A2 speaking

A2 speaking parts!

PART 1

Speak for 2 minutes with the examiner

Hello, my name is... Can you spell your family name for me, please? --- Thank you. Where are you from? --- Now I am going to ask you some personal questions:

TOPICS

Personal identification:

• Where were you born?
• Which languages do you speak?
• How big is your family?
• Describe a member of your family

Free time, entertainment

• Do you play any sports?
• Where are your favourite television programmes?
• What kind of music do you like?
• What do you do in your free time?

TOPICS

Shopping:

• Do you like shopping?
• How often do you go shopping?
• Do you think food is expensive here?
• Where do you usually buy your clothes?

Food and drink

• What is your favourite drink?
• What do you like to drink?
• Are you a good cook?
• How often do you go to a restaurant?

TOPICS

Daily life:

• What time do you get up?
• What do you like about your English class?What job would you like to do?What did you do last weekend?
• What does your first class start?
• What time do you have dinner?

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PART 2

Some situations (you can start asking or answering) 2 minutes

Situation 1 (the examiner starts)

• We’re in the post office. I almost hit you with my bag. I start. Oh, I’m really sorry. • I’m your friend. I start. Where shall we go at the weekend? You telephone the school to ask about your class. I start. Hello, Central Language School. • I work in a doctor’s surgery. You want to make an appointment. I start.Can I help you?

Situation B (you start)

• We’re friends. Welcome me to your party. • We’re friends. You’re moving to a new home and you want some help. • I’m your teacher. You want me to speak more slowly. • I’m a shop assistant. You want to buy some presents.

PART 3

Picture questions You need to ask questions and answer 2 minutes

You will have one picture (similar) and the examiner the other one

IMAGINE THIS IS THE ONE YOU HAVE

We ask questions about the other...

• Is there a girl in your picture?
• Is your girl wearing trousers?
• Has she a phone on her left hand?
• Are there drawings around your picture?

PART 4

You will need to speak about a topic (they offer you 3 and you choose) Write your ideas in 30 seconds You will need to speak for 1 minute Later, they will ask you questions about it

POSSIBLE TOPICS

1. PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION (name, address..) 2. HOME AND SCHOOL (accommodation, furniture..) 3. FREE TIME(hobbies, internet, sport...) 4. TRAVEL (public transport, traffic, travel documents...) 5. RELATIONSHIP with people (friends, classmates...)

POSSIBLE TOPICS

6. SHOPPING (facilities, clothes, fashion, prizes..) 7. FOOD AND DRINKS (eating out, restaurants..) 8. SERVICES (bank, school, police, your city...) 9. LANGUAGES (spelling, difficulties...)

POSSIBLE TOPICS

10. WEATHER (provide information) 11. MEASURES AND SHAPES (time, digital numbers...) 12. EDUCATION 13. DAILY LIFE (routines) 14. HEALTH AND BODY CARE (sport, food, accidents..)

POSSIBLE QUESTIONS (example)

Your home• Have you got your own bedroom?• What do you like the most about where you live?• What is your favourite room in the house?• What can you see from your bedroom window? School life• What’s the best thing about school?• At what age did you start school?• Do you have a favourite subject?• Do you enjoy studying English? (Why?) Staying healthy and well• What exercise do you do?• Do you like healthy food?• How often do you eat fast food?• Why is it important to eat vegetables every day?

and REMEMBER....

The more you practice, the better you will do it!!! GOOD LUCK!!!