The 3 speaking tasks

  • Task 1: guided interview — introduce yourself and answer questions.
  • Task 2: interaction — ask questions to get information in a given scenario.
  • Task 3: express and defend an opinion on an imposed topic.

Structure your answers

For each idea, use idea → reason → example. Announce your point, justify it, illustrate it. A visible structure earns points even with simple vocabulary. Don't answer in one sentence — develop.

Can you use templates for speaking?

Yes — reusable phrases and connectors ("in my opinion", "first… second…", "for example", "on the one hand… on the other") give you time to think without silences. Prepare a small toolkit you can apply to any topic. Just don't recite a memorised speech that ignores the actual prompt.

How to practise speaking without a tutor

  • Record yourself answering real prompts, then listen back for tics and silences.
  • Use an AI speaking simulator that plays the examiner and scores you.
  • Practise out loud daily, with a timer, on varied topics.

Building confidence and beating anxiety

Anxiety drops with repetition. The more mock speakings you do, the more the format becomes routine. Breathe, slow down slightly, and remember: the examiner wants to hear you communicate, not be perfect.

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With TCFCAD: the AI speaking simulator lets you practise the 3 tasks alone, anytime, with instant feedback — the fastest way to gain confidence.