B1 Speaking Exam Practice Pack – LanguageCert & Trinity Style Tasks

Overview
This pack provides ready‑to‑use speaking exam practice for B1 learners, aligned with both LanguageCert Achiever (B1) and Trinity Grade 5 SELT formats. It’s ideal for ESOL/EFL teachers preparing students for UK visa/settlement exams or general B1 speaking fluency.

What’s Included
Task 1: Interview (0–2 minutes)

Personal questions (food, hobbies, weekends, preferences).

Sentence stems for confident replies (I usually…, I prefer…, I once tried…).

Task 2: Conversation (2–4 minutes)

Everyday topics: Food & Drink, Free Time, Travel, Technology.

Scaffolded language chunks (I normally…, In my opinion…, It’s important to…).

Task 3: Discussion (4–6 minutes)

Opinion‑based topics: Education, Environment, Technology, Work & Jobs.

Phrases for agreeing/disagreeing, giving reasons, and extending answers.

Task 4: Long Turn (6–9 minutes)

Extended speaking prompts: Hobbies, Education, Travel, Sports, Technology.

Sentence frames for structuring longer responses (I’d like to talk about…, Another reason is…, To conclude…).

Key Features
Exam‑aligned: Mirrors LanguageCert B1 Achiever and Trinity Grade 5 SELT timing & task types.

Flexible use: Pair work, mock exams, homework, or classroom drills.

Confidence‑building: Helps learners extend answers, give opinions, and speculate.

Target Audience
ESOL/EFL learners preparing for B1 Speaking exams.

Teachers seeking structured practice materials for classroom or one‑to‑one lessons.