FCE Speaking Presentation

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Introduction to FCE Speaking

Part 1INTERVIEW (3 minutes)

The examiner asks questions and youhave to give information about

yourself, past experiences, present

circumstances and future plans.


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Home life

Is there anything youd like to change about

the area where you grew up?

How much time do you spend at home?


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Likes and dislikes

Tell us about a day you have enjoyed recently.

Do you prefer to spend time alone or withother people?


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Education and work

Is there something new youd really like to

learn about?

Are you happier doing mental or physical

work?


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Free time

Where do you like listening to music?

Is it easy to meet new people where you live?


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Holidays and travel

Which area of your country would you like to

get to know better?

Have you ever used English on holiday?


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Now write 3 interestingquestions for

each topic

Home life

Likes and dislikes

Education and work Free time

Holidays and travel

In pairs, ask and answer your questions


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Part 1 video

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Part 2 - THE LONG TURN

(1 min. each + 20 seconds = 3 minutes)

Each candidate speaks for 1 minute about 2

photographs. The other candidate should not speak during this

time, but will be asked a question at the end, so it

is important to listen to your partner. You will need to use language of comparison,

description and opinion.


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Compare these two photographs and say why the music

is important to the different groups of people


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Tips for Part 2

Listen carefully to the question and read theprompt

You should point out similarities and differences

Then answer the question You are NOT expected to give detailed

descriptions - focus on comparing and reacting toor giving your opinion on what you see.

Use linking language to connect your ideas. If you don't know the word for something, try to

paraphrase or describe it.


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Part 2 video

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Part 3COLLABORATIVE TASK

(3 minutes) A 2-way conversation/discussion between the candidates

(NOT involving the examiner)

the discussion focuses on a set of images and a TWO-parttask

You are being tested on include your ability to:- keep a conversation/discussion going- exchange ideas-express and support your opinions- agree/disagree-make suggestions- speculate- reach a decision throughnegotiation


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A local cafe wants to attract more customers.

First talk to each other about why these ideas might be attract people.

Then decide which two ideas the cafe should use.


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Tips for Part 3

Turn-taking is important - do not dominate theconversation

Listen and respond to your partner

You are NOT in competition with each other - tryto keep the discussion going

At the start, take the pictures one at a time, sothat you don't end up speaking for too long andblocking your partner

BUT make sure you address both parts of the taskand finish by coming to a decision


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Part 3 video

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PART 4 - DISCUSSION (4 minutes)

Further discussion about the same

topic as the task in Part 3. You have to

be able to express and justify opinions,

agree and/or disagree.


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Would you like to spend time in a caf like this? ...... (Why?/ Why not?)

Would you like to work in a caf? ...... (Why? / Why not?)

What sort of restaurants are most popular with visitors in

your country? ...... (Why?) What sort of things do people complain about in cafs and

restaurants?

Young people usually go to different places to relax thanolder people. Why do you think that is?

Some people say that going out to relax is a waste of timeand money. Do you agree? ...... (Why? / Why not?)


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Part 4 video

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