4 SKILLS® Speaking
4SKILLS Speaking Test is designed for candidates who are not native speakers of English and wish to achieve a high quality, internationally recognised qualification in English are designed to reference the descriptions of language proficiency in the Common European Framework Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Features of the Exam
Level of the Exam
B2 S (Speaking)
Format of the Exam
Online Recorded
Pass Score
24 ( 24 / 40)
Grades
Candidates are awarded as;
B2+ Pass: 33 - 40 / 40
B2 Pass : 24 - 32 / 40
Fail : 0 - 23 / 40
For more detailed information, download the 4Skills® Qualification Handbook
Who are the '4SKILLS ® Speaking Tests' intended for?
The overall objective of the ‘4SKILLS Speaking’ qualifications is to provide candidates with a qualification that they can use where the ability to speak and understand verbal English is required.
The qualifications are suitable for:
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non-native speakers of English worldwide
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adults attending an English course
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students learning English as part of their school or college curriculum
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people needing English for their everyday or working life
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learners attending short courses in English
Levels and duration of the Exam
Speaking
Part 1
Task:
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Give and spell name
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State country of origin
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Answer 5 questions
Part 2
Task:
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2 or 3 situations are presented
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Candidates are expected to respond to questions and initiate interactions
Part 3
Task:
Hold a short discussion to make a plan, arrange or decide something using written text as the prompt
Part 4
Task:
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Candidates are given 30 seconds preparation time
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Talk about a topic provided by the interlocutor for 2 minutes
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Answer follow-up questions
Results, certificates and digital badges
Results & e-certificate sent by email or to the Test Centre / School;
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3 - 5 business days for Online exams with remote, live invigilation or computer – based exams
Hard-copy certificates are sent either to the candidate or to the Test Centre shortly after results are released.