Speaking & Writing

For this item type you need to read a written text aloud.

The recording status box displays a countdown until the microphone opens. You have 30–40 seconds to read the text and prepare. You will then hear a short tone. After the tone, start speaking immediately. Do not start speaking before the microphone opens because your voice will not be recorded.

• You should speak clearly. There is no need to rush.

• Finish speaking before the progress bar reaches the end. The word “Recording” changes to “Completed”.

• You are only able to record your response once.

TIP: If you remain silent for longer than three seconds, the recording will stop.

Test tips

For this item type, you need to describe an image.

The recording status box displays a countdown until the microphone opens. You have 25 seconds to study the image and prepare your response. You hear a short tone. After the tone, start speaking immediately. Do not start speaking before the microphone opens because your voice will not be recorded.

• You should speak clearly. There is no need to rush.

• Finish speaking before the progress bar reaches the end. The word “Recording” changes to “Completed’’.

• You are only able to record your response once.

For this item type, you need to re-tell what you heard.

The audio begins to play automatically. You may also see an image related to the audio. After the audio finishes, you have 10 seconds to prepare.

The recording status box displays a countdown until the microphone opens. You hear a short tone. After the tone, start speaking immediately. Do not start speaking before the microphone opens because your voice will not be recorded.

• You should speak clearly. There is no need to rush.

• Finish speaking before the progress bar reaches the end. The word “Recording” changes to “Completed’’.

• You are only able to record your response once.

Note: While the audio is playing, you can take notes on the erasable noteboard provided.

For this item type, you need to reply to the question in one or a few words.

For this item type, you need to write a summary of the text in one sentence.

For this item type, you need to write a 200–300 word argumentative essay in response to a prompt.

You have 20 minutes to write your essay.

The Word Count at the bottom of the screen counts the number of words you write. Make sure to write a minimum of 200 words, but no more than 300 words.

There are also cut, copy and paste buttons, which you may choose to use while constructing your response.

Cut: Select text from your answer that you wish to remove and left-click “Cut”.

Copy: Select text from your answer that you wish to copy and left-click “Copy”.

Paste: Place the cursor where you wish to paste the cut/copied text and left-click “Paste”.