In the speaking part of the exam, you will be asked to
- put forward and defend a viewpoint on a given topic;
- listen carefully to your partner’s ideas;
- take part in a discussion.
To help you prepare, look at the speaking task below and complete the activities that follow. They will help you organise your ideas, develop arguments, respond to your partner, ask relevant questions, and express yourself clearly and confidently during the real exam.
PAPER - Improving Your English Outside Lessons
Situation: You and your partner want to improve your English outside of lessons. You are discussing two possible options: watching English TV shows or practising English with friends after school.
Ideas you may use: learning / motivation / time / interests / communication
Your role:
Student A: You should watch English TV shows.
You present first, then listen to Student B and make notes.
Student B: You should practise English with friends after school.
You listen to Student A and make notes first, then present your opinion.
Situation: You and your partner want to improve your English outside of lessons. You are discussing two possible options: watching English TV shows or practising English with friends after school.
Ideas you may use: learning / motivation / time / interests / communication
Your role:
Student A: You should watch English TV shows.
You present first, then listen to Student B and make notes.
Student B: You should practise English with friends after school.
You listen to Student A and make notes first, then present your opinion.
How the task works
1. Presenting an opinion (preparation time — 5 mins, speaking time — 2 mins)
1.1. Prepare at least two reasons and examples to support your opinion.
1.2. Present your opinion on the topic and support it with at least two reasons and examples.
1.3. Listen to your partner’s opinion and make notes
1. Presenting an opinion (preparation time — 5 mins, speaking time — 2 mins)
1.1. Prepare at least two reasons and examples to support your opinion.
1.2. Present your opinion on the topic and support it with at least two reasons and examples.
1.3. Listen to your partner’s opinion and make notes
2. Discussion (preparation time — 2 mins, speaking time — about 3 mins)
2.1. Use your notes to prepare two or three questions for your partner.
2.2. You should:
2.1. Use your notes to prepare two or three questions for your partner.
2.2. You should:
- discuss each other’s ideas,
- decide together other ways to learn new skills.
3. Answer the teacher’s questions.
Now answer these questions that will help you to prepare!
1. What should you do after presenting and supporting your assigned opinion?
2. Student A supports watching English TV shows. Which argument best explains a learning benefit?
3. Student B supports practising English with friends. Which argument best develops the communication idea?
4. Which response would best move the discussion towards the required joint decision?
Atsauce:
https://www.viaa.gov.lv, Monitoringa darbs par vispārējās pamatizglītības apguvi 9.klasei, 2026
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