FCE Speaking Part 2

What is it?
In the second part of the
speaking exam the examiner
will ask you to compare two
photos and will expect you to
use comparatives, superlatives
and other grammatical
structures to give your opinion
on what you see.

How long is it?

This part lasts 4 minutes and you

are expected to take turns
speaking.

But what do I say?

The second part of the speaking

test lasts for a total of 4 minutes
approximately and will test your
ability to compare two images
and answer the question that is
given to you.
It is important you follow a very
specific structure when doing
this section of the exam.

Description of the first

image (with a speculation)

In the first picture I can see

In this picture there are/is
Looking at the first picture I can
see
Which might indicate/show
They may be
having/playing/working

Comparison/contrast to the
second image and speculation

Whereas in the second picture

However in the second picture
Similarly in the second picture
They look/ they might be feeling

Highlighting difference

The principal difference

between these images is
The main focus of the first
image iswhereas
After looking at these images,
the biggest difference is

Answer the question

In regards to the question

Concerning the question
The main theme is. And
consequently

Examiner: In this part of the test, Im going to give

you each two photographs and Id like you to speak
about your photographs on your own for a minute
and also answer a short question about your
partners photo.
So Candidate A, its your turn first. Here are your
photos. They show people who have just moved
into new flats.
Id like you to compare the photographs and tell me
the advantages and disadvantages of living
alone or with other people.

What are the advantages and

disadvantages of living alone or with other
people?

Examiner: Thank you.

Now, Candidate B Would
you prefer to live alone or
with other people (30
seconds)

Examiner: Thank you, now Candidate B, here are

your photographs. They show two different
methods of study.
Id like you to compare the photographs and tell me
the differences between studying alone and
studying with other people.
Alright?

What are the differences

between studying alone and
studying with other people?

Thank you. Now, Candidate

A Which method do you
prefer? (30 seconds)
Thank you.

Extra Tips.

Remember that the examiner

has been doing speaking exams
since the very morning. He/she
is probably a bit tired of the
same old, so SMILE, be nice
and add your personality to
what you say.
In other words