CAE speaking exam

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

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

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?

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

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

Part 2 Presentation EXAMPLE

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

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

Part 3 Discussion EXAMPLE

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

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

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?

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