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FCE SPEAKING TEST useful phrases
1. Asking for clarification Sorry, Im not sure what you mean. I dont (really) understand Can you say that again, please? Im not (quite) sure what I have to do. Can I ask a question? Do you want me to.? 2. Correcting yourself What I mean is What I meant was What Im trying to say is 3. Compare and contrast (Part 2) They both show/have Theyre both quite similar because they both show/have There are .. in both photographs Both of them have got. in them. The top one looks more.. than the bottom one. The one on the left is/shows/has .. but the one on the right is . This one is not asas the other one. Its quite difficult to compare them. This picture reminds me of .. whereas the other one.. 4. Expressing your likes, dislikes, preferences I (really) like/love/enjoy .. I dont (really) like. Im not very keen on I much prefer Id prefer Id (much) rather The thing I like the best is . 5. Expressing your opinions/feelings/reactions I dont think hes very happy / shes going to buy anything Im not sure whether enjoy it /people believe I think itd be better if they chose./ we didnt go I think we should. pay less / choose It makes me angry/worried/smile/want to I find it really interesting/awful It looks a bit strange/ difficult She looks as if shes enjoying it / she hasnt slept
6. Agreeing or disagreeing with your partner (Parts 3 and 4)
I agree That sounds like a good idea Thats a great idea Youre right! Thats true Im not sure about that I dont (really) agree Yes, but 7. Involving your partner (Part 3) What do you think? Do you think we should? Why dont we? Perhaps we should Lets decide about., shall we? What shall we do first? 8. Expressing for and against views The good/bad thing(s) is/are One advantage /disadvantage is On the other hand 9. Speculating He might be on holiday/explaining something I think this would be good for him/might not help in the situation/ could cause problems What would happen if people didnt do anything? What if there were no opportunity to change? Perhaps/Maybe hes studying for an exam 10.
Reaching a conclusion with your partner (Part 3)
(What) have we decided then?
So, lets decide which one I think thats it, dont you?