Speaking Sample B2 NOCN

ESOL International

Sample English Speaking Examination

Level B2 Independent User

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 NOCN Speaking Examination at Independent User Level B2. Today is …………….. (date)

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

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

(Additional questions may be asked to prompt deeper responses)

I am now going to ask you some questions.

1.     Can you tell me how long you have been learning English?

2.  Please describe three members of your family or three of your friends.

3.  Can you tell me what your favourite food is and how you make it?

4.  What did you do yesterday?

5.  Tell me three things you enjoy doing in your free time.

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 are attending a film club. Talk about a great film you have watched recently.  

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

Situation 2: You are attending a meeting at a local library.  Local residents need to decide about new developments in your area.  Two of the main ideas are: build a new leisure complex or build a new shopping centre.  Decide which idea you would support.  You must introduce yourself formally and present your choice.

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

Thank the learner.

This is Part 3 of the Speaking Examination.

You will now take part in a conversation.  Your idea presented at the residents’ meeting seems to be popular; however, there is one person who thinks strongly that another idea is a better option.  Convince your opponent that you are right.  You will have two minutes to prepare your arguments.  I will take the place of your opponent.

Thank the learner.

End of Examination