Answer the questions as clearly and completely as possible in the time allowed.
Your score for the test will be based on your recorded speech sample, so be sure to speak loudly enough to record what you say.
Do not stop at any time during the test unless you are told to do so by the test supervisor.
First, the interviewer will ask you some questions about yourself. These questions are to warm up and will not be scored, but it is important that you answer them. The questions are similar but not identical to questions you will find in the actual test. Here are some sample questions:
What is the ID number on the cover of your test book? (10 seconds)
How long have you been studying English? (10 seconds)
Why are you taking the Test of Spoken English? (10 seconds)
To prepare for the Test of Spoken English, try to respond to the sample test below. Be sure to speak clearly and respond as completely as possible to each question.