FCE SPEAKING TEST - Useful Phrases 1. Asking For Clarification

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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?

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