Fce Speaking Expressions

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Useful adjectives for FCE long list of adjectives http://www3.sympatico.ca/canvasit/canvasit/words.pdf

NEW! adjectives practice

Grammar practice activities for FCE http://www.tinyteflteacher.co.uk/learning-english/fce.html

useful expressions for fce speakingPART 1 INTRODUCING YOURSELF

I'm speaking English for my own satisfaction / my job / in order to improve my employment

prospects.

If you want to go ahead these days, you need to have a good command of English.

Ive always loved (the sea).

I'd love to visit places untouched by man.

However, there's no place like home.

That's a big question!

I'm keen on ... I'm an avid (traveler, swimmer) ...

I haven't given it much thought until now.

PART 2 DESCRIBING PHOTOS

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 caf

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...

When you give it a closer look it reveals...

Comparing the photographs

Both pictures are about being a parent

I think the common theme here is communication

There are many similarities...

Both pictures depict...
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Both pictures are quite similar in that they show...

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

The first picture ... whereas the other picture ... Another important difference is...

Picture ... doesn't show ... as clearly as ...

Picture ... attempts to ... but I think picture ... does this more effectively...

All pictures are interesting, but ... gives a stronger idea of...

Speculating

Perhaps they are celebrating something

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

She might be a busy working mother

They must be working very hard

It's difficult to tell from a photograph but this picture could have been taken in ... I might be wrong, but I'd say that this picture ...

I would imagine/guess that this picture comes from ...

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

The following phrases are for helping you while you speak.

I'm surprised there is no picture showing...

A picture of ... would get the message across more effectively.

The cover would be so much better if we had a picture of ...

So let's look at the alternatives ...

Picture ... is by far the best to show because ...

To me, the picture here ... is essential for this kind of publication.

Rephrasing

What I really mean is that ...

I take that back

What I am trying to say is that ...

Hesitators (gaining time)

Well, ...

Hmmm... let me see

What else (can I say?) Is there anything I can add to that?

Im not quite sure, but I think

I havent thought about it before, but perhaps

I dont really know, but I imagine

If youve forgotten the word for something

The name for this escapes me at present, but it's for/it's like ...


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The name for it is on the tip of my tongue ...

PART 3 COMMUNICATION TASK

Up to the problem in question ...

The main problem centres around ...

It's my belief ...

For my part ...

As I see it ...

As I was saying ...

I forgot to mention ...

I'm of the opinion that ...

To my mind ...

To my way of thinking ...

I am convinced that ...

I am inclined to believe that ...

Don't get me wrong but shouldn't we ... ?

Judging by ... they must be ...

... is a separate issue.

Moving on to ...

Taking everything into account ...

I couldn't agree more.

I agree up to a point.

I think I see what you mean, but ...

I'm in two minds about it. / I'm ambivalent about ...

I don't see eye to eye with you here ...

That's true in a way, I suppose, but ... I don't feel convinced ...

That's one way of looking at it. On the other hand ...

Can you take a clear stand on that matter?

It brings to the question / idea / problem of ...

Perhaps we should put ... first? What do you think?

A strong point in favour of ... is that ...

What do you think should go next?

Are you happy with this order then?

Do you go along with that?

PART 4 DISCUSSION

Just following from what X was saying, I also feel ...

While generally agreeing with X, I must say that ...

Adding to what X has just said, I think ...

I can sympathise with what X said but ...

One thing X didn't mention is ...


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Surprising, as it may seem, I don't support X's view on ...

Perhaps it should be also emphasized that ... / it should be pointed out that ...

fce - practice testsDear students,

It seems like a good time to put your English skills to the test and see how good you are at an real,

authentic FCE test.

Below you will find all the files you need to complete a full FCE practice test. You will find .pdf files (print

those, they are approximately 20 pages and they include the answer sheets, onto which I would like you to

write your answers) and the .mp3 files (download those and play them on your favourite media player) and,

of course, the .pdf files with the answers (download those, but there's no real need to print them.

Once you've done all that, the next big step is finding some time. I strongly recommend you doing all the

parts at once, one after another, like in a real FCE test. Please time yourself carefully - this is very

important. This will give you an idea of how the real exam will feel - it is quite long: reading (1 hour), writing(1 hour 20 minutes), use of English (45 minutes) and listening (40 minutes). That's almost 4 hours. I know

it's a lot, but please find the time, you will need the practice. Do this at least once - to see how well you do

under time pressure.

When you complete a full test, please bring all the completed answer sheets to class - I will check your

writing and have a look at how well you did.

Good luck!

(and remember: practice makes perfect)

Useful expressions for the speaking exam Home Town / Family / Home

Ive lived here in Granada since ....................................................................

for.........................................................................

Im from ....................................... but Ive been living here since.................

What I like most about living here is............................................................

I come from quite a ............................ family, there are .......... of us.

I have ..... brothers and .... sisters and we ............................................ well.

People say I ........................................ my Mother as were both tall.

I think I ....................................... my Father as were both open- minded.


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I live in a really nice .......................... in .................................. If I could

change anything about my home, Id probably ...........................

I dont do much around the house but I usually help with ..........................I hate housework so I try to ........................................ it! But I always

........... my bed.

Studies / Work / School days

I started learning English at school in ............... / when I was ..................

I wish I had started when I was younger...I think a good age to start is ....

Ive been studying English since ............................... I ...............................

English classes again recently.

I dont remember much about my school days, but .....................................

I think my school days were the best days of my life! I was very good at

.................................. but I hated ............................

My favourite / worst teacher was a person called ...................................

I prefer working alone because ....................................... I like having the

radio on in the background.

I use a computer every day at work.The computer is an essential part of my work.

I use a computer at home, to look for things on the Internet, or to chat

with my friends.


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Holidays / Travelling

I usually go............................................................ in the summer. I love

going to the coast because ...................................

For me the most important thing about a hoiliday is..................................

If I visit a new place, I always like going sightseeing.

I had a wonderful time when I went to ........................ ......... years ago.

What I enjoyed most was ...............................................................................

I went to ................. a few years ago and Id love to go back.

The worst part of the holiday was..................................................................

If I could afford it Id really like to go to ...................................... because...

...................................Im too busy to have a holiday!!

I usually work in the summer so I dont really have a holiday.

I dont have any plans yet for summer but Ill hopefully go somewhere

nice.

Hobbies / Sports

In my free time I enjoy ...................................... I started .................... yearsago / when I was ......................

Im really keen on ................................. and I play ................. a week I try to

............................... regularly.

Im not very keen on sports, I prefer.....................................

I took up ........................... 2 years ago and Im really enjoying it.

I love ....................... but I wish I had more time to do more. Im really

interested in cinema and films, I usually go to the cinema about ............. a

month.


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I like ....................... to the theatre but I dont go very often as I cant

..................... it.I love going to the cinema, it doesnt .......................... what film is on, I try

to go once a week!

Nusic / Going out

I like all .................. of music but probably my favourite is.....................

I cant stand the typical commercial pop music that is around nowadays.

I prefer ..........................

The last concert I went to was to see .............................. in ..........................

Granada isnt as good as places like Madrid or Barcelona for concerts.

I like listening to music but I dont buy much music.

At weekends I usually get together with my friends. We go out for a drink

and we have a good time.

I dont usually spend much money when I go out but I always have fun

with my friends.

Granada isnt as expensive as other cities.

There are a lot of things for young people to do here.

We usually get together on Friday night, buy some drinks and hang

around in the streets!(Botelln!!)

Special occasions

My favourite month is .................. because..........................

On my birthday I usually go out for a meal with my family and throw a

party with my friends!

One thing I like doing is going out somewhere special.

The last special event I went to was ..............................

The next thing Im going to celebrate is ............................


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Part Three collaborative task

FCE Word Formation 1Total Questions : 10

Cambridge First Certificate Word Formation exercises.

Time Remaining 09 min 26secs

Q.1)

The mood in the class ____________ when the teacher said that the class was over

BRIGHT

Q.2)

We are in the _____________ of the worst recession since the 1930s, but people are generally still

quite optimistic.

DEEP

Q.3)

Some people say that schools in Spain have ________________ in the last few years.

WORSE

Q.4)

I had eaten too much so I ________________ my trousers and breathed out.

LOOSE


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Cambridge First Certificate Word Formation exercises.

Time Remaining 09 min 44secs

Q.1)

Parents should think ________________ before they send their children abroad.

CARE

Q.2)

Some ________________ offer to help schools with their exchange trips

ORGANISE

Q.3)

The ____________________ of young people find it difficult to find work at the moment.

MAJOR

Q.4)

When you go to live in another country, it can be difficult to overcome some ________________ differences.

CULTURE

Q.5)

A basic _________________________ of computers is required for most jobs these days.

KNOW

Q.6)

The most _______________ way to learn a language is to live in a country where it is spoken.


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EFFECT

Q.7)

The purpose of email is to exchange ___________________________ between different people.

CORRESPOND

Q.8)

You should not feel any ___________________ to work on Sunday, but the job is really urgent!

OBLIGE

Q.9)

Youtube provides an excellent source of _____________________ for everyone .

ENTERTAIN

Q.10)

Learning a new language can _________________ the mind.

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loosened

Unanswered

Q.

2)

Some people say that schools in Spain have

________________ in the last few years.

WORSE



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worsened

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Q.

3)

If we had more computers in the school, wed

be able to do more project work, but wed hav

to ________________ the class times. LONG


lengthen

Unanswered

Q.

4)

Beethoven suffered from ________________

but he managed to write the most amazing

music!. DEAF



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deafness

Unanswered

Q.

5)

Charlotte suffers from a skin condition and her

face had ______________ because of this.

RED


reddened

Unanswered

Q.

6)

We are in the _____________ of the worst

recession since the 1930s, but people are

generally still quite optimistic. DEEP



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depths

Unanswered

Q.

7)

Be careful when you are _________________

the knife. You could cut yourself. SHARP


sharpening

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