintaining meaningful
5.The balance between reliance on technology
human connections?
and maintaining human connection.
Tips:
✓ Try to answer the questions as fully as possible.
✓ Don’t worry about giving factual information in your answers.
✓ Remember you have 20 seconds to answer each question, but don’t worry if
you get interrupted before the end of your answer.
PRACTICE: Part 5 – Communication activity
You will hear five questions about a topic. First, you have 40 seconds to read the task. After you
hear each question, you will have 20 seconds to give your answer. Please speak for all the time you
have.
Listen

A tech blogger is conducting interviews for an article on modern digital lifestyles and attitudes
toward technology. They want to gather diverse opinions on various aspects of technology and the
Internet.

You will be interviewed on the following topics:

• the usefulness of technology on daily life

• your opinion on the constant pursuit of the latest gadgets
• your views on social media platforms
• online advertising
• the balance between reliance on technology and maintaining human connection
SPEAKING TIPS: Parts 1 to 5

Part 1 • Remember, you will hear the questions, they won’t be on the screen.
Interview Wait until you hear the beep before you start speaking.

Part 2 • Pace yourself and speak as clearly as you can. Look for
Reading aloud punctuation (e.g. commas) which helps you pause when you speak.

Part 3 • Read the topic and the three main points carefully. Find any words
Long turn 1 or phrases from the main points to structure your ideas.

Part 4 • Remember the information you can see in the graph or chart will
stay on screen when you record your answer. You can pick out
Long turn 2 what you think are the most important things to talk about.

Part 5
• Read the topic and the five main points carefully. Try to predict
Communication what questions you could be asked for each main point.
activity
SPEAKING TIPS: Part 4 – Long turn 2

1. You can use a pencil and 2. Remember the

paper to make notes on information you can see
what you’re going to say. in the graph or chart will
stay on screen when you
record your answer.

3. Don’t worry about

talking about everything
you see. You can pick out 4. Don’t worry if you get
what you think are the interrupted before the end
most important things to of your answer. You won’t
talk about. be penalized for this.
PROGRESS CHECK

Now I know . . .

❑ the content and format of Linguaskill Module I: Speaking –

Parts 1 to 5.
SOURCES

❑ Freepik. https://www.freepik.com/
❑ Speak and improve. https://app.speakandimprove.com/flow/
❑ Linguaskill Speaking: Speaking test advice for
the candidate https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/582297-
linguaskill-speaking-top-tips.pdf.
❑ Linguaskill_Speaking_(General)_Tutorial_vid_FINAL
❑ Cambridge Assessment English - Official QuickGuide to Linguaskill
❑ https://masterpol.es/psicotecnico/linguaskill-speaking-parte-4/
❑ https://stock.adobe.com/pe/search/images?k=cat+infographic&asset_id
=152266458
English 4
Thank you!