Euroexam Speaking

Master the task-based Euroexam English Speaking exam (CEFR B1, B2, C1). Practise cartoon strip narrations and transactional problem-solving drills.

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Who is this exam for?

The Euroexam International spoken certification is a prestigious CEFR-mapped language benchmark widely taken across Central and Eastern Europe. Recognized by universities, corporate employers, and state ministries, this task-oriented exam rewards real-life communicative competence.

Try a Euroexam Picture Story Prompt

In Part 2 of the Euroexam Speaking test, you receive a cartoon strip depicting a funny story. Here is a realistic practice prompt sheet.

Part 2: Picture Story Narration (Euroexam B2 Level)

Scenario: The Locked-Out Picnic
"You are given a sheet containing a sequence of four cartoons: **Cartoon 1** (a couple packing a basket and happily driving a car), **Cartoon 2** (arriving at a beautiful national park and setting up a picnic blanket), **Cartoon 3** (a dark raincloud appearing, the couple rushing back to the car only to find the keys locked inside!), and **Cartoon 4** (the couple standing under a tree, soaked in rain, waiting for a breakdown service vehicle to arrive)..."

You have 10 minutes of quiet preparation time outside. In your 2-minute narration, you must:
  • Tell the story in a lively, chronological sequence.
  • Use rich past narrative tenses (e.g. past continuous, past perfect).
  • Incorporate transition markers (e.g. "meanwhile", "as a result").
  • Describe the characters' reactions and feelings.

Euroexam Speaking Structure

The face-to-face examination takes place in pairs with two candidates and two examiners, lasting approximately 20 minutes in total.

Part 1: Spontaneous Interview

No Prep | 2-3 Mins Speak

The examiner asks each candidate personal, warm-up questions on general themes (e.g., travel, food, technology, learning experiences).

Pro Tip: Give structured answers! Answer with a main point, follow up with a concrete example, and end with a personal summary statement.

Part 2: Picture Story Narration

10 Mins Prep | 2 Mins Monologue

You narrate a complete chronological story based on a cartoon strip sequence, using creative past tenses and time connectors.

Pro Tip: Do not just list items! Synthesise actions dynamically (e.g. "by the time they realized that the keys were inside, the heavens had opened...").

Part 3: Transactional Role-Play

Minimal Prep | 3 Mins Speak

Each candidate receives a situation card and acts out a transaction or problem-solving dialogue with the examiner (e.g. making a complaint).

Pro Tip: Maintain natural turn-taking! Listen actively to the examiner's inputs, adapt your politeness level, and negotiate a logical compromise.

Part 4: Interactive Discussion

Minimal Prep | 4 Mins Discussion

Candidates are given three topic cards and discuss them together, comparing opinions and attempting to reach a common decision.

Pro Tip: Actively invite your partner to contribute! Link your arguments to their statements using phrases like "That is true, and in addition...".

Watch a Euroexam Speaking Guide

Watch a realistic face-to-face paired oral examination tutorial to master smooth group discussion and role-play strategies.

What are examiners listening for?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Euroexam Speaking test format?

The Euroexam Speaking test is a face-to-face paired exam with two candidates and two examiners. It consists of four parts: Part 1 (Interview), Part 2 (Picture Story Narration), Part 3 (Transactional Role-Play), and Part 4 (Collaborative Discussion).

How long is the Euroexam Speaking exam?

The face-to-face test takes approximately 20 minutes for a pair of candidates. Candidates are given 10 minutes of quiet preparation time beforehand to plan their picture story narration.

What is the picture story task in Euroexam?

In Part 2, candidates receive a card with a cartoon strip showing a sequence of events. You have 10 minutes to plan a narrative, then 2 minutes to tell the story chronologically using rich past tenses and connectors.

Prepare for Your Euroexam English Speaking Certificate

Practise timed cartoon strip narrations, transactional role-play drills, and interactive discussions with speaking partners or certified tutors.