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Short questions about your own technology
Often the test starts with easy, personal questions. For example: How often do you use your phone? What do you use the internet for? Do you like new gadgets? Try to answer in two or three sentences. Say what you do, then add a small reason or detail. Do not just say yes or no. Talk about your real life. It is easier to speak when the answer is true for you.
I use my phone every day, mostly to talk to my family.
I'm not a big fan of new gadgets, but I like useful apps.
I usually go online in the evening, after work.
Describing an app or device you use
You may need to describe something, like a useful app or your laptop. Say what it is, what you use it for, and why it helps you. You do not need to say the real name. You can say a map app or a messaging app. Use simple words like easy, fast, helpful or useful. If you forget a word, explain it in other words. This is fine and examiners usually see it as a good skill.
It's a messaging app that I use to stay in touch with friends.
The best thing about it is that it saves me a lot of time.
I'm not sure of the word, but it's the part that charges the battery.
Giving your opinion on technology
Some questions ask what you think. For example: Is technology good for children? Do people spend too much time online? Give a clear opinion first. Then give a reason and an example. You can also show the other side. This makes your answer sound balanced. It is fine to have a simple opinion. What matters is that you explain it clearly.
In my opinion, technology helps us more than it hurts us.
On the one hand, it's very useful. On the other hand, it can be distracting.
For example, my nephew learns a lot from educational videos.
Comparing the past and the future
Examiners often ask how technology has changed, or how it may change. Use the past for how things were, and words like might or will probably for the future. Compare clearly: more, less, faster, easier. A small story from your own life helps a lot. You can talk about your parents, your country, or your childhood.
When I was a child, we didn't have smartphones at home.
Now it's much easier to talk to people in other countries.
In the future, I think more people will probably work from home.
Buying time and staying calm
Sometimes a question feels hard. That is normal. You can use a short phrase to think for a moment. You can also ask the examiner to repeat the question. Do not stay silent for a long time. Keep talking, even slowly. If you make a mistake, correct it quickly and continue. A calm, steady answer is better than a perfect but very short one.
That's an interesting question. Let me think for a moment.
Sorry, could you repeat the question, please?
What I mean is that it can make people feel lonely.
Common questions
Do I need to know technical words?
No. Simple, everyday words are usually enough. Words like phone, app, screen, online, message and charge are very useful. If you do not know a word, explain it in other words. Clear meaning matters more than difficult vocabulary.
What if I don't use much technology?
That is fine. You can say so and explain why. For example, you prefer talking face to face, or you like books more than screens. An honest answer with a reason is a good answer.
How long should my answers be?
For short personal questions, two or three sentences is usually good. For opinion questions, try to give your view, a reason and an example. Listen to the examiner. They will usually guide you if they want more or less.