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    This document provides guidance on how to effectively answer the "Long Turn" part of the FCE speaking exam. In the Long Turn, examinees will be presented with two pictures and asked to speak about one for about a minute. The document offers tips such as introducing and describing the key details of the picture, providing comparisons, expressing opinions, speculating about unclear elements, and maintaining fluency during the response.

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    This document provides guidance on how to effectively answer the "Long Turn" part of the FCE speaking exam. In the Long Turn, examinees will be presented with two pictures and asked to speak about one for about a minute. The document offers tips such as introducing and describing the key details of the picture, providing comparisons, expressing opinions, speculating about unclear elements, and maintaining fluency during the response.

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    Long turn - Description of pictures

    In Part 2 of the FCE speaking exam, the "Long Turn," you will be presented with two pictures and you'll need
    to speak about one of them for about a minute. Here are some ideas on how to effectively answer this part:

    1. Introduce the Picture:** - Explain what you find interesting, surprising, or


    - Start by briefly describing the picture you've chosen. important.
    - Mention the setting, the people, the main actions, - Use phrases like "I think," "I believe," or "It looks
    and any interesting details. like."

    2. Provide Detailed Descriptions:** 5. Speculate and Guess:**


    - Go into detail about what you see in the picture. - If there's an unclear element in the picture, make an
    - Describe the people's appearances, clothing, and educated guess.
    expressions. - Use phrases like "Perhaps," "It could be," or "I'm
    - Talk about the objects, their placement, and any guessing."
    interactions.
    6. Link Ideas:**
    3. Use Comparisons and Contrasts:** - Use transitional phrases to connect your ideas.
    - Compare the elements in the picture to things you're - For example, you could use phrases like
    familiar with. "Furthermore," "In addition," or "On the other hand."
    - Mention any similarities or differences that stand out
    to you. 7. Maintain Fluency:**
    - This can help you elaborate on your description. - Speak clearly and at a moderate pace.
    - Don't worry about pauses; they can make your
    4. Express Opinions and Emotions:** speech more natural.
    - Share your thoughts and feelings about the picture. - Avoid overly rehearsed responses.

    Remember, your goal is to demonstrate your ability to describe and discuss a visual prompt in
    English. Practice speaking about different types of pictures to build your confidence and improve your
    fluency.

    Part 1 - Introduction and Interview:** **Part 3 - Collaborative Task:**


    - "Hello, my name is [your name]." - "Shall we start by describing the picture?"
    - "Nice to meet you." - "What do you think is happening in the picture?"
    - "Thank you for having me." - "In my opinion..."
    - "Well, I come from [your hometown/country]." - "I agree with you."
    - "In my free time, I enjoy..." - "That's a good point."
    - "I'm really interested in..." - "On the other hand..."
    - "One thing you might find interesting is that..." - "To add to that..."
    - "To answer your question..." - "What about the idea of..."
    - "It seems to me that..."
    Part 2 - Long Turn:** - "Let's consider the advantages/disadvantages of..."
    - "Let's talk about..." - "So, we both think that..."
    - "This picture shows..."
    - "In the background, I can see..." **Part 4 - Discussion:**
    - "In the foreground, there's..." - "In my experience..."
    - "The people in the picture seem to be..." - "From what I've seen..."
    - "What strikes me the most is..." - "It's interesting because..."
    - "It looks like they're..." - "If you ask me..."
    - "Maybe they're..." - "I'd like to mention that..."
    - "I imagine that..." - "To give you an example..."
    - "I'm guessing that..." - "That reminds me of..."
    - "From my point of view..." - "I strongly believe that..."
    - "Comparing this to the other picture..." - "Considering the pros and cons..."
    - "I'd say that..." - "It's a complex issue, but..."
    - "To sum up our discussion..."
    - "To conclude, I think that...

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