DOs-DON'Ts and FAQ on FCE SPEAKING TEST

DO Make sure you are familiar with what happens, and what skills you need to show, in each part of the test. Practise speaking English as much as possible in groups and in pairs, both inside and outside the classroom. Listen carefully to the instructions and questions during the test and respond appropriately. Speak clearly, so that both the interlocutor and assessor can hear you. Use all the opportunities you're given in the test to speak, and extend your responses whenever possible. Ask...

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FCE Speaking Part One Questions

Compare your questions with the list of typical FCE Speaking Part One questions belowLanguages Do you know any other foreign languages?  What languages did you study at school? (Was that a good choice?)  What do you enjoy most about learning another language?  Do you plan to learn another language in the future?  Which other languages do you think will be most useful for you to learn?  Education What was your favourite subject when you were in primary school?  Are...

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About FCE Test & Speaking Test Video Samples

The First Certificate in English (FCE) has five parts: Reading (60 minutes)You will need to be able to understand information in fiction and non-fiction books, journals, newspapers and magazines. Writing (80 minutes)You will produce two different pieces of writing such as a short story, a letter, an article, a report, a review or an essay. Use of English (45 minutes)Your use of grammar and vocabulary is tested in a few different tasks. Listening (40 minutes)You need to show you can...

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