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CAE Speaking useful phrases and tips

CAE Speaking useful phrases and tips

CAE Speaking test lasts approximately 15 minutes per candidate and is divided into for parts.

Part 1 assesses the use of language in social environments so candidates are made general questions about aspects of daily life and personal opinions. It should be avoided to answer only yes or no and try to give examples or add anecdotes to the answers.

In part 2 candidates interact each other. In this part, it is essencial to use vocabulary and phrases to compare and contrast ideas, photos and opinions. First, candidate A must compare two pictures for a minute according to the asked question. It is very important to answer what is asked. After this, candidate B has thirty seconds to answer a question (usually related to what candidate A has asked). Afterwards, the process is repeated with the other candidate.

In part 3, candidates should use phrases expressing agreement or disagreement and comparing ideas. A chart is presented to candidates. They should discuss the topic, and finally, have one minute to reach an agreement.

In part 4, the candidate is asked questions about a specific topic related to part 3. In this part, the candidate must use phrases to

Here we have some useful phrases:

Expressing likes and dislikes:

Expressing our opinion:

Comparing and contrasting pictures:

Describing pictures:

Asking for the other candidate's opinion:

Expressing agreement:

Expressing disagreement:

Asking for repetition:

Other tips

 

 
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