What's the best way to do it?
- LISTEN to your partner. Don't just wait for your turn to speak. Be interested in what they are saying and politely agree or disagree. If you disagree, try to persuade them to change their idea, but don't spend too long doing that.
- Refer back to things you already said.
- Say a couple of sentences then ask a question. Never answer your own questions!
- Try to look at your speaking partner more than the paper.
- Some students turn their chair a little bit - towards the other student. This helps them to remember who they should talk to.
What are some useful phrases I should learn?
Maybe this helpful article will come in handy?
Got any more tips?
- Don't introduce the task. There's really no point saying 'So, Bob, today we have to talk about attracting more tourists to our town.' Everyone in the room knows what the task is! Repeating it is just a waste of time.
- In part 1, don't talk about what the most important or best thing is. That is normally the question for part 2. If you look at the example question at the top of this page, it says 'Why would these ideas attract more tourists to the town?' Not 'what's the best way to attract more tourists'. It's a very important difference! Always focus on what the question says.
- If your speaking partner is talking about the wrong thing, bring them back to the task. Say, 'that's very interesting but we should talk about why more tourists would come'.
What about the second part?
Everything we said about the first part (2 minutes) applies to the second part (1 minute). You have to take turns, respond to your partner, agree and disagree, and so on.
The only difference is the task. It's normally something like 'now decide which of the 5 topics is the most important'.
DON'T start by saying what you think is the most important!
This may seem crazy at first, but look:
- I think providing parks will bring the most tourists because they will have a place to relax, especially in Summer.
- I totally agree.
END CONVERSATION
There's another 45 seconds left! What are you going to discuss? Nothing useful, that's for sure!
How about this:
- I think the answer definitely isn't putting up security cameras. It might make some people feel safer but mostly it's just ugly and maybe people will think the city isn't so safe if there is such a need for cameras. What do you think?
- I totally agree. I think tourists don't want the NSA watching everything they do.
[Great! Now we have 40 seconds left.]
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- I think building a nightclub would bring some tourists but would put off some others.
- Yes, especially older ones. The best solution has to be something that's right for teenagers, their parents, and the elderly. Right?
- Absolutely.
- So I think maybe providing parks will bring the most tourists because they will have a place to relax, especially in Summer.
- And as you said, it's something for people of all ages.
You see how starting with something that isn't the best leads to a better conversation?
TOP TIP
Refer back to what you said in part 1.
'Well, as Bob said earlier, the answer definitely isn't putting up security cameras.'
FCE Speaking Test Part 4
In this part of the test you have about 4 minutes to talk about the topics from part 3 in more detail. You are tested on your ability to give opinions, give reasons for your opinions, and your ability to politely discuss things with your partner.
Who Talks?
The examiner asks you a question. You answer it. But it's not the same as part 1. It's more like part 3 - you should respond to your partner's answers, and you should ask for their opinions.
Top Tips
- The questions in part 4 are not written down, so you have to listen carefully. If you don't understand the question, ask the examiner to repeat it.
- Look at the examiner when you give your answer, but then look at your partner when you are talking to each other.
- Always explain your answers. 'Yes I think having computers in schools is a good idea because the children get used to using technology and it will make it easier for them to get a job in the future.' If you don't explain your answers, the examiner will always ask 'why?' It's much better if you say why on your own.
- 'I don't know' is a BAD answer. You can say, 'Oh, what a question! I never thought about it before, but maybe...' That gives you a little bit of time to think of something to say.
- Be interested in what your partner says. Agree or disagree with them as in part 3. There are no right or wrong answers, only good or bad conversations. You can practice this if you're taking an FCE course - in the class always ask your partner's opinions on topics and always ask 'why?'
- Use some interesting vocabulary, and try to use a variety of words. e.g. instead of 'good' you might say amazing;interesting;costly;over-rated or another word you have learned. All those words fit in this sentence: 'Giving iPads to schoolchildren is a(n) ______________ idea.'
- When the exam is over, say goodbye but don't ask how well you did. They aren't allowed to tell you and it just puts them in an embarrassing situation. Also, don't start laughing or speaking your own language until you have left the room - it's not a job interview but there's no reason to make a bad impression.
Which Questions Do They Ask?
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They will ask questions about the topics from part 3. Some possible topics are:
- Travel
- Your Home Country/City
- Learning English
- Shopping
- Free Time
- TV
- Work
I have created a HUGE list of the kinds of questions that are asked in part 4. The guide also has suggestions on how to answer those questions. Sounds useful? You bet! Go take a look:
Useful Language for Part 4
I've created an article with lots of phrases that are good to know in this part of the exam. Study the list, learn a few phrases, use them in the exam. Easy!
FCE SPEAKING TEST PART 4 USEFUL PHRASES
Useful phrases for the last part of the First Certificate speaking test, with some examples of how to use them.
Mar 6, 2016
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