Speaking sample C1 NOCN

ESOL International

Sample English Speaking Examination

Level C1 Advanced

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 Advanced Level C1. 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 about when and where you started learning English?

2.  Please tell me three things you would do if you won the lottery.

3.  Can you tell me what country you would like to visit and why?                              

4.  What have you been doing this week?                      

5.  Tell me three things people can do to relax.                                         

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: Your friend wants to lose weight.  He/she asks you for advice.  What would you say?  

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

Situation 2: You work for a development company with the chance to win a contract to build a new leisure complex.  Your manager has asked you to represent the company at a council meeting where a decision will be made about who will be the developer.  You must introduce yourself formally and say briefly what your company can offer. (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 council meeting seems to be popular; however, there is one person who thinks strongly that another company should win the contract.  Convince your opponent that you are the right company.  You will have two minutes to prepare your arguments.  I will take the place of your opponent.

Thank the learner.

End of Examination