1. FCE Speaking Test – Part 3
Listen carefully to the questions (although they are printed next to the pictures)
Answer the first question with each picture in turn before you discuss the second question
To start the conversation you can give a brief opinion about the first picture or make a suggestion and ask your partner what he/she thinks
When your partner says something REACT! Make it like a natural conversation. Try not to dominate the conversation

2. Continued…….
Manage your time. Spend one and a half to two minutes on the first question and one to one and a half on the second
Keep the discussion moving by saying things like ‘What about this photo? What do you think?’ Or ‘Shall we move on to the second question?’
Don’t spend too long talking about one photo
Try to reach a decision on the second question but don’t worry too much if you can’t agree
If you reach a decision too quickly, give your reasons

3. Useful language Involving your partner Keep the discussion moving
What do you think?
Do you agree (with me)?
What about this picture?
I think……… What about you?
What about this picture? What do you think?
Let’s move on to the next picture/ second question
Shall we move on to……….?

4. Useful language Agreeing Disagreeing You’re right That’s right
Yes, and…..
I agree
That’s true / a good idea
I’m not sure. I think…….
Maybe, but…….
I don’t really agree. I think…….