FCE Speaking Test – Part 3Listen 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 questionTo 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 photoTry to reach a decision on the second question but

don’t worry too much if you can’t agreeIf you reach a decision too quickly, give your

reasons

Useful language

Involving your partner Keep the discussion moving

What do you think?

Do you agree (with me)?

What about this picture?

I think……… What about you?

What about this picture? What do you think?

Let’s move on to the next picture/ second question

Shall we move on to……….?

Useful languageAgreeing DisagreeingYou’re right

That’s right

Yes, and…..

I agree

That’s true / a good idea

I’m not sure. I think…….

Maybe, but…….

I don’t really agree. I think…….