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ESB B2: SPEAKING

(Speaking Test) 2

: 13

interview: 2

(Parts) : 3

1 (Part 1). :3

(.. :What do you like doing in your free time, How long have you been studying English, What kind of music do you

like listening to, )

2 (Part 2): : 4

( ) ,

4 . . .

It is impossible to get a good job without good qualifications.

It is more important to have a high salary than interesting job.

3 (Part 3): : 5

. (.. How difficult is it to choose a career?)

(. Do you agree?)

(.. If you became a millionaire, would youstill want to work?)

(.. What do you think?)

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USEFUL TIPS!

Smile and look confident.

Speak clearly. Appropriate speed of delivery is also important.

If you havent understood something, do not hesitate to ask for clarification.

Use questions like: Could you please repeat that?

Could you please say that again?

When you dont know a word, ask for clarification by saying:Could you explain what means, please?

I dont understand Would you explain it please?

Excuse me, but what does mean?

Im not quite sure what this expression here means. Could you tellme?

If you cant remember a word, dont stop abruptly. Try to use other words to express what you mean.

Try to use a wide range of vocabulary and structures. Do not use the same words all the time.

Do not answer questions with just a yes or no. Try to justify your answers using examples or arguments.

Remember, no answer is right or wrong, as long as it is justified.

When you need more time to think about what to say, use phrases such as:

Well, lets see now.Well, let me think.

Always look at the person you are talking to, whether its the other candidate or the examiner.

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

Expressing your own opinion

Personally, I think/I believe

In my opinion

In my view

To my mind

As I see it

It seems to me that

I tend to believe/think

Asking for your partners opinion

Do you agree?

What do you think?

Wouldnt you agree that?

Giving an explanation

FirstlyOne reason is that

One obvious benefit is that

because

as

since

Because of that

In this way

This can result in

This can lead to

In other words,

What I mean is that

By that I mean that

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Agreeing with your partner

I agree with you.

Youre absolutely right.

I couldnt agree more.

I see what you mean.

I see your point

Thats a good point.

Disagreeing with your partner

Im not sure I agree with

To be honest, I dont really think that

Im afraid I cant agree with this idea because

I dont really believe that.

Partially agreeing with your partner

Of course youre right, but

You could be right, but

True, but, on the other hand,

Yes, but there are other things to consider.

Add ideas

One more thing is that

Yes, and whats more,.

In addition

Not only that, butas well.

Comparing two things

I think (noun/gerund)is preferable to (noun/gerund)

I thinkis better than

I would rather(bare infinitive) than(bare infinitive)

It is true thatbut, on the other hand,

Some people think thathowever, I think that

Making a prediction about the future

In the future I think that

Its quite likely that

Its possible that

Its not very likely that

I doubt whether.will happen