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comparing etc. question!
Ms. Meissa Z.
FCE SPEAKING EXAM
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
PART 1
Ms. Meissa Z.
FCE SPEAKING EXAM
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Introduction:
As we can see, in Picture 1 …. and in Picture 2 ……
Compare/Contrast:
Both pictures are quite similar in that they show (similarities) …,
however, picture 1 (differences) … whereas picture 2 (differences) …
Conclusion:
To answer the question …
Ms. Meissa Z.
FCE SPEAKING EXAM
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Ms. Meissa Z.
FCE SPEAKING EXAM
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Reaching a Decision
PART 3/4 (Interactive – 2 Shall we agree on …?
minutes to discuss written Then we’re agreed; …
prompts and 1 minute to arrive at Can we agree on …?
a decision) Are we both agreed on …?
So shall we say …?
Why don’t we go with …
Turn Taking (to begin)
Shall I begin? Expressing your Opinion
May I start? The way I see it …
Would you like to start? If you ask me …
To my way of thinking …
Turn Taking (to change turn)
Shall we move on to …? Inviting a General Opinion
And what about …? What’s your take?
Let’s consider … What do you think?
Why don’t we look at …?
How about …? Inviting Agreement
Let’s take a look at … Don’t you think?
Wouldn’t you agree?
Wouldn’t you say?
Ms. Meissa Z.