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Level: B2 Exam: B2 First Speaking

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1. B2 First (FCE): Speaking - All Parts

2. B2 First (FCE): Speaking Part 1 - Format

3. B2 First (FCE): Speaking Part 1 - Speaking …

4. B2 First (FCE): Speaking Part 1 - FAQ

B2 First (FCE): Speaking – All Parts

1. Part 1 (Interview)

2. Part 2 (Long turn)

3. Part 3 (Collaborative task)

4. Part 4 (Discussion)

B2 First (FCE): Speaking Part 1 –

Format

Conversation with the examiner. The examiner

asks speaking questions and you may have
to give information about your interests,
studies, career, etc.

We call Part 1 the interview because the

interlocutor will ask you questions – interview
you – about yourself. You will not have to
speak to the other candidate, though you
may if you wish.

The speaking questions will centre around

your work/study, leisure time and future plans.
You may be asked about the sports you enjoy,
for example, or your travel and holiday
experiences…

It is important that you give adequate

answers; that means no ‘yes’ or `no‘
responses. For example, if the examiner asks
you where you live, rather than simply saying;
‘I live in London, England’s capital city.’ You
could say; ‘I live in an area of London called
Streatham, with my family – my mum, dad
and baby sister. We live in a fourth-floor flat.
It’s nice and cosy, but sometimes I wish it was
a little less noisy outside – there’s so much
tra!c on the road.‘ In other words, say as
much as you can.

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FCE Speaking Part 1

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B2 First (FCE): Speaking Part 1 –

Speaking Questions

Below you will find sample speaking questions

that may appear on the Cambridge exam:

FCE Speaking: Part 1 - Topic 1 !

In this first part of the Speaking test, the

examiner will ask you questions about
topics such as family life, daily routines,
or how you spend your free time.

! How many people are there in

your family? (Who are they?)

! Which family member do you

spend the most time with?

! Could you tell me about your

family home?

! Do you like your neighbourhood?

! Is there anything you would like

to change about your
neighbourhood?

FCE Speaking: Part 1 - Topic 2 "

FCE Speaking: Part 1 - Topic 3 !

In this first part of the Speaking test, the

examiner will ask you questions about
topics such as family life, daily routines,
or how you spend your free time.

! Would you prefer to work indoors

or outdoors? (Why?)

! Do you prefer working on your

own or with other people? (Why?)

! What kind of work would you like

to do in the future? (Why?)

! Is there a job you would never

want to do? (Why?)

! What do you think would be the

most di!cult job to do? (Why?)

FCE Speaking: Part 1 - Topic 4 "

FCE Speaking: Part 1 - Topic 5 "

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FCE Speaking: Part 1 - Topic 10 "

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B2 First (FCE): Speaking Part 1 – FAQ

What do I have to practise?

Practise talking about yourself as often as

possible, but avoid going into the exam with a
list of answers that you have memorised.
The examiner will spot this and will adjust your
score downward. One of the best ways to
practise is by brainstorming – thinking of as
many things as possible to say in response to
a question, making some notes if necessary.
But after you have thought of the ideas and
made some notes, try to speak without the
aid of your notes and without having
memorised them. With practice, you will find
yourself improving your ability to think on your
feet and paraphrase, as well as your overall
fluency.

How long do I have to speak?

2 minutes

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