English 5

Linguaskill familiarization
session
Speaking | session 2

LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Learn about the content and format of Linguaskill Module I: Speaking
TASK TYPES: Part 3 (Long turn 1) and Part 4 (Long turn 2)
 Linguaskill familiarization session
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: learn about the content and format of
Linguaskill Module I: Speaking – Parts 2 and 3

Session overview

1. GET STARTED: Getting to know the test format

2. Part 3 – Long turn 1 3. Part 4 – Long turn 2

• PREPARE • PREPARE
• SPEAKING TIPS • SPEAKING TIPS
• PAIR WORK • PAIR WORK
• PRACTICE • PRACTICE

4. PROGRESS CHECK
GET STARTED
Getting to know the test format – Linguaskill Speaking
Today, we are going to
work on these tasks.

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
topic to talk about chart, diagram) to 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

PREPARE: Part 3 – Long turn 1
You will talk for one minute about a topic. On the screen you can see the topic and three main points
to help or guide you. You have 40 seconds to think and prepare before you speak.

Instructions

40 seconds to
prepare

Listen to the Read the task Prompt to start

instructions. speaking. Deliver your Your answer is
and prepare
answer. uploaded.
Beep sound your answer. Beep sound
 SPEAKING TIPS: Part 3 – Long turn 1 2. Check if you need to
explain or describe, give a
reason, give your
1. Read the topic and the opinion, recommend, etc.
three main points carefully. Describe a person who influenced you when you were a child.

You should say:

• who the person was
• what kind of person he/she was
• what your relationship was like

3. Find any words or phrases from the main points to structure your ideas.
You can make some notes on paper during the preparation time.

4. Give examples and expand on your points using a variety of language.

What additional tips or strategies do

you think would help you with this
part of the test?"
PAIR WORK: Part 3 – Long turn 1
Work in pairs. Do the task together.

Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of team sports.

You should say:

• the physical challenges people can face.

• the emotional and psychological challenges you have to be prepared for.

• how you can overcome those challenges, and the type of support needed.

💡Tip: Provide examples and elaborate on

your points, using a range of vocabulary.
PRACTICE 1: 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

Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of team sports.

You should say:

• the physical challenges people can face.

• the emotional and psychological challenges you have to be prepared for.

• how you can overcome those challenges, and the type of support needed.
 PREPARE: Part 4 – Long turn 2
• In this part of the test, you talk for one minute about one or more graphics on screen. The
graphic may be a chart, a diagram, a process or some information. It stays on the screen
when you record your answer. You have one minute to think and prepare. You may need Instructions
to describe things, compare and contrast things or make recommendations about things.
Instructions to task
graphic 1 minute to prepare
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.

Your English-speaking friend needs to travel to a nearby city.

information

This table shows the different ways your friend could travel.

Leave a message for your friend suggesting a way to travel and

explaining why you recommend this way to travel.

Listen to the Read the task Prompt to start

instructions. speaking Deliver your Your answer is
and prepare
answer. uploaded.
🔈Beep sound your answer. 🔈Beep sound
SPEAKING TIPS: Part 4 – Long turn 2

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

3. When you read the
paper to make notes on information you can see
information, think about:
what you’re going to say. in the graph or chart will
a. Who are you speaking
stay on screen when you
to?
record your answer.
b. What about?

4. Don’t worry about

talking about everything 5. Don’t worry if you get Which of our English 5
you see. You can pick out interrupted before the end course activities can give you
what you think are the of your answer. You won’t effective practice for Part 4 –
most important things to be penalized for this. Long turn 2?
talk about.
PAIR WORK: Part 4 – Long turn 2
Before you practice “Part 4 – Long turn 2”, work in pairs and discuss your answers to these
questions.

1. What expressions can you use to leave a voice message to a friend?

2. How can you give opinions in English? Share examples.

3. In this part of the test, you have to compare and contrast things: how do you make

comparisons in English? Give examples.

4. What expressions or language do you use to make recommendations about things?

Tips:
 Try to explain in as much detail as you can.
 If possible, use your own experiences and what
we’ve talked about in class.
 PRACTICE 1: 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.

Listen
Think
Speak

Your English-speaking friend wants to buy a new

car. She has asked you for your opinion on the
matter.

Have a look at the diagram and explain the

information to your friend.
REVIEW (Optional task)
Fill in the details for Parts 3 & 4: Long Turn 1 and Long Turn 2, using the correct
information.

In Long turn 1, you have ______ seconds preparation time. You talk about a given topic for ______
minute. You and you can make some ______ on paper. You have to speak for all the ______ you
have.

In Long Turn 2, you'll have one minute to ______ your answers. You will see ______ or images
that remain on the screen. During this time, you may need to ______ , compare and contrast, or
make ______ based on what you see. You should speak for ______ minute.
REVIEW (Optional task)
Check your answers.

40 1
In Long turn 1, you have ______ seconds preparation time. You talk about a given topic for ______
notes on paper. You have to speak for all the ______
minute. You and you can make some ______ time you
have.

prepare
In Long Turn 2, you'll have one minute to ________ graphics or images
your answers. You will see _______
describe
that remain on the screen. During this time, you may need to ______ , compare and contrast, or
recommendations
make ______________ 1
based on what you see. You should speak for ______ minute.
PROGRESS CHECK
Now I know . . .

the content and format of Linguaskill Module I:

Speaking – Part 3 (Long turn 1) & Part 4 (Long turn 2).
SOURCES
 Hashemi, L. and Thomas, B. (2011). IELTS Trainer. United
Kingdom: Cambridge University press.
 https://studentlanguages.com/linguaskill-speaking/
 Travis, P. (2020). Cambridge English Qualifications B1 Preliminary.
United Kingdom: Collins.
 Linguaskill Speaking: Speaking test advice for
the candidate https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/582297-
linguaskill-speaking-top-tips.pdf.
 Cambridge Assessment English - Official QuickGuide to Linguaskill
 https://www.flaticon.com/
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0JwMLlVF50&t=1284s
English 5
Thank you!