B2 First Speaking test - Florine and Maria | Cambridge English

Time allowed: 14 minutes per pair of candidates
Number of parts: 4
Marks: 20% total
You have to talk: with the examiner with the other candidate on your own

Part 1 (Interview)
What's in Part 1? Conversation with the examiner. The examiner asks questions and you may have to give information about your interests, studies, career, etc.

What do I have to practise? Giving information about yourself and expressing your opinion about various topics.

How long do I have to speak? 2 minutes

Part 2 (Long turn)
What's in Part 2? The examiner gives you two photographs and asks you to talk about them. You have to speak for 1 minute without interruption and the interlocutor then asks the other candidate to comment on your photographs for about 30 seconds.

The other candidate receives a different set of photographs and you have to listen and comment when they have finished speaking. The question you have to answer about your photographs is written at the top of the page to remind you what you should talk about.

What do I have to practise? Talking on your own about something: comparing, describing, expressing opinions, speculating.

How long do I have to speak? 1 minute per candidate

Part 3 (Collaborative task)
What's in Part 3? Conversation with the other candidate. The examiner gives you some material and a task to do. You have to talk with the other candidate and make a decision.

What do I have to practise? Exchanging ideas, expressing and justifying opinions, agreeing and/or disagreeing, suggesting, speculating, evaluating, reaching a decision through negotiation, etc.

How long do we have to speak? 3 minutes (a 2-minute discussion followed by a 1-minute decision-making task)

Part 4 (Discussion)
What's in Part 4? Further discussion with the other candidate, guided by questions from the examiner, about the topics or issues raised in the task in Part 3.

What do I have to practise? Expressing and justifying opinions, agreeing and/or disagreeing.

How long do we have to speak? 4 minutes

Cambridge English speaking tests take place with one or two other candidates, and two examiners. This makes your test more realistic and more reliable.

[levlinx]

not me pausing the video at every question to answer it myself

[nexthinio]

Florine actually helped Marie a lot asking those questions like "Why do you think so?" Great cooperation, I would like to have a pratner like her.

[soniatrejo]

The teacher is so kind and her voice gives you confidence. God bless her

[candeladubuisson]

Maria I understand you so much omg she is so nervous

[JackssonFeitosa]

Florine was so nice asking Maria some questions so she could explore more her ideas 💡. Also it’s a amazing way to demonstrate that you know how to interact with people. As a English teacher this is what we are expecting from our students.

[yosoyalbertico]

I feel nervous watching this video. Tomorrow i'll try to do my best english ever.

[mariaaaaa]

I took the exam yesterday and it wasn’t nearly as difficult as I expected. For anyone taking the exam don’t be too nervous, the examiners are very friendly. 👍😄

[martamasini]

I think these videos are really helpful to face Cambridge certifications

[anLe-zxtc]

Who are watching to prepare for the exam tomorrow ?

[arzu]

I took the exam on July 29 th and I passed it😁 I remember how worried I was when I was watching these videos. Honestly, the speaking part was not as stressful as I thought. It was unbelievable easy and satisfying. The examiners were welcoming and kind. I have never thought that it will be so easy. I recommend everyone who wants to take this exam to do it, it was an amazing experience for me.😄

[lights]

I have my exam tomorrow, to everyone watching this video and reading the comments section I wish u the best of luck we can do it!!

[rodolfolg]

I think Florine speaks great english:)

[starcraftgaming]

Don't overthink guys, be natural and positive

[afroueaie]

It seems pretty easy, but I think it’s important to have a partner that you can cooperate with as well....

[robertogrigolatto]

OMG! I took the test an hour ago (I'm Argentinian ), and it couldn't have gone better! I'm proud of myself!

[IlusionHunter]

When the lady asks the questions I feel as nervous as if I was taking the exam. I try to answer the questions but I hesitate a lot like she was asking me... FOR REAL.

[JPMRY]

I have the B2 speaking exam tomorrow and this is the exact exam that was given to me by my teacher, so this video really helps me with an idea of how it's going to go down tomorrow. Thanks!

[conejocapitalista]

I can hear the accent of the argentinian, she speaks more with the 'S'

[marceloandreparionaromero]

That teacher is lovely and makes you feel confident.Amazing

[aneari]

I get nervous for them, so imagine how I will feel when it’s my time