PET SPEAKING PART

PET

Speaking

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Format

• Part 1: General questions about yourself (name, hobbies, etc.).

• Part 2: Talk on your own about something

• Part 3 and 4: Collaborative task where you discuss a scenario with your partner.

Part 1

Part 1- Some useful tips:

• It's more important to keep speaking than to worry about small mistakes.

• Use filler phrases like "Let me think for a second" or "That's an interesting question" to give yourself time to respond.

• Instead of giving short answers like “Yes” or “No,” try to extend your responses. For example, if asked, “Do you like sports?” don’t just say “Yes”; expand with something like, “Yes, I enjoy playing football because it keeps me fit and I like being part of a team.”

EXAMINER:

• How are you?
• What's your name?
• How old are you?
• Where do you live?

EXAMINER:

• What’s your surname?
• How do you spell it? / How do you write your family/second name?

EXAMINER:

• Where are you from?
• Do you work or are you a student in Galicia?
• What do you do/study?

• Do you study English at school?
• What subjects do you study? Do you like it?

EXAMINER:

• Do you live in a house or an apartment? Do you enjoy studying English?
• Do you think English will be useful for you in the future?
• Tell us about your school.
• How many hours a week do you study?
• Tell us about your family.
• What do you enjoy doing at the weekends?
• Where do you meet your friends?
• What did you do yesterday / last weekend?

When you didn't understand:

• I don't understand.
• Can you repeat that, please?
• Sorry?

Part 2-3 &4 - Some useful tips:

• In Parts 2 and 3, you’ll work with a partner. Show you can listen, respond, and collaborate. Phrases like “What do you think about this?” or “That’s a good point, I agree” are helpful.

• Avoid dominating the conversation or staying silent for too long.

• Try to vary your vocabulary and sentence structures. For example, instead of always using “I like,” switch it up with “I enjoy,” “I’m fond of,” or “I’m interested in.”

Part 2-3 & 4 - Some useful tips:

• Incorporate conditionals or comparatives: "If I had more time, I would..." or "I think this option is better because..."

• PET often includes familiar topics like hobbies, school, family, and free time activities. Prepare to talk about these topics confidently.

• Be confident and positive :)

Part 2

Now, I’d like each of you to talk on your own about something. I’m going to give each of you a photograph of people working. Please tell us what you can see in your photograph.

Now I’d like each of you to talk on your own about something. I’m going to give each of you a photograph and I’d like you to talk about it. It shows people learning a language. Please tell us what you can see in your photograph.

Part 3 & 4

Show flexibility:

• “That’s an interesting point. Maybe we can combine both ideas.”
• “I see your point. Let’s go with your idea.”

Tips

Involve your partner:

• “What do you think about this option?”
• “Do you agree with me?”
• “I think this idea is good. How about you?”

Express your opinion clearly:

• “I prefer this option because…”
• “In my opinion, this is the best idea because…”
• “I think this might not be a good option because…”

Keep the conversation going:

• “Let’s think about this one a bit more…”
• “How about we consider this option?”

Tips

Use decision-making language:

• “Shall we choose this one then?”
• “I think we both agree on this option.”
• “Let’s go with this idea because…”

Be polite and respectful:

• “I understand what you’re saying, but I think...”
• “That’s a good idea, but maybe we should consider…”

Tips

Example Phrases To Suggest Ideas: “How about…?”, “We could…”, “What do you think of this option?” To Agree: “That’s a good idea.”, “I agree with you.”, “Yes, I think that would work well.” To Disagree Politely: “I see your point, but…”, “I’m not sure about that because…”, “That’s true, but maybe we could try…”

A young man works very hard, and has only one free day a week. He wants to find an activity to help him relax. Here are some activities that could help him relax. Talk together about the different activities he could do, and say which would be most relaxing.

Talk together about the different activities he could do, and say which would be most relaxing.

What do you do when you want to relax? (Why?) Do you prefer to relax with friends or alone? (Why?) Is it important to do exercise in your free time? (Why?/Why not?) Is it useful to learn new skills in your free time? (Why?/Why not?) Do you think people spend too much time working/studying these days? (Why?/Why not?)

You won a competition to visit a new country. You’re going to travel together for one week. Talk together about where you would like to go and decide which place you will choose.

You won a competition to visit a new country. You’re going to travel together for one week. Talk together about where you would like to go and decide which place you will choose.

What do you think about traveling? Have you visited any of these countries? Why is traveling so important? If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?