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- 1. Cambridge B1 English Speaking Exam: Structure, Tips& Tricks! By Amina Husain October 2025
- 2. B1 Cambridge Preliminaryfor Schools exam format
- 3. Speaking Exam Structure 10-12Minutes Done in pairs With two examiners; one is talking with you and the other is observing
- 4. Speaking Exam Structure Part1 Part 2 Part 3 A general conversation answering questions about yourself Each candidate speaks about an individual photo they are shown The candidates are given several images and a statement to discuss together Both candidates discuss with the examiner questions related to the topic of part 3 Part 4 2 – 3 minutes 2 – 3 minutes 3 minutes 3 minutes
- 5. What does theexaminer want to see? Speak smoothly and organize your thoughts Fluency Clear and understandable speech. Don’t rush Pronunciation Using the appropriate words and phrases. Vocabulary
- 6. Correct tenses and sentencestructure Grammar Willingness to elaborate, show interest in the conversation Engagement What does the examiner want to see?
- 7. Life Hack –Speaking tips & tricks! Part 1 Make sure to give as much detail as you can; don’t be afraid to explore the “what” and the “why” Which gets the better score?
- 8. Life Hack –Speaking tips & tricks! Part 2 Make sure to talk about everything that you see in the photo, like the people, the weather, the objects, the surroundings, the weather, the feelings, etc. Which gets the better score?
- 9. Life Hack –Speaking tips & tricks! Part 3 Make sure to listen, ask questions, discuss and elaborate on your discussion, share your opinion, explain and give reasons to what you say, give examples! Which gets the better score?
- 10. Life Hack –Speaking tips & tricks! Make sure to actively participate, make it engaging for everyone, compare and contrast the topic, give your own personal examples, avoid answering with “yes/no” only, keep the conversation going as much as you can Part 4 What do you like to do in your free time? In my free time, I usually listen to music or watch series online. I also enjoy going out with my friends at the weekend. Sometimes we go to the cinema or just walk around the city. I think it’s important to relax after studying all week. Why is it important to have free time? I think free time is very important because it helps you relax and forget about problems. If you only work or study, you can become stressed or tired. Doing something you enjoy helps you feel happy and healthy, and you can spend time with friends or family too.
- 11. Grading Scheme Grammar and Vocabulary Discourse Management PronunciationInteractive communication Global achievement 0-5 points 0-5 points 0-5 points 0-5 points 0-5 points (*2) Total : /30 points You will be tested in pairs, but assessed individually Discourse management (fluency, pronunciation) - how well a candidate organizes their speech and maintains coherence and cohesion throughout their responses Global achievement (fluency, engagement, vocabulary) - concentrate on staying relevant to the topic, being clear and understandable, and engaging with the examiner throughout the interaction.