FCE SPEAKING MIND MAP

FCE SPEAKING MIND MAP

1. part 1

   • Question and answer
     • this part takes 2 minutes
   • we must
     • -give an example -Give a reason -Use but and although to contrast your idea
   • Topics that might appear
     • -work and studies -family and friends -hobbies and pastimes -movies and books -Entertainment and music -routine and hobbies -Plans -Holiday and travel

2. part 2

   • In this part of the test, nobody should interrupt you, and you shouldn't talk when the other student is talking.
     • Useful phrases
       • What strikes me about the first picture is the fact that... This picture reminds me of...
         • Judging from the photograph, the children... The man appears to be... From what we can see here, he must... There are many similarities...
   • You must
     • COMPARE the photos AND SAY something about them.
       • use language to describe, compare and contrast and comment upon a topic.
   • what you can expect
     • It lasts about 4 minutes. The examiner gives you two photographs and your partner a different pair of photographs.

3. PART 3 FCE SPEAKING

   • what you can expect
     • The conversation between you and your partner takes about 3 minutes.
   • This part of the exam is called the Collaborative Task. To collaborate means to work as a team. Imagine you had a discussion with a friend or work colleague in your own language
   • it's all about opinions. There are no right or wrong answers, only good or bad discussions.
   • The best way to do it
     • LISTEN to your partner. Don't just wait for your turn to speak. Be interested in what they are saying and politely agree or disagree. If you disagree, try to persuade them to change their idea, but don't spend too long doing that. Refer back to things you already said.
     • Say a couple of sentences then ask a question. Never answer your own questions! Try to look at your speaking partner more than the paper. Some students turn their chair a little bit - towards the other student. This helps them to remember who they should talk to.

4. FCE Speaking Test Part 4:

   • discussion
     • Tests ability to use language to express and justify an opinion, to agree and disagree etc.
   • What to expect
     • In Part 4 of the test, which lasts about 4 minutes, the examiner will join both candidates in a discussion about the general topic that appeared in Part 3
   • Examples
     • -How has travel changed over the last twenty five years? -What are the advantages and disadvantages of travelling by plane in your opinion? -What could governments do to improve transportation? (Do you think that is likely to happen?)

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