KET PAPER 3: SPEAKING

The paper contains two parts. The standard format is two candidates and two examiners. One examiner acts both assessor and interlocutor and manages the interaction by asking questions and setting up the tasks. The other acts as assessor and does not join in the conversation.

The test takes 8-10 minutes per pair of candidates.

Marks

Candidates are assessed on their performance throughout the test. 

Candidates are not expected to produce completely accurate or fluent language, but they are expected to interact appropriately and intelligibly. The emphasis in assessment is on the ability to communicate clearly. 

These are the two parts in detail: 

PAPER 3 : SPEAKING
PART	TASK TYPE AND FORMAT	FOCUS	TIMING
1	Each candidate interacts with the interlocutor. The interlocutor asks the candidates questions. The interlocutor follows an interlocutor frame to guide the conversation, ensure standardisation and control level of input.	Language normally associated with meeting people for the first time, giving information of a factual personal kind. Bio-data type questions to respond to.	5-6 minutes
2	Candidates interact with each other. The interlocutor sets up the activity using a standardised rubric. Candidates ask and answer questions using prompt material.	Factual information of a non-personal kind related to daily life.	3-4 minutes

Examples of the two parts

PART 1

PART 2

Another example: