Part 3 continues the topic from Part 2, but the questions usually ask you to discuss broader ideas. You may be asked about relationships, social issues, past changes, future developments, or hypothetical situations.
For example, a discussion about mobile phones might lead to questions about how they affect relationships, whether children should use them, how their use has changed, or what new features they might have.
1. Give a Developed Answer
Part 3 can feel tiring, especially after the earlier speaking tasks. Still, try to answer each question fully. State your view, explain your reason, and add an example or comparison if it helps.
2. Expect Challenging Questions
Some questions may feel difficult or unfamiliar. That is a normal part of the discussion. The examiner is assessing how you communicate your ideas, so focus on giving a clear response instead of worrying about whether your opinion is perfect.
3. Ask for Repetition or Clarification
If you did not hear the question clearly, ask the examiner to repeat it. If a particular word is unfamiliar, you can ask what it means. Use this when needed, then answer as best you can.
4. Respond Even When You’re Unsure
If you do not know much about a topic, offer a reasonable view instead of stopping. You can say:
I’m not completely sure, but I would guess that…
A brief pause can also help:
I haven’t thought about that before. Let me think for a moment.
Use these phrases naturally, rather than before every answer.
5. Match Your Language to the Question
Notice what the question asks you to do:
- Discuss an opinion: Give your view and explain it.
- Talk about change: Compare the past with the present.
- Make a prediction: Use language about possibility or likelihood.
- Imagine a situation: Use a conditional structure, such as “If I could…, I would…”
Choose grammar that fits the question. Clear, relevant answers matter more than forcing in a range of structures.