Cambridge exam FCE SPEAKING

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 3

Speaking exam: overview

Speaking part 1

Watch the  videos on Gold  Speaking test 1 - video 1.1 and 1.2

Speaking part 1: sample questions

In pairs, discuss these questions. Answer two from each category.

Then give peer feedback.

Speaking part 2 - long turn

Watch the instruction videos on Resources Gold Speaking test 1 - 1.3 and 1.4

Speaking part 2 - long turn

Prompt:

These photographs show people taking risks in different situations.

I'd like you to compare the two photographs and say which person you think is taking the most risks.

Gold Unit 11 p 119

Listen to example answer

Speaking part 2 language

SIMILARITIES

COMPARE AND CONTRAST

SPECULATE

Both photos show..

While....

The first picture...whereas the second picture...

Although....

They seem/ appear to be

It looks like/ as if (they are)...

I am fairly certain they are...

As far as I can see...

I'd imagine they are...

Exam practice

1. What topic are both photos connected to?
   
2. How are these pictures similar?
3. How are these pictures different?
   
4. What are advantages and disadvantages of each of these means of transport?
   
5. How do people in your country travel?
   
6. Which means of transport would you prefer to travel by? 

Speaking part 2 topic work

speaking part 2 topic 

Speaking criteria

Speaking assessment

• Grammar and Vocabulary

range of simple and complex grammatical forms.

a range of appropriate vocabulary to give and exchange views 

• Discourse Management (Part 2 long turn)

speak for a longer stretch of time with very little hesitation

contributions are relevant and there is a clear organisation of ideas.

a range of cohesive devices and discourse markers. 

• Pronunciation

intelligible ( verstaanbaar), your intonation is appropriate, sentence and word stress are accurately placed, clear articulation

• Interactive Communication

start a conversation and respond appropriately to what the other candidate says.

maintain and develop the interaction and negotiate towards an outcome. 

Global achievement Overall performance 

Speaking part 3 topic environment

Speaking part 3 topic community