CPE Speaking and Oral Communication

Question 1

How many parts does the CPE Speaking test have?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

The CPE Speaking test has 3 parts: an interview, a collaborative task, and a discussion — each testing different speaking skills.

Question 2

What is the format of CPE Speaking Part 1 (interview)?

Accepted Answer

The examiner asks each candidate questions about themselves and personal topics

Answer

CPE Speaking Part 1 is a brief interview where the examiner asks each candidate questions about their life, interests, and opinions.

Question 3

In CPE Speaking Part 2, what are candidates asked to do?

Accepted Answer

Discuss a topic with a visual prompt and answer a follow-up question

Answer

CPE Speaking Part 2 involves discussing a topic using a visual prompt (such as a diagram or written input) followed by a focused question.

Question 4

What conversational skill is primarily tested in CPE Speaking Part 3?

Accepted Answer

Collaborating, negotiating, and reaching decisions with another candidate

Answer

CPE Speaking Part 3 is a collaborative task where candidates work together, exchange opinions, negotiate, and reach a shared decision.

Question 5

What does 'turn-taking' mean in the context of CPE Speaking Part 3?

Accepted Answer

Managing the flow of conversation by inviting others to speak and knowing when to contribute

Answer

Turn-taking involves using conversational conventions — such as inviting opinions, yielding the floor, and interrupting appropriately — to manage dialogue effectively.

CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English Practice Test

CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English Practice Test

CPE Speaking and Oral Communication