B2 First - Speaking Practice
First Certificate in English (FCE)
On this page, you will find example speaking tests to help you prepare for the Speaking part of the First Certificate exam.
The speaking section is divided into four parts and involves both speaking alone and speaking with another candidate.
Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Speaking - Example Test One
Studying / Eating out / Problems on holiday.
Exercise Number: FCE088
Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Speaking - Example Test Two
Types of holiday / Different homes / Retirement gifts.
Exercise Number: FCE089
1. You shouldn't give short unresponsive answers to questions.
Examiner: Do you think it's better to study in a library or at home?
Candidate: At home.
Candidate: At home. You are more comfortable there, although there are also more distractions.
2. You should avoid short yes/no answers to closed questions.
Examiner: Do you find English a hard language?
Candidate: Yes.
Candidate: Yes, the grammar is very different from my language and that can be difficult for me.
Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Speaking - Example Test Three
Researching / Holiday accommodation / Lottery win.
Exercise Number: FCE090
Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Speaking - Example Test Four
Sunday morning / Free time / Local tourism.
Exercise Number: FCE091
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Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Speaking - Example Test Five
Domestic animals / Household chores / Children's party.
Exercise Number: FCE092
Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Speaking - Example Test Six
Watching sport / Communication / Job problems.
Exercise Number: FCE093
1. Ask for clarification if there's something you haven't understood clearly. Five seconds doing this is better than two minutes lost through an answer to the wrong question.
2. Learn to navigate your way around a photograph very ably - over here, down there, above the..., to the right of...., in the top right corner, etc.
3. You should learn to talk for 30 seconds, talk for a minute, etc and have a clear idea what that feels like.
Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Speaking - Example Test Seven
Parades / Parenting / Losing weight.
Exercise Number: FCE094
Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Speaking - Example Test Eight
Buying fresh fruit / Spare time activities / Traffic problems.
Exercise Number: FCE095
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1. You should use the time when you are not talking to THINK. You need to listen to what the other candidate is saying, as you may be asked to comment on it, but you can also organise your own thoughts. This is not the time to stare at the wall or think about what you'll have for dinner!
2. You should try, if possible, to get some practice speaking with the partner you'll sit the exam with. This is not always possible, but a benefit if the opportunity exists.
3. You should make some effort to make the collaborative task sound 'natural', not an exchange of memorised snippets of language. This should include: agreement, disagreement, explanation, clarification, questions, etc.
Best B2 First Certificate Books For Students
Use of English: Ten practice tests for the Cambridge B2 First | See in UK
FCE Writing Masterclass (Writing B2: FCE Cambridge) | See in UK
Listening First: Ten practice tests for the Cambridge B2 First | See in UK
Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First Volume 1 Practice Tests Plus with key | See in UK
Cambridge English First 1 for Revised Exam - Student's Book with Answers: Authentic Examination Papers | See in UK
Reading and Use of English for First (FCE) | See in UK
Common Mistakes at First Certificate and How to Avoid Them | See in UK
Gold Experience 2nd Edition Exam Practice: Cambridge English First for Schools (B2) | See in UK