The document outlines the structure and parts of the FCE Speaking exam and provides expressions to use in each part. Part 1 involves a conversation with an examiner answering personal questions. Part 2 requires comparing two photos and noting similarities and differences. Part 3 is a conversation with another exam candidate based on prompts, where expressions of agreement, disagreement, and transitioning topics should be used. The document gives guidance on language for each section of the FCE Speaking exam.
The document outlines the structure and parts of the FCE Speaking exam and provides expressions to use in each part. Part 1 involves a conversation with an examiner answering personal questions. Part 2 requires comparing two photos and noting similarities and differences. Part 3 is a conversation with another exam candidate based on prompts, where expressions of agreement, disagreement, and transitioning topics should be used. The document gives guidance on language for each section of the FCE Speaking exam.
The document outlines the structure and parts of the FCE Speaking exam and provides expressions to use in each part. Part 1 involves a conversation with an examiner answering personal questions. Part 2 requires comparing two photos and noting similarities and differences. Part 3 is a conversation with another exam candidate based on prompts, where expressions of agreement, disagreement, and transitioning topics should be used. The document gives guidance on language for each section of the FCE Speaking exam.
PART 1- a conversation with the interlocutor, personal questions
Expressions to use: In my view Although I must admit that I guess the honest answer will be That’s an interesting question Well, it’s difficult to say, really… I have never given it much thought PART 2: compare 2 photos answering the question- 1 minute Expressions to use: The first picture depicts………..while the second one shows….. The most obvious similarity is that both photos show… The biggest difference is that photo 1 shows…. whereas the second on shows….. PART 3: a conversation with your partner based on a set of prompts ( 2 minutes and 1 minute) Expressions to use: We could start by talking about………. What do you think? Let’s move on to/Moving on to… Yes, I agree with you. I couldn’t agree more That’s right. I see what you mean, but… That might be true, but….. ……………seems like the best option to me. Personally, I am in favour of….