📋 Paper 4 at a Glance
Paper 4 tests your spoken English. From 2025 onwards, the format uses video clips instead of pictures, and Reading Aloud has been removed. This is your chance to shine!
Paper 4 Mark Distribution
Planned Response
15 marks
Spoken Interaction
15 marks
Total: 30 marks
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Exam Duration
| Component | Marks | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Response | 15 | Candidates watch a video clip during preparation time, then deliver a planned response based on a given question related to the clip. Assessed on content relevance, personal response, and delivery. |
| Spoken Interaction | 15 | An examiner-led discussion that builds on the video clip topic. Candidates must engage with the examiner, respond to follow-up questions, and demonstrate the ability to discuss ideas with depth and clarity. |
10 min
Preparation Time
Video Clip
New Format (2025+)
~20 min
Per Candidate
Important: Reading Aloud Removed
From 2025 onwards, Reading Aloud is no longer tested. Paper 4 now consists of only Planned Response and Spoken Interaction based on a video stimulus. Make sure you're practising the updated format!
Oral Is Your Secret Weapon!
Here's something most students don't realise: Oral is worth 20% of your total grade, and you can prepare for it systematically. I've coached students who went from barely passing to scoring 25/30 -- all by practising the right techniques!