PART 1.1 — WARM-UP

Part 1.1 — Personal questions

A2

Three short questions about your life and interests.

3
questions
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images
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prep time
1.5 min
to speak

How it plays out

You answer 3 questions one at a time, each with its own 30s–30s window and no prep — you speak as soon as the question finishes.

What examiners are listening for

  • Grammatical range & accuracy
  • Vocabulary
  • Fluency
  • Coherence & cohesion

Tips for Part 1.1

  • Answer the question asked, not the topic near it — examiners mark relevance.
  • You get no prep time, so lead with your answer in the first sentence, then add detail.
  • Keep sentences simple and correct rather than ambitious and broken — this part rewards accuracy over range.
  • Use the full 30 seconds; running out of things to say after 10 costs you on fluency.

Where this fits

Part 1.1 sets the floor — it targets A2, so it's the easiest part to max out. A weak Part 1.1 answer is usually a nerves problem, not a language problem.

Drill Part 1.1 on its own before a full mock.

Practice Part 1.1

Or see how all four parts add up.

Sit a full test