Let’s start with a look at the basic information about the Cambridge First Speaking Exam. It is 14 minutes long and consists of four parts.
Part 1General Questions– 2 minutes
Part 2Individual Long Turn using two photographs– 4 minutes
Part 3Collaborative Task– 4 minutes
Part 4Discussion– 4 minutes
A successful candidate in the Cambridge First speaking test is someone who can show a good use of basic grammar and vocabulary in their speaking. They are also generally clear in their pronunciation of sounds.
Part 1
These are very general questions , typically about things like routines and free time activities. Answer them the best you can. Yes and No answers are not really enough in this part.
Part 2
Compare two photographs and answer a question. There is also a second question for each candidate to answer.
Part 3
A topic question with a series of options to discuss together.In the second part of the task you are asked to make choice of one or more options.
Part 4
This has more detailed questions on the same theme as in Part 3 which you should answer in as much detail as possible.
You can read a review of candidates doing a Cambridge B2 Speaking test on our special page.
Questions in this part are very general.
In this part compare the two pictures.
In Part 3 discuss each topic together.
Give opinions on a similar theme to Part 3.
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