FCE Speaking Part 2

What is it?

In the second part of the

speaking exam the examiner
will ask you to compare two
photos and will expect you to
use comparatives, superlatives
and other grammatical
structures to give your opinion
on what you see.
How long is it?

This part lasts 4 minutes and you

are expected to take turns
speaking.
But what do I say?

 The second part of the speaking

test lasts for a total of 4 minutes
approximately and will test your
ability to compare two images
and answer the question that is
given to you.
 It is important you follow a very
specific structure when doing
this section of the exam.
Description of the first
image (with a speculation)

 In the first picture I can see

 In this picture there are/is
 Looking at the first picture I can
see
 Which might indicate/show
 They may be
having/playing/working…
Comparison/contrast to the
second image and speculation

 Whereas in the second picture

 However in the second picture
 Similarly in the second picture
 They look/ they might be feeling
Highlighting difference

 The principal difference between

these images is
 The main focus of the first
image is…whereas
 After looking at these images,
the biggest difference is
Answer the question

 In regards to the question

 Concerning the question
 The main theme is…. And
consequently…
 Examiner: In this part of the test, I’m going to give
you each two photographs and I’d like you to speak
about your photographs on your own for a minute
and also answer a short question about your
partner’s photo.
 So Candidate A, it’s your turn first. Here are your
photos. They show people who have just moved
into new flats.
 I’d like you to compare the photographs and tell me
the advantages and disadvantages of living
alone or with other people.
 What are the advantages and
disadvantages of living alone or with other
people?
 Examiner: Thank you.
Now, Candidate B – Would
you prefer to live alone or
with other people (30
seconds)
 Examiner: Thank you, now Candidate B, here are
your photographs. They show two different
methods of study.
 I’d like you to compare the photographs and tell me
the differences between studying alone and
studying with other people.
 Alright?
What are the differences
between studying alone and
studying with other people?
 Thank you. Now, Candidate
A – Which method do you
prefer? (30 seconds)
 Thank you.
Extra Tips.

 Remember that the examiner

has been doing speaking exams
since the very morning. He/she
is probably a bit tired of the
same old, so SMILE, be nice
and add your personality to what
you say.
 In other words…