Copia - B1 SPEAKING

SPEAKING B1

Tips and practice

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PARTS

(10 - 12 minutes 15 - 17 minutes)

Part 1

SPEAKING

Useful expressions for descriptions

Part 2

Videos

Expressions for dialogues

Part 3

Topics

Part 4

Useful language

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Part 1

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In this part of the test,the examiner asks the candidates some questions about their lives. There is a wide range of topics such as school, family/friends, past/future activities, hobbies, your home, etc.

It only takes two minutes and the examiner will ask simple questions in turn. You shuold give full answers adding some extra information like reasons or examples where you can.

TOPICS

Part 1 - TOPICS

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You can practice some vocabulary and expressions for each topic

Possible topics for this part are:

Transport, travel and holidays

Time and daily routine

Health, medicine, exercise and lifestyle

Leisure time and hobbies

Shopping

The natural world

Sports

Weather

School and learning

Personal feelings, opinions and experiences

Places and buildings

Clothes

Entertainment and media

Food and drink

Family and Social interaction

House and home

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Part 2

You talk about a photo that the examiner gives you for about one minute. You have to describe the picture and tell the examiner what you can see.

Describe the person /people in the picture first (appearance, What are they doing?, possible feelings)

WHAT ELSE CAN WE SAY?

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Describe their surroundings (Where are they? What objects are around them? Are the people doing anything with the things around them?)

VIDEO

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Part 2

EXAMPLE

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

In this picture I can see a group of people studying at the library. I think they’re in a college library because there are many bookshelves and a lot of books behind them. They are all good-looking, young people, probably university students, and they are sitting around a wooden table. There are two women and a man, and I can see that they are all writing something on their notebooks.

They might be doing some difficult language exercises. Moreover, they seem to be using some tablets, which are on the table, in front of them. The man on the left has short, brown hair and is wearing a shirt. The woman in the middle has long, blonde hair and is wearing a hoodie; and the woman on the right has red hair and is wearing a nice, blue jumper.

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Expressions you can use to start a description:

• In this picture I can see a group of people…
• In this picture there are some people…
• This picture shows a couple/woman/man…

Expresions to describe people's position:

• They are sitting
• They are standing
• They are lying down

Expresions to describe the position of people and things:

• On the left/right…
• In the middle/centre…At the top/bottom…
• In the background…
• In front of…
• Behind…
• On…
• Under…

Expressions to speculate:

• I think…
• I believe…
• I suppose…
• They seem to be…
• He/she seems to be…
• Maybe they are…
• Probably, he/she/it is…
• They might be…

Connectors:

• Because
• Also
• Moreover
• But
• However

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Part 3

In the next part of the test you’re going to talk about something with your partner. IT'S A DIALOGUE

The examiner will describe a situation to you and show you some pictures.

Use these pictures to discuss the situation with your partner and make a decision based on the examiner’s instructions.

EXAMPLE

You have 2-3 minutes of talking time and the examiner will stop you when the time is up.

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Part 3 - EXAMPLE

Have a look to this situation

"A young man works very hard, and his has only one free day a week. He wants to find an activity to help him relax. Here are some activities that could help him relax. Talk together about the different activities he could do, and say which would be most relaxing. All right? Now, talk together."

dialogue

– Candidate A: Shall I start?

– Candidate B: Of course, yes.

– Candidate A: Well, I think going fishing might be a good idea. Many people find it relaxing. What do you think?

– Candidate B: I agree, but maybe he needs to go far to go fishing. Something lik e swimming is healthier and it’s closer to his house, probably. What’s your opinion?

– Candidate A: Well, you may be right. Swimming is a very healthy sport. And what about cooking?

– Candidate B: Cooking is great, but if this man works a lot, probably he wants to do something outside his house, so maybe cooking is not the best idea. I think hiking in the countryside with his dog is better, don’t you think?

– Candidate A: Ah, I think so, too. Walking is healthy and he can spend time with his dog, which is nice. And, honestly, if he’s tired he won’t want to go to a club. What do you think?

– Candidate B: Of course not. And painting and reading, I believe they’re boring and not very active, so in my opinion the best option is to go hiking with his dog. Do you agree?

– Candidate A: I completely agree with you. It’s healthy and he can have a good time outdoors.

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Asking your partner's opinion:

• What do you think? What do you think about…?
• What’s your opinion?
• …, don’t you think?
• …, isn’t it?
• Do you think … is a good idea? What/How about (doing) sth.?

Giving your opinion:

• I think…
• I believe…
• I suppose…
• In my opinion, …
• The way I see it,
• … is a good choice.
• … is the best option.

Useful expressions for agreement and desagreement:

• Of course (not)
• I (completely) agree (with you)
• I think so to
• That’s true
• You may be right, but…
• I don’t think so…

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Part 4

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Here, the examiner asks you and your partner to discuss different questions together for about three minutes.

USEFUL LANGUAGE

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Part 4

Useful language

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Inviting your partner to speak What do you think? What about you? And you? Do you agree? What is your opinion?

Giving your opinion In my opinion, … I think/believe/feel … For me, … I would say …

Agreeing/DisagreeingI agree/disagree. I (don’t) think so. I see your point. Definitely/Absolutely! Yes, but …

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