Master the Oxford Test of English (OTE) speaking module. Practise computer-delivered voicemail tasks, learn visual comparisons, and secure your score.
Visit Official Oxford Test SiteThe Oxford Test of English is an adaptive multi-skills English exam widely taken by international students for university entry, professional recruitment, and academic placement. It certifies levels from A2 to B2.
In Part 2 of the Oxford Speaking test, you must leave a structured voicemail message. Here is an authentic exam-style task simulator layout.
Scenario: You ordered a product online from an electronics store, but it arrived damaged. You are calling the customer service desk to resolve the problem. Leave a voicemail message.
You must cover all three points in your message:
The computer-delivered speaking module takes approximately 15 minutes. You respond directly to audio prompts and record your answers through a microphone.
You answer eight quick personal questions on everyday topics like your home town, hobbies, work, or future studies.
There is no preparation time. You must answer immediately when the countdown begins, demonstrating spontaneous fluency.
You receive a written prompt outlining a real-world scenario (e.g., leaving a voicemail to invite a colleague or returning a faulty item).
You have 40 seconds to read the points and make notes, followed by 60 seconds to record your message.
You are shown an image containing various options (e.g. four possible destinations for a staff trip or three language courses).
You must compare and contrast the options, discuss their benefits and drawbacks, and make a structured selection.
You answer six deeper, abstract questions related to the theme from Part 3 (e.g. the benefits of travel or the challenges of virtual work).
There is no preparation time. You have 30 seconds to deliver each answer, demonstrating deep conversational development.
Watch an example of the computer-delivered Oxford speaking test to understand the pacing and recording style.
Did you cover all visual cues and bullet points? Using cohesive devices to structure your voicemail and choices is highly important.
Oxford assessors look for range. You must show complex structures, correct use of modals, and appropriate past/present/future tenses.
Avoid repeating the same words. Use varied vocabulary, collocations, and idiomatic expressions appropriate for workplace or university environments.
Speak clearly without long, awkward pauses. Correct sentence intonation, word linking, and stress are evaluated for CEFR mapping.
The Oxford Test of English is an adaptive, computer-delivered multi-skills exam developed by Oxford University Press. It certifies proficiency at CEFR levels A2, B1, and B2.
The test is fully automated and taken on a computer in an approved testing centre. Candidates record their responses using a headset, responding to simulated voicemail messages and audio prompts.
In Part 3, you are given a visual diagram showing various options. You have 30 seconds to prepare and then 90 seconds to compare options and make a structured choice.
