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Is it a good idea to divide the two minutes in Part 3 into two monologues lasting one minute each?
No!
Do you have to talk about all of the points in the Part 3 mindmap to do well?
Nope!
In the Part 3 follow-up question, are you limited to talking about only the points you previously mentioned in the discussion?
No!
Does the examiner give you time to think before you start the Part 3 discussion?
Yes (15 seconds)
What is the time allowed for the discussion and the follow-up question?
2 minutes for the discussion, 1 minute for the follow-up question
Can you help your partner if they are struggling for a word / idea?
Yes, it's part of maintaining and developing the conversation
Does it matter if you don't reach a conclusion / agree by the end?
No, the focus is the conversation
What should you do if you reach an agreement to the follow-up question very quickly?
Expand you answer, explain why you don't like the other options, keep talking for the full minute!
Who is the Part 4 discussion with?
Your partner (not the examiner!)
How many questions will you be asked in part 4?
It depends how much you say! The examiner will stop after 4 minutes, no matter how many questions they've asked
How many parts of the Assessment Criteria are evaluated in Parts 3 and 4?
All 5!
