B1 Preliminary Speaking test - Kenza and Mohammed | Cambridge English

Read more about the B1 Preliminary exam: Read the examiner’s comments: Part 1 (Interview) What do candidates have to do? Respond to questions, giving factual or personal information. How long do candidates have to speak? 2 minutes. Part 2 (Extended turn) What do candidates have to do? Describe one colour photograph, talking for about 1 minute. How long do candidates have to speak? 3 minutes. Part 3 (Discussion) What do candidates have to do? Make and respond to suggestions, discuss alternatives and negotiate agreement. How long do candidates have to speak? 4 minutes. Part 4 (General conversation) What do candidates have to do? Discuss likes, dislikes, experiences, opinions, habits, etc. How long do candidates have to speak? 3 minutes. Cambridge English speaking tests take place with one or two other candidates, and two examiners. This makes your test more realistic and more reliable.