Speaking Sample B1 NOCN

ESOL International

Sample English Speaking Examination

Level B1 Intermediate

Instructions to interlocutor Add the learner’s name to the attendance register. Check the learner has an Entry form and take it from them. Start the recording – do not stop the recording until the end of the examination. Complete the examination sheet as the learner responds to the prompts. The learner must not see this paper.

Interlocutor:

My name is……………… and this is the NOCN Speaking Examination at Intermediate Level B1. Today is …………….. (date)

‘This is the NOCN ESOL International Spoken examination, (level), (date) for   (learner’s name)’.

This is Part 1 of the Speaking Examination: Personal information.

I am now going to ask you some questions.

1.     Can you tell me your name and how old you are?                         

2.  Please tell me three personal things about yourself.             

3.  What is your favourite food?                               

4.  What do you do in your free time?                         

5.    Tell me three things you can do.                                        

Thank the learner.
This is Part 2 of the Speaking Examination.

Please listen carefully and tell me what you would say in these situations.

Situation 1: You have made an appointment with your friend but you have to change it. What would you say?

(Interlocutor may repeat or rephrase the question, if necessary).

Situation 2: You are making a phone call to a college in the UK. You need to find out about language courses for you. What would you say?

(Interlocutor may repeat or rephrase the question, if necessary).

Thank the learner.

This is Part 3 of the Speaking Examination.

You now will take part in a conversation. You want to join a Leisure Centre with your friend who is unsure about it. Convince your friend it is a good idea. You will have two minutes to prepare for the conversation.  You may make notes. I will take the place of your friend.

Thank the learner.

End of Examination