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PET Speaking Exam Guide

Part 1 of the PET Speaking exam lasts 2-3 minutes. The examiner will ask simple questions to learn about the examinee, such as where they live, study, and hobbies. Examinees should aim to provide more than one-word answers using both present and past tenses. Sample questions include name, residence, studies, and free time activities. Part 2 involves a 2-3 minute discussion with a partner about a visual prompt where opinions must be shared and decisions made. Useful words are provided to aid the discussion. Part 3 requires a 1 minute solo talk about a photograph, describing locations of items. Part 4 is another 3 minute partner discussion, this time about the topic in Part 3, where

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PET Speaking Exam Guide

Part 1 of the PET Speaking exam lasts 2-3 minutes. The examiner will ask simple questions to learn about the examinee, such as where they live, study, and hobbies. Examinees should aim to provide more than one-word answers using both present and past tenses. Sample questions include name, residence, studies, and free time activities. Part 2 involves a 2-3 minute discussion with a partner about a visual prompt where opinions must be shared and decisions made. Useful words are provided to aid the discussion. Part 3 requires a 1 minute solo talk about a photograph, describing locations of items. Part 4 is another 3 minute partner discussion, this time about the topic in Part 3, where

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PET Speaking Part 1

Part 1 of the PET Speaking exam lasts about 2-3 minutes. During Part 1 the
examiner will ask you some easy questions to find out more about you such as about
your studies, where you live or what hobbies or interests you have. You do not have
to give long answers to these questions. However, you should try to say more than
short one or two word answers.
Get Ready!
In the example questions below you will need to use  present and past tenses when
you answer the questions. 

Some of these words might be useful. 


village, town, city, in the countryside, house, apartment 
study, learn, full-time, part-time, self-study, evening classes, private lessons, 
hobbies, relax, go shopping, play tennis/football ...

Sample PET Speaking Part 1 questions


What's your name?
Where do you live?
How long have you lived there?
And what do you do?
Do you study English at a school?
Do you like studing English?
What do you do in your free time?
 
PET Speaking Part 2

Part 2 of the PET Speaking exam lasts about 2-3 minutes. The examiner will
describe a situation to you and your partner and give you both some visuals. You will
have to share your opinions with your partner about the task and try to make a
decision.
Get Ready!
During the discussion in the exam you will need to show you can offer an opinion (I
think ...), ask your partner for his/her opinion (Do you think ... Do you agree that ...)
and make suggestions (Why don't we ... What about ...). 

Some of these words might be useful in this practice test:


flask, hot drink, walking boots, sore feet, umbrella, phone, get in trouble
first aid kit, plasters, compass, get lost.
 
Study Tip!
The examiner is not interested in how good your ideas are. He or she will be
listening to see how well you you can discuss things with your partner.
When you practise discussions try to show you are interested in what your partner
has to say. Use expressions like this:
That's a good idea.
That's true.
Do you think so?

Study Tip!
Your answers to the Part 1 questions do not have to be very long but it will help the
examiner assess your English if you say more than just one or two words. Be
careful of questions that start 'Do you ...', 'Are you ...', 'Have you ...' as these can
easily be answered with a simple 'Yes' or a 'No'.
Work with a partner.. Ask each other 'Yes' 'No questions and practise extending
your answer a little with a reason, or an example. Like this:
Q: Do you like studying English?
A: Yes ... it's very exciting learning how to speak in another language.
PET Speaking Part 3

Part 3 of the PET Speaking exam lasts about 3 minutes. The examiner will give you
a colour photograph and ask you to talk about it on your own for about 1 minute.

Get Ready

Try to make your talk easy to understand and follow. Use phrases like 'On the
left ...', 'On the right ...', 'In the middle ...', 'In the background' to describe where
things are.

The following vocabulary might be useful in this practice test:

party, celebration, birthday, treats, grandparents, grandchildren, grandson,


granddaughter, parents, children, sit around the table, enjoy a meal, salad, bowls
of food.
PET Speaking Part 4

Part 4 of the PET Speaking exam lasts about 3 minutes. The examiner will ask you
and your partner to talk about something based on the topic in the earlier Part 3
task.

Get Ready!

In the exam, as well as talking about your own opinions and experiences, remember
to ask your partner for their own thoughts. Some of the following words and
expressions may be useful in this practice test:

party, celebration, birthday, treats, presents, wedding, party games, guests, school
friends, relations, party bags, cake

Study Tip!

An easy way to prepare for Part 4 is simply to practise discussions in English. Talk
about common subjects such as:

your last holiday


your favourite TV show
a good friend
a possession you couldn't do without

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