This lesson contains 34 slides, with text slides and 15 videos.
Items in this lesson
Speaking
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Slide 2 - Video
Slide 3 - Video
Slide 4 - Video
Slide 5 - Video
IN the next slide....
You will hear a proficiency speaking exam.
Try to do the same as in the previous ones:
Listen to the questions, look at the pictures and try first on your own.
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Slide 7 - Video
CPE Speaking test tips: Part 1
Keep talking, explain yourself and try to use some interesting vocabulary.
Useful vocab:
I'm speaking English for my own satisfaction/my job/ in order to improve my employment prospects.
I always loved (the sea)
I'd love to go off the beaten track
However, there's no place like home
That's a big question
I'm keen on ...
I'm an avid (traveller/reader/collector)
I haven't given it much thought until now.
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CPE Speaking test tips: Part 2
Remember that there are 2 parts to this: a short question about a few of the pictures then a longer decision-making question related to all of the photos.
Question each other (show your social skills!)
Refer to each other's points (show that you listened to the other's story). E.g. "That's a good point you made about ..... ", "I agree with that".
Reach a conclusion together if possible, somebody should try to steer the conversation.
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CPE Speaking test tips: Part 3
Ensure you have a good, clear structure.
Use discourse markers such as: to begin with, the first point is, secondly, another point/solution is, finally, in conclusion. (See next slide!)
Include real examples and experiences as it will make your 2-minute talk more natural and interesting.
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When responding to partner's contribution in parts 2 and 3:
Perhaps we should ... 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?
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 ....
Surprising as it may seem, I don't support X's views on ......
Part 2
Part 3
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www.cambridgeenglish.org
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Slide 14 - Video
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www.flo-joe.co.uk
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www.flo-joe.co.uk
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www.flo-joe.co.uk
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www.flo-joe.co.uk
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Proficiency
The Proficiency Exam works more or less the same. First look at an example of the exam, then at the structure.
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Slide 21 - Video
www.esl-lounge.com
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Structure
In the next slides you can see in more detail what a conversation looks like and how it is judged. Make sure that you read the tips! Also look at the way examiners will judge your work.
