FCE-Speaking-Exam-Expressions

FCE speaking part 1

Easy Ways to Extend Your Part 1 Answers

1. Feelings and Opinions

‘I like shopping because I love trying on new clothes and I always feel more confident when I’m wearing
a new outfit.’

2. Contrasting Details

I’ve worked there for three years, but I’m going to change careers next year.

3. Combining Details

Add in some extra details with ‘and’, ‘with’ or ‘also’

I live in a house with my two brothers and my mum. We’ve also got a dog and a cat.

4. Adding Reasons

Use ‘because’ or ‘so’

Yes, I really love my job because I get to help people with their problems every day.

5. Future

‘will’ or ‘be + going to’

I’m at university at the moment, but I’m graduating next year and I will hopefully get a job in advertising.

6. Giving Examples

No, we’re not in to the same things, like when we are both watching TV we always fight about what
show to watch.

fce speaking a Part1

FCE SPEAKING PART 2

DURATIONS

Describing the first photo 10 seconds

Describing the second photo 10 seconds

Comparing the photos 10 seconds

Contrasting the photos 10 seconds

Speculating or using your imagination 10 seconds

Your personal feelings and opinions 10 seconds

Describing the photographs The first photograph shows a woman reading a book

In the background we can see a family sitting around a table outside a café

Comparing the photographs Both pictures are about being a parent

I think the common theme here is communication

Contrasting In contrast, the people in the second image look worried

On the other hand, the scene looks much more modern

Unlike the first photo, this looks like a happy occasion

Speculating Perhaps they are celebrating something

Maybe the reason they look so serious is because ...

She might be a busy working mother

Personal feelings I wouldn't like to be in their shoes

The first photo reminds me of my own childhood

Personally, I'd love to visit a place like that