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How many examiners will be in the CPE speaking exam?
Two! One main examiner(the interlocutor) and one examiner sitting to the side.
How many sections are in the CPE speaking exam? Give a brief explanation of each.
3! One to one introductory qs with interlocutor, two-way conversation with other candidate(s) using picture prompts, longer discussion with written prompts.
Name the 5 criteria you are marked on in the speaking exam. (You can use descriptors rather than the formal title of each section).
Grammatical resource, lexical resource (vocabulary), discourse management (fluency and structure), pronunciation, interactive communication
What should you do if you make a mistake in the speaking exam?
Correct it if you can and carry on calmly.
What kind of language is acceptable in the speaking exam?
Informal/formal, slang and phrasal verbs (as long as the slang isn't offensive!
I'm having a gap year, I just finished high school. CORRECT THE MISTAKE
I'm TAKING a gap year.
What is challenging about the picture section of the speaking exam?
The variation of questions that could be asked, having a chance to speak/not speaking over the other candidate(s), you need to have an instant reaction.
On picture A you can see some water and maybe a waterfall. CORRECT THE MISTAKE
IN picture A...
I don't think you hear any people because it doesn't look like a very nice place.
I don't think you WOULD hear..., would be able to hear etc.
I'm pretty much certain that no-one would want to go there. CORRECT THE MISTAKE
I'm pretty certain
D actually affects the people. CORRECT THE MISTAKE
D affects people.
I think it's more typical Italian or Spanish, CORRECT THE MISTAKE
more typical for Italian or Spanish people/ more typical in Italy or Spain
I agree. Picture B is more about fast food, something you eat in the move. CORRECT THE MISTAKE
ON the move/go
As picture C I think this is becoming more rare. CORRECT THE MISTAKE
As WITH picture C....
