Paper 5 (Speaking) Parts 3 & 4

Lesson 23 – Paper 5 (Speaking) – Parts 3 & 4

Collaborative task (3 minutes) & discussion (4minutes)

Overview  - Parts 3 & 4

In Part 3, the examiner asks you and your partner to talk together about a specific topic. You may be asked to solve a problem, come to a decision about something or discuss an issue. During this part, the examiner only listens.   Part 3 tests your ability to: use language to discuss different topics, express an opinion, agree and disagree, speculate and evaluate.  

When you have finished Part 3, you move onto Part 4 where the examiner asks some questions on the same general topic as the discussion. Although the examiner asks you questions, you and your partner are expected to develop the conversation. Part 4 lasts approximately 4 minutes. 

In this lesson, we are going to prepare you for Parts 3 & 4.

Let’s start by looking at some of the tasks you may be asked to talk about and what language you need to answer them. 

(Example 1)

Part 3

Solving a problem

Your school, college or workplace is organising a party. Which activities do you think they should include?

Before you attempt to answer this example, listen to your teacher give you some advice and make notes.

(Recording 24.1)

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Now answer Part 3.

Part 4

In order to complete both Part 3 & Part 4, it is important you have in mind some useful words and phrases. 

Useful language

The following phrases are extremely useful for candidates when carrying out Parts 3 & 4.

A.     Put the phrases into the correct categories.

Are you saying….?

But don’t you think…?

Do you think....?

Don’t you think…?

I disagree, however, I accept your opinion

I think you have made a good point

It’s really difficult to say

Really?

That’s an interesting point

What about you?

What you say is really interesting and I agree

When you say…, do you mean?

(Video 24.1)

Your teacher is now going to ask you some questions for Part 3.  Listen and respond accordingly.  Try to use some of the phrases above.   

(Example 2)

Parts 3 & 4

Coming to a decision 

Try to complete the following Part 3 using the advice given by your teacher previously and the language above. 

You are going on a trip to see the wildlife in Africa. How useful might these things be? Which two things would you not take?

Part 4 (Video 24.2) 

Your teacher is going to ask you some questions.  Respond accordingly.

This brings us to the end of the preparation for the Speaking exam.  Now to take the test.  Good luck!  

Answers

B.