Part 2 Strategies: The Long Turn

Part 2 is the section that candidates find most challenging. You must speak for one to two minutes on a given topic with only one minute of preparation. This lesson teaches you how to prepare effectively, structure your response, and speak confidently for the full two minutes.

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The Part 2 Process

Step-by-Step Timeline
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0:00  Examiner gives you the task card, pencil, paper
0:00  You read the card and begin planning
1:00  Examiner says "Please begin speaking"
1:00  You speak continuously for 1-2 minutes
2:00  Examiner says "Thank you" (may stop you here)
2:00  Examiner may ask 1-2 brief follow-up questions

The Task Card

Every task card follows the same format:

Describe [something/someone/a time]. You should say:

• bullet point 1
• bullet point 2
• bullet point 3 and explain [something related].

The bullet points are guides, not rigid requirements. However, covering all of them ensures you have enough to say and demonstrates you can follow instructions.

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Using the One-Minute Preparation Time

This minute is precious. Use it wisely.

What to Write