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FCE Speaking Tips and Expressions
FCE Speaking Tips and Expressions
Learn useful
expressions for Be sure to
speculating, answer the
comparing etc. question!
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FCE (2016) SPEAKING EXAM
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
PART 1
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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Introduction:
As we can see, in Picture 1 …. and in Picture 2 ……
Compare/Contrast:
Both pictures are quite similar in that they show (similarities) …,
however, picture 1 (differences) … whereas picture 2 (differences) …
Conclusion:
To answer the question …
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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Reaching a Decision
PART 3/4 (Interactive – 2 minutes Shall we agree on …?
Then we’re agreed; …
to discuss written prompts and 1
Can we agree on …?
minute to arrive at a decision) Are we both agreed on …?
So shall we say …?
Turn Taking (to begin) Why don’t we go with …
Shall I begin?
May I start? Expressing your Opinion
Would you like to start? The way I see it …
If you ask me …
Turn Taking (to change turn) To my way of thinking …
Shall we move on to …?
And what about …? Inviting a General Opinion
Let’s consider … What’s your take?
Why don’t we look at …? What do you think?
How about …?
Let’s take a look at … Inviting Agreement
Don’t you think?
Wouldn’t you agree?
Wouldn’t you say?
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