Speaking
Part 3 answers that go beyond Band 6
How to extend opinion questions with reasons, examples, and a counter-view — without sounding like an essay.
·David Taylor
Part 3 is not Part 1
Short answers that worked in Part 1 look weak here. The examiner wants developed ideas.
A reliable shape:
- Direct answer in one sentence
- Reason
- Example (from work, study, or your country — keep it general if you prefer)
- Soft contrast: that said…
Vocabulary
Use precise verbs: undervalue, take for granted, shift, put pressure on. Do not stack idioms.
If you don't know
Say so briefly, then reason aloud: I've not thought about that in those terms, but I suppose… Silence is worse than an imperfect idea.
This is the part of the test where 1:1 coaching shows fastest, because you need someone to interrupt bad habits in real time.
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