B2 First (FCE) Speaking Part 3

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• Leerjaar 2,3

B2 First (FCE) Speaking Part 3

In First (FCE) Speaking Part 3, you speak about a topic together with your partner for about three minutes. First, the examiner will introduce the topic, hand you a diagram and give you some time to look at the task. This is followed by a two-minute discussion about the topic, using the diagram to guide the conversation. Finally, the examiner will ask you to make a decision about the best, worst, or most important aspect of the task.

Here is an example script used in Speaking Part 3. This script is followed strictly and the times are fixed.

Now I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes. 

Many people think about [topic]. Here are some things that they think about and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task. (15 seconds)

Now, talk to each other about [topic]. (2 minutes)

Thank you. now you have about a minute to decide [decision related to topic]. (1 minute)

How to succeed in B2 First (FCE) Speaking Part 3

This is the first part of the exam that you complete with a partner, so make sure you are working together. That means you need to ask questions! 

The magic phrase is: 

“What do you think?”

The best thing you can do for yourself is treat it like a real conversation. Imagine you are having a chat with a friend. You wouldn’t want to dominate the conversation all the time. You would interact. Do the same in the exam, show interest, ask questions, agree or disagree. It seems obvious, but it makes a huge difference.

Now, talk to each other about [topic]. (2 minutes)

Thank you. now you have about a minute to decide [decision related to topic]. (1 minute)

Now, talk to each other about how people can maintain a healthy lifestyle in a modern society. (2 minutes)

Thank you. now you have about a minute to decide which is the most important  thing to do for maintaining  a healthy lifestyle(1 minute)

Now, talk to each other about what people should consider when planning a memorable holiday. (2 minutes)

Thank you. now you have about a minute to decide [decision related to topic]. (1 minute)

Now, talk to each other about what people should consider when planning a memorable holiday. (2 minutes)

Thank you. now you have about a minute to decide which is the most important thing to consider (1 minute)

Now, talk to each other about what people should consider when trying to learn a new language quickly. (2 minutes)

Thank you. now you have about a minute to decide which would be the very best way of learning a new language as quickly as possible. (1 minute)

Now, talk to each other about what are the benefits of learning history at school. (2 minutes)

Thank you. now you have about a minute to decide which is the biggest benefit of studyinging history (1 minute)

Homework

Watch the video on the next slide again!!!!