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PPT CAE SPEAKING

1. CAE Speaking

2. Aims of this workshop
to review task focuses and task types
to discuss teaching tips and look at classroom
activities (some exam-based and some
focusing on speaking skills)
to discuss how teachers can make use of
sample papers and past papers in the
classroom

3. Overview
15 minutes
four parts
two candidates and two examiners
interlocutor manages the interaction (and gives
global assessment)
assessor makes detailed assessments

4. Part 1 tip
‘Try to link your points together
and develop what you say.’

5. Part 1 prompts
People
What makes a good friend? ...... (Why?)
How do you like to spend time with your
friends?
Who has the greatest influence on your
life? ...... (Why?)
Which teacher will you always remember?
...... (Why?)

6. Part 2 useful phrases
Speculating on feelings,
relationships, atmosphere,
etc.
Giving your own opinion/s
Comparing photographs
I’d say ...
I don’t think it ..., because ...
Personally ...
I don’t really like … but if
I had to choose
Both photographs show ...
Neither of them ...
This one is… but that one
shows …

7. Part 2 useful phrases

8. Part 2 tip
‘Use the questions above the photos to
remind you what you must talk about.’

9. Part 3 topic
In this example of a Part 3 task, you have to
imagine that a company wants to improve
working conditions for its employees. You
have to discuss the changes it is thinking of
introducing and then choose two changes
which would be the most popular.

11. Part 3 tip
‘You need to interact with your partner,
make suggestions and express opinions,
and respond to what your partner says.’

12. Discussion questions
Some of your students are wondering what CAE will do
for them in terms of their studies and careers. What’s
your opinion?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of
attending an exam course (as opposed to a general
English course)?
How far do you agree that having a Cambridge ESOL
qualification is vital to improving job prospects?
In your view, does the content of the Cambridge ESOL
(General English) exams meet the needs of learners
from different countries? (Why/Why not?)

13. Part 4 tip
‘Always say something, and give an
opinion! It doesn’t matter if it’s right
or wrong – you are being assessed
on your language, not your ideas,
and the examiners want to hear your
full range of language.’

14. Advice for Part 4
Candidates are expected to:
give their opinion/s
extend their answer/s by providing details and
giving reasons
add to what their partner says if relevant (don’t
wait for the interlocutor to ask you a question)

15. General tip
‘The more past papers and practice
Speaking tests candidates can
complete, the better prepared they
will be.’

16. Support
websites
www.CambridgeESOL.org/
www.CambridgeESOL.org/teach
teachers’ seminars
handbook
sample/past papers
exam report

17. Further information
University of Cambridge
ESOL Examinations
1 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB1 2EU, UK
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
Email: [email protected]
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