Hey everyone, Grant here from Kōjō Communication Academy 👋
You've reached Part F of the Versant Speaking & Listening Test — the final challenge! This is where you get to show your real English communication skills — not just listening and grammar, but how you think, organize ideas, and speak naturally under pressure.
There are no right or wrong answers here. What matters is how clearly and confidently you express your thoughts in English.
Let's go step by step through how to build a calm, structured, and fluent response that shows the best of your English ability.
🧠 1. What Part F Really Tests
You'll hear a question asking for your opinion — usually about everyday topics, personal experiences, or preferences.
Then, you'll have 40 seconds to share your opinion in your own words.
Part F measures your ability to:
- 🎧 Express clear personal opinions
- 🧩 Organize your ideas logically
- 💬 Use a strong range of vocabulary and accurate grammar
- 🗣️ Speak smoothly, confidently, and without long pauses
Kōjō tip: Treat this part like a friendly English conversation. Imagine someone just asked for your honest opinion — answer naturally and confidently!
💬 2. Example Question Types
Here are some sample Versant-style topics. Try answering them aloud as short practice drills:
🏡 Personal Preferences & Lifestyle
"Do you prefer living in a big city or a small town? Why?"
💪 Experiences & Achievements
"Describe a time you learned something new. What did you learn, and how did it affect you?"
💡 Practical Advice & Problem-Solving
"What are two things you can do to stay healthy during a busy week?"
⚖️ Comparisons & Critical Thinking
"What are two advantages and disadvantages of learning a new language online?"
🧩 3. How to Organize Your Answer — Use PREP
The best way to stay organized is to use the PREP method:
- P = Point — State your opinion clearly.
- R = Reason — Explain why you think that.
- E = Example — Give one short example or experience.
- P = Point — Restate your opinion to finish strongly.
Example:
Question: "Do you prefer to live in a big city or a small town?"
Point: Personally, I prefer living in a big city.
Reason: There are more opportunities for entertainment and jobs.
Example: For example, in a big city, you can go to concerts, museums, or restaurants any day of the week.
Point: So overall, city life feels more exciting and convenient for me.
Kōjō tip: Once you get comfortable with PREP, you'll never freeze again — it gives your answer a clear, confident rhythm.
🗝️ 4. Vocabulary & Grammar Insights
Your vocabulary and grammar choices show your language range — so aim for natural sophistication. Use the best words you can recall smoothly, not ones you have to translate in your head.
Here's what to aim for at each level:
- A2 – Simple & Direct: "I like reading because it's fun."
- B1 – More Detailed: "I enjoy reading because it helps me relax and learn new things."
- B2 – Structured & Natural: "I really enjoy reading fiction since it relaxes me and expands my imagination."
- C1 – Complex & Nuanced: "I appreciate non-fiction because it broadens my perspective and deepens my understanding."
Focus on:
- ✅ Using linking words (because, so, however, on the other hand)
- ✅ Varying your sentence openings (I prefer… / One reason is… / Another point is…)
- ✅ Speaking smoothly — avoid fillers like "um," "uh," or "you know"
Kōjō tip: It's not about using difficult words — it's about showing flexibility and control in how you express your ideas.
⏱️ 5. Timing Matters — Fill Your 40 Seconds
Many test takers finish too early — and lose fluency points.
Aim to speak for the full 40 seconds with a steady, natural pace.
Kōjō tip: Use your phone's stopwatch when practicing.
If you finish too soon, add a short reflection: "On the other hand, I know some people prefer small towns for the peace and quiet, but for me, the city's energy is better."
This keeps your answer balanced, complete, and fluent.
💪 6. Tips for Scoring Well
- ⭐ Use PREP to stay organized
- ⭐ Speak for the full 40 seconds without rushing
- ⭐ Use linking phrases to connect ideas ("firstly," "in addition," "as a result")
- ⭐ Hedge your opinions when needed ("There are advantages to both sides, but…")
- ⭐ Avoid fillers and repetition
- ⭐ Use the highest-level vocabulary you can recall smoothly — don't translate from your first language
Kōjō tip: Fluency is more important than perfection. A calm, clear voice always beats hesitation or overthinking.
🧠 7. Self-Study Ideas
- 📱 Use Versant Pro Trainer — complete Part F sets regularly to build confidence.
- 🎙️ Listen back to your recordings — check your timing, flow, and pauses.
- 🧾 Check your transcript on the app — review the range of vocabulary and grammar you used, and compare it with the CEFR model answers.
- 🗒️ Brainstorm common topics — prepare ideas for questions about work, travel, technology, or learning.
- ⏱️ Time every response — train yourself to fill 40 seconds naturally.
- 🎧 Listen to podcasts or TED Talks — summarize what you agree or disagree with in 40 seconds to boost quick-thinking fluency.
🌟 8. Final Thoughts
Part F is where you prove that you can think and communicate in English — organizing your ideas clearly and speaking with confidence.
So remember:
- ✅ Use PREP to stay structured
- ✅ Speak for the full 40 seconds
- ✅ Link your ideas smoothly
- ✅ Keep your pace steady and your mind calm
Keep training with Versant Pro Trainer, and you'll soon express your opinions in English with natural confidence and flow.
Stay focused, stay curious — and let your English voice shine bright 🌟🎙️
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Grant is a native English speaker from the UK with over 20 years of experience in business English training and Versant test preparation. He has helped thousands of professionals improve their communication skills and achieve their career goals.
🇯🇵 日本語版 / Japanese Version
みなさんこんにちは！Kōjō Communication Academy の Grant です 👋
いよいよ Versant Speaking & Listening Test の最終ステージ、Part F に来ましたね！
ここでは、英語で「考えながら話す力」を見せるチャンスです。文法の正確さだけでなく、自分の意見を整理して、自然に伝える力 が評価されます。
このセクションには正解・不正解はありません。大切なのは、40 秒間しっかりと英語で自分の考えを スムーズに・論理的に・自信を持って 話すこと。
では、どのように準備すれば良いかを一緒に見ていきましょう。
🧠 1. What Part F Really Tests（Part F で問われる力）
Part F では、あなたの意見を聞かれる質問が流れます。テーマは、日常生活・経験・好みなど、身近な内容が中心です。
そのあと 40 秒 で自分の考えを話します。
このセクションでは次の力を測ります：
- 🎧 自分の意見を明確に述べる力
- 🧩 考えを論理的に整理する力
- 💬 自然な文法と語彙の幅
- 🗣️ 止まらず、滑らかに話す力
Kōjō tip: 友だちに意見を聞かれたと思って、自然に話しましょう。フォーマルすぎず、でもはっきりと！
💬 2. Example Question Types（質問例）
次のようなテーマがよく出ます。声に出して練習してみましょう：
🏡 Personal Preferences & Lifestyle
"Do you prefer living in a big city or a small town? Why?"
💪 Experiences & Achievements
"Describe a time you learned something new. What did you learn, and how did it affect you?"
💡 Practical Advice & Problem-Solving
"What are two things you can do to stay healthy during a busy week?"
⚖️ Comparisons & Critical Thinking
"What are two advantages and disadvantages of learning a new language online?"
🧩 3. How to Organize Your Answer — PREP を使おう
答えをわかりやすく整理するには、PREP 法 が最適です。
- P = Point（意見） — 自分の考えをはっきり言う。
- R = Reason（理由） — その理由を説明する。
- E = Example（例） — 具体例や経験を加える。
- P = Point（まとめ） — 最後にもう一度、意見を簡潔にまとめる。
Example:
Question: "Do you prefer to live in a big city or a small town?"
Point: Personally, I prefer living in a big city.
Reason: There are more opportunities for entertainment and jobs.
Example: For example, in a big city, you can go to concerts, museums, or restaurants any day of the week.
Point: So overall, city life feels more exciting and convenient for me.
Kōjō tip: PREP 法を身につければ、もう途中で止まることはありません。リズムよく話せて、聞く人にもわかりやすい構成になります。
🗝️ 4. Vocabulary & Grammar Insights（語彙と文法のコツ）
難しい単語を無理に使う必要はありません。思い出しやすい自然な英語で、できるだけ幅のある表現を 使いましょう。
| CEFR レベル | 例文 | ポイント |
|---|---|---|
| A2 | "I like reading because it's fun." | シンプルでOK。基本文型を意識。 |
| B1 | "I enjoy reading because it helps me relax and learn new things." | 少し説明を加えて自然に。 |
| B2 | "I really enjoy reading fiction since it relaxes me and expands my imagination." | 文のつながりを滑らかに。 |
| C1 | "I appreciate non-fiction because it broadens my perspective and deepens my understanding." | 語彙と構文をより豊かに。 |
Focus on:
- ✅ 接続詞を使う (because, so, however, on the other hand など)
- ✅ 文の始まりを変える (I prefer / One reason is / Another point is …)
- ✅ 「えっと」「あの」などのフィラーを避け、滑らかに話す
Kōjō tip: 大切なのは「難語」ではなく、柔軟に表現できる英語力 を見せることです。
⏱️ 5. Timing Matters — 40 秒をフルに使おう
多くの受験者は、早く話し終えてしまい fluency スコアを下げてしまいます。
40 秒まるごと使うこと を意識してください。
Kōjō tip: スマホのストップウォッチを使って練習しましょう。
早く終わりそうなときは、少しバランスを取るコメントを加えます："On the other hand, I know some people prefer small towns for the peace and quiet, but for me, the city's energy is better."
これで、自然に流れを保ちながら時間を使い切れます。
💪 6. Tips for Scoring Well（高得点へのヒント）
- ⭐ PREP で構成を明確に
- ⭐ 40 秒間しっかり話す
- ⭐ 「firstly」「in addition」「as a result」などの接続語を活用
- ⭐ 意見を述べるときは柔軟に (There are advantages to both sides, but…)
- ⭐ 同じ表現を繰り返さない
- ⭐ 思い出せる最高レベルの語彙を使う（翻訳せず、自然に）
Kōjō tip: 完璧さよりも「流れ」が大事です。落ち着いた声と安定したペースが、何よりも高く評価されます。
🧠 7. Self-Study Ideas（自宅でできる練習法）
- 📱 Versant Pro Trainer で Part F のセットを定期的に練習
- 🎙️ 自分の録音を聞き直す — 発音・流れ・間の取り方を確認
- 🧾 アプリのトランスクリプトをチェック — 自分の語彙・文法の幅を分析し、CEFR モデルと比較
- 🗒️ テーマを事前に整理 — 仕事・旅行・テクノロジー・学習など、意見を考えておく
- ⏱️ 毎回ストップウォッチで計測 — 40 秒感覚を身体で覚える
- 🎧 Podcast や TED Talk を聞き、賛成・反対を 40 秒でまとめる練習を
🌟 8. Final Thoughts（まとめ）
Part F は「英語で考え、英語で話す力」を証明する場です。論理的に考え、落ち着いて話すことで、あなたの英語力が最大限に伝わります。
覚えておきましょう：
- ✅ PREP で構成を明確に
- ✅ 40 秒間話し切る
- ✅ 接続語でアイデアをつなぐ
- ✅ 落ち着いたペースで話す
Versant Pro Trainer で練習を重ねれば、英語で自分の意見を自然に、堂々と伝えられるようになります。
Stay focused, stay curious — and let your English voice shine bright! 🌟🎙️
Grant Prentice
創設者、Kōjō Communication Academy
Grantは英国出身のネイティブ英語スピーカーで、ビジネス英語トレーニングとVersantテスト対策において20年以上の経験があります。数千人のプロフェッショナルがコミュニケーションスキルを向上させ、キャリアの目標を達成できるよう支援してきました。
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