Versant English Test Practice Part E: Story Retelling
How to use this practice tool
Click Play story and listen carefully
Click Record answer and retell the story in your own words
Try to speak for about 25 seconds
After recording, check the “self-assessment” section below, and review:
Your spoken answer
The model answer information
Whether you included names, actions, and the ending
Use the Next story button to practice again with a new story.
Versant English Test – Part E (Story Retelling)
Listen to the story, then retell it in your own words. Try to speak for about 25 seconds.
Story text:
Your answer:
Self-assessment
Model answer information will appear after you record your answer.
Did your answer include the following information?
Did you speak for long enough?
If you answered "yes" to both those questions, your answer was good.
| Component | Model answer |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Actions | |
| Ending | |
| Speaking time (20–30s) | ✔️ |
| Response length (>40 words) | ✔️ |
What happens in Versant Part E: Story retelling?
In the official Versant English Test:
You listen to a short story one time
You then retell the story in English
You should speak for about 20–30 seconds
You do not need to memorize the story word-for-word
Using your own words is encouraged
Your score is affected by:
Understanding the main idea
Including important details
Speaking clearly and continuously
What you should focus on
You do not need perfect grammar.
Instead, focus on:
Saying who the story is about
Explaining what happened
Clearly describing how the story ends
Speaking smoothly without long pauses
Using different words from the original story is completely fine.
This free online tool helps you practice Part E of the Versant English Test: Story Retelling.
In Part E, you listen to a short story and then retell it in your own words. Your response is evaluated on how well you understand the story, how clearly you speak, and whether you include the key information (names, actions, and the ending).
This practice tool is designed for learners who want to become familiar with the format, timing, and expectations of the real Versant test.
This is an unofficial practice tool.
It does not provide an official Versant score, but it helps you practice the skills and test style used in Part E.
For best results, practice regularly and focus on clear, confident speaking rather than speed.