FCE Speaking Test Part 3 Listen carefully to

FCE Speaking Test – Part 3 �Listen carefully to the questions (although they are printed next to the pictures) �Answer the first question with each picture in turn before you discuss the second question �To start the conversation you can give a brief opinion about the first picture or make a suggestion and ask your partner what he/she thinks �When your partner says something REACT! Make it like a natural conversation. Try not to dominate the conversation

Continued……. �Manage your time. Spend one and a half to two minutes on the first question and one to one and a half on the second �Keep the discussion moving by saying things like ‘What about this photo? What do you think? ’ Or ‘Shall we move on to the second question? ’ �Don’t spend too long talking about one photo �Try to reach a decision on the second question but don’t worry too much if you can’t agree �If you reach a decision too quickly, give your reasons

Useful language Involving your partner Keep the discussion moving What do you think? What about this picture? What do you think? Do you agree (with me)? What about this picture? Let’s move on to the next picture/ second question I think……… What about you? Shall we move on to………. ?

Useful language Agreeing Disagreeing You’re right I’m not sure. I think……. That’s right Maybe, but……. Yes, and…. . I don’t really agree. I think……. I agree That’s true / a good idea