Concetti Chiave
- The content provides useful expressions for FCE Speaking Part 2, focusing on describing photos and comparing them.
- Expressions for Part 3 include suggestions on starting discussions, sharing opinions, and agreeing or disagreeing with a partner.
- Part 4 expressions help in sharing personal beliefs, considering different perspectives, and forming balanced arguments.
- The phrases are designed to facilitate fluency and coherence in spoken English during the exam.
- Overall, the content aims to equip FCE candidates with a variety of phrases to effectively express themselves in different speaking scenarios.
PART 2
Both photos show…/ In the foreground/background I can see…/Perhaps/Maybe/Probably this photo was taken in/at… because…
The man/woman/child/ looks as though he/she is studying/waiting for…
The atmosphere seems to be… For example, I can see…/ The atmosphere in the two photos is similar/different. In fact…
Well, even though both photos show…, they are different/there are some differences. For example, in the first photo… whereas/while in the second picture…
Both photos deals with… The main thing/s they have in common is/are…
The only similarity I can find between the two photos is that…
To answer the question I would say that…/ Overall, I think...
PART 3
Let’s start with… /Let’s move on to…
What do you think?/ What’s your opinion?/ Do you agree?/ How/What about you?
So what about this one?/ What do you mean?
In my opinion/view… is the best option because… / I mean/What I mean is…
Without a doubt this is the most/least… In fact…
Yes, I completely agree.
/ No, I don’t really agree with that.Yes, that’s certainly true/a good point. / What you said is right, but…
Well, I’m not sure about that, but…/ I don’t think that’s a good idea. What about…?
In conclusion, we both agree/think…/ To sum up the best option(s)/idea(s)…/ All things considered,… is the best choice/solution.
PART 4
I think/feel/believe that…/ In my opinion,…
I don’t really have any strong views on this subject, however…
It’s difficult to say. On the one hand…, but on the other hand…
Well, of course it depends on…
I may be wrong, but I’m in favour/against… One of the reasons…
Yes, I agree with that point of view./ No, I don’t think that is true at all because…