e-TEP Speaking Module: Free Speaking Practice and Phrases (PDF)
Do you pause too often or struggle to fill 60 seconds? This module applies research-based methods step by step: the 90/60/45 repetition technique, formulaic phrases, 45-second planning, record-transcribe-revise, and pronunciation priorities for Turkish speakers. It includes sample answers at different levels and two full practice tests.
56 pages, PDF, 14 audio tracks (integrated-task talks and model answers) with transcripts and an answer key. Explanations in Turkish.
Download Module 4 (free PDF) Audio tracksThis is Module 4 of the free Adım Adım e-TEP skill modules. Each module goes deeper into one skill than the study guide, with new examples and exercises.
Contents
- Speaking and the e-TEP: The three tasks, timing and how speaking is scored.
- Fluency: The 90/60/45 repetition technique and how to reduce long pauses.
- Formulaic phrases: A phrase bank for each task and how to make phrases automatic.
- Finding ideas and planning: A plan you can make in 45 seconds.
- Tasks 1 and 2: moving up a level: Sample answers at B1, B2 and C1 compared.
- Task 3: the integrated task: Listening, taking notes and summarizing.
- Accuracy: grammar and vocabulary: Record, transcribe and revise.
- Pronunciation: Pronunciation priorities for Turkish speakers.
- Exam day and practice tests: Two full speaking tests.
At the end: an appendix with transcripts or texts and a full answer key.
Preview: phrases for Task 2
Fluent speakers do not build every sentence word by word; a large part of what they say comes from ready-made phrases. Choose one or two phrases for each function and practice them until they come automatically.
| Function | Phrases |
|---|---|
| Giving your opinion | I'm firmly convinced that… · I'd lean towards… · I can see both sides, but on balance… |
| Giving reasons | The main reason is that… · On top of that… · What's more… · This is mainly because… |
| Giving examples | A good case in point is… · Just think about… · I've seen this with… |
| Accepting the other side | Admittedly,… · That said,… · Some might argue that…, but… |
| Telling a story (Task 1) | I'll never forget the time when… · To make matters worse… · Looking back, I realize that… |
The module also explains the 90/60/45 technique: tell the same answer three times in 90, 60 and 45 seconds. Each round, you have less time but more ready language, so pauses get shorter.
How to use the module with the site
After each chapter, solve one of the 20 speaking sets in study mode. Near the exam, take the full practice tests with real timing.
Other modules
- Module 1: Vocabulary
- Module 2: Reading
- Module 3: Listening
- Module 5: Writing
- Adım Adım e-TEP: the study guide
All questions are original and follow the official e-TEP format.