1. CAE speaking exam

2. Part 1 Interview WHAT use language for social purposes
making introductions
answering questions
stating an opinion
2 minutes

3. Part 1 Interview HOW 'getting-to-know-you' questions
simple questions to help 'break the ice’
your family
your studies
where you come from
what your interests are

4. Part 1 Interview EXAMPLE
Q: Tell me about where you come from. Q: Do you enjoy studying English? Q: Do you have any hobbies or interests? Q: Why are you preparing for the CAE exam?

5. Part 2 Presentation WHAT
speak at length coherently
use language to describe, compare and contrast
hypothesise and comment upon a topic
4 minutes

6. Part 2 Presentation HOW
speak about a set of pictures without interruption for 1 minute
Answer one question about your partner’s pictures

7. Part 2 Presentation EXAMPLE

8. Part 3 Discussion WHAT use language 4 minutes to discuss and interpret
to agree, disagree or agree to disagree
negotiate and collaborate
to rank or classify
4 minutes

9. Part 3 Discussion HOW
talk about set of prompts together with your partner:
One central question
Several talking points from which to choose freely

10. Part 3 Discussion EXAMPLE

11. Part 4: three-way discussion WHAT
use language to summarise, report and explain decisions
develop a topic further
5 minutes

12. Part 4: three-way discussion HOW
examiner joins the discussion
questions related to the visuals used in Part 3

13. Part 4: three-way discussion EXAMPLE
Q: Do any of these jobs have a special status in your country? Q: Which jobs do you think offer the greatest personal satisfaction? Q: Do any of these jobs appeal to you?

14. Useful internet sites
joe.co.uk/cae/students/speaking/cae_speaking_part_one.htm