Speaking · Part 1
Interview. About 2 minutes. The examiner asks you questions about yourself, your experiences and your plans.
Don't just answer "Yes" or "No". Add a reason or a short example – two or three sentences is perfect.
Useful language for Part 1
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Words for the exam topics
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About C1 Advanced Speaking Part 1
- Task: Interview – about 2 minutes. The examiner asks each candidate questions about themselves and their opinions on everyday topics.
- What it tests: talking about yourself and giving opinions.
How to do it
- Develop your answers with reasons and examples.
- Show a range of vocabulary and structures from the start.
- Speak naturally – don't give prepared speeches.
Example answer
Examiner: What do you find most rewarding about your studies or work?
Good answer: “I’d say it’s the moments when something finally clicks. I’m studying engineering, and there’s a real sense of satisfaction when a problem you’ve been wrestling with for days suddenly makes sense.”
Why it works: precise, natural language (“finally clicks”, “wrestling with”) and a personal example, in a few fluent sentences.
Frequent questions
What is C1 Advanced Speaking Part 1?
Interview: about 2 minutes. The examiner asks each candidate questions about themselves and their opinions on everyday topics.
How long is the C1 Advanced Speaking test?
About 15 minutes for two candidates, with two examiners: one asks the questions and the other listens and marks.
Is this C1 Advanced 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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