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APTIS B1: Speaking

Phrasal Verb: Speak up, get across |Grammar: Spoken fluency, communication

Objective

Complete the Speaking section of APTIS B1 (12 minutes, 4 computer-based parts). Answer personal questions, describe photos, give opinions, and tell stories. Speak clearly into your microphone.

Article

The Speaking section is fully computer-based with microphone input. Part 1: 4-5 personal questions about life (1-2 min). Part 2: Describe photograph and answer follow-ups (2-3 min). Part 3: Give opinions on social/professional topics (2-3 min). Part 4: Talk about personal experience with details (2-3 min). AI evaluates fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, task achievement.

Grammar Explanation

Meaning

Speaking means expressing ideas aloud in English. B1 speaking means communicate main ideas, use some complex grammar, keep talking without long pauses.

Grammar Note

B1 speaking uses present simple, past simple, present perfect, some conditionals. Natural hesitations (um, uh, well) are normal and acceptable.

Usage Tips

  • Speak naturally - don't memorize
  • Use natural pauses while thinking
  • Speak clearly at normal pace
  • For photos: describe people, objects, actions, location, atmosphere

Examples

What do you enjoy in free time? I enjoy reading and basketball.

Answer, then add details and examples

Dialogue

Context: Speaking test simulation

Examiner:
Tell me about your job.
Student:
I'm a software engineer. I like solving problems and working with nice people.

Vocabulary

fluency
Ability to speak smoothly without long pauses
Example: B1 fluency = talk 1-2 min without stopping much
Synonym: smoothness

Tips

  • Speak naturally - your accent is fine
  • Use natural pauses when thinking
  • Speak at normal pace (120-150 wpm)
  • For Part 2: describe 1-2 minutes
  • For opinions: give at least one reason
  • Target score: 16-18/25

Summary

The APTIS Speaking section is 12 minutes computer-based with 4 parts. Tests ability communicate in English across different tasks: personal Q&A, photo description, opinions, storytelling. B1 = clear communication, 1-2 min speaking without long pauses, some grammar errors okay. Key skills: natural speech, giving reasons, using past tense for stories. Target: 16-18/25.

🎤 Interactive Speaking Practice

Practice your speaking skills with an AI examiner powered by GPT-4 Mini.
You'll answer 1 question with real-time feedback.

✓ Questions read aloud using Google Text-to-Speech
✓ Your responses recorded and evaluated by AI
✓ Instant feedback on pronunciation and fluency
✓ No delays - real-time interaction
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