The Interview

Name: The Interview
Uploaded: 2026-10-24
Duration: 1 min 13 s
Description: The Speaking test starts with an interview. It isn't marked, but it sets the tone, and the questions are predictable. The topics are your education, learning English, your family, your interests, your health, and the languages you speak. In Years 10 to 12, you're also asked about your plans for studying in Australia.

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How to prepare for the interview at the start of AEAS Speaking.

1It isn't marked, but it sets the tone, and the questions are predictable.
2Topics: your education, learning English, family, interests, health and languages. Years 10-12 also: plans for studying in Australia.
3Never answer in one word: answer, then add a detail.
4Prepare one detail for each topic.
5If you don't understand, ask: "Sorry, could you say that again?"

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