Cambridge PET Speaking Part 1 Tips

The first part of the PET Speaking test is where your examiner will ask you some questions about familiar topics (yourself, past experiences, present studies, where you live and future plans). 

The first part has some very simple questions:

Can I have your mark sheets please?  (This is not really a question, it's a request!)
What’s your name?
How do you spell your name / surname?
Where do you live?


After those simple questions, they will ask you some questions with longer answers.  This is your chance to show them that you can give an extended answer (aim for 3-4 sentences and vary your verb tenses):

What can you do in the evenings in your town?
Tell me about your last holiday
Tell me about your school
Do you think English will be useful for your future?
What are you planning to do next summer?
Can you tell me about your family?

Here are some more sample questions.  Practice them with a partner

Sample Part 1 Questions

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