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First post in a while as I’ve been tied up with DELTA module 1 exams. Modules 1 and 2 are done! It’s been a fantastic but extremely taxing experience.
So it’s back to the bread and butter of exam prep classes and two long-standing private students have their FCE next week, so I’ve made this handy FCE speaking phrase sheet. Download it below:
FCE Speaking Phrases
| Likes/dislikes
I’m into… I’m a keen/avid (surfer) I’m keen on/fond of (surfing) I’m a fan of… |
Opinion
In my opinion… I think/reckon… From my point of view…
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| Comparing/contrasting
Both pictures show… In this picture we can see… whereas/while in the other picture… In contrast On the other hand |
Describing pictures
He/she/they seem to be… He/she is probably… In this picture it looks as if/though they are… They could/might/may be… They could/might/may have just… In the background there is/are… At the top/bottom… In the corner… |
| Agreeing
You’re absolutely right. I feel the same. I couldn’t agree more. I think so too. Absolutely/totally. |
Disagreeing
I don’t think so… I take your point but… Hhhmmm, I’m not so sure… I see what you mean but… |
| Starting
Shall I start? Shall we start with….? Would you like to start? Do you mind if I start? That’s a difficult/interesting question. Now let me see… |
Asking for opinion
What’s your opinion on….? What do you think about….? How do you feel about…? Would you agree with that? |
| Personalising
Speaking from personal experience,… For me personally,.. I’d prefer to be in this situation because….
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Impressive structures
Another point I’d like to add about … is… Coming back to what… was saying about… It’s also important to remember that… Another idea which has just occurred to me is… |
| Repairing and Rescuing
I can’t remember the word at the moment but… It’s the thing you use to… The person who… I have the word on the tip of my tongue. The word has slipped my mind. What I’m trying to say is… What I mean is… |
Asking for repetition
I beg your pardon, I didn’t catch that. Sorry would you mind repeating that? Could you repeat the question please? |