KPG English Speaking Test Guide | Greek State Exam Prep

Try a KPG Poster Description Prompt

In Activity 2 of the KPG oral exam, you must deliver a short speech based on a visual poster or advertisement card. Here is a realistic practice prompt.

Activity 2: Visual Description & Monologue (B2/C1 Level)

Theme: Promoting Sustainable Tourism
"You are shown an educational campaign poster depicting a clean beach with recycling bins on one side, and a crowded resort area with litter on the other..."

You have 1 minute to prepare. In your 2-minute monologue, you must:

Explain the core message of the poster and describe the visual contrast shown.
Discuss what concrete measures local municipalities should take to promote green tourism.
Express your views on whether tourists themselves are willing to pay extra for eco-friendly services.

Speaking Test Structure

The face-to-face oral exam takes approximately 15 minutes, sat in a paired candidate format (two candidates evaluated together by two state examiners).

Activity 1: Interview & Warm-up

Approximately 3 Minutes

The examiner asks each candidate short, personal questions about their studies, plans, interests, or views on general topics to establish interactive comfort.

Pro Tip: Give structured answers! Add reasons or details in a second sentence rather than delivering simple yes/no responses.

Activity 2: Visual Description & Presentation

1 Minute Prep | 2 Minutes Speak

You receive a card showing a poster, advertisement, or visual layout. You must describe the message and present your views on the theme.

Pro Tip: Do not just list the physical items you see. Synthesise the overall conceptual message of the poster (e.g. "it represents the contrast between...") to secure advanced vocabulary scores.

Activity 3: Paired Interaction & Roleplay

Approximately 5 Minutes Dialogue

You and your partner collaborate to resolve a situational problem or plan a practical event based on a visual prompt, negotiating a mutual agreement.

Pro Tip: Interactive control is vital! Do not dominate the debate. Ask for your partner's opinions, react to their suggestions, and negotiate compromises.

Watch a KPG Speaking Exam

Watch a real candidate sat the state KPG speaking exam to observe candidate interactions and examiner grading tempo.

What are examiners looking for?

1. Coherence & Logical Structure

Did you transition smoothly between points in your monologue? Using complex discourse markers is highly valued for high marks.
2. Grammatical range & Complex Structures

Are you using correct complex structures (inversion, conditional clauses, modal verbs) corresponding to your target KPG level (A, B, or C)?
3. Lexical Precision & Vocabulary

Avoid generic words like "good" or "bad". Use varied vocabulary, phrasal verbs, and appropriate idiomatic expressions.
4. Pronunciation, Intonation & Interactive Flow

Speak with clear pronunciation, correct sentence stress, and a natural rhythm. Show excellent interactive strategies in the dialogue.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the KPG English exam?

The KPG (Kratiko Pistopoiitiko Glossomathias) is Greece's official state language certification system, highly valued for public service appointments and university admissions.

How is the KPG Speaking test conducted?

It is a face-to-face oral exam conducted in pairs. Two candidates sit with two state examiners and complete interactive, visual-based communication tasks.

What are the three parts of the KPG Speaking test?

It consists of Activity 1 (Warm-up & Interview), Activity 2 (Visual Description & Monologue), and Activity 3 (Situational Roleplay & Interaction).

KPG English Speaking

Who is this exam for?