Cambridge B1 Exam: SPEAKING past parts explained

These slides explain how to teach this part of the exam and tips to get familiar with it.

1. FET (B1) SPEAKING

2. Objectives: What is the format of FET speaking? How to take part in PET speaking exam?

3. FET SPEAKING It lasts for 10-12 minutes . It has 4 parts . Candidates take it in pairs . Two examiners ( interlocutor and assessor ). In the test, interlocutor talks and, the Assessor , only watches and does not talk.

4. In the first part, the candidate  talks about herself . She’ll answer questions about her name, where the trainee comes from, what the trainee does, and more. This part takes 2-3 minutes and has two phases. In  Phase 1 : •The Interlocutor says hello and asks for the mark sheets. •They introduce themselves and the Assessor. •They start asking questions. This part is always the same. In  Phase 2 , the trainee is asked more questions about her hobbies, what she likes, what she has done, and more. These questions can change, but the trainee will always talk about herself. Speaking part (1)

5. In the second part, which is also  2-3 minutes , the trainee describes a picture for about a minute. Each candidate gets a different picture. The trainee doesn’t need to talk to the other candidate here. The goal is to describe the picture without guessing too much. The pictures are of everyday things that B1 students should know. Speaking part (2)

6. In the third part, candidates have a conversation to decide something. First, the Interlocutor provides instructions for the task and shows them a series of pictures to get ideas. Then, they engage in a conversation for 2-3 minutes. The Interlocutor may interrupt to finish this part and start the next one. It’s essential for both candidates to talk together, engaging in a conversation rather than merely taking turns speaking. Speaking part (3)

7. PET Speaking: Part 4 In the last part, the Interlocutor asks questions related to Part 3. They might ask only one candidate or both. This makes the conversation feel natural. Speaking part (4)