Draw students’ attention to the timing of the spoken part

SPEAKING: All Tasks (All levels)

Knowledge of the test timing can enable test takers to manage their language production more effectively because they know how long they have to speak at each stage.

In terms of timing, they need to know:
•    how long the overall test lasts
•    how long each section of the test lasts
•    approximately how long to speak during conversation or discussion
•    how long each monologue should last (levels 2-5, sections 10 and 12)

During their preparation for the test, give students plenty of practice in speaking for a suitable length of time for each activity. This will encourage appropriate, well-paced responses during the live test.