Master the Russian oral EGE English exam (ЕГЭ по английскому — устная часть). Practise automated photo comparisons, direct questions, and secure your university place.
Visit Official FIPI SiteThe oral EGE (ЕГЭ) is the high-stakes, computer-delivered speaking component of Russia's school-leaving exam in English, compulsory for candidates seeking admission to prestigious national universities.
In Part 4 of the EGE Speaking test, you must compare and contrast two photos related to a theme. Here is an authentic mock screen layout.
Theme: Free Time Activities
You are shown two photos: **Photo 1** (a group of teens playing a board game indoors) and **Photo 2** (a group of teens playing football outdoors).
You must cover the following points in your recording:
The computer-delivered speaking test takes exactly 15 minutes. It is fully automated, and candidates record their responses through a headset microphone.
You read a short popular science text displayed on the computer screen. This section tests basic pronunciation, rhythm, and natural syllable stress.
You are shown a written advertising card with five prompt points. You must formulate five grammatically correct direct questions to ask for information.
An automated audio interview where you listen to five related questions on general topics (e.g. your reading habits, sports, or local area) and answer immediately.
You compare and contrast two photos related to a theme, analyzing their advantages, disadvantages, and expressing a personal preference based on a structured plan.
Watch an example of the computerized EGE English oral test to understand the interface and timing.
Did you answer every point of the photo comparison plan? Missing a single point will immediately reduce your score.
Are you using correct question structures in Part 2 and complex sentences (conditionals, passives) in Part 4?
Use varied vocabulary words and collocations appropriate for high school graduation standards, avoiding basic repetitive terms.
Speak clearly at a natural conversational tempo. Natural sentence intonation, word linking, and clear stress are evaluated.
The oral EGE (ЕГЭ устная часть) is the standardised speaking component of Russia's national school-leaving and university entrance exam in English. It is computer-delivered.
The exam consists of four parts: reading a text aloud, asking five direct questions based on a prompt, answering five interview questions, and comparing/contrasting two photos based on a thematic plan.
In Part 4, you compare two photos related to a theme, describe their similarities/differences, outline advantages and disadvantages of both activities, and express your personal preference.
