Speaking · Part 1
Interview. About 2 minutes. The examiner asks you questions about yourself: your home, school or work, free time and plans.
Don't just say "Yes" or "No". Add one or two more sentences – a reason or an example.
Useful language for Part 1
Words for the exam topics
Learn the vocabulary you need to talk and write about the topics that come up most often.
About B1 Preliminary Speaking Part 1
- Task: Interview – about 2 minutes. The examiner asks each candidate questions about themselves: where they live, their studies or work, free time and likes and dislikes.
- What it tests: giving personal information and talking about everyday life, habits and preferences.
How to do it
- Answer in full sentences and add a reason or an example.
- Don't learn answers by heart – just talk naturally.
- If you don't understand, ask: "Sorry, could you repeat that, please?"
Example answer
Examiner: What do you like doing at the weekend?
Good answer: “I usually play football with my friends on Saturday mornings. In the afternoon I like relaxing at home – sometimes I watch a film with my family.”
Why it works: two or three sentences, with a detail (when, who) and different verbs. “I like football.” alone is too short; you don’t need a long speech either.
Frequent questions
What is B1 Preliminary Speaking Part 1?
Interview: about 2 minutes. The examiner asks each candidate questions about themselves: where they live, their studies or work, free time and likes and dislikes.
How long is the B1 Preliminary Speaking test?
About 12–17 minutes for two candidates, with two examiners: one asks the questions and the other listens and marks.
Is this B1 Preliminary practice free?
Yes. You can start straight away without an account, and a free Levoop account opens every exercise and saves your progress. Only the AI feedback on your Writing and Speaking is paid, and you can try both for free.
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