Part 1 · Interview. The examiner asks you and your partner questions in turn about your life, opinions and experiences; there's no interaction with each other here, so answer directly and develop your answer with a reason or example rather than a short factual reply. Remember: the examiner opens with introductions and asks where you're from before any of these.
Question topics
72 interview questions across 12 topics
Part 2 · Individual long turn. You each receive three photos on a shared theme. You speak alone for about 1 minute, comparing two of your three photos and responding to the two questions printed above them. Your partner then gives a brief 30-second answer to a follow-up question. Roles swap.
Part 3 · Collaborative task. You and your partner discuss five options together, out loud, for about two minutes, then reach a joint decision in the last minute. This is done with your partner, not with the examiner.
Part 4 · Discussion. The examiner now joins the conversation, asking both of you broader questions related to your Part 3 topic, for about five minutes.